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APEMRobust Industrial Joysticks

High Quality

Metal Mechanisms

Versatile

Cost Effective

ROHS Compliant

COMPANY AND PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................2-3

THE APEM 1000 SERIES......................................................................4-8

THE APEM 4000 SERIES....................................................................9-13

THE APEM 5000 SERIES..................................................................14-18

THE APEM 9000 SERIES................................................................19-24

HANDLE SELECTION GUIDE.....................................25-28

USB INTERFACE.............................................29

CONTACTING APEM............................30

CONTENTS

INDUSTRIAL JOYSTICKS

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Apem is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of professional switches and switch panels. Apem designs, develops, manufactures and sells professional products to customers in such dynamic markets as electronics, security, telecommunications, automotive, instrumentation, medical electronics, the computer industry and military electronics.

During 2005, Apem acquired Oliver Control Systems. This acquisition brought industrial joystick controls to the Apem product portfolio, allowing Apem tobecome a complete solution provider for all of your front panel requirements.

Originally formed in 1980, Oliver Control Systems has been responsible for the manufacture of over one million joysticks for service in a variety of industries In all parts of the world.

The engineering lead heritage continues to this day, and all Apem joysticks are designed for extremely long service lives with the highest levels of reliability and product quality. With a project orientated design team we specialise in ensuring our products are tailored to meet your exact needs. We guarantee your project requirements are as important to us as they are to you.

For more information about Apem, please visit www.apem.com

All Apem joysticks are designed for maximum robustness at the most cost effective prices.

In addition Apem joysticks are developed to be highly configurable and are offered with a wide range of options, including an array of possible handles, gaiters and electrical outputs. This modular approach to design allows customers to specifythe joystick that is ideally suited for their application, at the best possible cost.

All Apem joysticks are designed for ease of use, and offer an ergonomic solution that blends in with the control panel. To ensure the joystick not only feels great to use, but also looks right on the panel, Apem joysticks are available in differing colours and finishes to match the industrial designs and colour schemes of the panel.

Apem also offers a bespoke design service for those applications that require something a little different. If you do not see the exact product you need within these pages please pass your requirements to our techincal sales team, who will be happy to propose a solution to meet your needs.

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INDUSTRIAL JOYSTICKS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Apem portfolio of panel mount joysticks comprises :-

1000 Series - A family of switch joysticks for single step switching.

4000 Series - A family of robust, high quality potentiometer joysticks.

5000 Series - A family of lighter duty, cost optimised potentiometer joysticks.

9000 Series - A family of contactless sensing, robust joysticks for proportional control.

1000 Series.The 1000 Series are robust, switch joysticks. Based on industry standard V3 and V4 microswitches, they can switch 6A, 10A or up to 16A. Available as either single or dual pole, the 1000 Series are ideal for general machine control type applicationswhere the user is directing equipment at a predetermined speed. Supplied with user-changeable limiter plates, the 1000 Seriescan be configured to operate in either single or dual axes mode. The range is designed to mount in either screw or bushstyle configurations and is offered as a low cost solution for non-proportional control. The above-panel appearance of the1000 Series may be customised by selecting either of the mounting styles and also choosing from the range of fully interchangeable handles and accessories.

4000 Series.The 4000 Series is a range of highly versatile, single, dual or tri-axial, proportional joysticks. Unlike many other potentiometerbased joysticks, the 4000 Series has an all-metal mechanism for maximum possible robustness and performance over life. The range employs high quality, plastic conductive film potentiometers as standard, and is designed as a sub-panel mount unit. Available with many different above-panel options, the 4000 Series is ideally suited to medium duty applications such as electric vehicle control. This series remains the preferred choice for applications which require a life greater than five million cycles and absolute immunity to RFI.

5000 Series.The 5000 Series is a family of cost optimised, potentiometer joysticks. With particular attention paid to the style of the unit and a low installed depth these joysticks are ideal for lighter duty applications such as CCTV keyboard control. Configurable in two or three axes for pan, tilt and zoom control, these joysticks are also offered with a range of handles, gaiters and bezels to ensure they blend seamlessly into the control panel.

9000 Series.The 9000 Series offers a range of single, dual or tri-axial products, utilising contactless sensing to give highly repeatable proportional signals that do not degrade with use. The 9000 Series builds on the well proven traditions of the earlier 7000Series, yet introduces significantly improved mechanics to deliver a shallow installed depth without compromising functionality.The 9000 Series can be mounted as a drop-in or sub-panel fixing product and offers a range of electronic features includingdual decode technology providing for electronic “at-centre” or “internal fault” detect, which makes it the ideal user interfacefor complex and safety critical applications such as materials handling or power chair control.

All Apem joysticks are supplied as ROHS compliant, and are designed and produced in our ISO9001:2000 assured facility.

