Single axes joystick with switch versions

AL joystick series

MTEC-COMPONENTS

ANALOGUE 25° VERSION

The AL-04 single axis with switch analogue 25° joystick version has these common features:

MECHANICAL
Deflection angle25° (stepless)
Weight122 g
POTENTIOMETER TRACK
Total track resistance for axis5 kΩ ±20%
Linearity (wiper open circuit)± 2%
Electrical range± 23° (100% output)
Center tap position48-52%
Maximum voltage30 Vdc
Maximum wiper current3 mA
Recommended wiper load impedance> 200 kΩ
SWITCH - DIRECTIONAL OR CENTER OFF / CENTER ON
Switch activation angle± 3,5°
Maximum applicable voltage30 Vdc
Maximum output current3 mA

DIGITAL 4x4 STEPS VERSION

The AL-04 single axis with switch digital joystick version has these common features:

MECHANICAL
Detent angles:
Zero
Step 1± 7,2°
Step 2± 14,4°
Step 3± 21,6°
Step 4± 28,8°
Weight122 g
ELECTRICAL TRACK
Switch activation angle< 400 Ω°
Maximum applicable voltage30 Vdc
Maximum output current3 mA

AL-04 single axis with switch features

YOKE TYPE
The yoke type of a joystick is defined by the maximum available number of steps in each axis. In addition to the version with 4 steps, there is one more option with 2 steps.
MECHANICAL
Detent angles with 2 steps:
Zero
Step 1/
Step 2± 14,4°
Step 3/
Step 4± 28,8°
MECHANICAL DETENTS
The mechanical detents with analogue output is also available depending on the selected yoke type.
DIMENSIONS (mm)
Note: the AL-04 signle axis with switch joystick, when used, needs an area that must be guaran- teed for its correct actuation. This area is a 78 mm with digital tracks or 71,6 mm with analogue tracks from neutral position of the joystick.

AL-04 single axis with switch options

The AL-04 single axis with switch joystick family can be customized with the following options:

• friction (position hold)
• angle limiter
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 various versions of AL-04 joystick with friction (position hold) function. The weight change to 132 g.
ANGLE LIMITER
The angle limiter blocks the lever stroke separately of any semi axis at angles narrower than the 28,8° maximum. Configurable positions are:
• zero operating step: 0° angle run
• one operating step: 7,2° angle run
• two operating steps: 14,4° angle run
• three operating steps: 21,6° angle run
• four operating steps: 28,8° angle run
Each angle limiter is mounted in the joystick with two M 2x4 mm screws. The recommended screw torque is 0,3 Nm.