Electronics module for small equipment

Diesel Progress North American Edition, Oct, 2004

HED Inc. has developed an electronic control module designed for forestry/logging equipment, agricultural machinery, forklifts, excavation and other smaller self-propelled vehicles or tow-behind apparatus. As a single-board controller, the new CL-410 control module delivers a wide range of capabilities including safety interlocks and load shedding and a host of other features. The CL410 module can also provide proportional control to the machine's hydraulics, control the starter and fuel solenoids and manage the interface to the ignition key, plus other functions. For greater reliability, the CL-410 uses SmartFETS for diagnostic feedback, with no relays or fuses, making it suitable for very tight spaces, the company said. The CL-410 has built-in controlled area network (CAN) capabilities, enabling it to serve as a slave module on larger multiplexed CAN-bus systems. The module has eight total inputs, including one frequency or digital input for load control functions, and seven analog or digital inputs. The 14 total outputs include four low amp outputs and 10 higher amperage outputs. For easier manufacturing the CL410 has a Deutsch DRC 40-pin connector.

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