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50JA Multi-axis Potentiometer Joystick

2-axis or 3-axis potentiometer joystick, available with different knob types. In case of the 3-axis version the third axis (Z-axis) is controlled by turning the joystick knob.


Key features

  • Multi-axis (2-axis or 3-axis)
  • Potentiometer outside-mounted type
  • With conductive plastic element
  • Protection IP40/IP54

About the 50JA Multi-Axis Potentiometer Hand Joystick 

This Multi-Axis hand operated industrial joystick is one of our most standardized joystick controllers. Various special specifications are easily available.

Applications for 50JA

  • 3-dimensional coordinate measuring apparatuses
  • CAD/CAM/CAE display devices
  • Robot operations

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
3-dimensional coordinate type: Approx. 230g
3-dimensional coordinate type: Approx. 320° rotation by knob-operation in addition to the controlling range of 2-dimensional coordinate operation.
High torque type: Approx. 2~6N (200~600gf.)
Z direction: Approx. 20~85mN~M (200~850gf cm.)
Contact resistance variation Below 5% C.R.V.
Controlling range of operating lever 2-dimensional coordinate type: Omni-directionally approx. ±30°~±35° operation from center position
Dielectric strength 1 minute at 500VAC
Insulation resistance Over 1000MΩ at 500VDC
Life expectancy Approx. 5.000.000 operations
Mass 2-dimensional coordinate type: Approx. 280g
Operating temperature range -20°C~+65°C
Output smoothness Below 0.2% against input voltage
Resolution Essentially infinite
Shock 294m/s²
Vibration 10~55Hz 98m/s²
With spring return device: subject to directivity) X, Y directions: Approx. 0.8~1.5N (80~150gf)
Without spring return device Standard: Approx. 0.5~0.8N (50~80gf.)

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