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MS Series III
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MS Series III

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Overview: The MS Series joystick is a compact, contactless Hall effect controller designed for rugged applications in off-highway vehicles such as watercraft, agricultural, forestry, and material handling vehicles. It occupies only five square inches and is available in 1, 2, and 3 axes configurations.
Key Features: The joystick offers J1939 CANbus and USB options, redundant outputs, a lifespan of 10 million cycles, and is sealed up to IP68 for environmental protection.
Handle Options: Various ergonomic handles are available, including Ball Tip, Stock Grip, Short Stock Grip, and Low Profile options with different button configurations.
Mechanical Specifications: For the X and Y axes, the break out force is 5.6N, operating force is 7.5N, maximum applied force is 650N, and the mechanical angle is 40º. The expected life is 10 million cycles. For the Z axis, the break out force is 0.15N·m, operating force is 0.25N·m, maximum allowable force is 4.50N·m, and the hand mechanical angle is 68º, with an expected life of 1 million cycles.
Environmental Specifications: The joystick operates in temperatures from -25ºC to 70ºC and can be stored from -40ºC to 70ºC. It is sealed up to IP68 and complies with IEC standards for EMC immunity and emissions.
Electrical Specifications: The joystick uses a Hall effect sensor with infinite resolution, operates on a supply voltage of 5.00VDC, and has a reverse polarity max of -14.5VDC and an overvoltage max of 18VDC. Output voltage ranges from 0V to 5V with an output impedance of 6Ω and a current consumption of 10mA max per axis.
Output Options: Various voltage output configurations are available, including discrete, USB, and CANbus options.
Additional Options: Include voltage regulator, dual decode, center detect, analog deadband, and environmental sealing.
Configuration Options: The joystick can be configured with CANbus J1939, USB, and Joyball (cursor emulation) for different applications, including marine and military uses.
Dimensional Drawings: Detailed dimensions and mounting instructions are provided for various configurations.
Electrical Specifications (Additional): The joysticks operate on a supply power of 4.5VDC to 5.5VDC with a supply current of 30mA plus 10mA per axis. For discrete output configurations, the supply voltage ranges from 5.0 to 40VDC, with sourcing outputs at 70V AC/DC @ 1.6A max and sinking outputs at 70V AC/DC @ 3.6A max.
Wiring Specifications: The wiring includes various color-coded wires for power supply, ground, axis outputs, and pushbutton outputs. Specific wires are designated for X, Y, and Z axis outputs, as well as for center detect and discrete output logic.
Analog Deadband: Enhances return-to-center accuracy by providing a constant output of 2.5VDC for joystick positions within +/-2.5º from center, eliminating mechanical return-to-center error.
Center Detect: Utilizes a microprocessor to monitor joystick output, providing logic signals for enhanced safety, ideal for applications like master relay control and brake release systems.
Discrete Output: Offers up to six high voltage/current on/off outputs with proportional signals, suitable for small motor, reversing starters, or hydraulic solenoid actuations.
Voltage Regulator: Allows for compatibility with various industrial control voltages, supporting supply voltages from 5VDC to 30VDC and output voltages from 0-5VDC to +/-10VDC.
Applications: Designed for safety-critical applications, motion control systems, and other industrial uses requiring precise control and reliability.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MS Series III -1

CH MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks Products an APEM Group Company The MS Sries joystick is a contactless, Hall effect controller developed for demanding operator control applications requiring a rugged, yet compact hand-operated positioning device. Available with several ergonomic multi-axes handles while utilizing only five square inches of surface area, the MS Series joystick is ideally suited for off-highway enclosed cabin vehicles. Striking the perfect balance between size and durability, widely used applications include watercraft, agricultural, forestry, and material handling vehicles. KEY FEATURES □ Compact size □1, 2 and 3 axes configurations □ Available with J1939 CANbus □ Available with USB □ Redundant outputs available □10 million life cycles □ Sealed up to IP68 www.chproducts.com

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MS Series III -2

MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks OPTION SELECTION MS SERIES FRONT BUTTONS SIDE BUTTONS 0 None U One Upper Position L One Lower Position F Two P Proximity Sensor D Deadman SPRING TENSION3 00 Standard 01 Light 02 Heavy OUTPUT OPTIONS ADDITIONAL OPTIONS V Voltage Regulator D Dual Decode DC Center Detect AD Analog Deadband P Proximity Sensor E Environmental Sealing* N None O One W Two 0 0V to 5V (Rail to Rail) 1 0.5V to 4.5V 2 0.25V to 4.75V 3 1V to 4V 4 0V to 5V - Sensor 1 0V to 5V - Sensor 2 5 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2 6 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor...

