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Power steering system is quiet and reliable

A Danaher Motion product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team May 24, 2006

The APS advanced power steering system consists of a permanent magnet AC motor with integrated speed reducer and an AC drive with I/O interface.

New from Danaher Motion, the APS advanced power steering system is a quiet, reliable, low-maintenance brushless system that consists of a permanent magnet AC motor with integrated speed reducer and an AC drive with I/O interface.

It features a CANOpen interface for seamless integration and communication, and covers a wide variety of vehicle applications including Class 1, 2 and 3 lift trucks.

The system is available in four different power ranges with three gear ratios for maximum application flexibility.

The APS offers an I/O interface that facilitates the direct connection of most steering sensors, while a stand-alone mode allows direct connection of most steering encoders.

The APS offers a range of safety capabilities that facilitate reliable EN954-1 category 3 or category 4 operation.

An integrated safety system, via the CANbus, can directly activate an emergency brake to bring the truck to a controlled stop.

Additionally, the APS continually reports its status to the vehicle controller.

System software is customisable through application programming or an extensive parameter set.

It allows users to benefit from features such as automatic centring, steering proportional to speed, an adjustable steering sensitivity ratio, high manoeuvrability and extensive diagnostic support.

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