HG Data Sheet

Product catalog summary

Overview: The HG Series hand grip Hall effect joysticks are designed for high-force, hand-operated applications requiring precise positioning. They are customizable for harsh environments, suitable for military vehicles, refuse handling trucks, and off-highway vehicles.

Key Features:

Rugged hand operation with Hall effect sensing
Sealed up to IP68
10 million life cycles
Redundant output available
Multiple output options: Analog, CANbus, USB, and custom

Option Selection: Various handle types and configurations are available, including multifunction handles with up to 8 top buttons and 4 LEDs. Output options range from 0V to 5V configurations to CANbus and USB. Additional options include voltage regulators, dual decode, and environmental sealing.

Specifications:

Mechanical: X/Y axes have a breakout force of 7.7N and an operating force of 14.0N. Z axis has a breakout torque of 0.6N·m. Expected life is 10 million cycles.
Environmental: Operating temperature ranges from -25ºC to 70ºC, with sealing up to IP68.
Electrical: Hall effect sensor with infinite resolution, operating at 5.00VDC. Output voltage ranges from 0.34V to 4.65V.

Configuration Options: The joysticks offer linear output options and additional output options like CANbus J1939 and USB. CANbus supports up to 51 digital and 8 analog inputs, while USB joysticks are plug-and-play with most Windows and Linux systems.

Dimensional Drawings: Detailed dimensions are provided for various configurations, ensuring compatibility with different mounting requirements.

Applications: The Joyball option is suitable for environments with dirt and high vibration, such as vehicle, shipboard, and military applications. Dual Decode and Analog Deadband options are ideal for safety-critical applications, while Discrete Output is designed for small motor and hydraulic solenoid actuations.

Features: The joysticks are HID compliant, plug-and-play with USB, and environmentally sealed up to IP68. They support protocols like Sun Microsystems and USB.

Electrical Specifications: The joysticks operate on a supply power of 4.5VDC to 5.5VDC, with a supply current of 30mA plus 10mA per axis. Wiring specifications include various colored wires for power supply, ground, axis outputs, and pushbutton outputs.

Configuration Options: The document outlines several configuration options, including:

Dual Decode: Provides proportional and logical outputs for error tracking and center detection.
Analog Deadband: Enhances return-to-center accuracy by providing a constant output for joystick positions near the center.
Center Detect: Monitors joystick output to provide logic signals for enhanced safety.
Discrete Output: Offers up to 6 high voltage/current outputs with programmable switch combinations.
Voltage Regulator: Allows the joystick to interface with various industrial control voltages, offering customizable supply and output voltages.

Additional Notes: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice. The document includes wiring specifications for each configuration option, detailing the function of each wire color.

HG Data Sheet

HG Data Sheet

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