Engcon upgrades the DC2 control system for tiltrotators with improved compatibility and new functionality

Engcon's DC2 control system fits all excavator brands on the market and can, in addition to controlling Engcon's tiltrotators, also control the excavator's belt and wheels as well as boom swing or variable boom function. The app enables remote access to the control system and has been updated to be more intuitive to use. The upgrade also means increased compatibility with the latest versions of Android and the most up-to-date smartphone models.

“Remote support with remote control is a smart and time-saving feature that allows a service technician to troubleshoot via the mobile network and the driver's smartphone. This provides great benefits and time savings in calibration, troubleshooting and service”, says Tomas Wall, Product Manager at Engcon Control Systems.

On installation, all control systems need to be calibrated. Previously, this was handled by an on-site service technician. Now, it can be done remotely by connecting the driver's smartphone to support staff. The setup also saves time in the case of troubleshooting, no matter where the machine is located. Engcon support can quickly locate the fault and, if necessary, send out a service technician with the right parts.

DC2 with remote support saves time, the environment and money
In many cases, support on control systems is about minor adjustments and with the Engcon DC2 and an Android phone no one needs to physically visit the machine to do this, saving time, the environment and money. A smartphone can be connected to the DC2 via Bluetooth and it is possible to switch between different operator profiles and tools or enter speed settings.

”In addition to saving the contractor a lot of time and money by having the support done without anyone going out to the machine, there is also a big environmental benefit by reducing the amount of trips taken”, says Tomas Wall, Product Manager at Engcon Control Systems.

The updated control system had a low-key introduction at Conexpo 2020 in Las Vegas, North America's Largest Construction Trade Show.

” Revealing the updated DC2 control system in the United States, a gigantic country with long distances, really underlined the benefits of remote support, so it was very well received when we demonstrated it live at Conexpo”, says Tomas Wall.

The new DC2 has been released first for Swedish users, in a controlled way to ensure that the new app works as expected before it is widely released.