Danfoss Flex-Steer™ steer-by-wire technology allows you to remove the steering column. Replace the traditional steering wheel with smaller steering input devices such as joystick or electric steering wheel.
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Fail-safe steering is a critical requirement on mobile machines. We have made it easy for you to fulfill it by integrating safety functionality in the design of our intelligent steering subsystem. Steer-by-wire technology allows to rethink operator stations. Allowing for much more design flexibility in the cab as well and on the vehicle. The Flex-Steer™ sub-system is developed to fit many different applications for both new vehicles and existing market. The Flex-Steer™steer-by-wire technology also allows for flexible operator stations, such as those used on asphalt compactors where the workstation is rotated 180˚.
Flex-Steer™ controls process operator input into proper command signals, customizable for various levels of operator experience. These result in maximum productivity from every operator. Inexperienced operators tend to make quick, exaggerated joystick movements. Which with conventional controls, can cause stalling or result in erratic, non-productive machine behavior. Working with engineers at our global Application Development Centers, you can develop Steer-by-wire controls. These can process novice operator input into proper command signals. So, even too-fast, too-far steering movements deliver smoother, more productive results.
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The loss of road feel is caused by the absence of the steering column. This normally strongly influences the driver's directional intentions. Now this is recreated by a feedback actuator. With our modular product architecture, you get a system that’s scalable and will fit into a wide range of applications. With fail-safe steer-by-wire technology, the safety approval process is made easier, too. All Danfoss safe electrohydraulic steering systems are certified for functional safety. That means your vehicle can get to market faster. There it can successfully compete and do the work it was meant to do.
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All-wheel steering is one example of how Danfoss is at the forefront of machine versatility. This helps customers getting the most out of their equipment. Electrohydraulic steering system enables operators to manually adjust the steering mode, allowing them to best match machine performance to the task at hand.
To remain competitive in today’s agricultural equipment market, OEMs are offering satellite-based, automatic steering solutions.
Danfoss continues to lead the way with advanced, electrohydraulic joystick steering solutions. These offer design flexibility for you, superior machine controllability and performance for your customers.
The ability to customize a machine’s steering ratio gives operators added precision while keeping them in ultimate control. At Danfoss, we call this dynamic steering ratio adjustment “quick steering.”
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Electro-hydraulic steering valve used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Applications with quick steering, auto-guidance (GPS) and all wheel steering. Interface to joystick and electric steering wheel.
Electric steering wheel input device with passive force-feedback used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Improving operator comfort and ergonomics. Variable steering ratio and smooth steering feel.
Joystick input device used for steer-by-wire systems. Certified - SIL 2 fail safe. Improving operator comfort and ergonomics. Joystick range features a single- and dual-axis configurations, multiple mechanical and electrical interface options.
These sensors are able to detect angles from ±15° up to 360° e.g. pedal accelerator, front or rear steering, suspension position, or cabin rotation.
Many options are available with our PLUS+1® programmable displays. Ranging from plug and play to customized operator interfaces with optional external camera.
FENDT launched the first combine harvester equipped with IDEALDrive – a machine you steer with a joystick, not a traditional steering wheel.
With more commercially available steering input options, including mini-wheels and joysticks, it was trendy to switch to a new method. We had multiple discussions with our customers about steering solutions that were very much driven by the current trend. Ergonomic benefits of joystick steering, for example, were implied, but we couldn’t prove anything.
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