4000 Series Fingertip Joystick – Pot

The 4000 Series is a range of robust, industrial quality potentiometer joysticks for internal and external applications. All 4000 Series share the same, all metal 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.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Two standard mounting options
  • Low current drain
  • Variety of potentiometer options
  • Robust
  • All metal mechanism
  • IP65 above panel
  • Inherently immune to RFI
  • Optional centre-detect micro-switching
  • Available in two body variants

 

Description

APEM 4000 Series Fingertip joystick is a range of robust, industrial quality potentiometric joysticks for internal and external applications. All 4000 Series share the same, all metal 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.

MAIN FEATURES of the 4000 series Fingertip Joystick – Pot:

  • Two standard mounting options
  • Low current drain
  • Variety of potentiometer options
  • Robust
  • All metal mechanism
  • IP65 above panel
  • Inherently immune to RFI
  • Optional centre-detect micro-switching
  • Available in two body variants
  • Potentiometric sensing

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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• Two standard mounting options
• Low current drain
• Variety of potentiometer options
• Robust
• All metal mechanism
• IP65 above panel
• Inherently immune to RFI
• Optional centre-detect microswitching
• Available in two body variants

MATERIALS
• Lever Material: Stainless Steel
• Body Material: Glass Filled ABS or Steel
• Handle Material: See Guide
• Boot Material: Neoprene or santoprene
• Other Materials: Brass

• Temperature Range: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
• Linearity: ±2%
• Output Smoothness: 0.1% max.
• Power Rating: 1W at 70°C (158°F) - Derate to 0W at 125°C (257°F)
• Above Panel Seal: IP65 (subject to handle)

• Insulation Resistance: 1000MOhms, 500VDC

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Life Cycles: > 5 Million Operations
• Angle of Travel: 27.5° (X,Y) and 50° (Z)