Electronic Breakout Unit

University essay from Luleå/Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering

Author: Fredrik Häggström; [2013]

Keywords: Breakout; Electronic; Control; Measure; Wheel loader; L110G; Volvo;

Abstract: This thesis studies the problem to measure and control signals on a Volvo L110G wheel
loader without interfering with the original Electronic Control Units. The aim is to develop an Electronic Breakout Unit (EBU) that can be connected to the original wiring without damaging or altering any of the original electronics. The EBU shall be controlled over Ethernet. This allows for data to be logged by an on-board PC while the wheel loader is tested on the field. The on-board PC also allows the wheel loader to be controlled with
advanced remote control algorithms. In this work, the hardware design considerations
of a concept to measure and control a vehicle through an electronic add-on system is
presented. Future work for the system is to test and develop software so the wheel loader
can be controlled by an on-board PC.

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