A METHOD FOR GENERATING A VALVE COMMAND SIGNAL

摘要

A hydraulic function (20) can be extended and retracted under the control of an electrohydraulic valve unit (22). An operator movable command lever (36) is movable into extend, center and retract region. A sensor (38) generates a lever position signal. An electronic lever command unit (34) receives the lever position signal and generates a valve command signal. An electronic valve control unit (28) is remote from and communicated with the lever command unit (34). The electronic valve control unit (28) controls communication of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic function (20) in response to the valve command signal. A method of generating the valve command signal includes generating a command signal which is proportional to the lever position signal when the lever (36) is moved relatively slowly, and generating a command signal which is based on a maximum excursion of the lever (36) into the extend and retract regions when the lever (36) is moved relatively rapidly. Command signals are transmitted to the valve control unit (28) after a delay time period which is a fraction of a period of the lever movement oscillation.