STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform.
Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce a new level of operator experience, ease of installation, and connectivity.
The new A9 joysticks feature improved ergonomics and functionality. Operators can choose between two or three rollers, benefit from a five-way mini joystick switch, and enjoy features such as heated handles. Safety and productivity are enhanced through haptic feedback that gives operators instant ‘tactile’ signals from the system.
The modular system aims to make it easy to adapt QuantumConnect to any excavator brand or model. Purpose-built modules such as the QIO modules convert CAN data to analogue and digital signals. The tiltrotator control module, integrated directly into the tiltrotator, is designed to ensure precise control of valves and sensors, while the AUX module offers flexibility to manage additional hydraulic functions such as blades, outriggers, or offset booms.
The new Connectivity Gateway module offers wireless communication with sensors and components, while also managing 4G connections for cloud backup, over-the-air software updates, and remote diagnostics. The system is also prepared for next-generation tiltrotator hydraulics and MiC 4.0 integration, as well as compatibility with leading Machine Control Systems suppliers.
Central to the installation process is the new InstallMate app, which guides technicians step by step in multiple languages. There are pre-defined templates for each excavator brand and model, while cloud-based storage allows machine settings to be saved, cloned, and restored across multiple diggers.
“With the QuantumConnect control system platform we take a leap forward in making tiltrotator installations easier than ever before, which has been a top priority for us,” said Markus Nilsson, Steelwrist CTO. “Our engineers have put a lot of effort into making sure the control system can easily be adopted to different excavators and be updated over time and I am very proud of what we have achieved. Now I look forward to seeing installations starting to happen across the world.”
LockSense, Steelwrist’s sensor-based work tool locking system, is integrated into QuantumConnect.
The QuantumConnect app for iOS and Android allows operators and service teams to connect wirelessly with the control system, eliminating the need for cables or adapters. Integration with OptiLube, Steelwrist’s automated lubrication system, ensures continuous monitoring of lubrication performance, providing alerts when it is time to replace the lubricant cartridge.
“Connectivity is no longer optional – it is essential,” commented CEO Stefan Stockhaus. “With QuantumConnect, every operator and every machine is connected, supported and up to date, wherever in the world they are. This is more than an upgrade, it is a rethink of how a tiltrotator control system should be designed for today and tomorrow. We wanted to make installation faster, operation more intuitive, and connectivity seamless.”
QuantumConnect will be gradually introduced across global markets, beginning with selected Steelwrist tiltrotator models and expanding through the company’s worldwide dealer network.
