50JA Multi-axis potentiometer hand joystick
2-axis or 3-axis potentiometer joystick, available with different knob types. In case of the 3-axis version the third axis (Z-axis) is controlled by turning the joystick knob.
Key features
- Multi-axis (2-axis or 3-axis)
- Potentiometer outside-mounted type
- With conductive plastic element
- Protection IP40/IP54
- Multiple operating patterns
- Optional spring return
- Compact panel-mount design
About the 50JA Multi-axis potentiometer hand joystick
The 50JA Industrial hand joystick is designed for reliable proportional control in industrial machinery and operator control panels. Available in 1-dimensional, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional coordinate configurations, the joystick offers flexible operating characteristics for a wide range of machine control applications. Conductive plastic potentiometers provide smooth signal output, excellent durability and virtually infinite resolution.
Usage conditions
The 50JA operates in temperatures from -20 °C to +65 °C and withstands vibration levels of 98 m/s² and shock loads up to 294 m/s². Optional spring return devices are available for 1-axis, 2-axis and 3-axis configurations.
Possible applications
- Industrial control panels
- Operator consoles
- Mobile machinery controls
- Positioning systems
- Process control equipment
- Machine control interfaces
Advantages of choosing this product
The 50JA offers exceptional configuration flexibility with multiple directional patterns, optional spring return systems, integrated switches and 1-, 2- or 3-axis operation. The compact design and long mechanical life make it suitable for OEM machine builders and industrial control manufacturers.
Other important features
- 360° omnidirectional operation available
- Operating angle up to ±35°
- Mechanical life approx. 5 million operations
- Up to 3 potentiometers and 6 switches
- Conductive plastic resistive elements
- Resolution essentially infinite
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Control type | 3-dimensional coordinate type: Approx. 320° rotation by knob-operation in addition to the controlling range of 2-dimensional coordinate operation. |
| Control type | High torque type: Approx. 2~6N (200~600gf.) |
| Z direction | Z direction: Approx. 20~85mN~M (200~850gf cm.) |
| Contact resistance variation | Below 5% C.R.V. |
| Controlling range of operating lever | 2-dimensional coordinate type: Omni-directionally approx. ±30°~±35° operation from center position |
| Dielectric strength | 1 minute at 500VAC |
| Insulation resistance | Over 1000MΩ at 500VDC |
| Life expectancy | Approx. 5.000.000 operations |
| Mass | 2-dimensional coordinate type: Approx. 280g |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C~+65°C |
| Output smoothness | Below 0.2% against input voltage |
| Resolution | Essentially infinite |
| Shock | 294m/s² |
| Vibration | 10~55Hz 98m/s² |
| With spring return device: subject to directivity) | X, Y directions: Approx. 0.8~1.5N (80~150gf) |
| Without spring return device | Standard: Approx. 0.5~0.8N (50~80gf.) |
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