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MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS STOCK GRIP HANDLE1 SHORT STOCK GRIP HANDLE2 1, 2 1 2 1 2 1, 2 1 2 Side Buttons and Deadman; as shown, are away from you. 9 10 1 2 Top and Side buttons Deadman Proximity Sensor (Switch 10 is inside the handle Top buttons LOW PROFILE SQUARE FRONT3 2 DEFAULT WIRE COLOR CODE* AVAILABLE BUTTON COLORS o White o Gray Black o Red4 o Orange o Yellow o Green o Blue O Purple COLOR FUNCTION AWG RED Vcc or Vdd BLACK Ground BLUE X Axis 28 YELLOW Y Axis GREEN Z Axis WHITE Switch Common (optional) ORANGE Switch 1 (optional) VIOLET Switch 2 (optional)...

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MS Series III -4

MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks SPECIFICATIONS mechanical (for x and y axes) Break Out Force - 5.6N (1.25lbf) Operating Force - 7.5N (l.70lbf) Maximum Applied Force - 650N (145lbf) Mechanical Angle of Movement - 40° Expected Life - 10 million cycles Material - Glass reinforced nylon Lever Action (Centering) - Spring centering mechanical (for z axis) Break Out Force - 0.15Nm (1.33lbfin) Operating Force - 0.25Nm (2.21lbfin) Maximum Allowable Force - 4.50Nm (39.83lbfin) Hand Mechanical Angle - 68° Handle Action - Spring return Expected Life - 1 million cycles environmental Operating Temperature...

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MS Series III -6

MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS - continued 51.10 (2.01) 63.80 56.90 (2.24) Brass ultraserts 6-32 x 0.25 Screw 6-32 x 7/8 PH PAN s/s 4 places 51.10 (2.01) (2.13) NOTES 1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch) 2. Standard configurations feature a rubber grommet as indicated in the above drawings. An optional plastic strain relief is available and will increase under panel mounting depth by 19.05 (0.75). 3. Actual strain relief position may vary 4. Axes orientation: MOUNTING CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 03.90 x 4 places (0.152) (0.25) x 4 places Note: The company reserves the right to change...

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MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - continued_ ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS PLUG-AND-PLAY SOLUTIONS: JOYBALL (CURSOR EMULATION) The Joyball option converts multi-axis joystick output into a mouse, trackball, or cursor control device. The joystick's internal microprocessor converts absolute axis position into a curser velocity, which is translated as a relative trackball or mouse position. Supported protocols include Sun Microsystems (mouse systems 5vdc serial) and USB. APPLICATIONS The Joyball option is ideal for vehicle applications subjected to dirt and high vibration...

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MS Series III -11

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MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - continued ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supply Power Supply Current 4.5VDC to 5.5VDC 10mA per axis WIRING SPECIFICATION Red wire Black wire Blue wire Yellow wire Green wire White wire Customer power supply 4.5-5.5vdc Ground X axis output Y axis output Z axis output Pushbutton common wire Orange,violet,gray,brown,pink,bl/wt/y/bk,gn/bk,gy/w wire - Pushbutton outputs CENTER DETECT Center Detect utilizes a microprocessor to monitor joystick output and provides both logic and proportional signals for enhanced operator...

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MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - continued ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS DISCRETE OUTPUT Discrte Output is a microprocessor based option that provides up to six hi voltage/hi current, on/off outputs as well as proportional signals. Featuring a microcontroller, an a/d converter, and four to eight optically isolated solid state switches, the Discrete Output provides an electronic "switch stick" function. Switch combinations and firing angles are programmed to the application's requirement. APPLICATIONS The Discrete Output option is designed for small motor, reversing...

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MS sries Mid-size Hall effect joysticks CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - continued ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS VOLTAGE REGULATOR The Voltage Regulator is a multi-wired analog option used to mate to a variety of industrial control voltages. The Voltage Regulator may be used when the supply or output voltage is greater than 5V or when bipolar output is required. User Specified Supply Voltage: 5 VDC 镕 10 VDC 12 VDC Օ 24 - 30 VDC Custom supply options available. User Specified Output Voltage: Օ 0-5 VDC 0-10 VDC Օ +/-5 VDC +/-10 VDC Օ Custom outputs available. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supply Power - 5VDC...

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