MS Series Hall Effect Joystick

The MS Series joystick is a contactless, Hall effect controller developed for demanding operator control applications that require a rugged, yet compact hand-operated positioning device. Available with several ergonomic multi-axis handles. Utilising 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.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Compact size
  • 1,2 and 3 axis configurations
  • Available with J1939 CANbus
  • Available with USB 1.1
  • HID compliant interface
  • Redundant outputs available
  • 1 million life cycles
  • Sealed up to IP67 (above panel)

 

Description

APEM MS Series joystick is a contactless, Hall effect controller developed for demanding operator control applications that require a rugged, yet compact hand-operated positioning device. Available with several ergonomic multi-axis handles. Utilising 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.

MAIN FEATURES of the MS Series Hall effect joystick:

  • Compact size
  • 1,2 and 3 axis configurations
  • Available with J1939 CANbus
  • Available with USB 1.1
  • HID compliant interface
  • Redundant outputs available
  • 1 million life cycles
  • Sealed up to IP67 (above panel)

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Compact size
• 1,2 and 3 axis configurations
• Available with J1939 CANbus
• Available with USB 1.1
• Redundant outputs available

MATERIALS
• Glass reinforced nylon

• Operating Temperature: -25ºC to 70ºC (-13ºF to 158ºF)
• Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
• Sealing (IP): Up to IP67 (above panel)
• EMC Immunity Level (V/M): IEC 61000-4-3:2006
• EMC Emissions Level: IEC 61000-4-8:2009
• ESD: IEC 61000-4-2:2008

• Sensor: Hall effect
• Supply Voltage Operating: 5.00VDC
• Reverse Polarity Max: -14.5VDC
• Overvoltage Max : 18VDC
• Output Impedance: 6Ω
• Current Consumption Max: 10mA max per axis
• Return to Centre Voltage (No Load): ±200mV
• Electrical Life: 1 million cycles

• Mechanical Life: 1 million cycles
• Action: Momentary, snap-action
• Operating Force: 7.5N±2.0N (1.69lbf±0.45lbf)
• Total Travel: 0.080 inches max
• Over Travel: 0.010 inches min

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