Multi-Axis

Merritt Evolve

Designed to adapt and excel in virtually any equipment application, the Merritt Evolve model joystick offers unprecedented levels of customization. Available with a J1939, CANOpen, or hall-effect output, the Evolve can be configured to a broad range of machinery and operations.

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Merritt Evolve Literature

Merritt Evolve Installation Bulletin

CAN Specifications

Overview

• Single or dual-axis operation

• Smooth spring return action with light, medium or heavy tension

• Contactless 3D hall effect technology

• CANBus output with J1939 or CANOpen

• Configurable with a wide range of handles

• Sleek design with canister on the bottom

• Drop-in mounting for easy installation

Axis Options

• Single
• Dual
• Three

Three Axis

Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel.

Output Options

• J1939
• CANOpen
• Hall-Effect

Mounting Style

• Drop-in (From Above)

Joystick Action

• Spring Return

Spring Return

Handle returns to center

Handle Travel Options

• Cross Gate

Cross Gate

Guided handle travel up to +/-20°
• Open Gate

Open Gate

Unrestricted handle travel up to +/-20°

Compatible Handles

Applications

The Merritt Evolve adapts to almost any mobile or industrial equipment application. Typical applications include:

Agricultural machinery
Off-highway mobile equipment
Forestry equipment
Mining machinery
Oil and gas applications
And more

Industries

Agriculture

Construction / Off-highway

Specifications

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General Data

# of Axis

Single, Dual or Three*
*Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel.

Output Options

CANOpen & J1939, Hall-Effect, Redundant*, Redundant Reversed*

*Available in late 2023

Joystick Action

Spring Return

Handle Travel

+/- 20 degrees each axis

Gate

Open or Cross

Handle Compatibility

XG1, FG-4, RH, BH, RHS, G58, MG27

Life

20 million plus cycles

Est. Shipping Weight

3lbs

Est. Shipping Dimensions

13 in. x 10 in. x 8 in.

Mounting Data

Mounting Style

Drop-in

Mounting Footprint

3.5 in." x 3.5 in" Drop-in mount

Reference product literature for additional mounting specifications

Environmental Data

IP Rating

IP54*

*IP Rating dependent on the handle device chosen.

Operating Temperature

-40 to +140 F [-40 to +60 C]

Storage Temperature

-40 to +176 F [-40 to +80 C]

Electrical Data

Contact Specifications

Hall-Effect Specifications

Single 5V (Standard)

Supply Voltage: 4.5-5.5 VDC

Output Voltage: Ratiometric 0.5 - 2.5 - 4.5 V ±0.15 V @ 5.0 V Supply

Output Current: 10mA

Power Consumption: 7 mA typical (5 - 10 mA max)

7-30 VDC

Supply Voltage: 7-30 VDC

Output Voltage: 0.5 - 2.5 - 4.5 V ±0.15 V

EMC Emissions:

Complies with EN61000-6-4:2007; Class A Group 1,80- 1000MHz

EMC Immunity:

Complies with EN61000-6-2:2005 expanded to include: RFI Immunity of 100V/M @80 - 1000 MHz ESDImmunity of 15 Kv air, 8 Kv contact

Can Specifications

CANOpen

Standard 2 analog joystick inputs (X/Y)

Up to 14 digital inputs

Up to 4 digital outputs*

Up to 8 additional analog inputs*

* Replacing digital inputs

J1939

Standard 2 analog joystick inputs (X/Y)

Up to 14 digital inputs

Up to 4 digital outputs*

Up to 8 additional analog inputs*

* Replacing digital inputs

Additional Specifications

Reference product literature for additional specifications

Technical Drawings

Mounting

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