“Electro-hydraulic controlling of the automated clutch enables highly precise manoeuvring and sensitive switching”, Lundtoft added. “Driving is made easier, especially in demanding driving situations, such as starting on a slope.”
The electro-hydraulic clutch actuator EHCA that is pre-filled with brake fluid by FTE automotive just needs to be mechanically coupled and connected to electricity by technicians in the workshop. Afterwards, the clutch can be controlled electrically with the help of CAN signals.
The actuator is part of original equipment in heavy goods vehicles with automated control gear. An automated control gear is based on technology of normal manual transmission, only that the gear shifting is carried out automatically. An important part of original equipment is the electro-hydraulic clutch actuator EHCA developed by FTE automotive. It replaces the clutch pedal, the clutch master cylinder, and the clutch slave cylinder and fully automatically opens and closes the clutch.
Possible sources of errors on EHCA can be quickly determined. The main control unit of a truck orders the actuator to carry out certain functions. If deviations from reference settings occur during execution of these processes, an error code is output by the unit. According to the seriousness of the error, this code warns the driver to look for a workshop, where the cause of error will be determined by a vehicle diagnosis system. Independent workshops can also read the fault memory with help of a standard diagnosis tool. If the fault diagnosis determines that the actuator should be replaced, there is no need to worry. The entire unit can be very easily removed and installed due to the plug-and-play-function. The FTE automotive provides optimum support to workshops in the form of a 24-hour delivery service and detailed removal and installation instructions.
