The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is the electronic brain of a complex hydraulic system, particularly in mobile applications (agricultural machinery, earthmoving).
This unit processes signals from control devices (such as joysticks or sensors) and manages the power supply and control of hydraulic valves (for example, section valves or double-acting solenoid valves) and other actuators.
ECUs are often connected via a CAN-BUS network for high-speed and stable communication, and are crucial for automation, speed control, sensor management (flow meters, pressure, level), and system monitoring.