THE PRODUCT
Throttle management, built on EVNet™ ARMIO
The ENERVA™ PTO Remote Throttle Controller manages the throttle signal to deliver precise RPM and speed control for PTO-equipped commercial vehicles. It monitors vehicle state via J1939 CAN bus, reads the driver’s pedal input, and manages engine output across multiple operating modes.
Built on the EVNet™ ARMIO board, it restores PTO throttle control, preset RPM targets, and road speed limiting — functions that truck OEMs have progressively removed from their base vehicles as they consolidate model ranges.
The system supports CAN, PWM, and analogue inputs and outputs, making it adaptable to virtually any heavy vehicle. Custom software features and application-specific logic are available for operators with requirements beyond the standard configuration.
Autokraft Electrical and Diesel is the authorised NZ installation partner for the ENERVA™ PTO Remote Throttle Controller. We handle vehicle assessment, system configuration, and ongoing service.
THE PROBLEM
OEMs are removing the features you need
Truck manufacturers are consolidating their model ranges. Where they once offered multiple specialist chassis variants with dedicated PTO configurations, they now offer fewer models configured through software. The economics work for the OEM — the cost is borne by operators who lose access to features they previously relied on.
PTO throttle control, cruise-set RPM targets, and configurable speed limiting are among the first to go. For operators running chip spreaders, bitumen sprayers, concrete pumps, and other PTO-driven equipment, that’s not a minor inconvenience — it’s a workflow problem.
The ENERVA™ PTO Remote Throttle Controller puts that functionality back.
HOW IT WORKS
Four control modules
The controller reads engine RPM, vehicle speed, and gear state from the J1939 CAN bus, giving it full awareness of the vehicle’s operating condition. Four control modes are selectable via switch inputs:
- Pass-through – pedal signal passes to the engine untouched. Default state.
- RPM control – the controller holds a target RPM for stationary PTO operations.
- Speed limiting – enforces a maximum road speed. The driver retains full control below the limit.
- Both active – RPM control and speed limiting operate simultaneously. Used for mobile PTO applications like chip spreading.
Safety fallbacks are built in: if CAN bus data is lost, the controller reverts to pass-through. If the pedal signal is outside expected range, the system flags a fault and disengages. The driver can always override by pressing the brake.
