The VCSO joystick is rugged, compact and offers excellent application versatility. VCSO Joysticks are utilized where precise proportional and step control of A/C or D/C drives and electro-hydraulics is desired.
Inquire nowRugged construction
Compact design (6 contacts & potentiometer in each axis in a 4.75 square area).
Corrosion resistant components
6 Double Pole contact blocks each axis (field replaceable)
10 million plus operations
Long life, compression type return spring system
| General Data | |
| # of Axis | Single, Dual or Three* *Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel. |
| Output Options | Contacts, Potentiometer, & Encoder |
| Joystick Action | Spring Return, Friction Brake or Maintained |
| Handle Travel | +/- 37 degrees each axis |
| Gate | Open or Cross |
| Max # of Steps | Up to 6-0-6 |
| Handle Compatibility | Standard Handles, Mechanical Interlock, Round Ball, FG-3, FG-4, FG-5, RH, RHS, BH, MG1, MG2, MG13, MG9 / MG25, MG27, G56 |
| Life | 10 million cycles |
| Materials | Glass filled Zytel body, nickel chromium yoke (properties similar to stainless steel) |
| Est. Shipping Weight | 2-3 lbs. |
| Est. Shipping Dimensions | 8 in. x 8 in. x 8 in. |
| Electrical Data | |
| Contact Specifications | Switch Type: Double Pole Contact Blocks Max. Number: Up to 3 contact blocks (6 circuits) with potentiometer Up to 6 contact blocks (12 circuits) without potentiometer Rating (AC): Resistive 10 amps @ 240V Inductive 4 amps @ 240V Termination: Saddle Clamp Max. Wire Size: 12 AWG |
| Applications |
| The VCSO is highly versatile and used in a range of industries and equipment. Typical applications include: • Oil & gas machinery • Municipal snow removal vehicles • General industrial applications • And more |
| Mounting Data | |
| Mounting Style | Panel (from below) |
| Mounting Footprint | 3.78" x 3.78" 2.84" x 2.84" (optional) See literature for additional mounting specifications |
| Environmental Data | |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -13 to +158 degrees F [-25 to +70 degrees C] |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +158 degrees F [-40 to +70 degrees C] |