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  • C90JAM/C90JBM Multi-operational Cobra Joystick

C90JAM Multi-operational cobra joystick

Industrial multi-axis joystick with outside-mounted potentiometers for precise and reliable machine control. Designed for demanding mobile and industrial applications requiring long service life and flexible configuration.


Key features

  • 2 to 4-axis control capability
  • Outside-mounted XY potentiometers
  • 10kΩ conductive plastic elements
  • Up to 6 integrated push buttons
  • 5 million operation life (XY axes)
  • Optional Z-axis seesaw potentiometer

Performance highlights

The C90JAM is an industrial joystick equipped with outside-mounted conductive plastic potentiometers (SFCP22E type) for X and Y axes. It delivers 10kΩ ±15% total resistance with ±3% independent linearity, ensuring stable and repeatable control signals.

With an electrical rotating angle of 44° ±5° and a center return accuracy of 50% ±1.5%, the joystick provides smooth and accurate positioning. The XY axes offer a mechanical life expectancy of approximately 5,000,000 operations, making it suitable for heavy-duty use.

Usage conditions

  • Power rating (XY axes): 0.2W
  • Operating angle: 22°–26° per direction
  • Spring return options: R1–R4
  • Leadwire: AWG26 / AWG27
  • Optional rubber dust cover
  • Sub-panel mounting available
  • 360° omni-directional or limited directional patterns

Possible applications

  • Construction machinery control panels
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Material handling systems
  • Industrial vehicles
  • Marine and offshore control stations
  • Special-purpose OEM machinery

Advantages of choosing this product

The ergonomic cobra-shaped knob allows integration of multiple push buttons (momentary or illuminated) and optional Z1/Z2 seesaw potentiometers. The modular design enables up to 4 potentiometers and multiple switch configurations, making it ideal for OEM customization.

Outside-mounted potentiometers simplify maintenance and replacement compared to integrated variants.

Other important features

  • Z1 / Z2 rocker potentiometer (30° ±5°)
  • Push buttons rated 50VDC, 0.1A
  • Illumination switches with LED (1.85VDC, 20mA)
  • Optional trigger switch (SW7)
  • Approx. 300 mm leadwire length

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Potentiometer type SFCP22E (outside-mounted)
Total resistance (XY) 10kΩ ±15%
Linearity ±3%
Electrical rotating angle 44° ±5°
Center return accuracy 50% ±1.5%
Power rating 0.2W
Life expectancy (XY) Approx. 5,000,000 operations
Z-axis model RMP30AF
Z-axis resistance 10kΩ ±15%
Z-axis rotating angle 30° ±5°
Z-axis life expectancy Approx. 2,000,000 operations
Push button rating 50VDC, 0.1A
Illumination switch rating 30VDC, 5A
Trigger switch rating 30VDC, 100mA
Leadwire AWG26 / AWG27

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