TW Series Thumbwheel

The TW Series Thumbwheel is a minimum width, low profile joystick that provides smooth, precise fingertip control in one axis.  Featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology for long life performance, the TW series thumbwheel offers excellent proportional control, stable output, long life and is designed for panel mount applications and joystick integration. The TW series includes a wide range of configuration options including voltage output range, wheel colour and style.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Analogue outputs
  • Spring return to center
  • Non-contact Hall effect technology
  • Electronics sealed up to IP67
  • 5 million lifecycles
  • Choice of 4 wheel colours

 

Description

APEM TW Series Thumbwheel is a minimum width, low profile joystick that provides smooth, precise fingertip control in one axis.  Featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology for long life performance, the TW series thumbwheel offers excellent proportional control, stable output, long life and is designed for panel mount applications and joystick integration. The TW series includes a wide range of configuration options including voltage output range, wheel colour and style.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Analogue outputs
  • Spring return to centre
  • Non-contact Hall effect technology
  • Electronics sealed up to IP67
  • 5 million lifecycles
  • Choice of 4 wheel colours

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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Additional information

Protection

IP67 (Above the Panel)

Joystick Axis or Axes

Single Axis

Joystick Operation

Thumb Operated

Output

Voltage

Joystick Type

Hall Effect

• Hall effect technology
• Proportional control
• Break Out Force: 0.7N (0.15lbf)
• Mechanical Angle of Movement: 80º (±40º from center)
• Expected Life: 5 million cycles
• Lever Action (centering): Spring centering

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF)
• Storage Temperature: -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF)
• Sealing: IP67*
• EMC Immunity Level: EN61000-4-3 (extended)
• EMC Emissions Level: EN61000-6-3:2001
• ESD: EN61000-4-2 (extended)

MATERIALS
• Glass filled nylon

• Sensor: Hall effect
• Resolution: 1.22mV
• Supply Voltage Range: 5V ± .250V
• Reverse Polarity Max: -10V
• Overvoltage Max: 20V
• Output Impedance: 2Ω
• Return to Center Voltage (No Load): ±200mV
• Error Signal: 1.0%

• Break Out Force: 0.7N (0.15lbf)
• Mechanical Angle of Movement: 80º (±40º from center)
• Expected Life: 5 million cycles
• Lever Action (Centering): Spring centering