Mobile machinery controller for off-highway equipment
Build your mobile machinery controller around the functions your machine needs. GOcontroll combines modular I/O, CAN bus communication and freely programmable Linux software for agricultural machinery, construction equipment and other off-highway applications.
Control the functions that keep your machine moving.
Mobile machinery has to perform in changing conditions. Whether you are developing equipment for construction, agriculture, material handling or another off-highway application, GOcontroll helps bring sensors, operator controls, hydraulic functions and vehicle systems together in one clear control architecture.
What GOcontroll enables for mobile machinery.
Machine functions and hydraulic control
Configure I/O and software around valves, pumps, actuators and machine logic.
A clear operator interface
Give operators relevant status information and control through an HMI that fits the application.
CAN and J1939 integration
Connect engines, sensors, drivetrain components and other electronic systems through the interfaces your machine needs.
Connected machine data
Collect useful data for service, condition monitoring and fleet insight.
From first function to series application.
Start with the functions that matter most, test them in the field and extend the system as the application develops. With modular hardware and adaptable software, a prototype setup can grow into a repeatable configuration for production.
Proven in the real world.
EOX Tractors: core control and dashboard for the E-OX 175.
EOX Tractors developed the E-OX 175 hybrid tractor and is working on a hydrogen version. The tractor is designed for controlled traffic farming: a wider, adjustable track width keeps the wheels in fixed lanes, so the soil between them is not compacted.
A Moduline L4 handles the core control of the tractor and its operator interface. It communicates with the other controllers on board and directly controls the hitches, track width and steering. GOcontroll also advised on the system architecture and programmed the dashboard.
Argo-Anleg: hydrogen tank systems for trucks and machines.
Argo-Anleg develops hydrogen tank and refuelling systems. They are used in, among others, the PH2P fuel cell truck, PRINOTH’s hydrogen snow groomer and hydrogen prototypes from Volvo, MAN and Liebherr.
For these projects GOcontroll supplies Moduline L4 and M1 controllers, wiring schematics and software, and advises on the system architecture. For the PH2P truck, GOcontroll also developed a custom IR module for communicated refuelling according to SAE J2799.
CAN bus machine controllers: connect machine functions
A CAN bus machine controller exchanges data with other electronic systems on the machine. GOcontroll combines CAN interfaces with modular inputs and outputs, so you can connect networked components and directly wired sensors, valves and actuators in one control architecture.
Specify the required CAN messages, connected devices and I/O signals before choosing your configuration. Protocol integration, including J1939 where required, depends on the application software and the systems connected to the network. Review these requirements in a Technical Fit Check.
Moduline M1 or L4 for your mobile machine
The Moduline M1 offers four module slots and two CAN 2.0B interfaces. The Moduline L4 offers eight module slots and four CAN 2.0B interfaces. Both run Linux and support software options such as MATLAB/Simulink and Node-RED.
Choose the controller around the required I/O modules, CAN networks and space available in your machine. Explore your requirements or select a controller and modules in the GOcontroll controller configurator. The final configuration should be checked against the electrical and software requirements of your application.
Comparing control platforms? Read GOcontroll Moduline or a standard PLC: which controller fits your machine? for the main selection considerations.
Built around your machine.
GOcontroll brings together controllers, HMI and I/O modules in one flexible platform. Discuss your machine with us in a Technical Fit Check and we will explore the right configuration for your application.