C5 series Single-axis joystick
Compact fingertip joystick for precise single-axis control in industrial panels, remote controllers and armrest boxes. Designed with non-contact Hall effect technology for long life, reliable output and harsh-environment use.
Key features
- Fingertip-operated ergonomic design
- Non-contact Hall effect technology
- IP67 electronic protection
- ±30° travel angle
- Up to 5 million mechanical cycles
- Multiple output and paddle color options
Performance highlights
The C5 Series single-axis joystick is a compact Hall effect joystick for reliable proportional control in industrial environments. Its non-contact sensing principle reduces mechanical wear, supporting a long service life of more than 5 million cycles without lock function and more than 2 million cycles with lock function.
Usage conditions
The joystick is designed for severe environments, with IP67 protection for the electronic part and an operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. It is suitable for demanding control systems where compact installation, repeatable output and long-term reliability are important.
Possible applications
- Industrial remote controllers
- Control panels
- Armrest boxes
- Mobile machinery controls
- Operator interface systems
Advantages of choosing this product
The C5 Series offers engineers flexible configuration options, including spring return, end feel points or end lock, light or heavy operating force, multiple voltage outputs, redundant output versions, two mounting styles and five paddle colors. This makes it easy to adapt the joystick to existing control designs.
Other important features
- 5 VDC, 3.3 VDC and 9–32 VDC versions
- Ratiometric and redundant output options
- M1 or M2 mechanical mounting
- Cable or connector wiring
- Approx. 40 g product weight
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel angle | ±30° |
| Operating force, spring return | 1.8–2.8 N light feel / 4.0–5.0 N heavy feel |
| Operating force, end feel point | 1.0–3.0 N light feel / 3.0–4.5 N heavy feel |
| Operating force, end lock | 1.8–5.5 N light feel / 4.0–7.5 N heavy feel |
| Max. allowable operating force | 150 N |
| Mechanical life | >5 million cycles without lock function / >2 million cycles with lock function |
| Product weight | Approx. 40 g |
| Supply voltage | 5.0 ±0.5 VDC or 9–32 VDC |
| Power current consumption | <11 mA per channel |
| Center voltage | 2.5 V ±4% Vs |
| Output linearity voltage tolerance | ±3% |
| Maximum overload voltage | 20 VDC |
| Maximum reverse voltage | -10 VDC |
| Load resistance | 10 KΩ |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Protection class | IP ratings may vary from model to model; consult sales staff |
| EMC | EN IEC 6100-6-4-2019, 30 MHz–1 GHz / EN IEC 6100-6-2-2019, 80 MHz–6 GHz |
| Impact | IEC60068-2-27, 50 g, 11 ms, 3 times/direction impact, in total 6 directions |
| Vibration | IEC60068-2-64, random vibration, 0.13 gn, 100 Hz–200 Hz, each axis lasts for one hour |
| Electrical connection, red | 5 VDC: ---- / 9–32 V: VCC |
| Electrical connection, orange | 5 VDC: VCC / 9–32 V: Retain |
| Electrical connection, black | GND / GND |
| Electrical connection, blue | A-out / A-out |
| Electrical connection, yellow | B-out / B-out |
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