Overview: The Gessmann Catalog 2025/2026 offers a comprehensive range of industrial controllers for applications such as cranes, electro-hydraulic systems, and construction equipment. It highlights joysticks and masterswitches with electronic interface adjustments.
Product Range: The catalog includes joysticks with hall sensor technology, control switches, steering column switches, opto-electronic encoders, control elements, palm grips, control consoles, foot pedals, crane control units, driver's seats, portable control units, industrial controllers, gear
limit switches, naval cruise controllers, and control pedestals for offshore applications.
Key Features: Gessmann is recognized for innovative product development and high-quality standards, offering flexibility and customization, particularly in the V85/VV85 multi-axis controllers with contactless hall-technology.
Technical Specifications: V85/VV85 controllers have a mechanical life of up to 20 million cycles, operate from -40°C to +85°C, and offer protection up to IP67. They comply with safety standards PLd and SIL2.
Interface Options: Controllers support various interfaces including switching output, voltage output, current output, CAN-interface, CANSafety interface, Profibus DP-interface, Profinet, PROFIsafe, and PWM output, allowing extensive customization and integration.
Safety and Compliance: The catalog warns about hazardous voltages and advises that installation and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel. It outlines general terms and conditions, including payment terms, property rights, and jurisdiction.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering information, including product codes and configuration options, assists in selecting appropriate products.
V85/VV85 Multi-Axis Controller: Supports multiple communication protocols like CAN, CAN Safety, Profibus DP, Profinet, and PROFIsafe. It operates on a supply voltage range of 9-32 V DC, with specific configurations for each protocol.
Output Options: Offers digital output signals, PWM outputs, and voltage outputs, supporting multiple axis configurations with features like dead zone and direction signals.
Expansion Stages: Details two expansion stages for CAN and CAN Safety protocols, offering different numbers of analog joystick axes, digital joystick functions, and external in-/outputs.
Technical Details: Includes features like a robust friction brake, contactless hall technology, and various grip options for customization.
Safety and Compliance: V27 series is designed for high reliability and long life, compliant with safety standards such as PLd and SIL2, offering protection up to IP67.
Additional Features: Optional features include capacitive sensors, intelligent RGB LED control, and various plug connector options.
V25 Multi-Axis Controller: Designed for construction and agricultural machinery, highlighting rugged design, long life, and high reliability due to contactless hall-technology.
Specifications: Supply voltage 9-32 V DC, current carrying capacity for direction signal 150 mA, zero position signal 500 mA, mounting depth typically 60 mm, protection class up to IP67, mechanical life 20 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, functional safety PLd compatible, complies with SIL2 standards.
Interfaces: Includes switching output, voltage output, current output, CAN interface, CAN Safety interface, Profinet, PROFIsafe, and other outputs.
Output Options: Various configurations for dual and single outputs, with or without dead zones, redundant sensor options with error monitoring.
Additional Features: Optional plug connectors, compatibility with various grip designs, customizable configurations.
Important Notes: Technical details are subject to change without notice, configurations may vary based on application requirements.
Joystick Controllers: Used in electro-hydraulic and remote-controlled hydraulic applications, covering multi-axis and single-axis controllers.
Specifications: Multi-Axis Controller (V22) uses contactless hall-technology, mechanical life of 3 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, IP67 protection, PLd and SIL2 safety standards. Single-Axis Controller (S26 & S11) designed for long life with 6 million cycles, same temperature range, IP67 protection, PLd and SIL2 compliant.
Output Options: Digital output, voltage output, current output, CAN and CAN Safety interfaces.
Installation and Configuration: Controllers can be installed from the top or bottom, with various grip options, spring return and friction brake options, custom configurations available.
Additional Features: Outputs for vibrator control and LED outputs, mechanical zero interlock, dead man's button for enhanced safety.
Conclusion: Versatile joystick controllers suitable for demanding environments, emphasizing adaptability through modular design and extensive configuration options.
Multi-Axis and Double-Handle Controllers: Used in crane and hoisting applications, designed for robustness and versatility with modular designs.
Specifications: Mechanical life of 10 to 20 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, degree of protection up to IP54 for D64/DD64 and V11, up to IP65 for V14.
Controller Features: Double-Handle Controllers (D64/DD64) include spring return, friction brake, various
potentiometer options, different contact arrangements, encoder options. Multi-Axis Controllers (V11, V14) offer mechanical zero interlock, dead man's button, signal button, various grip options, multiple contact configurations, potentiometer tracks.