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3.6

18.5

5.9

3.95

0.28

4.7

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1000 SERIES - MICROSWITCH JOYSTICKS

COMPACT SIZE ROBUST CONSTRUCTION SINGLE OR DUAL AXIS

VERSATILE SINGLE OR DUAL POLE ALTERNATIVE KNOB SELECTION

IP65 ABOVE PANEL BUSH OR SCREW MOUNT V4 SWITCHES

V3 SWITCHES CROSS OR DIAGONAL OPERATION LOW PROFILE

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 1000 Series is a versatile range of low cost switch joysticks and is ideal for light to medium duty environments where proportional control is not a necessity. Configurable with either single or double pole switching, the 1000 Series can also be specified as screw or bush mounted.

The joystick construction is determined by the switches employed. There are two possible construction options, based on the use of either V3 or V4 switches. V4 switches may be specified with 6A or 10A operation, yielding a smaller joystick than the construction employed for V3 switches which yields up to 16A operation.

SWITCHESThree switch options are specified as standard. All are configured with change-over contacts, allowing the userflexibility of connection.

V4 - 6A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick will be switching smaller current levels. These switches are supplied with gold flash terminals to ensure reliable switching at very low current levels.V4 - 10A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick will be switching larger current levels.V3 - 16A/240V AC should be specified where the joystick will be switching even greater current levels.

Note: The construction of the joystick employing V3 switches is not available with as many configuration options.

Life and reliability of the switches is heavily determined by the type of application and parameters such as load. The Apem sales team will be happy to provide further advice about the expected switch performance under differing loads or DC supplies.

MECHANICAL OPERATIONAll 1000 Series are supplied with an open square gate. As a standard option the joystick may be supplied with an additionallimiter set, that allows the customer to retro-fit limiters to reduce the travel to single axis(-), cross (+) or diagonal (X) operation. Joysticks are supplied as standard without a cable harness, allowing the user flexibility of connection. Alternatively the joystick may be factory configured with fitted limiters or cable harnesses, upon customer request.

SEALINGTwo gaiter options are offered as standard to provide an IP65 above-panel seal. When specifying a bush mount joystick please select gaiter option 5. Alternatively gaiter option 1 should be selected for 4 point screw mount joysticks. As standard, an adhesive P.V.C sealing gasket is supplied with all bush mount joysticks, to ensure a good seal between the joystick body and the panel.

DUAL POLE OPERATIONThe construction of the joystick is designed such that both switches nominally trigger simultaneously. Such simultaneous triggering is subject to a +/-3 degree tolerance (between switches) owing to the mechanical tolerances and hysterisis of each switch.

MOUNTINGThe 1000 Series is available in two mounting options, four point screw mount or bush mount. The V4 screw mount option is supplied with M2.5 x 20mm screws, whereas the larger construction of V3 screw mount joystick is supplied with

M2.5 x 25mm screws. All screws supplied are slotted, pan head machine screws.

LEVERSLever option 5 provides for a low profile above the panel (41mm), this option is very popular for those applications requiring a compact, stubby design. Lever option 1 is an additional 5mm taller. Lever option 6 should be specified for a push button handle, and lever option 7 is designed for V4 di-pole, or V3 constructions.

Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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PRODUCT CONFIGURATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONAll parameters and dimensions shown maybe subject to specification, please refer to Apem for details.

22mm Bush*

Conical

Standard Bush Mount*Cylindrical

Not Supplied Screw Mount None

Tall Conical

(D)

(D)

(0) (1) (00)

(5)

(F)

(1)

(H)

(M)

(V)

4 Point Screw

LEVERSERIES MOUNTING LIMITER SET GAITERHANDLEPOLES MODIFIER

6A - V4*

(1)

(2)

(3)

16A - V3

10A - V4*

Single Pole

(1)

(2)

Di-pole*

Long*

(1)

Standard V4*

(5)

For Push Button V4*

(6)

For Di-pole V4/V3

(7)

+ Limiter Fitted

Slot Limiter Fitted

(34)

(39)

1 D 1 5 F 1 005

Mechanical Life : >5 Million Operations Lever Travel Degrees from Centre : +/-12

Lever Material : Stainless Steel Body Material : Mineral Filled Nylon-6

Handle Material : Nylon or Aluminium Gaiter Material : Neoprene

Mounting - Screw : 4 x M2.5 Stainless (Slotted) Mounting - Bush : Single Point 22mm Diameter

No. of Switches : 2, 4, or 8 Nominal Current : 6A, 10A or 16A

Maximum Voltage : 250V AC Contacts 6A - V4 : Gold

Contacts 10A - V4 : Silver Contacts 16A - V3 : Silver

Switch Contacts : Changeover Termination : Solder (V4) - Faston (V3)

Contact Life : Load Dependent Temperature Range : -20C to +50C

STANDARD OPTIONSThe 1000 Series is available with a range of standard options. To specify your joystick, simply choose one option from each column. An example is shown below.

EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

Weight : 40 grams Above Panel Seal : IP65

* Denotes unavailable with V3 construction.

Push Button*

(C)

Round

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USEFUL DIMENSIONS

43.00

24.50

45.50

45.5053.50

53.50

41.00

23.00

15.00

20.00

40.00

27.50

16.50

4.0022.00

24.50

20.00

BEZELLIMITERS

18.00

2.55

45°

41.00

23.00

20.00

15.0036.00

44.00

36.00

V4 BUSH MOUNT

V4 DI-POLE LIMITERS AND BEZEL SET

V3 SCREW MOUNT

V4 SCREW MOUNT

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The joystick is mounted from beneath the panel using the 4 x M2.5 machine screws, supplied with the joystick.Supplied as standard with the joystick is a round bezel which may be fitted (according to customer preference) to finish the front face of the panel. Fitting the bezel is optional, and is not necessary if the panel cut-out finishes the panel.

The joystick is mounted from beneath the panel. Supplied as standard with all bush mount joysticks is an adhesive P.V.C. sealing gasket. This should be fitted between the joystick and the panel, in applications where a good seal is needed.

36.00

.0

455

36.00

55

4.

0

Ø2.80 x 4

Ø2.80 x 4

20.00 Ø

20.00 Ø

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

22.00

9.20

20.00

V4 BUSH MOUNT - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

V4 SCREW MOUNT - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

V3 SCREW MOUNT - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

The joystick is mounted from beneath the panel using the 4 x M2.5 machine screws, supplied with the joystick. Supplied as standard with the joystick is a round bezel which may be fitted (according to customer preference) to finish the front face of the panel. Fitting the bezel is optional, and is not necessary if the panel cut-out finishes the panel.

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4000 SERIES - POTENTIOMETER JOYSTICKS

TWO STANDARD MOUNTING OPTIONS LOW CURRENT DRAIN IP65 ABOVE PANEL

VARIETY OF POTENTIOMETER OPTIONS ROBUST, INDUSTRIAL, ALL METAL MECHANISM

AVAILABLE IN CLOSED & OPEN BODY VARIANTS INHERENTLY IMMUNE TO R.F.I.

OPTIONAL CENTRE-DETECT MICROSWITCHING HIGH QUALITY POTENTIOMETERS

51.20

18.20

R2.65

1.85 R3.00

28.75

10 d

7.5ia

3.60

R4.5

0

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

mechanism to provide the finest performance and service life over a wide range of temperatures and loads. All 4000 Series employ high quality plastic film potentiometers, yielding a service life of many millions of cycles.

Whilst contactless joysticks such as the 9000 Series have replaced potentiometer joysticks in many applications, the 4000 Series continue to be popular owing to their ease of interfacing, wider operating voltage span, lower current drain and inherent immunity to RFI.

MECHANISMUnlike most other products in it's class the 4000 Series employs an all-metal mechanism, providing the finest feel. It delivers consistent return to centre performance over life, across a broad range of applications and operating environments. The 4000 Series is offered in two body styles; the more standard closed body type should be selected for those applications requiring gaiter option 5. The open frame variant may be specified for use with gaiter option 1, or in the case the joystick is specified with friction hold, or where space in the immediate vicinity of the joystick is very limited.

POTENTIOMETERSThe high quality plastic film potentiometers employed as standard in the 4000 Series have 340° tracks. With a shaft deflection angle of 55° (+/-27.5°), a typical 12V supply would therefore result in a full-scale nominal deflection from 5V to 7V, operating about a nominal 6V centre. The 4000 Series is available with alternative potentiometers, including the option of the 5K-55° track variant, providing rail-to-rail signal swings for applications where these are necessary and additionalamplification is not practical. Potentiometer option 2 is ideal for safety critical applications. Acting like two potentiometers in one, potentiometer option 2 provides two completely independent wiper signals, which may also be powered seperately and yield nominally rail to rail outputs.The potentiometers on the 4000 Series are designed for use as a variable potential divider rather than a two pin variable resistor. Noise generated by the contact resistance of the wiper to the track dictates that for optimum performance the output signals should be fed into a load of greater than 100K.Potentiometer option 9 is to special order only, and may be subject to longer than standard lead times.

GATINGBeing a sub-panel mount joystick the panel cut-out may be used to limit the deflection of the joystick. The maximum allowable panel cutout dimensions are shown on the following page. Where some handles may be larger than the specified panel cut-out please refer to the Apem sales team. Subsequently the joystick may be supplied without the handle fitted, or with an additional mounting plate.

