joystick handles

The handles have a self-centering action when released, and rotate about their center, giving either analogue output with switched reference signals (ZA or ZA2) or end of travel switching only (ZAS).

DIMENSIONS

SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE	ZA, ZA2	ZAS
Maximum height above flange	80mm	80mm
Maximum diameter	39mm	39mm
Operating temperature	-25°C to +50°C	-25°C to +50°C
Environmental sealing (IEC 60529)	IP65	IP65

Z AXIS MECHANICAL
Handle rotational torque
Breakout	0.1N
Operating	0.15 - 0.25N
Maximum allowable	1N
Handle mechanical angle	±29° to ±30°
Handle action	Self centering
Expected life (operations)	1 million

Z AXIS ELECTRICAL	ANALOGUE TRACK (ZA AND ZA2 ONLY)
Resolution	Virtually infinite
Track resistance ±20%	3.1kΩ or 5.4kΩ (ZA2)
Track operating angle	±27°
Output voltage range	7 - 93% or 25 - 75% (ZA2) of input
Center tap voltage (no load)	47 - 53% of applied voltage
Center tap angle	±2.5°
Supply voltage (Max)	30Vdc
Wiper circuit impedance	> 0.1MΩ*
Power dissipation @ 20°C	0.25W (no load)

Z AXIS ELECTRICAL	ZA, ZA2	ZAS
Directional or centre switch
Switch operating angle	4 either side of center (±1)	20 either side of center (±2)
Supply voltage (Max)	30Vdc	30Vdc
Load current (Max)	2mA (resistive)	2mA (resistive)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Leads exit from the underside of the mounting flange. PVC insulated 7/0.2 (24AWG) flying leads, 240mm long.

	FLYLEAD COLOR
	ZA	ZAS
Z axis positive voltage supply	Yellow/Red	-
Z axis center tap	Blue	-
Z axis negative or zero voltage supply	Violet	-
Z axis output voltage signal	Pink	-
Z switch track N/O (handle CW +Z)	Yellow/Black	Yellow/Black
Z switch track N/O (handle CCW -Z)	White/Red	White/Red
Z switch track common	Red/Blue	Red/Blue

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