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C25 Multi-axis joystick

Robust Hall effect joystick for electrohydraulic control in mobile machinery. Available with analog, redundant, CANbus, RS232 or USB output options.


Key features

  • Single or multi-axis operation
  • Non-contact Hall effect technology
  • Spring return or friction hold
  • Optional CANbus output
  • Multiple multifunction handles
  • Built for severe environments

Performance highlights

The C25 multi-axis joystick is designed for reliable control in demanding mobile and industrial applications. Its non-contact Hall effect sensing technology supports long service life and stable signal output, while multiple output options make it suitable for new designs and retrofit projects.

Usage conditions

The joystick is suitable for harsh environments with operating temperatures from -40 °C to +85 °C. It supports mechanical life up to more than 5 million cycles for spring-return versions and more than 1 million cycles for friction-hold versions.

Possible applications

  • Construction machinery
  • Hoisting machinery
  • Agricultural machinery
  • Road machinery
  • Earth-moving machinery
  • Electrohydraulic control systems
  • On-off and proportional valve control

Advantages of choosing this product

The C25 offers engineers a flexible joystick platform with configurable axes, handle options, micro switches and output signals. CANopen and J1939 options simplify integration into vehicle and machine control networks.

Other important features

  • Travel angle up to ±20° spring return
  • Travel angle up to ±25° friction hold
  • Optional high-current switch output
  • Optional CANbus output
  • Molex, cable or Deutsch connector options

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Travel angle ±20° spring return; ±25° friction hold
Operating force 10~20N spring return; 1.7~2.2N·m friction hold
Mechanical life >5 million cycles spring return; >1 million cycles friction hold
Product weight Appr. 850g
Supply voltage, analog/Hall 5.0±0.5Vdc or 9~32Vdc
Power current consumption <9mA per channel
Center voltage 2.5V±3%Vs
Output linearity tolerance ±3%
Maximum overload voltage 30Vdc
Maximum reverse voltage -16Vdc
Load resistance 10KΩ
CAN version CAN2.0b
CAN protocol J1939 or CANopen Protocol
Baud rate 250Kbps J1939; 10Kbps~1Mbps CANopen
Operating temperature -40°C~+85°C
Storage temperature -40°C~+85°C
Protection class IP ratings may vary from model to model
EMC EN IEC 6100-6-4-2019; EN IEC 6100-6-2-2019
Impact IEC60068-2-27, 50g, 11ms
Vibration IEC60068-2-64, random vibration, 3.6gRMS