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Inductive sensing joysticks
Distinctive features and specifications
CABLE
TECHNICAL
14/0.12 – Fourteen strands of 0.12mm diameter tinned annealed copper wire PVC insulated, to a nominal OD of 1mm
Red – +VCC • Black – 0V for X and Y axis
Blue – X axis wiper • Yellow – Y axis wiper
Green – Center tap Reference • White – Fault detect
Orange – Center Detect or Combined • Gray – Mirror of Y axis wiper
Fault & Center Detect
Brown – Mirror of X axis wiper
7/0.127 – Seven strands of 0.127mm diameter tinned copper wire ETFE insulated, to a nominal OD of 0.7mm
Orange – Pushbutton
NOTES: 1. All 9000 series are supplied with 150mm of twisted cable harness, with tinned ends.
2. Connectors fitted upon request.
• Life Cycles: > 10 Million Operations • Supply Voltage: 4.75V Min to 15V Max
• Signal Swing: ±10% of VCC to ±50% of VCC • Output Signal Tolerance: ±10% of Output
• Output at Center: ±1% • Output Impedance: 1.8k ±1%
• Signal Ripple: <1% of Output • Supply Current: Typically 10mA
• ESD Immunity: >12KV – Correctly Installed • RFI Rejection: >20V/m – Bare Joystick
• RFI Rejection: >40V/m – Correctly Installed • Preferred Load: >10K
• Body Material: Glass Reinforced ABS • Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
• Shaft Diameter: 5mm • Other Materials: Brass, Acetal, Nylon
• Gimbal Pivot: Acetal & Hardened Steel • Boot: Neoprene
• Weight: 90 Grams (0.20lb) • Above Panel Seal: IP65
• Temperature Range: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F) • Operating Lever Deflection: ±18%
One or two axis
Signal mixing options
5 - 15V operation
Dual redundant outputs.
Infinite resolution
Inductive sensing
Consistent performance
IP65 above panel
Long service life
Wide range of handles
Optional “at center” and “internal fault”
detection
NOTES:
1. All values are nominal.
2. All specifications shown are based on a standard configuration and are provided for guidance only.
3. Please refer to APEM for assistance on how to achieve the best performance from your chosen configuration.
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Overview
Gain
10 20% (±10%)
20 40% (±20%)
33 66% (±33%)
40 80% (±40%)
50 100% (±50%)
SERIES
9 9000
Sensing
M Mixed
Q Interacting
S Standard
Handle*
BL Round
D Cylindrical
E Conical
J Pushbutton Tactile
Q Skirted
U Fluted
AK One Pushbutton
AM Fluted with Pushbutton
AN Two Pushbuttons
AT Low Profile Conical
* for more handles see next pages
Bezel
0 Not Supplied
4 Circular R.M¹
6 Square D.I²
7 Circular D.I²
Limiter
A Single Axis
C Cross
D Diamond
R Round
S Square
X X Type
Boot
5 Standard
Decoding
A Single Decode
M Dual Decode/Dual Outputs
W Dual Decode/Separate Fault
& Center Detect
X Dual Decode/Fault Detect
Y Dual Decode/Combined Fault
& Center Detect
Z Dual Decode/Center Detect
Modifier
00 None
20 Guided Feel
1. Rear Mounting
2. Drop In Mounting
NOTES:
1. BEZEL OPTIONS
For drop in mounting, please specify bezel option 6 or 7. For sub-panel mounting, no bezel is necessary, unless the boot is required to seal
to the front face of the panel in which case bezel option 4 should be specified. Bezels 6 & 7 clamp the boot and top face of the joystick body
to the panel whereas bezel 4 clamps only the boot.
Some handles may be larger than some panel cut-outs. This may restrict the choice of mounting and bezel options. Please refer to APEM
for assistance.
2. SPRINGS
As standard 9000 series are offered sprung to center. The standard spring force requires 1.3N (nominally) to off-center the joystick. The
9000 series may be specified with a lighter spring (1N), or a stronger spring (1.6N)
Note: Forces quoted are subject to exact joystick configuration and are provided as a guide only.
3. DUAL DECODE INTERFACE
For optimum performance of the center detect and fault detect signals, Apem recommends the signals are “pulled high” via an input
resistor of typically 22K, on the controller circuitry.
4. CENTER TAP REFERENCE
All 9000 series output a center tap reference as standard. This reference is set within the joystick at 50% of VCC (±1%).
For optimum accuracy the outputs should be read relative to the center tap.
5. NON STANDARD
Further non standard options including custom handles or special limiters are available. Please refer to the factory for further details.
