MERRITT EVOLVE

MERRITT EVOLVE

MERRITT EVOLVE

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Merritt Evolve joystick is designed for adaptability and performance across various equipment applications. It offers customization options with J1939, CANOpen, or hall-effect outputs, making it suitable for a wide range of machinery.

Specifications
The joystick features a robust design with single or dual-axis operation, smooth spring return action with adjustable tension, and contactless 3D hall effect technology. It supports J1939, CANOpen, or hall-effect outputs and includes a sleek design with a bottom canister for easy installation.

Features & Options
The joystick offers customizable handles with options for smooth spring return action in different tension levels (light to heavy). It supports standard and custom CAN protocols, unrestricted or guided handle travel, and customizable harness length and output connectors. The XG1 handle is designed for comfort and includes optional thumbwheel and push buttons.

Mechanical Specifications
The joystick has a mechanical life of 20 million cycles, handle travel of ±20 degrees, and a standard shaft diameter of 0.40 inches. It can withstand forces over 175 lbs and has an IP54 rating, depending on the handle.

Installation
The Merritt Evolve controller requires a five-hole mounting pattern and features drop-in mounting with standard connector details. It includes a 6-pin or 4-pin connector with specific pin assignments for ground, power, and CAN communication.

CAN Specifications
The joystick supports SAE J1939 and CANopen protocols with various input and output configurations. It operates on a supply voltage of 9 to 36 VDC and features diagnostic LEDs for power and status indication.

Hall-Effect Specifications
The joystick's hall-effect technology offers a supply voltage range of 4.5-5.5 VDC with ratiometric output voltage. It complies with EMC emissions and immunity standards, ensuring reliable performance in various environments.

Environmental Specifications
The joystick is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -40° to +140° F and can be stored in temperatures from -58° to +194° F. It features a silicone conformal coating for sealing and protection.
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MERRITT EVOLVE-1

Designed to adapt to and excel in virtually any equipment application, the Merritt Evolve model joystick offers a new benchmark in customization. Available with a J1939, CANOpen or hall-effect output, the Evolve can be configured to a broad range of machinery and operations. CONFIGURABLE TO ANY APPLICATION Boasting a new performance-driven handle design with individually configurable front and rear deviceplates, the joystick can be tailored to fit the unique needs of any application. BUILT TO PERFORM Building on the same design principles as our ultra rugged, mill duty joysticks, the Merritt Evolve maintains the robust quality that J.R. Merritt is known for and is made to widthstand a variety of working environments. FEATURES & OPTIONS • Single or dual axis operation • Smooth spring return action with light, medium light, medium heavy or heavy tension • Contactless 3D hall effect technology • J1939, CANOpen or hall effect output • Sleek design with canister on bottom • Drop-in mounting for easy installation •

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MERRITT EVOLVE-2

OPTIONS HANDLES XG1 MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE Designed around comfort and performance, the XG1 handle is ideal for left-hand or Optional thumbwheel right-hand operating applications. and up to two push buttons on rear of handle. XG1 Integrated handrest for increased operator comfort ADDITIONAL HANDLE OPTIONS Contoured or flat faceplate customizeable with a range of devices and functions. SPRING RETURN HANDLE TRAVEL Smooth spring return action with different tension Unrestricted or guided handle travel. options for application optimization. Available with: • Light • Medium Light • Medium Heavy • Heavy...

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MERRITT EVOLVE-3

Specifications Mechanical Life 20 million life cycles Handle Travel ±20 degrees Standard Shaft 0.40 in [10mm] diameter Fits up to 12 wires Resistance to Force 175+ lbs IP Rating IP54* *IP rating dependent on handle

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MERRITT EVOLVE-4

.XXX ± .005 ± .001 .XXXX ± 1/16 FRACTIONS ± 1° ANGLES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INSTALLATION DETAILS Installation Merrit Evolve controller requires a five hole mounting pattern (see panel hole detail below). It is not necessary to remove the operating handle or boot to install the controller. Drop-In Mounting 2.44 IN SQUARE MAX 62 MM SQUARE MAX 2.20 IN SQUARE MIN 56 MM SQUARE MIN PANEL MOUNTING DIMENSIONS SLOTS IN CONTROLLER FLANGE ARE SIZED FOR 4MM SHCS Standard Connector Details (DTM04-6P OR ATM04-6P) THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS DATA WHICH IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY TO JRMC INC. NO DISCLOSURE,...

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MERRITT EVOLVE-5

CAN SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Details Supply Voltage(Vcc) 9 to 36 Volts DC Generic Interface SAE J1939 71 Standard for joystick Source Addresses: 0x01 - 0xFE (1 to 254 decimal)Priority: 3 Absolute Maximum 36 Volts Supply Current 50 - 100 mA (typ.) 200 mA (max.) Supply Input Reverse Polarity Protected Analog / Digital Inputs -0.5 mA (10K resistor, 5V source) Maximum Baud Rate 1Mbps (250kbps default) Environmental Operating Temperature -40° to +140° F [-40° to +60° C] Basic Joystick Message 1 (BJM1) Base PGN: 0xFDD6 X - 3D Hall Analog Y - 3D Hall Analog Extended Joystick Message 1 (EJM1) Base PGN:...

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MERRITT EVOLVE-6

HALL-EFFECT SPECIFICATIONS Single 5V (Standard) Standard Supply Voltage: 4.5-5.5 VDC Mechanical Operating Tempature -40° to +176° F [-40° to +80° C] Output Voltage Ratiometric 0.5 - 2.5 - 4.5 V ±0.15 V @ 5.0 V Supply Electronic Operating Tempature -40° to +158° F [-40° to +70° C] Output Current: 10mA Power Consumption 7 mA typical (5 - 10 mA max) Storage Tempature -58° to +194° F [-50° to +90° C] EMC Emissions Complies with EN61000-6-4:2007; Class A Group 1,80- 1000MHz EMC Immunity Complies with EN61000-6-2:2005 expanded to include: RFI Immunity of 100V/M @80 - 1000 MHz ESDImmunity of 15 Kv air,...

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