3000 Series Fingertip Joystick – Hall

The 3000 Series is the very latest generation in high precision contactless joysticks. With a class leading installed depth of <20mm, it is available in 1,2, or 3 axis formats. Long trouble-free life is assured with the latest Hall effect technology, providing a range of analogue signals or custom PWM output options. The 3000 Series also delivers a radically improved mechanism construction that is specifically designed for increased robustness, strength and performance.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Class leading installed depth <20mm
  • Hall effect sensing
  • 1,2, or 3 axis
  • 5V or 3.3V operation
  • EMC Shielded
  • Analogue or PWM outputs
  • Next generation metal mechanisms
  • Dual outputs available

 

Description

APEM 3000 Series fingertip joystick is the latest generation in high precision contactless joysticks. With a class leading installed depth of <20mm, it is available in 1, 2, or 3 axis formats. With the latest Hall effect technology a long trouble-free life is assured. This provides a range of analogue signals or custom PWM output options. The 3000 Series joystick delivers a radically improved mechanism construction specifically designed for increased robustness, strength and performance.

MAIN FEATURES of the 3000 series fingertip joystick:

  • Class leading installed depth <20mm
  • Hall effect sensing
  • 1, 2, or 3 axis
  • 5V or 3.3V operation
  • EMC Shielded
  • Analogue or PWM outputs
  • Next generation metal mechanisms
  • Dual outputs are available

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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• Life Cycles: 10,000,000 cycles (5,000,000 for 3 axis joysticks)
• Seal Above Panel: IP65 – Neoprene boot fitted as standard

MATERIALS
• Shaft - Stainless Steel
• Boot - Neoprene
• Others - Brass, Nylon, ABS

• Gain (Output Voltage Span): ±10% x V to ±50% x V
• Output at Center: V/2 ±(5% x Gain)
• Power Supply: 5V ±0.5V Transient free (Configs 1, 3, 4 & 5) or 3.3V ±0.1V (Config 2)
• Center Tap Impedance: 1K1
• Center Detect Output: Pulled high within joystick via 2K2 to +V, and smoothed to 0V with 100nF
• Sensor Type: Hall effect
• Current Consumption: 5V <13mA (Two axis) <20mA (Three axis) 3.3V <24mA (Two axis) <40mA (Three axis) • Loads: Minimum 10K, preferred 100K+

• Operating Temperature: -25ºC to 70ºC (-13ºF to 158ºF)
• Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
• EMC Emission: Complies with EN 61000-6-3:2001, CISPR 22:2005, Class B 30MHz–11GHz
• ESD: Complies with EN61000-4-2 (extended) ±8KV (20 contacts) & ±15KV (20 air discharges)
• EMC Immunity: 100V/m, 80MHz-2.7GHz, 1KHz 80% sine wave modulation, EN 61000-4-3 (extended)
• Vibration: 100Hz – 200Hz @ 0.13g /Hz, total 3.6gRMS (1 Hour in each of the three mutually perpendicular axis)

• Weight: 100g (0.20lb) nominal
• Breakout Force: 1.3N (2.86lbf)
• Mechanical Angle of Movement:
36˚ for X and Y axis (subject to limiter)
50˚ for Z axis (subject to handle)
• Max Load to Mechanism: 400N (881.85lbf)