1,2 & 3 Axis mill-duty Joystick supports horizontal, vertical and tandem mounting of contact drives. In applications where mounting space is limited, customers benefit from the ability to configure the contact drives to suit the available space.
Inquire nowRugged construction with nickel chromium gimbal mechanism, case hardened bearings and operating shaft
Supports horizontal, vertical and tandem mounting of contact drives to suit the available installation space
Stepless or stepped control with up to 7-0-7 detents
Environmentally sealed panel mounting
| General Data | |
| # of Axis | Single, Dual or Three* *Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel. |
| Output Options | Contacts, Potentiometer, Encoder, 4-20mA & Transformer |
| Joystick Action | Spring Return, Friction Brake or Maintained |
| Handle Travel | +/- 36 degrees each axis |
| Gate | Open, Cross or Custom |
| Max # of Steps | Up to 7-0-7 |
| Handle Compatibility | Standard Handles, Mechanical Interlock, FG-3, FG-4, FG-5, RH, RHS, BH, MG1, MG2, MG13, MG9 / MG25, MG27, G56 |
| Life | 20 million plus cycles |
| Materials | Aluminum body and nickel chronium yoke. |
| Est. Shipping Weight | 1-Axis: 4 lbs. 2-Axis: 5 lbs. |
| Est. Shipping Dimensions | 1-Axis: 13 in. x 10 in. x 6 in. 2-Axis: 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. |
| Electrical Data | |
| Contact Specifications | Switch Type: Double Pole Snap-In Contact Blocks Max. Number: Up to 10 contact blocks (20 circuits) per axis Max. Switching Capacity: Making - 100 amps Breaking - (0.7PF) 240V 80 amps Rating (AC): Continuous 16 amps @ 240V Resistive 8 amps @ 240V Inductive 6 amps @ 240V Termination: Captive Saddle Clamp Max. Wire Size: 12 AWG |
| Applications |
| The VNSO Joystick is utilized in heavy-duty cycle applications where life and durability is essential. Typical applications include: Cranes (STS, RTG, overhead, foundry, portal, & more) Steel mill process control Logging Mining machinery Offshore drilling equipment And more |
| Mounting Data | |
| Mounting Style | Panel (from below) |
| Mounting Footprint | 3.78" x 3.78" 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] |