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OnHand: electronic commands for a pneumatic parking brake

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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ZF's OnHand is an electro-pneumatic parking brake presented for bus applications. It replaces conventional control with an electronic hand-control unit and a mechatronic assembly, with functions for automatic engagement and release.

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ZF's OnHand is an electro-pneumatic parking brake presented for bus applications. It replaces conventional control with an electronic hand-control unit and a mechatronic assembly, with functions for automatic engagement and release. [1]

The name does not describe a sensor checking hands on the steering wheel. It concerns parking restraint and connections to other systems. When learning a particular bus, check the conditions for automatic functions and the manual operating instructions rather than assuming identical behaviour everywhere.

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  1. [1] OnHand - ZF ↗