Features of main control computer for a power machine
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1. A power machine control system for a power machine having an engine, a hydraulic power system providing hydraulic fluid under pressure, and a plurality of hydraulic actuators, the control system comprising:
- a plurality of operator inputs each, when actuated, providing an input signal requesting operation of a hydraulic actuator;
a detent request input which, when actuated, provides a signal indicative of a detent request; and
a controller coupled to the plurality of operator inputs and the detent request input and configured to operate a hydraulically plumbed selected one of the plurality of hydraulic actuators in a detent mode when an associated operator input is actuated and the detent request input is substantially simultaneously actuated.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhance certain operational aspects of the power machine.
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1. A power machine control system for a power machine having an engine, a hydraulic power system providing hydraulic fluid under pressure, and a plurality of hydraulic actuators, the control system comprising:
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a plurality of operator inputs each, when actuated, providing an input signal requesting operation of a hydraulic actuator; a detent request input which, when actuated, provides a signal indicative of a detent request; and a controller coupled to the plurality of operator inputs and the detent request input and configured to operate a hydraulically plumbed selected one of the plurality of hydraulic actuators in a detent mode when an associated operator input is actuated and the detent request input is substantially simultaneously actuated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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