M series
Miniature resistive joysticks
Distinctive features and specifications
World’s #1 selling joystick for CCTV applications
Potentiometric sensing
One, two or three axis
Low profile design with 17 handle options
RoHS
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Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Potentiometer P M R
Electrical Element Conductive Plastic Conductive Plastic Conductive Plastic
Track Resistance 5K 5K 5K
Linearity ±1.0% ±5.0% ±1.0%
Track Operating Angle 220º 56º 50º
CRV ±1.5% ±1.5% ±1.0%
Power Dissipation 0.25W@40ºC 0.5W@70ºC 1W
Rotational Life 1,000,000 1,000,000 10,000,000
POTENTIOMETER OPTIONS
MECHANICAL (FOR X AND Y AXIS)
• Break Out Force: 0.7N (0.16lbf)
• Operating Force: 1.3N (0.29lbf)
• Maximum Applied Force: 100N (22.48lbf)
• Mechanical Angle of Movement: 56˚
• Expected Life: See potentiometer options
• Mass/weight: Varies
• Package Size (mm) (L x W x H) or (Dia x H): Varies
• Lever Action (Centering): Spring or Friction
MECHANICAL (FOR Z AXIS)
• Break Out Torque: 0.022N·m (0.19lbf·in)
• Operating Torque: 0.040N·m (0.35lbf·in)
• Maximum Allowable Torque: 0.049N·m (0.43lbf·in)
• Mechanical Angle: 90º
• Handle Action: Spring
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature: -25ºC to 70ºC (-13ºF to 158ºF)
• Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF)
NOTES: – All values are nominal.
– Specifications are subject to the joystick configuration.
Contact Technical Support for the performance of your specific configuration.
– The M Series is intended for internal applications.
CENTERING OPTIONS
• SPRING CENTERING: The joystick returns to center when the handle is released.
• TORQUE SET: Torque set provides absolute positioning with uniform friction applied to “X” and “Y” axis.