FINGER OPERATED
Total reliability
By using design innovation, careful materials selection and extensive real-lifeapplications knowledge, Penny+Giles engineers have developed a range ofjoystick controllers that require no maintenance throughout an expected workinglife of greater than five million operations (fifteen million operations for theJC2000). We also fit standard
electronic connectors to the majority of our joysticksto help reduce both your installation time and the potential for wiring errors duringyour manufacturing process.
Safety
Joysticks fitted with the long-life
potentiometer tracks can have additionalresistors connected in series with the main resistive element to limit the outputsignals to 10-90% or 25-75%. This can be used as part of your systemscomparison and error detection routine, where an out of range signal could
indicate a wiring fault. Additional independent switch functions are providedfor directional and center position indication - vital for system start-upsafety. The JC2000 model uses
Hall effect sensors and is supplied with
dual independent outputs fitted as standard on the single and dual axisversions. The signals can be monitored and compared for failuredetection in safety critical applications. See page 26 for application and
usage notes on this model.
Custom design
Penny+Giles offer an extensive range of finger operated joysticks instandard modular configurations, designed to meet the majority ofindividual customer needs, but we can customise our designs for OEMswho require something more specialised to their application. Please talk toour technical sales team about your requirements.
Cell manufactured
The modular design of the finger operated joystick range is intended to provide theuser with the widest possible choice of standard options, but allows efficient build anddespatch by using cellular manufacturing principles. Contact your nearest sales officefor the latest information on availability of these joysticks.
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