BH Series Fingertip Joystick

The BH Series paddle control is the latest generation in high precision controllers, combining the features of a non-contact, single axis joystick with a smooth responsiveness at your fingertips. Hall effect technology ensures a long, trouble-free life for analogue and switch outputs.

This all new design with its innovative mechanism is ergonomically styled for ease of use and is available in five trim colours.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Hall effect joystick and switch function
  • Sculpted ergonomic rubber grip
  • 5V operation – standard dual redundant outputs
  • Analogue or PWM outputs
  • Custom lever colours & designs available
  • IP67 sealed
  • EMC shielded
  • 2.36″ (60mm) above panel height

Description

APEM BH Series fingertip joystick or paddle control is the latest generation in high precision controllers, combining the features of a non-contact, single axis joystick with a smooth responsiveness at your fingertips. Hall effect technology ensures a long, trouble-free life for analogue and switch outputs.

This all new design with its innovative mechanism is ergonomically styled for ease of use and is available in five trim colours.

MAIN FEATURES of the BH Series Fingertip Joystick:

  • Hall effect joystick and switch function
  • Sculpted ergonomic rubber grip
  • 5V operation – standard dual redundant outputs
  • Analogue or PWM outputs
  • Custom lever colours & designs available
  • IP67 sealed
  • EMC shielded
  • 2.36″ (60mm) above panel height

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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• 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
• Switch Outputs: Open Drain, pulled high within control via 1K5 to 5V, and smoothed to 0V with 100nF
• Sensor Type: Hall effect
• Current Consumption: <20mA • Loads: Minimum 10K, preferred 100K+

• Operating Angle: ± 30 Degrees
• Life Cycles: 10 million cycles
• Soft touch lever with colour options

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) • Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Seal Above Panel: IP67 (Gasket fitted as standard)
• EMC Emissions: Complies with EN 61000-6-3:2001
• ESD: Complies with EN61000-4-2 (extended) ±8KV (20 contacts) & +/-15KV
• EMC Immunity: 100V/m, 80MHz-2.7GHz, 1KHz
• Vibration: 100Hz - 200Hz @ 0.13g²/Hz, total 3.6gRMS

MATERIALS
• Body: PA
• Actuator: PA & PC
• Rubber Grip: TPE