JC50 Series

Multi-Axis Joystick Controller

(Potentiometer)

Single and Dual Axis - Heavy Duty

Position Hold or Spring Return
2 dimension coordinate
type with dual directional
Pushbutton Handle Option (IP65)
( 4 way) micro-switches and Center and/or Directional Micro-Switches
pushbutton handle
Center or Positional Detents
5 mio. operations life

2 dimension coordinate
type with optional
mounting plate

2 dimension coordinate 1 dimension coordinate Optional concave

type with round handle type with round handle, style handle
and optional mounting directional micro-switches
plate and optional mounting
plate

Electrical Data (Note 1)

Electrical Travel X and Y Axis: 60º (±30º from center)
Resistance Value 10kΩ ±15%
Independent Linearity Tolerance ±3%
Resolution Infinite
Output Smoothness < 0.2% against applied voltage
Contact Resistance Variation < 5% C.R.V.
Dielectric Strength 500VAC, 1 minute
Update rate
Insulation Resistance > 1000MΩ at 500VDC
Rated Power 0.2W (potentiometers)

Pushbutton Handle N.O. (momentary) 125VAC / 3A 300,000 operations life

Directional Micro-Switches SPDT 125VAC / 5A 200,000 operations life

• Special Specifications Available

Special resistance values, center tap potentiometers, center detect micro-switch, directional micro-switches, detents, custom cabling,
other customization to suit.

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Mechanical Data (Note 1)

Mechanical Travel X, Y Axes: approx. ±30º ~ ±35º from center
Operating Force X, Y, Axes: 3 ~ 15N (300 ~ 1500gf) w/standard spring return
Operating Temperature -20ºC ~ +65ºC
Vibration 10 ~ 55Hz 98m/s2 (10G)
Shock 30G
Life Expectancy > 5,000,000 random operations
Protection Grade IP65 (above panel)
Weight approx. 350g

Dimensions (mm)

*In case of handle pattern type Q, angle becomes ±20º ~ ±25º from center position

35º *Abt.
30º ~
30º ~
*Abt. 35º
ø25

Abt. ø70
X axis
ø22 potentiometer

Abt.103
Y axis

Panel thickness
potentiometer
Abt.42

< 3.2
Abt.37

M3 (4X)
12 deep Abt. 44
ø55
Abt. 9

Abt. 40
In case of single micro-switch,
Abt. 16

dual type add abt. 15mm depth

Center detect micro-switch location

(note: center detect micro-switch can
also be located on side of joystick)

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Handle Operating Patterns

Type: I X O Q
Y Y Y Y

X X X

Single axis Dual axis Dual axis Dual axis

Operates on X Omni-directional Omni-directional
or Y axis only. circular pattern. square pattern. Operating
angle becomes ±20º ~
±25º from center.

Handle Types

Round Knob Pushbutton Handle Concave Handle

(standard)
dimensions (mm) ø32
ø30

ø25

55
68

Abt. 127

Abt. 132
Abt. 103

Pushbutton Handle Features

Neoprene rubber cover

for IP65 protection

Flexible metal sheathing

protects switch output wires
within joystick

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Center Detect Micro-Switch Option

Switch Type SPDT (N.O. C N.C.)

Electrical Rating 125VAC / 5A
Rated Life > 200,000 operations
Activation ‘ON’ at center position
‘OFF’ at ±5º from center

In case center detect In case center detect

micro-switch is located micro-switch is located
on bottom of joystick. on side of joystick. For
Allows for one switch dual axis, two switches
for both X and Y axis. required.

Axis Driven Directional Micro-Switches

Switch Type SPDT (N.O. C N.C.)

Electrical Rating 125VAC / 5A
Rated Life > 200,000 operations
Activation *‘ON’ at ±5º from center
‘OFF’ at center position

Cams
*Activation angle can be specified by customer. Ex. at end
of travel, 50% of travel, etc.

Micro-switches can be ganged and activation angles can be

independently specified. Ex. @ 20%, 40% and 80% of travel,
etc.

Micro-switches

Detent Mechanism(s)
Detents provide operator with a distinct tactile feedback of
a specific position. In case of configurations without spring
return to center (position hold with increased operating
friction), tactile sense of center position is missing. A center
detent can be utilized to provide the operator with this positive
feel.
In joystick configurations with or without spring return to center,
detents can be spaced along the X and/or Y axis to provide a
specific feedback of a specified position.
In case of spring return to center types, detent force can be adjusted
to either maintain a specified position without operator or allow cam
handle to return to center. Please consult us for specific spring loaded
applications. bearing

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Panel Arrangements (non-pushbutton handle types)

4(x) ø3.5 hole

ø55 45 °

ø44 hole

Dimensions: mm

Panel Arrangements (with pushbutton handle)

55 ° 45 °
4(x) ø3.5 hole

**Note: For configurations

other than standard potentiometers
mounted, this dimension may
**4.5

change and/or move to seperate ø44 hole

location 45 °

29

Dimensions: mm

Mounting

Optional Mounting Plate

Thickness: 2mm
4-M3
screw
1. Turn up rubber boot to
dust-proof rubber see fixing panel
80 ±0.5
70 ±0.2

2. remove screws and then

fixing panel rubber packing
rubber packing 3. Set to panel and attach
panel as shown.

70 ±0.2
80
80 ±0.5
±0.5

Dimensions: mm

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Wiring Details

Optional center tap

4
1 3 Potentiometer terminals can be fitted with AMP 110
series connectors (2.8 X 0.5mm) or equivalent.

For X-axis: + direction Pushbutton handle lead wires are AWG26, 300mm
For Y-axis: + direction in length.
2

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