SPRINGINGAs standard 4000 Series are offered sprung to centre. The standard spring force requires 1.3N (nominally) to off-centre the joystick. The 4000 Series may be specified with a lighter spring (1N), or a stronger spring (1.6N).N.B. Forces quoted are subject to exact joystick configuration and are provided as a guide only.

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STANDARD OPTIONSThe 4000 Series is available with a range of standard options, to specify your joystick, simply choose one option from each column. An example is shown below.

4000

Strong

Standard

Weak

Friction Hold

(S)

(H)

(W)

(F)(4)

POTSSERIES BODY SPRING - 1 - - 2 - HANDLEAXES BEZEL GAITER

None

(00)

MODIFIER

Two

Three

One

(1)

(2)

(3)

10K 340°

(1)

(5)

(8)

5K 340°

5K 55°

Round

(C)

Cylindrical

(D)

Conical

(E)

Push Button Tactile

(M)

Push Button Soft Touch

(N)

Square

Circular

None

(0)

(3)

(5)


Life Cycles : >5 Million Operations Lever Travel : +/-27.5 Degrees

Lever Material : Stainless Steel Body Material : Glass Filled ABS or Steel

Knob Material : Nylon or Aluminium Gaiter Material : Neoprene

Pivot Blocks : HE30 Alloy Other Materials : Brass

Temperature Range : -20°C to +55°C Resistance Tolerance :+/-20%

Linearity : +/-2% Output Smoothness : 0.1% max

Power Rating : 1W at 70°C - Derate to 0W at 125°C Insulation Resistance :1000M Ohms, 500V DC

Preferred Load : >100K Potentiometer Alignment : To Centre of Track (+/-1%)

Weight : 110 Grams Above Panel Seal : IP65

5K Dual Output

(2)

Open

Closed

(R)

(P)

Internal

Standard

(1)

(5)

4 2R 1 S E 005 52 1

(9)

5K 55°+CT

(Q)

Skirted

(Y)

Third Axis - Knurled

(R)

Third Axis

Conical

(G)

CABLE SPECIFICATIONCable information may be subject to specification, please refer to Apem for details.

14/0.12 - Fourteen strands of 0.12mm diameter tinned annealed copper wire PVC insulated, to a nominal OD of 1mm

Red Black : 0V for X & Y Axes

Blue : X Axis Wiper Yellow : Y Axis Wiper

Green : Centre Tap

7/0.127 - Seven strands of 0.127mm diameter tinned copper wire ETFE insulated, to a nominal OD of 0.7mm

Orange : Push Button

Red : +Vcc for Z Axis Blue : 0V for Z Axis

Green : Z Axis Wiper

Connectors fitted upon request.

All 4000 Series are supplied with 150mm of twisted cable harness, with tinned ends.

: +Vcc for X & Y Axes

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USEFUL DIMENSIONS

35.20

25.50

42.00

38.75

60.00

25.50 35.20

12.50 M 2.5 - 4 places

60.00

36.60

17.60

31.70

53.00

41.40

CLOSED FRAME OPEN FRAME

Note: The dimensions shown are for a generic two axes 4000 Series open frame with the E type handle, and a generic two axes 4000 Series closed frame also with the two axes E type handle. For specific dimensions of this or any other configuration please refer to Apem.

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s4 place

35.20

23.00

23.00

35.20

Ø3.00

M 2.5 - 4 places

31.70

17.60

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MATERIAL: Nylon

MATERIAL: Nylon

OPEN FRAME - PANEL CUT-OUT AND MOUNTING INSTALLATION

CLOSED FRAME - PANEL CUT-OUT AND MOUNTING INSTALLATION

The joystick mounts from beneath the panel and the gaiter is trappedbetween the joystick and the panel. No bezel is necessary for thisinstallation, since the panel acts as the bezel. The frame has M2.5 tapped holes and as such M2.5 machine screws are recommended for this mounting.

The body of the joystick is mounted from beneath the panel. Thegaiter is passed through the panel cut-out and is held onto the frontface of the panel by the mounting bezel. The square bezel has a gloss finish and is designed for use with No.4 x 3/8” pan head self tapping screws whereas the circular bezel has a matt finish and is designed for countersunk screws.

Note: During the mounting process, great care should be taken not to damage the gaiter. All panel cut-outs should be free from sharp edges and swarf that may damage the gaiter.

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COST EFFECTIVE LOW PROFILE INSTALLATION ROHS COMPLIANT

SIMPLE INTERFACE ERGONOMIC DESIGN LOW CURRENT DRAIN

TWO OR THREE AXES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR KEYBOARDS

29.80

33.42

52.10

44.00

52

.10

44

.00

O2.2

5

O.75

4

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 5000 Series is a range of low profile, cost optimised potentiometer joysticks. These joysticks are designed specifically for applications such as keyboards where installed depth and cost are critical. Configurable in up to three axes, for pan, tilt and zoom control of such applications as CCTV cameras the 5000 Series is offered with a range of handles, bezels and mounting styles.

