Low Voltage CANbus Control System Design
CAN Bus Control System Design for Mobile Equipment
Cross Company’s Mobile Systems Integration Group specialized in custom CANbus control systems designed for mobile, on and off-highway vehicles. With years of experience in controls integration, retrofitting, and electrification, we’re able to deliver custom solutions that enhance your machine’s performance, reliability, and overall safety.
As more and more OEMs and other work vehicle manufacturers are moving towards electric solutions, Cross is here to ensure your vehicles meet necessary standards. Contact our experts today to learn about how we can incorporate expert CANbus control system design into your low voltage electrification project.
Comprehensive Control System Design
At Cross, we take a whole-system approach to electronic control system design. By analyzing your unique machine requirements, we create dependable systems able to seamlessly integrate with your equipment. Other capabilities include CANbus communications integration, custom HMI solutions, programming expertise, remote monitoring integration, and prototyping and testing
CAN Bus Communications Integration
Expertise in J1939 CAN protocols for electronic engines and actuators.
Custom HMI Solutions
Designing operator-friendly interfaces with integrated diagnostics
Programming Expertise
Developing and optimizing control logic using multiple platforms and languages.
Remote Monitoring Integration
Leveraging IoT technologies for real-time data collection and control
Prototyping and Testing
Ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance with in-house prototyping capabilities
Benefits of CANbus Control Systems
A modern CANbus control system is a necessary component for today’s mobile electric machinery. By simplifying wiring and centralizing machine communication, CANbus systems are able to provide many benefits to machine manufacturers and operators. Some of these benefits include streamlined wiring, reliable performance, enhanced functionality, and priority-driven communication
Streamlined Wiring
Utilizing a single bus for communication reduces complexity, lowers installation costs, and minimizes potential errors
Reliable Performance
Robust error detection systems ensure your machine is able to operate stably, even in the most harsh off-highway environments
Enhanced Functionality
CANbus control systems support advanced features like remote monitoring, data logging, and distributed control
Priority-Driven Communication
These control systems are also able to provide efficient message handling that prioritizes critical data without interruptions
Components For Every Part of Your Electrification Project
Cross Mobile Systems Integration works with off-highway OEMs to improve their machine design and performance. Whether it’s hydraulics, electronics, controls or a full overhaul from ICE to electrified, Cross’s team of engineers works as an extension of our customer’s engineering team. We take the time to understand the unique requirements of each piece of mobile equipment and then design, prototype and build an optimized system for the machine.
Power Distrubition Unit (PDU)
Power delivery component for off-highway electric vehicles that manages the distribution of power from the energy source, such as a battery or fuel cell, to various critical subsystem loads such as traction inverters and on-board charging devices.
AC Motors
Converts electrical energy into mechanical power, driving the machine with efficient, high torque, AC permanent magnet motors, suited for demanding applications. It enables smooth operation, reducing wear and tear while optimizing energy use in mobile equipment.
Inverters
Regulates the conversion of DC power from the battery into AC power for the motor, ensuring smooth acceleration and precise control. Advanced inverters improve energy efficiency while supporting regenerative braking, feeding power back into the battery system.
Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
Converts high-voltage battery power to low-voltage energy for auxiliary components, maintaining efficient power distribution. This ensures stable operation for critical low-voltage systems, such as sensors, control modules, and safety features, without compromising overall power availability.
Low Voltage Bus
Distributes low-voltage power to various electrical components, ensuring stable and reliable operation across the entire system. It minimizes electrical losses and supports easy integration of additional devices, enhancing overall machine efficiency.
Machine Controller
Acts as the brain of the system, coordinating components to optimize machine operation, efficiency, and safety. It integrates sensors and communication protocols, providing real-time diagnostics and data logging for performance tracking.
Onboard Chargers
Charges the battery system using external power sources, enabling convenient recharging without removing the battery. Onboard chargers ensure fast, efficient charging, supporting various voltage levels for flexibility in different environments.
ePTO
Cross Company's Electric Power Take-Off (ePTO) solutions provide reliable and efficient electric power for mobile equipment, reducing reliance on traditional engine-driven PTOs. Ideal for applications requiring auxiliary power without engine idling, ePTO systems improve fuel efficiency, decrease emissions, and lower operating costs. without compromising overall performance.
Batteries and Battery Management Systems
Stores electrical energy to power the machine, offering extended runtime and performance tailored to specific application needs. Modern battery systems are built with safety, thermal management, and scalability in mind, providing reliability in rugged environments.
Motor Driven Gearbox
Cross Company's motor-driven gearboxes offer precise and efficient power transmission for mobile and industrial applications. These gearboxes are designed to work seamlessly with electric motors, providing optimized torque and speed control for demanding tasks.
Ready To Electrify?
Our experts can work with your team to develop a complete mobile electrification solution to ensure that you have the right equipment, working together, to improve your machine performance and productivity.
Cross Company's Expertise in CANbus Integration
For nearly 2 decades, Cross Company has been implementing CANbus-based control systems for mobile vehicles. Our solutions are specifically designed to keep up with both industry trends and regulatory requirements, ensuring your operation remains competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
A well-designed electronic control system for mobile applications is able to perform faster, safer, and with a greater level of system control. This can also lead to an increase in production rates (which translates to an increase in profits). Don’t let your production fall behind due to legacy electronic control systems or outdated control technology.
Ensuring that your electronic control system is up-to-date doesn’t just protect your production from regulatory agencies. It also provides a competitive advantage against other original equipment manufacturers and gives you an edge in sales and distribution.
Custom Electronic System Prototyping Services
With all of the electronic control systems we design and develop, a key part of the process is system prototyping. Or, taking a concept and moving it to production.
We design all of our electronic control systems ourselves, from heavy duty work machines to lighter commercial vehicles. All with our own, in-house team of experts and engineers. We take care of the mobile machine system design, code development, and production in-house, so we’re able to create systems to meet our customer’s exact requirements.
At our Mobile Technology Center in Greensboro, NC, we’re able to receive your mobile machine, develop a custom electronic control system, and fully integrate the new electronic control system. That way, when it’s returned to you, you can trust it’ll operate as intended.
Load and Speed Control
Keypads
Radio Remote Operation
Controllers
Improved Vehicle Lifespan
Active Mount Control
Why Partner With Cross Company MSI?
With a proven track record in mobile system integration, Cross Company offers unparalleled expertise in CAN bus control systems. Our Mobile Technology Center in Greensboro, NC, allows us to develop, prototype, and fully integrate control systems tailored to your needs. When you partner with us, you gain:
Customized Solutions – Systems designed specifically for your equipment and application.
Durable Designs – Rugged, IP-rated components that withstand harsh operating conditions.
Enhanced Productivity – Improved efficiency and performance through optimized system control and advanced machine diagnostics.
Ready to upgrade your mobile equipment with a state-of-the-art CANbus control system? Cross Company’s Mobile Systems Integration Group is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can deliver a reliable, future-ready solution for your equipment.