APEM 1-Axis Potentiometer Joystick Passive, IP65

The 4000 series is a robust, industrial class potentiometer joystick. They have an all metal construction giving a long service life and a high level of performance. They have some advantages over contactless joysticks such as ease of interfacing, wider operating voltages, lower current drain and immunity to RFI.

Fully proportional joysticks
Robust mechanics with vinyl gaiter giving IP65 above panel protection
Inherently immune to RFI
High-quality potentiometers
Low current drain
Pre-wired with 200 mm long leads
Shaft throw: ±27.5°

These joysticks are panel sealed to IP65 and thanks to their robust design they are ideally suited for heavy duty use within a wide range of temperatures and loads. Applications could include wheelchairs, factory automation and remote operated vehicles.

This unit features an open style body and offers single axis control. Known as the X or Y axis, it allows movement in one direction only. Either North to South or East to West depending on how it is mounted. It has a conical handle which is friction held allowing you to set a position then release the handle without it returning to the central position on its own.

This joystick is fitted with 5 K potentiometers which have 55º tracks. These potentiometers give rail to rail swings for applications where it is required and extra amplification is not practical.