MOUNTINGThe 5000 Series is a sub-panel mounting joystick. It is offered with two mounting options; option B allows the user to screw down from the front face of the panel, through the bezel and into the joystick. Option A has four additional screwing points on the body of the joystick, allowing the user to screw from the underside of the panel, up through the joystick and into the panel, and in so doing the screw heads are concealed. Option B is designed for use with gaiter option 1 and bezel option 2, where as option A is designed for use with bezel option 1.

POTENTIOMETERSThe 5000 Series is offered as standard with 5K potentiometers which have 220° tracks. With a shaft deflection angle of nominally 40°, a typical 5V supply would therefore result in a full scale nominal deflection from 2V to 3V, operating about a nominal 2.5V centre. The potentiometers used on the 5000 Series are designed for use as a variable potential divider, ratherthan a two pin variable resistor. Noise generated by the contact resistance of the wiper to the track dictates that for optimum performance the output signals should be fed into a load of greater than 100K.

OPERATING MODEThe operating mode of the joystick may be specified as either sprung to centre, or alternatively with a “ratchet” position, allowing a positive detented feel in three positions either side of centre (available on X & Y axes only).

USER FLEXIBILITYThe 5000 Series is designed to be as flexible as possible whilst keeping cost optimal. As standard the unit is offered without a wiring harness, allowing customers to wire the unit according to the needs of the individual application. The joystick may be factory configured with cable harnesses upon request. The 5000 Series is offered with an open square gate as standard, again allowing the customer the flexibility of determining in software how the precise control is configured.

LEVERSLever option 1 should be specified for any two axes configuration. Lever option 8 is for three axes operation. Apem offers a range of non standard lever options, including custom and lower profile options, for more details of these or any other 5000Series enquiries please contact your local Apem representative.


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5000 Sub Mount A Ratchet

Standard

(S)

(S)

(R)

(T)

Sub Mount B

(5)

POTSSERIES MOUNTING SPRING WIREDLEVER HANDLEAXES BEZEL

Not supplied

(0)

GAITER

None

(00)

MODIFIER

5 K 220°

(5)

Conical

(F)

Tall Conical

(H)

Square

Circular

Not supplied

(0)

(1)

(2)

Standard

(1)

Two

Three

(2)

(3)

Standard

(1)

(8)

For 3 Axes 200mm

None

(0)

(1)


Life Cycles : >1 Million Mechanical Operations Lever Travel : +/-20 Degrees from Centre

Lever Material : Stainless Steel Body Material : ABS

Handle Material : Nylon or Aluminium Gaiter Material : Neoprene

Temperature Range : -10°C to +55°C Resistance Tolerance :+/-20%

Maximum Voltage : 10V Rated Power : 0.125W per Potentiometer

Weight : 50 Grams Potentiometer Alignment : To Centre of Track (+/-50mV)

(V)

(W)

Third Axis

Tall Slimline


5 2S 5 1 S 0 F 002 1

EXAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS

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USEFUL DIMENSIONS

45.50

29.50

52.10

0.75 minclearance

33.40

33.4052.10

4 places

44.00

44.00

32.20

32.20

41.50

41.50

27.50

45.50

2.25 Ø

MOUNTING OPTION A

MOUNTING OPTION B

Note: The dimensions shown are for a generic two axes 5000 Series with the F type handle. For specific dimensionsof this or any other configuration please refer to Apem.

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MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MATERIAL: Nylon

MATERIAL: Nylon

MOUNTING OPTION A - PANEL CUT-OUT AND MOUNTING INSTALLATION

MOUNTING OPTION B - PANEL CUT-OUT AND MOUNTING INSTALLATION

The joystick is mounted from beneath the panel, with the bezel fitted onto the front face of the panel. It is recommended to useNo. 2 self tapping, pan head screws, the length of which must be determined subject to the thickness of the panel.

The joystick is mounted from beneath the panel. The gaiter must be passed through the panel cut-out and held in place with the mounting bezel. It is recommended to use No. 2 self tapping countersunk screws, the length of which must be determinedsubject to the thickness of the panel.

Note: During the mounting process, great care should be taken not to damage the gaiter. All panel cut-outs should be free from sharp edges and swarf that may damage the gaiter.

