Controls

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    • Programming Safety into Machine Control Systems

      From increased visibility with advanced camera systems, to alerts and operator presence features, machine safety continues to be an area of constant focus & improvement for heavy equipment OEMs.  But what are some simple ways that machine safety can be designed directly into the control system without making large investments into new components or larger […]

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    • Using the CAN Database

      What is the CAN Database? The CAN database is a structured library of predefined messages—typically based on SAE J1939-71 PGNs—available within controls platforms such as IQAN® Design by Parker Hannifin. These messages allow rapid configuration for sending or receiving standardized data, like engine speed, sensor values, or faults, across a machine’s CAN bus. IQAN Design’s built-in database […]

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