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Forklift control systems

Hi,

I have very little experience or knowledge of forklifts. I am wondering in general what types of control systems exist on forklifts? How common is "drive by wire"? Specifically I'm looking for ways to interface to various systems of the lift like speed, steering, etc. What models or types of forklifts is this possible for?
I've seen some safety systems recently that do things like limits the forklifts speed based on turning radius or load, how is this done? What is the connection?

Thank you for your time, sorry for the barrage of questions :)
  • Posted 7 Oct 2012 07:56
  • Modified 7 Oct 2012 09:17 by poster
  • By nona
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  • British Columbia, Canada
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and also uses all special cables
  • Posted 7 Oct 2012 11:02
  • Modified 7 Oct 2012 11:05 by poster
  • By forklift_brasil
  • joined 27 Sep'12 - 55 messages
  • rio de janeiro, Brazil
tecmanuais@yahoo.com.br
skype:hyster.brasil
kevin_t is right
the program for forklifts are provided only for authorized
only people with training may have
systems used in forklifts
hyster:
hyster pc service tool 4.6
etacc 4.22
pc console
yale:
yale pc service tool 4.6
etacc 4.22
pc console
linde:
truck expert V3 2012
truck doctor
Linde Pathfinder
jungheinrich:
jeti 4.20
still:
steds 8.8,8.9,9.11
and other
  • Posted 7 Oct 2012 11:01
  • By forklift_brasil
  • joined 27 Sep'12 - 55 messages
  • rio de janeiro, Brazil
tecmanuais@yahoo.com.br
skype:hyster.brasil
Most forklifts anymore have some sort of control system that is specific to that make/brand,and USUALLY needs maker specific software and programming to access it,they are not like cars where you can purchase a OBD II scanner at the local autoparts store to retrieve codes,anymore they need to be accessed with a computer and software and cables supplied only to the dealers that sell that brand.
as for drive by wire yes there are forklifts that have this type of system on them. As for limiting the speed on them you would need the program and cables only available to the dealers to access and change the settings on most of these trucks.
  • Posted 7 Oct 2012 10:15
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States

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