Prince

Solution Requirements & Considerations

Sensor Cylinder Output Type Options

Analog

Voltage—Simple and easy to troubleshoot
Current—Simple and works over distances up to 4,000ft per IEEE standard
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)—Simple

Digital

ISOBUS, CANopen, etc.—More complex to implement than analog but provides tightly coupled integration with multi-sensor controller and simplified wiring harness. Requires more technical expertise to fully integrate

Controller

Hardware Options

Purpose-built hardware (Parker IQAN, Danfoss PLUS+1, etc.)
Smartphone or tablet
Existing hardware (possibly engine control module)
Panel meter / light

Software Options

Proprietary software code built for dedicated hardware
Custom app developed for iOS or Android platforms

Valve

Solenoid On/Off—Acceptable low-cost option
Electro-proportional—Provides smoother operation and provides the ability to control cylinder velocity and cushioning when paired with the proper controller

Wire Harness

Existing CANBUS / ISOBUS
New Dedicated
Hybrid—Wired and Wireless communication

Bluetooth—Simple to implement with a typical communication range of ~33ft.
WiFi—Simple and communication range of 5x to 10x more than Bluetooth