{"id":7965,"date":"2025-06-03T08:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/?p=7965"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:52:00","slug":"dhcu-digital-hydraulic-control-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/en\/dhcu-digital-hydraulic-control-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"DHCU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section-post has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6869f9d61b7b3ce27fe9bb87d0771434\" style=\"color:#009fe3\">DHCU: Compact Power Electronics for Modern Hydraulic Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns section-post-wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU.jpg\" alt=\"DHCU\" class=\"wp-image-6604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU.jpg 328w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-161x119.jpg 161w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-112x83.jpg 112w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-74x55.jpg 74w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-22x16.jpg 22w, https:\/\/lcm.web-email.at\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DHCU-182x135.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DHCU Prototyp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Compact Intelligence for Modern Hydraulic Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Digital Hydraulic Control Unit (DHCU), LCM offers a proprietary electronic unit developed for the precise control of digital hydraulic systems. The DHCU is specifically designed for applications that require short response times, high energy efficiency, and flexible integration \u2013 ranging from mobile machinery to industrial automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core of the solution is a powerful microcontroller, optimized for real-time applications in drive technology. In combination with state-of-the-art power electronics, the DHCU enables precise current control and valve switching times in the millisecond range. The integrated boost-and-hold principle ensures rapid switching with minimal energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical application areas include mobile hydraulics, industrial hydraulics, and robotics (actuation in force-based robotic systems). Thanks to its compact design (approx. 100\u202f\u00d7\u202f125\u202f\u00d7\u202f35\u202fmm), the DHCU is ideally suited for direct installation in machines or control blocks. The DHCU is available as a functional prototype and is continuously being developed further. It is a key component in the digital transformation of hydraulic drives and demonstrates how intelligent electronics are opening up new possibilities in fluid technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <section  class=\"section-desc\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"section-desc-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequirements<\/mark>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Low efficiency of traditional hydraulic systems<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>High maintenance effort and complex valve technology<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Slow switching times with conventional valves<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>High energy consumption and significant heat generation<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Manufacturer-independent, flexible system for measurement, control, and regulation tasks<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYour Benefits<\/mark>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Significantly higher energy efficiency through fast, digital switching technology<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Simple and robust design reduces maintenance and costs<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Ultra-fast switching (~1\u202fms) for precise and dynamic control<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Up to 80% lower energy consumption and reduced heat losses<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>Smaller tanks and cooling systems thanks to lower oil temperatures<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of<\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Fast Switching Valves<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fast switching valve FSVi (Fast Switching Valve with integrated Electronics) is a key component for implementing digital hydraulics in industrial applications. At the heart of the valve is a specially developed magnetic actuator that enables extremely high switching speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development focused on optimizing the interaction between the actuator, the integrated drive electronics, and the mechanical components. The result is a valve that combines high dynamics with low energy consumption. An additional feature is the sensorless temperature monitoring of the magnet, allowing the valve to operate within its optimal temperature range. An integrated algorithm in the control electronics further reduces energy demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fast, efficient, economical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSVi valve enables the creation of energy-efficient digital hydraulic circuits, reducing the energy consumption of hydraulic drives by up to 80%. In addition, less heat is generated, meaning smaller or no cooling systems are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower oil temperatures reduce the system&#8217;s oil requirements and allow for smaller tank sizes. 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