New PC-AC MultiMotor hydrostatic propel system from Danfoss Power Solutions offers superior traction and control, reduced development time

PC-AC MultiMotor is an easily customizable off-the-shelf solution that significantly reduces time to market. The software is configured within Danfoss' PLUS+1® Service Tool, eliminating the need to develop software from scratch while enabling the customization of additional features and functionalities. Startup and tuning of the propel subsystem can be completed in as little as one week. Furthermore, the PLUS+1 software toolchain is functional safety certified (IEC 61508 and ISO 26262), minimizing additional documentation and testing requirements. This results in significant development time savings, reducing time to market by 35% or more.

"With PC-AC MultiMotor, we're leveraging our decades of experience developing custom systems for multi-motor machinery, such as self-propelled sprayers, to create a software-configurable solution for the general market. PC-AC MultiMotor is not new, technically speaking. It's proven, validated technology built on a trusted software foundation that's in use on a huge number of machines in the field," said Hans-Hermann Bloecker, Manager, Product Application Engineering, Hydrostatics, Danfoss Power Solutions. "Our complete system solution combines PC-AC MultiMotor with reliable and efficient hydrostatic pumps and motors plus robust controllers to provide the best traction for the toughest terrain while delivering fuel savings and reducing emissions."

PC-AC MultiMotor works with the Danfoss XL104 microcontroller, a PLd/SIL 2 certified controller designed to meet state-of-the-art functional safety requirements . The software solution supports various steering architectures - including Ackermann single- or dual-axle steering and articulated steering - offering improved accuracy, accelerated development, and broad machine compatibility. Typical four-motor system applications include sprayers, grape harvesters, self-propelled agricultural machinery, and wheel-assist systems. Typical two-motor system applications include feeder mixers, forage harvesters, graders, and mining applications.

To learn more, visit the PC-AC MultiMotor webpage, or visit Danfoss at Agritechnica in Hall 16, Booth A20.