32.20

44.00

32.20

44.00 33.50

33.5

0

Ø39.00

Ø5.00 x 4

Ø2.50 x 4

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9000 SERIES - CONTACTLESS JOYSTICKS

ULTRA LOW PROFILE ONE, TWO, THREE AXIS WIDE VARIETY OF HANDLES

HIGH EMC IMMUNITY 18 MONTH WARRANTY INFINITE RESOLUTION

CONTACTLESS SENSING CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE IP65 ABOVE PANEL

OPTIONAL ‘AT CENTRE’ AND ‘INTERNAL FAULT‘ DETECTION LONG SERVICE LIFE

30.46

O2

0.9

9

O2

6.2

0

O2

7.3

1

O2

9.4

3

R 3 0. 0

2.1

0

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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe 9000 Series is ideal for those applications that demand proportional control with the lowest possible profile belowthe panel. Developed from the proven 7000 Series, the 9000 Series employs the same, highly proven, contactless, inductive sensing and circuitry. The mechanics have been radically improved to reduce the below-panel depth to a worldclass 35mm sub-panel or 31mm drop-through. This joystick offers self-centering, omni-directional functionality, and utilises the exclusive ‘locking cam’ system to rigidly secure the highly repeatable mechanism around the precision groundsteel operating shaft. High precision air wound coils are mounted directly onto the SMT circuitry, delivering enviable accuracywhilst further minimising the installed depth of the joystick.

CIRCUITRY The 9000 Series joystick operates by passing a oscillating current through a drive coil, directly mounted at the lower end of the operating lever, and immediately above the four sensing coils. When the shaft and drive coil moves away from the centre, the signals detected in each opposing pair of coils increase nominally in proportion to deflection. The phase of those signals determine the direction. Synchronous electronic switches followed by integrating amplifiers provide DC signals directly equivalent to those of potentiometer joysticks, but with fixed output impedance and free of wiper noiseand track wear.

DUAL DECODEDesigned for use in the most safety-critical applications, the 9000 Series incorporates comprehensive internal monitoring circuitry whereby output signals are continually compared with separately generated ‘mirror signals’. Inthe unlikely event of an internal fault, the dual decode system will generate a separate fault signal, enabling the controller to fail-to-safe. The dual decode system is a complete internal self-monitoring system, providing a far higherstandard of protection. An additional,‘away from centre’ signal is also available whenever required. Although the monitoring of the joystick is fully internal, the inverse ‘mirror signals’ can be available as external outputs where the monitor function is incorporated within the controller circuitry.

GUIDED FEELThe 9000 Series may also be specified with guided feel. A joystick with guided feel moves more readily towards the poles( N, S, E and W ) and whilst it can still move away from the poles, the force required to do so is greater. Unless specifiedotherwise, joysticks are supplied as standard without guiding. This standard configuration allows the user to move the joystick anywhere within the limiter with the same force and without any bias.

FUNCTIONAL OPTIONSThe 9000 Series can be configured in three different modes -

Orthoganol, standard signals - Replicating that of a potentiometer

Deliberate signal mixing - Ideal for those applications whereby the method of steering is by controlling two motors. Forexample one motor uses X+Y signals and the other uses X-Y signals. This mixing is achieved by internally orientating thesignals at 45 degrees to normal. Typical applications may be twin propeller boats, tracked vehicles, or wheelchairs.

Deliberate signal interaction - Enables reduction in one signal as the other increases. This option is particularly beneficialwhere it is undesirable to maintain full forward speed while turning and vice versa.


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BEZEL OPTIONSFor drop in mounting, please specify bezel option 6. For sub-panel mounting, no bezel is necessary, unless the gaiter is required to seal to the face of the panel in which case bezel option 4 should be specified.

SPRINGINGAs standard 9000 Series are offered sprung to centre. The standard spring force requires 1.3N (nominally) to off-centre the joystick. The 9000 Series may be specified with a lighter spring (1N), or a stronger spring (1.6N)

Note: Forces quoted are subject to exact joystick configuration and are provided as a guide only. Owing to the size and weight of handle type P it is supplied as standard with a strong spring.

DUAL DECODE INTERFACEFor optimum performance of the centre detect and fault detect signals, Apem recommend the signals are “pulled high” via an input resistor of typically 22k, on the controller circuitry.

CENTRE TAP REFERENCEAll 9000 Series output a centre tap reference as standard. This reference is set within the joystick at 50% of Vcc (+/-1%).

For optimum accuracy the wipers should be read relative to the centre tap.

NON STANDARDFurther non standard options including custom handles or special limiters are available. Please refer to Apem for further details.

