Danfoss Power Solutions offers the DM700 display for use on construction work vehicles, including electric skid steers. The display can be found on the third-generation Elise 900 skid steer loader manufactured by FIRSTGREEN Industries (previously known as Kovaco Electric). The all-electric machine uses the display’s 7-in. screen with sunlight viewability and IP66/IP67 ingress protection ratings.
During the design phase of the third-generation Elise 900, FIRSTGREEN Industries customers requested a hard-mounted display instead of the previous control by mobile phone.
Situated in the top right corner of the Elise 900 cab, the Danfoss DM700 display is connected to the skid steer’s CAN bus system, providing reliable communication and high data throughput. The large screen area of the DM700 also provides visibility of machine information for the operator.
Using the display, users can set three profiles customized to the needs of various operators or working conditions, including travel speeds and hydraulic settings. The DM700 has the ability to display error messages and diagnostics.
The control joysticks can also be customized. In comparison with the analog joysticks of previous generation Elise 900 models, Danfoss JS1-H CAN joysticks enable the adjustment of parameters. Moreover, the joysticks feature only four wires instead of the 25 required with the previous analog devices.
In addition to prompting the operator to shut the door and fasten the seat belt to start the machine, the DM700 can help avoid rollovers by showing a real-time overview of the skid steer’s roll and pitch angles.
Although the DM700 display is an option on the third-generation Elise 900, FIRSTGREEN Industries reports that all purchasers to date have selected the hard-mounted display and anticipates that 95% of long-term sales will include it.
“When we introduced the display, every customer was happy with it. Now we are working on retrofitting older machines so they can use the display. We already have some orders for the retrofit kits, which can rebuild generation 2 machines into gen 3," said Lukáš Rameš, chief operating officer, FIRSTGREEN Industries.
