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C11 Heavy-duty multi-axis hand joystick

Heavy-duty Hall effect joystick for agricultural machinery, armrest controllers and control panels. Available with friction positioning, Z-axis operation, CANbus output and multiple handle configurations.


Key features

  • Heavy-duty friction operation
  • Z-type and single-axis operation
  • Hall effect technology
  • Mechanical and electronic lock options
  • CANopen and J1939 output options
  • IP67 electronic section

Performance highlights C11 Heavy-duty multi-axis joystick

The C11 Heavy-duty multi-axis joystick is designed for demanding mobile machinery and industrial control applications. Its non-contact Hall effect technology provides reliable operation, long service life and precise control. The heavy-duty construction, large travel angles and friction positioning make it particularly suitable for agricultural machinery and armrest-mounted control systems.

Usage conditions

The C11 is designed for challenging operating environments with an operating temperature range of -30 °C to +70 °C and storage temperatures down to -40 °C. The electronic section is protected to IP67 and the joystick offers a mechanical life of 3 million cycles.

Possible applications

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Armrest box controllers
  • Control panels
  • Mobile machinery
  • Industrial control systems
  • Electrohydraulic control applications

Advantages of choosing this product

The C11 offers exceptional flexibility with single-axis and Z-type operating modes, multiple output signals, redundant safety options and CANbus communication. Various handle designs, including multifunction K2 and K4 grips, allow machine manufacturers to tailor the joystick to their application requirements.

Other important features

  • Travel angle up to ±35°
  • Operating force 55 ±15 N
  • Mechanical life >3 million cycles
  • Mechanical and electronic lock options
  • J1939 and CANopen communication available
  • Microswitch and deadman switch options

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Travel angle -20° to +35° (Z-type operation); ±35° (single-axis operation)
Operating force 55 ±15 N
Mechanical life 3 million cycles
Product weight 1050 g
Supply voltage 5.0 ±0.5 VDC or 9–32 VDC
Power current consumption <10 mA per channel
Center voltage 2.5 V±3% Vs
Output linearity voltage tolerance ±3%
Maximum overload voltage 24 Vdc
Maximum reverse voltage -12 Vdc
Load resistance 10 KΩ
Insulation resistance >1000 MΩ
Microswitch rated current 2 A @ 30 VDC
Operating temperature -30 °C to +70 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C~+85 °C
Protection class IP67 (electronic part)
CANbus options CANopen, J1939
Lock options Mechanical lock and electronic lock available