Configurations: Potentiometers, encoders, contact arrangements available, custom configurations upon request.
Additional Notes: Technical details subject to change without notice, configurations may vary based on application requirements.
Single-Axis and Multi-Axis Controllers: Used in remote control and electrohydraulic applications, designed with modularity for universal application, include integrated sensor systems with conductive plastic technology.
Key Sections: Specifications, configurations, technical data, installation and design, special features.
Specifications: Controllers like S14, S2, SS2, S21, S22, SS22, V20, V23, S1 have mechanical life cycles ranging from 3 to 10 million cycles, temperature range -40°C to +85°C, protection up to IP67.
Configurations: Customizable with different grips, knobs, buttons, mechanical zero interlocks, dead man switches, signal buttons, various configurations and special models tailored to customer specifications.
Technical Data: Potentiometer tracks, mechanical encoders, contact arrangements, potentiometer resistance values, encoder types specified for each axis direction.
Installation and Design: Designed for easy integration into remote control housings, options for installation from above or below, includes diagrams and hole patterns for precise installation.
Special Features: Optional features like detent points, spring returns, friction brakes, possibility of mounting additional potentiometers and encoders.
Critical Information: Technical details may vary based on configuration or application, subject to change without notice, importance of selecting appropriate model and configuration to meet specific application requirements.
Electro-Hydraulic Components: Includes opto-electronic encoders, electronic control units, mini-joysticks, fingertip joysticks, minilevers, hall-cross switches, thumbwheels.
Opto-Electronic Encoders (OEC 2 & OEC 4): Mounting compatibility with various controllers, power supply requirement 18-30 V DC, scanning options 6, 8, or 9 Bit Gray-Code, interface Profibus DP with adjustable address.
Electronic Control Unit (ES/43): Designed for control of proportional valves without position control, available in versions for 4 or 2 proportional valve solenoids, features include stabilized voltage, adjustable frequency, ramp time settings, supply voltage 10-32 V DC, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C.
Mini-Joystick (V21): Suitable for electro-hydraulic applications with contactless hall-technology, mechanical life of 5 million cycles, operating force 1.6 to 3.5N, degree of protection IP67, functional safety PLd compatible.
Fingertip Joystick (S15): Designed for electro-hydraulic applications with customizable actuator colors, mechanical life of 5 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, degree of protection IP67, functional safety PLd compatible.
Minilever (S17): Features contactless hall-technology for high reliability, mechanical life of 5 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, degree of protection IP67, functional safety PLd compatible.
Hall-Cross Switch (HK1): Contactless mini-joystick with various actuator options, mechanical life of 1 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, degree of protection IP67 (electronic).
Thumbwheel (S12): Designed for electro-hydraulic applications with customizable appearance, mechanical life of 5 million cycles, operating temperature -40°C to +85°C, degree of protection IP67, functional safety PLd compatible.
Conclusion: Comprehensive technical specifications for each component, emphasizing adaptability and reliability in electro-hydraulic applications, technical details subject to change based on configuration or application.
Electromechanical Components: Includes thumbwheels, hall-push buttons, palm grips, designed for specific applications with various customization options.
S12 and S16 Thumbwheels: Mechanical functions, interface options, applications.
HD Hall-Push Button: Durability, customization, safety.
B36, B35, B34, B33, B32 Palm Grips: Compatibility, technical specifications, customization.
General Notes: Technical details may vary based on configuration or application, data subject to change without notice.
Palm Grips: Detailed specifications and configurations for various palm grips used in multi-axis controllers or hydraulic drives.
B1 Palm Grip: Operating temperature, degree of protection, contact complement, features.
B2 Palm Grip: Operating temperature, degree of protection, contact complement, features.
B3 Palm Grip: Operating temperature, degree of protection, contact complement, features.
B5 Palm Grip: Features.
Control Console C1: Designed for maximum customization, modular design, options for color, illumination, additional attachments.
Touch Display TD1: Available in 7" and 10.1" versions, designed for harsh environments, CAN bus interface, high brightness, wide viewing angle.
Fingerpilot SP4: Ergonomic CAN bus operating unit for controlling hydraulic functions, compatible with C1 control panel or standalone.
Display Controller DC1: Robust CAN bus unit for controlling HMI displays, designed for rough applications, customizable symbol illumination.
General Notes: Technical details subject to change without notice, configurations may vary based on application requirements.
