XF Series Joystick

The XF Series Joystick is a ruggedised finger operated joystick controller specifically engineered for vehicle applications.

This new series is designed per the ISO 25197 standard and is rated to withstand 80 lbf pull force across the X/Y axis and over 5Nm torque in the Z axis. With contactless Hall effect sensing, the XF series provides long life proportional control for over five million lifecycles and is sealed up to IP67.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Rugged design for vehicle applications
  • Up to  three axis
  • CANbus J1939 and CANopen protocol options
  • USB protocol options
  • Panel sealed up to IP67

 

Description

APEM XF Series Joystick is a ruggedised finger operated joystick controller specifically engineered for vehicle applications.

This new series is designed per the ISO 25197 standard and is rated to withstand 80 lbf pull force across the X/Y axis and over 5Nm torque in the Z axis. With contactless Hall effect sensing, the XF series provides long life proportional control for over five million lifecycles and is sealed up to IP67.

MAIN FEATURES of the XF Series Joystick:

  • Rugged design for vehicle applications
  • Up to  three axis
  • CANbus J1939 and CANopen protocol options
  • USB protocol options
  • Panel sealed up to IP67

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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• Break out force: 1.3N (0.3 lbf)
• Operating Force: 2.8N (0.63 lbf)
• Maximum Applied Force: 350N (78.00 lbf)
• Deflection Angle: 36º (18º from center)
• Expected life: 5 million
• Level action: Single spring, omnidirectional

MATERIALS
• Shaft: Stainless Steel
• Boot: Silicone
• Handles: Glass filled nylon*
• Body: Glass filled nylon

• Break out force: 1.3N (0.3 lbf)
• Operating Force: 2.8N (0.63 lbf)
• Maximum Applied Force: 350N (78.00 lbf)
• Deflection Angle: 36º (18º from center)
• Expected life: 5 million
• Level action: Single spring, omnidirectional

MATERIALS
• Shaft: Stainless Steel
• Boot: Silicone
• Handles: Glass filled nylon*
• Body: Glass filled nylon

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Sealing (IP): up to IP67 above panel (subject to final specifications)
• EMC Immunity Level (V/M): EN61000-4-3
• EMC Emissions Level: EN61000-6-3:2001
• ESD: EN61000-4-2
• Output Linearity: +200mV
• Dual output interlinearity (X/Y): +/-400mV
• Dual output Interlinearity (Z): +/-600mV

X/Y Axis
• Break Out Force: 1.3N (0.3 lbf)
• Operating Force: 2.8N (0.63 lbf)
• Maximum Applied Force: 350N (78.00 lbf)
• Deflection Angle: 36º (+/-18º from centre)
• Expected Life: 5 Million
• Level Action: Spring centering, omnidirectional

Z Axis
• Break out Torque: 0.09Nm (0.80 lbf in)
• Operating Torque: 0.121 Nm (1.07 lbf in)
• Maximum Allowable Torque: 9.0Nm (80lbf in)
• Hand Mechanical Angle: 60º (30º from center)
• Expected Life: 5 million
• Handle Action: Spring centering