9000

Standard

Round

Round None

Square

Cylindrical

Diamond Conical

Push Button Tactile

Push Button Soft Touch

Third Axis + Push Button

Cross

Single Axis

X Type

20% (+/- 10%)

40% (+/- 20%)

66% (+/- 33%)

80% (+/- 40%)

100% (+/- 50%)

SingleDecode

Dual DecodeCombined Fault &

Centre Detect

Dual Decode Separate Fault &

Centre Detect

Dual Decode Fault Detect

Dual Decode Centre Detect

Dual DecodeDual Outputs

(S)

(A)

(Y)

(W)

(X)

(Z)

(M)

(10)

(00)

(R)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(G)

(J)

(M)

(N)

(P)

(S)

(D)

(C)

(A)

(X)

(20)

(33)

(40)

(50)

(M)

(Q)

Mixed

Interacting

(9)

GAINSERIES SENSING HANDLE BEZELLIMITER GAITERDECODING MODIFIER

(20)

Guided Feel

Bulbous

(2)

Standard

(5)

Square

Circular

Not supplied

(0)

(6)

(4)


9 S A 20 R C 006 2

(Q)

Third Axis

(R)

Third Axis - Knurled

(Y)

Conical

Push Button Tactile

Skirted

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


Life Cycles : >10 Million Operations Supply Voltage : 4.75V Min to 15V Max

Signal Swing : +/-10% of Vcc to +/-50% of Vcc Output Signal Tolerance : +/-10% of Output

Output at Centre : +/-1% Output Impedance : 1.8K +/-1%

Signal Ripple : <1% of Output Supply Current : Typically 10mA

ESD Immunity : >12kV - Correctly Installed RFI Rejection : >20V/m - Bare Joystick

RFI Rejection : >40v/m - Correctly Installed Preferred Load : >10K

Body Material : Glass Reinforced ABS Shaft Material : Stainless Steel

Shaft Diameter : 5mm Other Materials : Brass, Acetal, Nylon

Gimbal Pivot : Acetal and Hardened Steel Gaiter : Neoprene

Weight : 90 Grams Above Panel Seal : IP65

Temperature Range : -20°C to +55°C Max Load to Shaft - Horizontal : 25Kg (Momentary)

Max Load to Shaft - Vertical : 75Kg (Momentary) Operating Lever Deflection : +/-18°

14/0.12 - Fourteen strands of 0.12mm diameter tinned annealed copper wire PVC insulated to a nominal OD of 1mm.

Red : +Vcc Black : 0V

Blue : X Axis Wiper Yellow : Y Axis Wiper

Green : Centre Tap Reference Purple : Z Axis Wiper

Orange : Centre Detect, or Combined Fault & Centre Detect White : Fault Detect

Brown : Mirror of X Axis Wiper Grey : Mirror of Y Axis

Connectors may be fitted upon request.

Orange : Push Button

CABLE SPECIFICATIONCable information may be subject to specification, please refer to Apem for details.

7/0.127 - Seven strands of 0.127mm diameter tinned copper wire ETFE insulated, to a nominal OD of 0.7mm

All 9000 Series are supplied with 150mm of twisted cable harness, with tinned ends.

NEAR EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT

+Ve Supply

Y Axis Output

0V Supply

Centre Tap Reference

x 2

X Axis Output

Push Button

Dual Decode

Z Axis Output

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USEFUL DIMENSIONS

3.20

40.00

42.00

35.80

35.80

35.50

69.50

LEADS EXIT TO THE EAST

POLARITY

Y-

Y+

X+ X-

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

35.80

35.80

Ø41.00

The joystick is dropped into the panel cut-out. For panel thicknessof <3mm, M3 x 16 countersunk machine screws are recommended.

Note: The dimensions shown are for a generic 9000 Series with the third axis R type handle. For specific dimensionsof this or any other configuration please refer to Apem.

DROP IN MOUNTING - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Ø3.20 x 4

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USEFUL DIMENSIONS

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

MOUNTING CUT-OUT

35.80

35.80

35.80

35.80

Ø35.00

Ø31.00

MATERIAL: Nylon

MATERIAL: Nylon

MOUNTING OPTION A - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

MOUNTING OPTION B - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION

When mounted this way the panel acts as the bezel and noseparate bezel is needed. M3 machine screws are recommended.

The joystick flange is mounted beneath the panel and the base ofthe gaiter must be brought through the panel cut-out and held inplace with the circular bezel. For panel thicknesses of 3mm, M3 x 16countersunk machine screws are recommended.

Note: When sub panel mounting, great care should be taken not to damage the gaiter, or any of the mechanism under the gaiter. All panel cut-outs should be free from sharp edges and swarf that may damage the gaiter.

Ø3.20 x 4

Ø3.20 x 4

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HANDLE SELECTION GUIDE

Note: The drawings above are not to scale and all dimensions shown are in millimeters.Note: Different colour variants may be subject to minimum order quantities.

HA

ND

LE C

HA

ND

LE F

20.00

10.00

15.00

MATERIAL: Nylon

MATERIAL: Nylon

The conventional choice for power chairs.

The smallest conical handle for that feel ofprecision.

