May 18, 2009 – Release of the Sauer-Danfoss MC038-010 and MC050-055 microcontrollers expands the range of control functions and design options available to OEM designers for off-road vehicles. As part of the flexible, powerful, expandable and growing PLUS+1 family of mobile machine management products, these new microcontrollers are versatile. They are general purpose controllers, equally suited for use as part of a distributed machine control system, with intelligence in every node, or as a stand alone controller – for both hydraulics and other machine functions.
MC038-010 Microcontrollers
Designed as a 38-pin controller, the MC038-010 features 15 inputs and 13 outputs, including 6 amp and 10 amp outputs. With the highest output current capability in the PLUS+1 family, it’s suitable for night lighting, control of variable speed DC electric motors and high current solenoids – and can reduce the need for fuses and relays. The MC038-010 is also the first PLUS+1 controller to feature a “sleep mode.” When in sleep mode, outputs are disabled and the microcontroller enters a low power consumption condition.
When one or more inputs change state, this micro “wakes up.” This ultimately enables the designer to power certain functions without the machine running, opening the possibility for more automotive style features.
MC050-055 Microcontrollers
The MC050-055 features 36 input pins, three Controller Area Network (CAN) ports, three output pins and three levels of sensor power supply. With its high number of inputs and multiple CAN ports, this 50-pin controller facilitates CAN bus system capabilities and data management between multiple CAN bus systems.This microcontroller can capture several operator inputs and make data available to the CAN networks. It’s ideal for machines requiring a large number of switch and analog inputs on the operator control panel. Due to multiple sensor voltage levels, it can be used for digital signal fault detection, making a broad range of digital diagnostics possible.
Machine designers now have an easily employed tool to increase vehicle system safety, reliability and serviceability.
Integrating Machine Control
Common to both controllers is the PLUS+1 GUIDE software development tool. Users enjoy a graphical drag and drop approach to developing machine control software. An extensive application software library is available for machine development. Sauer-Danfoss further supports PLUS+1 users with classroom training, e-learning, Web, e-mail and help desk telephone support.
PLUS+1 Compliant products such as graphical displays, joysticks, pumps, motors and sensors complete the PLUS+1 family.Built with the same robust environmental and mechanical features as other PLUS+1 products, a rugged IP67 enclosure keeps out the elements and EMI immunity extends to 100 volts/meter.