The whole system, and nothing but the system

Properly implemented, an electrohydraulic system can add a great deal of automatic control, advanced performance, advanced diagnostics, and remote monitoring to a mobile application.

In terms of an electrohydraulic system, the word system is defined a little differently today than it was in the past. For example, if a pulse-width-modulation joystick was working in conjunction with an electronically controlled valve, each was considered a separate system. Today, however, the electronics, hydraulics, engines, and transmissions-working together-comprise a comprehensive electrohydraulic system.

In this context, electronics are integrated with hydraulics for a complete system approach. It is crucial, however, for designers to comprehend that not all electronics are designed to be used on mobile equipment. Therefore, when choosing electronic components, the first thing to determine is whether the components have been designed, tested, and evaluated for use in a mobile environment.