Multi-axis
1,2 & 3 Axis mill-duty Joystick supports horizontal, vertical and tandem mounting of contact drives. In applications where mounting space is limited, customers benefit from the ability to configure the contact drives to suit the available space.
Rugged construction with nickel chromium gimbal mechanism, case hardened bearings and operating shaft
Supports horizontal, vertical and tandem mounting of contact drives to suit the available installation space
Stepless or stepped control with up to 7-0-7 detents
Environmentally sealed panel mounting
• Single
• Dual
• Three
Three Axis
Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel.
• Contacts
• Potentiometer
• Encoder
• 4-20mA
• Transformer
• Open Gate
Open Gate
Unrestricted handle travel up to +/- 36°
• Cross Gate
Cross Gate
Guided handle travel up to +/- 36°
• Custom Gate
Custom
Available upon request in pattern of your choice
• Spring Return
Spring Return
Handle returns to center
• Maintained
Maintained
Handle holds at detent steps
• Friction Brake
Friction Brake
Handle holds throughout
• Panel (From Below)
The VNSO Joystick is utilized in heavy-duty cycle applications where life and durability is essential. Typical applications include:
Cranes (STS, RTG, overhead, foundry, portal, & more)
Steel mill process control
Logging
Mining machinery
Offshore drilling equipment
And more
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# of Axis
Single, Dual or Three*
*Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel.
Output Options
Contacts, Potentiometer, Encoder, 4-20mA & Transformer
Joystick Action
Spring Return, Friction Brake or Maintained
Handle Travel
+/- 36 degrees each axis
Gate
Open, Cross or Custom
Max # of Steps
Up to 7-0-7
Handle Compatibility
Standard Handles, Mechanical Interlock, FG-3, FG-4, FG-5, RH, RHS, BH, MG1, MG2, MG13, MG9 / MG25, MG27, G56
Life
20 million plus cycles
Materials
Aluminum body and nickel chronium yoke.
Est. Shipping Weight
1-Axis: 4 lbs.
2-Axis: 5 lbs.
Est. Shipping Dimensions
1-Axis: 13 in. x 10 in. x 6 in.
2-Axis: 10 in. x 10 in. x 10 in.
Mounting Style
Panel (from below)
Mounting Footprint
3.78" x 3.78"
See literature for additional mounting specifications
IP Rating
IP54
Operating Temperature
-13 to +158 degrees F [-25 to +70 degrees C]
Storage Temperature
-40 to +158 degrees F [-40 to +70 degrees C]
Contact Specifications
Switch Type:
Double Pole Snap-In Contact Blocks
Max. Number:
Up to 10 contact blocks (20 circuits) per axis
Max. Switching Capacity:
Making - 100 amps
Breaking - (0.7PF) 240V 80 amps
Rating (AC):
Continuous 16 amps @ 240V
Resistive 8 amps @ 240V
Inductive 6 amps @ 240V
Termination:
Captive Saddle Clamp
Max. Wire Size:
12 AWG
Additional Specifications
Reference product literature for additional specifications
Mounting
Compact and rugged with a plastic zytel body. Ideal for heavy duty applications where space is limited.
Compact and rugged with a plastic zytel body. Ideal for heavy duty applications where space is limited.
Often described as an oversized VNSO, the VNS2 offers the highest level of durability and ruggedness.
Often described as an oversized VNSO, the VNS2 offers the highest level of durability and ruggedness.
Shares the same rugged construction and long-life as the standard VNSO, but in a more compact size. Available with microswitches, hall-effect & PWM output types.
Shares the same rugged construction and long-life as the standard VNSO, but in a more compact size. Available with microswitches, hall-effect & PWM output types.
