Modern machines use Electronic Control Units (ECU's) to
control machine systems such as hydraulics, transmission
and engine.
In much the same way as office computers can be
'networked' to communicate with each other the machine
ECU's can be 'networked'.
Some advantages of networking are:
– Improved, more intelligent control systems
– More
comprehensive
instrumentation
– Service software tools can be used for fault finding
and machine control set-up.
For example the engine ECU can communicate with other
machine ECU's using a CANbus network system.
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CANbus System
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Section C - Electrics
Electronic Controllers
CANbus System
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