Datasheet

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1000 series
Compact switch joysticks
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
SWITCHES
Seven switch options are specified as standard. All are configured with change-over contacts, allowing the
user flexibility of connection.
Option 1 - V4 - 6A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick will be switching smaller current levels.
These switches are supplied with gold flash terminals to ensure reliable switching at very low
current levels.
Option 2 - V3 - 16A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick will be switching up to 16A.
Option 3 - V4 - 10A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick may be switching up to 10A.
Option 4 - V4 - 5A/250V AC with right angle terminals, should be specified for PCB mounting or simpler
termination.
Option 5 - V5 - 5A/250V AC with 2.8mm Faston style terminals.
Option 6 - V3 - 16A/250V AC with long terminals and screw fixing
Option 7 - V4 - 10A/250V AC sealed to IP67
Note: The construction of the joystick employing V3 switches is not available with as many configuration
options.
Life and reliability of the switches is heavily determined by the type of application and parameters such as load.
Contact the factory for further advice about the expected switch performance under differing loads or DC supplies.
MECHANICAL OPERATION
All 1000 Series are supplied with an open square gate. As a standard option the joystick may be supplied with
an additional plastic limiter set, that allows the customer to retro-fit limiters to reduce the travel to single axis(-),
cross (+) or diagonal (X) operation. For harsh environments metal limiters are also available.
Joysticks are supplied as standard without a cable harness, allowing the user flexibility of connection. Alterna-
tively the joystick may be factory configured with fitted limiters or cable harnesses, upon customer request.
SEALING
Two boot options are offered as standard to provide an above-panel seal. When specifying a bush mount
joystick select boot option 5 which yields an IP65 seal. Alternatively boot option 1 should be selected for 4 point
screw mount joysticks which yields an IP67 seal. As standard, an adhesive P.V.C sealing gasket is supplied with
all bush mount joysticks, to ensure a good seal between the joystick body and the panel. The sealing standards
quoted are panel seals. It is assumed that the below panel area will be sealed. For applications where below
panel seal can not be assured, switch option 7 should be selected.
DOUBLE POLE OPERATION
The construction of the joystick is designed such that both switches nominally trigger simultaneously. Such
simultaneous triggering is subject to a +/-2 degree tolerance (between switches) owing to the mechanical
tolerances and hysterisis of each switch.
MOUNTING
The 1000 Series is available in two mounting options, four point screw mount or bush mount. The V4 screw
mount option is supplied with M2.5 x 20mm screws, whereas the larger construction of V3 screw mount joystick
is supplied with M2.5 x 25mm screws. All screws supplied are slotted, pan head machine screws, although
longer pan head screws, or countersunk heads are also available upon request.
LEVERS
Lever option 5 provides for a low profile above the panel (41mm/1.61inch), this option is very popular for those
applications requiring a compact, stubby design. Lever option 1 is an additional 5mm/0.20inch taller. Lever
option 6 should be specified for a push button handle, and lever option 7 is designed for V4 double-pole, or V3
constructions. Lever Option 9 is for double-pole and pushbutton joysticks. Additional custom levers are available
upon request.