The 9000 Series is ideal for those applications that demand proportional control with the lowest possible profile below

the panel. Developed from the proven 7000 Series, the 9000 Series employs the same, highly proven, contactless,

inductive sensing and circuitry. The mechanics have been radically improved to reduce the below-panel depth to a world

class 35mm sub-panel or 31mm drop-through. This joystick offers self-centering, omni-directional functionality, and

utilises the exclusive ‘locking cam’ system to rigidly secure the highly repeatable mechanism around the precision ground

steel operating shaft. High precision air wound coils are mounted directly onto the SMT circuitry, delivering enviable accuracy

whilst further minimising the installed depth of the joystick.

and track wear.

Designed for use in the most safety-critical applications, the 9000 Series incorporates comprehensive internal

monitoring circuitry whereby output signals are continually compared with separately generated ‘mirror signals’. In

the unlikely event of an internal fault, the dual decode system will generate a separate fault signal, enabling the

controller to fail-to-safe. The dual decode system is a complete internal self-monitoring system, providing a far higher

standard of protection. An additional,‘away from centre’ signal is also available whenever required. Although the

monitoring of the joystick is fully internal, the inverse ‘mirror signals’ can be available as external outputs where the

monitor function is incorporated within the controller circuitry.

The 9000 Series can be configured in three different modes -

example one motor uses X+Y signals and the other uses X-Y signals. This mixing is achieved by internally orientating the

signals at 45 degrees to normal. Typical applications may be twin propeller boats, tracked vehicles, or wheelchairs.

where it is undesirable to maintain full forward speed while turning and vice versa.

Note: Forces quoted are subject to exact joystick configuration and are provided as a guide only. Owing to the size and weight

For optimum performance of the centre detect and fault detect signals, Apem recommend the signals are “pulled high” via

an input resistor of typically 22k, on the controller circuitry.

All 9000 Series output a centre tap reference as standard. This reference is set within the joystick at 50% of Vcc (+/-1%).

Further non standard options including custom handles or special limiters are available. Please refer to Apem for further