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HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
KEY FEATURES
Hall eect technology
Precision analog control
One, two, or three axes operation
Rated for 3 million lifecycles
Sealing up to IP68 above panel
The HFX Series I Joystick is designed for precision finger operated applications requiring proportional control
and long trouble-free life. Featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology for three million lifecycle
performance, the HFX Series I may be specified as a one, two, or three axes joystick. Featuring APEMnV
core Hall effect technology and patented joystick mechanism, the HFX Series I has been field tested and
proven for more than a dozen years. The HFX Series I joysticknV compact size, low operational force and high
reliability make it ideally suited for clean environment applications including coordinate measuring
machines, CCTV equipment and broadcast camera control.
Range of ngertip handle options
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OPTION SELECTION
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SERIES
HFX
HANDLE
-10 Ball Tip (2 Axes)
-11 Tapered (2 Axes)
-22 1 Pushbutton (2 Axes)
-27 1 Sealed Pushbutton (2 Axes)
-33 3 Axes
-44 1 Pushbutton (3 Axes)
-45 2 Pushbuttons (3 Axes)
-36 Low Profile (3 Axes)
MOUNTING
0 Flush
1 Drop-in
2 Raised
3 Snap-on
4 Rear Mount
NOTES
1. Dual Decode cannot be used with the Voltage Regulator. Dual Decode requires Output Option 8.
2. Friction Clutch requires limiter plates R, X, or Y.
3. Center Detect requires output Option 1.
4. Depth below panel increases by 10mm (0.394in) for Voltage Regulator, Dual Decode, Analog Deadband, and
Center Detect Output Options.
Up to IP68 available.
Mounting accessories. Standard hardware includes: gasket, clamping ring, and four 40-3/4Phil Ph MS SS screws.
LIMITER PLATE
S Square
R Round
X Slotted
Y Slotted
P Plus
C Cross
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
-D Dual Decode¹
-E Environmental Sealing
-F Friction Clutch²
-AD Analog Deadband
-DC Center Detect³
OUTPUT OPTIONS
0 0V to 5V (Rail to Rail)
1 0.5V to 4.5V
2 0.25V to 4.75V
3 1V to 4V
4 2V to 3V
5 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 2
6 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2
7 1V to 4V - Sensor 1
1V to 4V - Sensor 2
8 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
4.75V to 0.25V - Sensor 2
9 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
4.5V to 0.5V - Sensor 2
10 1V to 4V - Sensor 1
4V to 1V - Sensor 2
0-V
Voltage Regulator
1-J Cursor Emulation
, 4
, 4
4
4
MECHANICAL (FOR X, Y AXES)
Break Out Force r 1.3N (0.3lbf)
Operating Force r 2.8N (0.63lbf)
Maximum Applied Force r 200N (45.00lbf)
Mechanical Angle of Movement r 36 (±18
Expected Life r 3 million cycles
Material r Glass filled nylon
Lever Action r Single spring omnidirectional
MECHANICAL (FOR Z AXIS)
Break Out Torque r 0.09N·m (0.80lbf·in)
Operating Torque r 0.121N·m (1.07lbf·in)
Maximum Allowable Torque r 0.150N·m (1.33lbf·in)
Hand Mechanical Angle r 60 (±30
Handle Action r Spring centering, rotational
Expected Life r 3 million cycles
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature r &WR&)WR)
Storage Temperature r &WR&)WR)
Sealing (IP) r IP65 to IP68*
EMC Immunity Level (V/M) r IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
EMC Emissions Level r IEC 61000-4-8: 1993/A1: 2000
ESD r IEC 61000-4-2: 2008
ELECTRICAL
Sensor r Hall effect
Resolution r Infinite
Supply Voltage Operating r 5.00VDC
Reverse Polarity Max r r9'&
Overvoltage Max r 18VDC
Output Voltage r See options
Output Impedance r 6
Current Consumption Max r 10mA per axis
Return to Center Voltage (No Load) r ±200mV
Output Ramp r See options
NOTES:
- All values are nominal
- Exact specifications may be subject to configuration.
Contact Technical Support for the performance of your specific configuration.
* Excludes some handle options
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SPECIFICATIONS
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33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
98.55
(3.88)
Ø31.75
(1.25)
100.58
(3.96)
Ø21.08
(0.83)
119.38
(4.70)
Ø20.32
(0.80)
108.46
(4.27)
Ø35.31
(1.39)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
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10
11
22, 27
33
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
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45
36
44
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
2. Depth below panel increases by 10mm (0.394in) for
Voltage Regulator, Dual Decode, Analog Deadband, and
Center Detect Output Options.
3. Axes orientation:
Y+
Y- X+X-
Z
+
COLOR FUNCTION AWG
RED Vcc or Vdd
BLACK Ground
BLUE X Axis 28
YELLOW Y Axis
GREEN Z Axis
WHITE Switch Common (optional)
ORANGE Switch 1 (optional) 22
VIOLET Switch 2 (optional)
DEFAULT WIRE COLOR CODE*
* - Starting from the strain relief, the leads are 178mm (7in) long,
3.18mm (0.125in) stripped.