Control Devices: Includes Display Controllers, Keypads, Steering Controllers, Foot Pedals, designed for integration into machine control systems using CAN bus interfaces.
Display Controller DC2: Operates on CAN bus for HMI displays, features RGB illumination, operating temperature, IP67 electronic protection, joystick, rotary, push-button functions.
Keypad TF Series: Available in three versions, sizes, features RGB lighting, operating temperature, IP67 electronic protection, various mechanical protection levels.
Steering Controller LG2: Designed for rugged use, mechanical life, contactless Hall technology, available with or without handle, CAN bus interface, operating temperature, protection.
Foot Pedal P20: Rugged switching device for electro-hydraulic applications, mechanical life, modular construction, various electrical interfaces, operating temperature, IP67 electronic protection, available with different pedal shapes, spring return options.
Common Technical Specifications: Supply voltage, CAN interfaces, baud rates, wiring.
Note: Technical details may vary based on configuration or application, subject to change without notice.
Control Units and Traversing Units: Includes LK3 Traversing Unit, KST series swiveling control units, designed for ergonomic use, various customization options.
LK3 Traversing Unit: Manual traversing unit compatible with Control Unit KST31, available in floor recessed and floor mounted versions, features rotatable unit, surface treatment.
KST30 Swiveling Control Unit: Ergonomically designed swiveling chair, adjustable inner and outer consoles, comfortable driver's seat, hydraulic vibration absorption, adjustable features, swivel base, standard color, various configurations.
KST19 Swiveling Control Unit: Features adjustable equipment boxes, pneumatic vibration absorption system, swivel base, standard color, options for monitor mounting, footrests, additional heating.
KST10 Swiveling Control Unit: Similar ergonomic design, adjustable equipment boxes, hydraulic vibration absorption, swivel base, standard color, multiple configurations.
KST4 Swiveling Control Unit: Features sheet steel equipment boxes, vertical and horizontal adjustability, driver's seat includes hydraulic vibration absorption, optional air-permeable artificial leather cover, swivel base, standard color.
General Notes: Technical details may vary based on configuration or application, data subject to change without notice, special models and custom specifications available upon request.
KST7 Control Unit: Detailed specifications and options for KST7 Control Unit and associated equipment, including equipment boxes, driver's seats, various mounting and control options, emphasizes customization and flexibility.
Specifications: Equipment boxes, driver's seat, base plate, surface treatment.
Control Unit Options: Mounting for equipment boxes, wiring, special models.
Technical Details: Dimensions and weights, accessory parts, command and indicating devices.
Ordering Information: Detailed ordering instructions, customization options.
Driver's Seat Details: KFS12, KFS11 features.
Conclusion: Comprehensive range of customizable options for control units and driver's seats, emphasizing ergonomic design and adaptability, technical details subject to change based on configuration or application.
Driver's Seats and Portable Control Units: Detailed technical specifications and configurations for various models of driver's seats and portable control units, includes ergonomic design, adjustment features, optional attachments for customization.
Driver's Seats: KFS11, KFS10, KFS9, KFS14, KFS4, KFS2 features.
Portable Control Units: TS1, TS2, TS3 features.
Technical Data: Specific technical data for each product section.
Customization Options: Various attachments and configurations available for each model.
General Notes: Technical details subject to change without notice, configurations may vary based on application requirements.
Single-Axis Controllers: Used in hoisting, shipbuilding, and electro-hydraulic applications, designed to be robust, modular, resistant to harsh environmental conditions.
Specifications: Voltage outputs, current outputs, mechanical life, operating temperature, degree of protection.
Controller Models: S3 Series, S23 Series, S27 Series features.
Interface Options: Digital outputs, CAN interface.
Installation and Configuration: Various grip options, custom configurations available.
Additional Features: Control Pedestal U22/32 features.
Note: Technical details subject to change based on configuration or application, custom specifications can be requested.
Control Pedestals and Associated Devices: Technical specifications and details for control pedestals and associated devices used in industrial settings, includes components, configurations, installation guidelines.
Specifications: Control pedestal U23/23 features.
Components: Command and indicating devices, display devices.
Wiring and Installation: Wiring specifications, control pedestal ready-wired for quick installation.
Customization: Special models and customer-specific configurations available, technical details subject to change based on application requirements.
Dealer Network: Comprehensive list of global dealers and contact information.
Technical Notes: Technical details may vary based on configuration or application, data subject to change without notice.
Joysticks
Flyer C1
Company brochure
Ergonomic brochure KST 19
Keypad