MATERIAL: Phenolic

MATERIAL: Nylon

FINISH: Gloss

FINISH: Matt

STANDARD COLOUR: Black


OTHER COLOURS: Upon request


AVAILABLE: 1000, 4000 and 9000 Series

AVAILABLE: 1000 and 5000 Series

32.00

30.00

15.50

HA

ND

LE D

MATERIAL: Nylon

A tall cylindrical handle, with an anodised aluminium finish.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Anodised


OTHER COLOURS: Not available


HA

ND

LE E

MATERIAL: NylonA mid-size conical handle with a modern look and feel.

MATERIAL: Nylon

FINISH: Matt




35.00

12.70

12.00

18.00

25.00

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HA

ND

LE H

45.0

0

8.50

14.00

45°

The tallest conical handle with a premium look.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Anodised

STANDARD COLOUR: Silver



HA

ND

LE J

MATERIAL: Nylon

A tactile push button handle using the Apem IP67 sealed, momentary IS Series push button.

MATERIAL: ABS

FINISH: Matt



AVAILABLE: 9000 Series

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Anodised




HA

ND

LE M

A larger conical handle with a gloss finish.

MATERIAL: Phenolic

FINISH: Gloss




HA

ND

LE G

A tactile push button handle using the Apem IP67 sealed, momentary IS Series push button.

31.00

31.00

13.60

13.60

17.50

17.50


30.00

12.00

22.00

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57.20

10.70

32.60

HA

ND

LE P

A premium, all metal, third axis handle with the IP67 sealed, IS Series push button switch.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Hard Anodised




HA

ND

LE Q

An ideal choice in external environments where mechanical protection of the gaiter is desirable.

MATERIAL: Nylon

FINISH: Matt



AVAILABLE: 4000 and 9000 Series42.26

45.66

HA

ND

LE N

35.00

13.00

2.25

A soft touch push button handle, using the Apem 9633 Series switch.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Anodised




HA

ND

LE R

28.50

The standard, all metal, third axis handle for supreme robustness with a great look and feel.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Hard Anodised





9.30

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8.00

31.65

5.00

6.00

HA

ND

LE W

HA

ND

LE V

MATERIAL: Nylon

The standard third axis handle for the 5000 Series.

A tall slimline handle for the 5000 Series

MATERIAL: Nylon

MATERIAL: ABS

FINISH: Matt

FINISH: Gloss







HA

ND

LE Y

28.50

6.00

9.30

15.00

MATERIAL: NylonAn all metal third axis handle, with a knurledfinish, ideal for more industrial environments.

MATERIAL: Aluminium

FINISH: Anodised with diamond knurl




oThe total throw of all third axis handles is 55 (+/- 27.5 degrees). As standard the polarity of all the handles is incrementingwhen turned clockwise.

All third axis handles employ 5K potentiometers as standard regardless of the product series to which they are fitted.The electrical outputs are tailored during manufacture to match the required specification of joystick to which they are fitted.

For further detail on any of the Apem handles, or for technical data on the Apem switches employed, please refer to yourlocal Apem sales representative.

28.50

9.30

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USB JOYSTICK INTERFACE MODULE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

port on a PC or Mac®. It is compatible with Windows® 98 / Windows 2000 and newer operating systems on the PC, as well asMac OS® 9.0 / Mac OS X and newer on the Mac.

The interface is fully USB V1.1/2.0 and HID 1.1 compliant. It is compatible with standard system drivers, so no special driversare required. There are 3 analogue inputs for X, Y and Z axes with 10 bit resolution and connections for up-to 8 push buttons.

MOUNTINGThe interface board measurements and mounting points are shown below:

The Apem USB joystick interface is designed to connect an Apem 9000 Series joystick with up-to 3 axes and 8 buttons to a USB

8.533

25

344

34

4

50

50

Pin 1

Pin 1

CONN2

CONN1

6 off 3.5 dia holes

CONNECTIONSUSB connection is made to a 5 way Molex KK style header. A USB cable (1.5m long) is available seperately.The joystick connects to a 14 way Molex KK style header.

USING THE JOYSTICK TO CONTROL THE MOUSE POINTER

A software utility can be downloaded from the internet that allows a joystick connected to the USB interface to control the mouse pointer. Please refer to the Virtual Projects Website http://www.vp-soft.com/software/joymouse.php for details on their 'Joymouse' software.

DATASHEETFor further details and a full USB interface datasheet, please refer to your local Apem sales representative.

Windows® 98 and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.Mac® and Mac OS® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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For more information on Apem or other Apem products, please visit www.apem.com

CONTACT US

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APEMnal.apem.com/pdf/Joystick_series.pdfcustomers to specifythe joystick that is ideally suited for their application, at the best possible cost. All Apem joysticks are designed for

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