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
119.89
(4.72)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
98.81
(3.89)
Ø35.31
(1.39)
119.89
(4.72)
Ø35.31
(1.39)
Ø35.31
(1.39)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
35.56
(1.40)
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PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
MOUNTING OPTIONS
FLUSH MOUNT * DROP-IN, RAISED, SNAP-ON REAR MOUNT OPTION A **
REAR MOUNT OPTION B
FLUSH DROP-IN RAISED
SNAP-ON REAR MOUNT REAR MOUNT
OPTION A OPTION B
- Panel
- 6mm spacer (0.24in)
- Standard gasket
- Rear mount gasket
NOTES:
q Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
q The panel thickness can be 1.17mm to 3.17mm (0.046in to 0.125in), except for
the Rear Mount Option A, where the maximum panel thickness is 1.6mm (0.063in).
q A panel thickness of 1/16" (1.6mm, 0.063in) was considered for all the
below-panel depth values.
* Not available for Option 11 Handle ** Available only for Option 10, 22, and 27 Handles
4-40 x 3/8
Phil Panhead
4-40 x 9/16
Phil Panhead
4-40 x 9/16
Phil Panhead
4-40 x 7/8
Phil Panhead
Brass
insert
4 places
Brass insert
4 places
Brass insert
4 places
Brass
insert
4 places
39.37
(1.55)
39.37
(1.55)
32.77
(1.29)
32.77
(1.29)
32.77
(1.29)
27.18
(1.07in)
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17.78
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17.78
(0.70)
17.78
(0.70)
17.78
(0.70)
17.78
(0.70)
17.78
(0.70)
35.56
(1.40) 35.56
(1.40) 35.56
(1.40)
4-40 x 3/8
Phil Panhead
4-40 x 3/8
Phil Panhead
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CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
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LINEAR OUTPUT OPTIONS
OPTION 0 OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 OPTION 7
OPTION 8 OPTION 9 OPTION 10
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Output 1
Output 2
ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS
Output 1
Output 2
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN ±2.5% MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Output 1+Output 2=5.0V±9%
AXES TRAVEL ()
DUAL DECODE
Dual Decode utilizes a microprocessor to monitor two linear opposite-ramp signals for each joystick axis and provides
one proportional (0.5VDC r 4.5VDC) and one logical output accordingly. The dual inversed signals are continuously
monitored and a logical signal of 0VDC is provided for over-range (>4.5VDC), under-range (<0.5VDC) and signal tracking
(sum of both signals equals 4.5V +/-10%) error. A logical signal of 5.0VDC is provided for a properly functioning joystick
deflected from center.
APPLICATIONS
Dual Decode provides a center detect function as well as error tracking, making it ideal for high liability, safety critical applications.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Power - 4.5VDC to 5.5VDC
Supply Current - 30mA +10mA per axis
WIRING SPECIFICATION
Red wire - Customer power supply 4.5VDC-5.5VDC
Black wire - Customer power supply ground
Blue wire - X axis output
Yellow wire - Y axis output
Green wire - Z axis output
Blue/White wire - X axis dual decode logic output
Yellow/Black wire - Y axis dual decode logic output
Green/Black wire - Z axis dual decode logic output
White wire - Pushbutton common wire
Orange,violet,grey,brown,pink,bl/wt/y/bk,gn/bk,gy/w wire - Pushbutton outputs
ANALOG DEADBAND
Analog Deadband utilizes an analog circuit to monitor proportional joystick outputs and enhance return to center
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APPLICATIONS
Analog Deadband effectively eliminates mechanical return-to-center error, making it ideally suited for safety critical
applications susceptible to drift and motion control systems lacking center position trim.
OPTION 0 OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0MIN AXES TRAVEL () MAX
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
±2.5%
±2.5%
±2.5%
±2.5%
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ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS
CENTER DETECT
Center Detect utilizes a microprocessor to monitor joystick output and provides both logic and proportional signals
for enhanced operator safety. Specified for a joystick normally ranged 0.5VDC to 4.5VDC, the microprocessor
continuously monitors the proportional output and provides HI logic signal (5.0VDC) when moved off center and
an LO logical signal (0VDC) for an over-range (>4.5VDC) or under-range (<0.5VDC).
APPLICATIONS
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systems or as a brake release for an overhauling load.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Power - 4.5V to 5.5V
Supply Current - 30mA + 10mA per axis
WIRING SPECIFICATION
Red Wire - Power supply 4.5 - 5.5VDC
Black Wire - Ground
Blue Wire - X axis output
Yellow Wire - Y axis output
Green Wire - Z axis output
Blue/White Wire - X axis center detect logic output
Yellow/Black Wire - Y axis center detect logic output
Green/Black Wire - Z axis center detect logic output
White Wire - Pushbutton common wire
Orange,violet,gray,brown,pink,bl/wt,y/bk,gn/bk,gy/w wire - Pushbutton outputs
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Axes Output
Center Detect Voltage
Fault Areas
0.016
±5%
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Power - 4.5VDC to 5.5VDC
Supply Current - 10mA per axis
WIRING SPECIFICATION
Red wire - Customer power supply 4.5-5.5vdc
Black wire - Customer power supply ground
Blue wire - X axis output
Yellow wire - Y axis output
Green wire - Z axis output
White wire - Pushbutton common wire
Orange,violet,grey,brown,pink,bl/wt/y/bk,gn/bk,gy/w wire - Pushbutton outputs
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ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The Voltage Regulator is a multi-wired analog option used to mate to a variety of industrial control voltages. The
Voltage Regulator may be used when the supply or output voltage is greater than 5V or when bipolar output is
required.
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