Datasheet

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

3000 SERIES - CONTACTLESS JOYSTICKS

MECHANISM

The omni-directional mechanism utilises an extremely robust ball-socket pivot. This construction yields an end product that is

extremely resistant to vertical impact. Furthermore it constantly withstands high pull, push, rotational or horizontal forces that

the product may be subject to, during life.

SPRINGING

All 3000 Series are offered sprung to centre. The standard spring force requires 1.3N (nominally) to off-centre the joystick.

The 3000 Series may be specified with a lighter spring (1N), or a stronger spring (1.6N).

GUIDED FEEL

The 3000 Series may also be specified with guided feel. A joystick with guided feel moves more readily towards the poles (N, S,

E and W) and whilst it can still move away from the poles, the force required to do so is greater. Unless specified otherwise,

joysticks are supplied as standard without guiding. This standard configuration allows the user to move the joystick anywhere

within the limiter with the same force and without any bias.

CONNECTIONS

The joystick is fitted, as standard, with 150mm long, UL rated cables and an industry standard 2.5mm pitch connector(s).

Further non-standard connectors and cable options are available upon request.

CONFIGURATIONS 1 & 2

Joysticks are supplied with a seven way connector as standard.

If the joystick is specified with a push button handle, the

connector will be nine way.

PIN 1: 0V (Black)

PIN 2: Centre Tap Reference (Green)

PIN 3: Z Axis Output (Purple) - Where Specified

PIN 4: Y Axis Output (Yellow)

PIN 5: X Axis Output (Blue) - Where Specified

PIN 6: +V (Red)

PIN 7: Centre Detect (Orange)

PIN 8: Push Button (Orange)

PIN 9: Push Button (Orange)

CONFIGURATIONS 3 & 4

Joysticks are supplied with two completely independent cable

assemblies, for a truly dual system.

PIN 1: 0V (Black)

PIN 2: Centre Tap Reference (Green)

PIN 3: No connection

PIN 4: Y Axis Output (Yellow)

PIN 5: X Axis Output (Blue) - Where Specified

PIN 6: +V (Red)

PIN 7: No connection

For details on configuration 5 pin out, please refer to Apem.

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Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.