{"id":65167,"date":"2023-01-06T12:43:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T12:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levelfivesupplies.com\/?post_type=product&p=65167"},"modified":"2024-04-25T15:28:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:28:51","slug":"dce-ultra-mgu-with-autonomous-control","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/levelfivesupplies.com\/product\/dce-ultra-mgu-with-autonomous-control\/","title":{"rendered":"DCE Ultra MGU with autonomous control"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DC Electronics’ custom autonomous firmware enables control of any of their EPAS Motor Gearbox Units (MGU), or other compatible OEM steering columns, for a range of autonomous scenarios.<\/p>\n
The EPAS systems can be used for fully unmanned applications or applications where a driver may be present at times.<\/p>\n
Control of the steering rate and direction is via CAN bus, with the ability to switch from manned to unmanned mode while the vehicle is in motion.<\/p>\n
For marine applications, the EPAS ECU can receive inputs from an autopilot<\/a> system to take control of the rudder.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If the system is used for both manned and unmanned operations, the MGU is simply fitted between the steering wheel and the steering rack.<\/p>\n The ECU then actuates the motor, depending upon the driver’s input at the steering wheel, or by remote command depending upon the mode of operation.<\/p>\n For vehicles with no driver or steering wheel, the MGU is connected directly to the steering rack and reacts only to remote demand via the CAN bus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nHow DCE autonomous EPAS works<\/h4>\n