+Ve Supply
Y Axis Output
0V Supply
Center Tap
Reference
x 2
X Axis Output
Pushbutton
Dual Decode
NEAR EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT
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MATERIAL Nylon Aluminum Nylon ABS
FINISH Non Textured Anodized Sparked Matt Sparked Matt
STANDARD COLOR Black Black Black Black
OTHER COLORS NotNot AvailableAvailable Not Available Upon Request Upon Request
NOTES: Uses APEM IS Switches
MATERIAL Nylon Aluminum Aluminum ABS
FINISH Sparked Matt Anodized Anodized Sparked Matt
STANDARD COLOR Black Black Black Black
OTHER COLORS Upon Request Not Available Upon Request Upon Request
NOTES: Uses APEM IA Switches Uses APEM IA Switches Uses APEM IA Switches
J
31.00
(1.22)
13.60
(0.54)
17.50
(0.69)
15.00
(0.59)
25.00
(0.98)
18.00
(0.70)
E
45.66
(1.80)
42.26
(1.66)
Q
MATERIAL Nylon Aluminum Delrin
FINISH Sparked Matt Anodized Gloss
STANDARD COLOR Black Black Black
OTHER COLORS Upon Request Not Available Not Available
NOTES: Uses APEM IS Switches
22.00
(0.86)
35.50
(1.39)
AK
27.50
(1.08)
53.00
(2.08)
30.90
(1.22)
AM
35.00
(1.38)
12.70
(0.50)
D
19.00
(0.74)
17.30
(0.68)
AT
28.50
(1.12)
9.30
(0.37) U
31.50
(1.23)
67.00
(2.63)
50.60
(1.98)
24.80
(0.97) AN
BL
Ø31.30
(1.23)
29.60
(1.17)
35.00
(1.38)
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
2. Unless otherwise specified, all joysticks are supplied with black switches in the handles.
R10.00
(0.39)
R7.50
(0.295)
BK
29.52
(1.16)
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NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
2. The dimensions shown are for a generic 9000 series with the conical E type handle. For specific dimensions of this or any
other configuration please refer to APEM.
DROP IN MOUNTING - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
35.80
(1.41)
35.80
(1.41)
35.80
(1.41)
35.80
(1.41)
Ø41.00
(1.61)
Ø3.20 x 4
(0.13)
3.20*
South
North
East
West
40.00
(1.57)
42.00
(1.65)
31.00
(1.22)
62.00
(2.44)
4.50
(0.18)
LEADS EXIT TO THE EAST
VIEWED FROM ABOVE
The joystick is dropped into the panel cut-out. The joystick and boot must
be kept in place by bezel (option 6 & 7). For panel thickness of <3mm,
M3 x 16 countersunk machine screws are recommended. To ensure a
good panel seal, gaskets are available as an optional extra.
POLARITY
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NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
2. When sub panel mounting, great care should be taken not to damage the boot, or any of the mechanism under the boot.
All panel cut-outs should be free from sharp edges and swarf that may damage the boot.
3. Some handles are larger than the recommended panel cut-out. In this case drop-in mounting must be specified.
MOUNTING CUT-OUT
MOUNTING CUT-OUT
MOUNTING OPTION A - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION
MOUNTING OPTION B - PANEL CUT-OUT & MOUNTING INSTALLATION
When mounted this way the panel acts as the bezel and no
separate bezel is needed. M3 machine screws are recommended.
The joystick flange is mounted beneath the panel and the base of
the boot must be brought through the panel cut-out and held in
place with the circular bezel (option 4). For panel thicknesses of
3mm, M3 x 16 countersunk machine screws are recommended.
35.80
(1.41)
35.80
(1.41)
Ø34.00
(1.34)
Ø3.20 x 4
(0.13 x 4)
35.80
(1.41)
35.80
(1.41)
Ø35.00
(1.38)
Ø3.20 x 4
(0.13 x 4)
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Overview
The 9000 series joystick operates by passing an oscillating current through a drive coil, directly mounted at
the lower end of the operating lever, and immediately above the four sensing coils. When the shaft and drive coil moves away from
the center, the signals detected in each opposing pair of coils increase nominally in proportion to deflection. The phase of those
signals determine the direction. Synchronous electronic switches followed by integrating amplifiers provide DC signals directly equiv-
alent to those of potentiometer joysticks, but with fixed output impedance and free of wiper noise and track wear.
Designed for use in the most safety-critical applications, the 9000 series incorporates comprehensive internal monitoring circuitry
whereby output signals are continually compared with separately generated ‘mirror signals’. In the unlikely event of an internal fault,
the dual decode system will generate a separate fault signal, enabling the controller to fail-to-safe. The dual decode system is a
complete internal self-monitoring system, providing a far higher standard of protection. An additional,‘away from center’ signal is also
available whenever required. Although the monitoring of the joystick is fully internal, the inverse ‘mirror signals’ can be available as
external outputs where the monitor function is incorporated within the controller circuitry.
The 9000 series may also be specified with guided feel. A joystick with guided feel moves more readily towards the poles ( N, S, E and
W ) and while it can still move away from the poles, the force required to do so is greater. Unless specified otherwise, joysticks are
supplied as standard without guiding. This standard configuration allows the user to move the joystick anywhere within the limiter with
the same force and without any bias.
The 9000 series can be configured in three different modes:
• Orthoganol, standard signals - Replicating that of a potentiometer.
Deliberate signal mixing - Ideal for those applications whereby the method of steering is by controlling two motors. For example one
motor uses X+Y signals and the other uses X-Y signals. This mixing is achieved by internally orientating the signals at 45º to normal.
Typical applications may be twin propeller boats, tracked vehicles, or wheelchairs.
• Deliberate signal interaction - Enables reduction in one signal as the other increases. This option is
particularly beneficial where it is undesirable to maintain full forward speed while turning and vice versa.
GUIDED FEEL
CIRCUITRY
DUAL DECODE
FUNCTIONAL OPTIONS
SINGLE OUTPUT
DUAL OUTPUT
Output 1
Output 2
±50% ±40% ±30% +/-25% +/-10%
±50% ±40% ±30% +/-25% +/-10%
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX
VOLTAGE OUTPUT OPTIONS