by Kyle Molyneux | Thu 18 May 2023
Engcon DC3 control system for Cat excavators
Engcon’s next generation DC3 control system is compatible with Cat’s latest hydraulic excavators ranging from 13 to 35 tonnes, the Swedish manufacturer has confirmed. This will make installation of engcon tilt-rotators and control system on Caterpillar excavators easier than ever before.
The engcon DC3 control system for engcon tilt-rotators is based on a new hardware and software platform which makes installation and connection towards machine manufacturer provided interfaces easier compared to the conventional aftermarket installation of today. Utilising the interface for third party tilt-rotator support now available on Cat next-generation hydraulic (NGH) excavators, makes the installation of engcon tilt-rotators into an operation completed in hours instead of days.
By making engcon’s next generation tilt-rotator control system adaptable to Caterpillar's third interface, installations are not only made simpler, the customer can now also enjoy all the technology features offered with the Cat NGH in combination with an engcon tilt-rotator. The interface allows the tilt-rotator to be seamlessly controlled via the Cat NGH joysticks. It is also fully compatible with engcon’s second generation of positioning solution, ePS v2, allowing the tilt-rotator to send both tilt and rotation information directly to the machine.
The positioning information can then be used in Cat NGH; Cat Grade solutions, CatPayload and Cat E-Fence features. A tilt-rotator from engcon is now fully compatible and customers can now leverage all the technology Cat NGH excavators have to offer, all while leaving the cabin intact and without additional sensors. The engcon system compatible with CAT third party interface will be available on the market later this year.
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