AL-03
AL joystick series
X/Y-AXES ANALOGUE 25° VERSION
The X/Y-axes AL-03 analogue 25° joystick version has these common features:
| MECHANICAL | |
| Deflection angle | 25° (stepless) |
| Weight | 176 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 |
Z-AXIS ANALOGUE 30°
The z-axis of the AL-03 analogue 30° joystick version has these common features:
| MECHANICAL | |
| Detent angles: | 30° (stepless) |
| POTENTIOMETER TRACK | |
| Total track resistance for axis | 5 kΩ ± 20% |
| Linearity (wiper open circuit) | ± 2% |
| Electrical range | ± 28° (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 | ± 4° |
| Maximum applicable voltage | 30 Vdc |
| Maximum output current | 3 mA |
AL-03 features
ALTERNATIVE YOKE 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.
| MECHANICAL | |
| Detent angles with 2 steps: | |
| Zero | 0° | Step 1 | / |
| Step 2 | ± 14,4° |
| Step 3 | ± 21,6° |
| Detent angles with 3 steps: | |
| Zero | 0° | Step 1 | ± 7,2° |
| Step 2 | ± 14,4° |
| Step 3 | ± 21,6° |
| DIMENSIONS (mm) | |
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| Note: the AL-03 joystick, when used, needs an area that must be guaranteed for its correct actu- ation. This area is a 84,5x84,5 mm from neutral position of the joystick. | |
AL-03 options
The AL-03 joystick family can be customized with the following options:
• friction (position hold)
• color knob or panel
• coulisse type
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.
| FRICTION (POSITION HOLD) |
| There is the possibility to have the AL-03 joystick with friction (position hold) function. One or both axses are available. The weight change to 190 g (one axis frictioned) or to 204 g. (both axes frictioned). |
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| COLOR KNOB OR PANEL |
| The AL-03 model allows the customization of the panel on the top of the knob. Black panel is the standard, instead a different panel is available after a contact with MTEC staff. |
| 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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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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