HC Series Hand Controller

APEM HC Series is a rugged and customisable hand controller. The HC series control pad is a field-proven solution built to handle extreme environments. With its rugged aluminium construction, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), this control interface delivers reliable performance where standard controls fail. Designed for durability and comfort during long hours of remote operations, it ensures safe and intuitive command in the operators hand.

  • Plug-and-play installation available in USB, Ethernet, CANopen, J1939 and Analogue versions
  • Operating Temperature: -40° to +85°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40° to +85°C
  • Panel Sealing: IP67
  • Humidity resistance: 93% humidity at +40°C for 16 hours
  • Product designed to meet MiL-STD-810G

 

Description

APEM HC Series is a rugged and customisable hand controller. The HC series control pad is a field-proven solution built to handle extreme environments. With its rugged aluminium construction, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), this control interface delivers reliable performance where standard controls fail. Designed for durability and comfort during long hours of remote operations, it ensures safe and intuitive command in the operators hand.

The remote control pad is available in two sizes, small (up to 7 components) and wide (up to 11 components). A key advantage is the ability o integrate multiple components from APEM’s extensive portfolio. Accessories are also available, including a connection cable (up to 5m), shoulder strap, and phone/tablet holder.

This manual controller is a plug-and-play control solution that simplifies integration in mobile and remote systems.

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Operating temperature : -40°C to +85°C
• Storage temperature : -40°C to +85°C
• Panel sealing : IP67
• Humidity resistance : 93% humidity at +40°C for 16 hours
• Rapid temp cycling
- STEP A : 93% humidity at +40°C for 3 hours
- STEP B : -20°C for 3 hours
Repeat above steps for 3 cycles (18 hours total)
• Tropical exposure :
- Start +20°C ±5°C at ambient humidity
Over 3 hours raise to +35°C at >95% humidity
- Hold for 12 hours
Over 3 hours lower temp to +20°C and saturate with water vapor
- Hold for 6 hours
Total time for above is 24 hours
Repeat above for 7 cycles (7 days total)
• Dust :
- Raise temp to 40°C at relative humidity of < 50% - Unit subject to dust laden air for 1 hour • Drip proof : water dripped onto unit from height of 1m for 1 hour • Corrosion (salt): - Unit exposed to salt spray for 2 hours at +20°C ±5°C - Raise temp to +35°C

• EMC immunity level : EN61000-4-3
• EMC emissions level : EN61000-6-3:2001
• ESD : EN61000-4-3 level 2 (± 4 kv contact, ± 6 kv air)
• EMI/EMC : MIL-STD-461F
- CE102 Conducted Emissions
- CS101 Conducted Susceptibility Power Leads
- CS114 Conducted Susceptibility Current Injection
- CS115 Conducted Susceptibility Impulse
- CS116 Conducted Susceptibility Transients
- RE102 Radiated Emissions
- RE103 Radiated Susceptibility

• Random vibration : 20-2000Hz
- 20-500Hz at ASD 0.5(ms²)²/Hz
- Then falling to ASD 0.05(ms²)²/Hz at 2000Hz
Duration : 140 minutes in each axis
• Shock : half sine pulse
- Peak acceleration 150m/s²
- Duration 10-15ms
- 3 shocks In each axis in each direction, 18 shocks in
total
• Bump : 4000 bumps in vertical axis to normal orientation
- Half sine wave
- Peak acceleration 250m/s²
- Duration 6ms
• Drop & topple : IEC 60068-2-31
- In delivery packaging
- To prove no damage during transport

• Body : aluminium 6082 T6
• Fixing screws : A2 Stainless Steel
• Gasket : Conductive Silicone Elastomer (Chro Seal 1285)
• Plating : SURTEC 650
- Tri-chrom passivation for aluminium
• Painting : NEXTEL suede coating 3101 - Body Color :
- Tan
- Grey
- Green
- White
- Black