Electronic control system
The basis for intelligent technology
System communication
Electronically controlled drive trains and suspension systems continuously exchange information such as sensor data and control commands in the vehicle network. For example, the electronic transmission control communicates with the engine and brake control. ZF engineers simulate the behavior of the entire drive train and suspension to optimize and test higher priority functions. Perfectly coordinated interaction between the electronics, hydraulics and mechanical systems ensure shifts that are hardly perceivable.
From model to virtual transmission control prototype
The virtual prototype allows simulation of the software control functions on the complete vehicle model, without the existence of a real vehicle. Driveline and chassis functions are developed virtually with the aid of a computer. With rapid prototyping these functions can then be further tested and optimized in the real vehicle with the aid of special hardware. This ensures the quality of control system functions for automatic transmissions, etc. Due to the large variety of customer vehicles and requirements, over 200 different software versions are developed each year for control systems.
