Paddle joystick
The industrial division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation has launched the JC1200, a next-generation, cost-effective paddle joystick from the corporation’s brand family of Penny & Giles.
By using a long-life bearing system and non-contacting Hall-effect sensing technology, the JC1200 has achieved a long operating life of 25 million cycles while providing functionality that is smooth and easy to operate.
Key features of the JC1200 include an under-panel depth of 9mm, requiring minimal installation space; a spring-loaded return-to-center or return-to-end paddle movement; integrated panel seal and IP67 protection – suitable for outside use; and a choice of nine coloured paddle ‘Tabs’, which can be factory fitted or supplied separately and added as part of the final customer installation process.
The JC1200 launches with a 5Vdc supply voltage and the option for factory-programmable electronics configured to one of two analog voltage output ranges (0.5-4.5V or 1.0-4.0V). The joystick also provides safety functionality via dual outputs, which can be set to positive or negative ramps, or a combination of both. This offers system designers the option to compare the output signals for error checking.
The JC1200 paddle joystick is suitable for use in control panels and armrests found in industrial trucks, agricultural equipment and construction machinery, where cost-effective, long-life operator controls are essential.
