Multi-axis
VNSO Joystick
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.
Overview
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
Axis Options
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• Single
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• Dual
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• Three
Three Axis
Third axis is achieved via a twist handle function or thumbwheel.
Output Options
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• Contacts
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• Potentiometer
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• Encoder
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• 4-20mA
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• Transformer
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• Hall-Effect
Handle Travel Options
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• Open Gate
Open Gate
Unrestricted handle travel up to +/- 36°
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• Cross Gate
Cross Gate
Guided handle travel up to +/- 36°
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• Custom Gate
Custom
Available upon request in pattern of your choice
Joystick Action
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• Spring Return
Spring Return
Handle returns to center
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• Maintained
Maintained
Handle holds at detent steps
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• Friction Brake
Friction Brake
Handle holds throughout
Mounting Style
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• Panel (From Below)
Compatible Handles
Applications
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
Specifications
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General Data
# of Axis
Output Options
Joystick Action
Handle Travel
Gate
Max # of Steps
Handle Compatibility
Life
Materials
Est. Shipping Weight
Est. Shipping Dimensions
Mounting Data
Mounting Style
Mounting Footprint
Environmental Data
IP Rating
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Electrical Data
Contact Specifications
Additional Specifications
Technical Drawings
Mounting
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VNS2
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XL-VNSO
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.
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