AL-01
AL joystick series
ANALOGUE 36° VERSION
The AL-01 analogue 36° joystick version has these common features:
| MECHANICAL | |
| Deflection angle | 36° (stepless) |
| Weight | 163 g |
| POTENTIOMETER TRACK | |
| Total track resistance for axis | 5 kΩ ±20% |
| Linearity (wiper open circuit) | ± 2% |
| Electrical range | ± 34° (100% output) |
| Center tap position | 48-52% |
| Maximum voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum wiper current | 3 mA |
| Recommended wiper load impedance | > 200 kΩ |
| SWITCH - DIRECTIONAL OR CENTER OFF / CENTER ON | |
| Switch activation angle | ± 3,5° |
| Maximum applicable voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum output current | 3 mA |
ANALOGUE 25° VERSION
The AL-01 analogue 25° joystick version has these common features:
| MECHANICAL | |
| Deflection angle | 25° (stepless) |
| Weight | 163 g |
| POTENTIOMETER TRACK | |
| Total track resistance for axis | 5 kΩ ±20% |
| Linearity (wiper open circuit) | ± 2% |
| Electrical range | ± 23° (100% output) |
| Center tap position | 48-52% |
| Maximum voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum wiper current | 3 mA |
| Recommended wiper load impedance | > 200 kΩ |
| SWITCH - DIRECTIONAL OR CENTER OFF / CENTER ON | |
| Switch activation angle | ± 3,5° |
| Maximum applicable voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum output current | 3 mA |
DIGITAL 5x5 STEPS VERSION
The AL-01 digital joystick version has these common features:
| MECHANICAL | |
| Detent angles: | |
| - Zero | 0 |
| - Step 1 | ± 7,2° |
| - Step 2 | ± 14.4° |
| - Step 3 | ± 21,6° |
| - Step 4 | ± 28,8° |
| - Step 5 | ± 36° |
| Weight | 163 g |
| ELECTRICAL TRACK | |
| Switches track resistance | < 400 Ω |
| Maximum applicable voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum output current | 3 mA |
ANALOGUE/DIGITAL VERSION
Analogue/Digital mixed version are also available.
The two axes joysticks could be with:
- analogue x-axis and digital y-axis
- digital x-axis and analogue y-axis.
AL-01 features
YOKE ALTERNATIVE TYPE
Each joystick has two yokes: one for its x-axis and one for its y-axis. The yokes type of a joystick is defined by the maximum available number of steps in each axis.
In addition to the version with 5 steps, there is one more option with 2 steps.
| MECHANICAL | |
| Detent angles with 2 steps: | |
| Zero | 0° | Step 1 | / |
| Step 2 | ± 14,4° |
| Step 3 | / |
| Step 4 | / |
| Step 5 | ± 36° |
| DIMENSIONS (mm) | |
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| Note: the above image shows the standard knob. AL-01 joystick, when used, needs an area that must be guaranteed for its correct actuation. This area is a 91x91 mm from neutral position of the joystick. | |
| MECHANICAL DETENTS | |
| The mechanical detents with analogue output is also available depending on the selected yoke type. | |
AL-01 options
The AL-01 joystick family can be customized with the following options:
• knob type
• coulisse type
• friction (position hold)
• angle limiter
• gaiter
Every cableless or cable control system can have each joystick configured in a different way in relationship of the requests with the machine and its application.
| KNOB TYPE | |
| They are available in two different shapes:
• standard knob • stick knob |
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| COULISSE TYPE | |
| They are available:
• cross gate: prevents diagonal movements of the lever • single axis: allows only one direction of movement • other options on demand. Note: the coulisse type must be specified with the order placement. |
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| FRICTION (POSITION HOLD) |
| There is the possibility to have the AL-01 joystick with friction (position hold) function. One or both axses are available. The weight change to 177 g (one axis frictioned) or to 191 g (both axes frictioned). |
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Technical data
| MECHANICAL | |
| Lever breakouts torque/force xy axes | minimum 0,14 Nm / > 2 N |
| Lever operating torque/force xy axes (full deflection) | maximum 0,35 Nm / > 6 N (at room temperature) |
| Maximum allowable torque xy axes | 1,5 Nm |
| Maximum allowable force xy axes | 200 N |
| Lever action | self centering, aligned x and y axes |
| Expected life | 5 M cycles for AL-01 type / 2 M cycles for AL-02 type / 2 M cycles for AL-03 type |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C ÷ +70 °C according to EN 60068-2-1, -2-2 +25 °C ÷ +55 °C with 95% relative humidity according to EN 60068-2-30 |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C ÷ +85 °C according to EN 60068-2-1, -2-2 |
| Sinusoidal vibration | 2 g 8-200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 4 g 200-500 Hz according to EN 60068-2-6 |
| Shock | 25 g 6 ms 1000 bumps according to EN 60068-2-27 |
| Broad-band vibration | 1-3 m2/s3 10-200 Hz according to EN 60068-2-64 |
| Transport temperature | -40 °C ÷ +85 °C according to EN 60068-2-1, -2-2 |
| Protection degree | IP66 according to IEC 60529 NEMA 4 according to STANDARD 250 of National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
| MOUNTING DETAILS (mm) FOR AL-01, AL-02 AND AL-03 TYPE |
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| MOUNTING DETAILS (mm) FOR AL-04 TYPE |
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