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NZ series
Compact switch joysticks
Distinctive features and specifications
Compact Size
11.9mm Bush Mount
Alternate Handle Selection
Polyimide Flexi Tail Option
Silicone Rubber Sealing Boots
V5 switches up to 2A
ELECTRICAL
• Nominal Current Switch Option A: Up to 2A
• Nominal Current Switch Option B: Up to 100mA
• Maximum Voltage: 125VAC
• Switch Contacts: Changeover gold plated silver alloy
• Contact Life: Load Dependent (Please refer to factory)
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Temperature Range Switch Option A: -25ºC to +50ºC (-13ºF to +122ºF)¹
• Temperature Range Switch Option B: -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF)¹
• Above Panel Seal-Lever / Boot options A and B: To IP67
(IP Ratings quoted refer to assembled joysticks with boots fitted, and are
above panel seals only).
Connection
0 No harness
1 Polyimide Tail 5 Way
2 Polyimide Tail 12 Way
Lever / Boot
A Half Boot + Lever
B Full Boot + Lever
Z Specified
Modifier
00 None
135 + Limiter Fitted
Switches
A Standard
B Sealed
NZ
SERIES
NOTES:
– All values are nominal.
– Specifications are subject to the joystick configuration.
Contact Technical Support for the performance of your specific configuration.
1. Temperature specifications may be subject to the chosen switch option.
Please refer to factory.
MECHANICAL
• Mechanical Life: 1 Million Operations (maximum)
• Lever Travel: 15º (±7.5º from center)
• Lever Material: Stainless Steel
• Weight: 35 to 45 grams (subject to configuration type)
• Body Material: Mineral Filled Nylon-6
• Boot Material: Silicone rubber
• Mounting - Bush: Single Point 11.9mm Diameter
• Recommended Panel Thickness (for half boot): 1-4 mm – suggested 3mm
• Recommended Panel Thickness (for full boot): 1-4 mm – suggested 2mm
• Impact Test Rating: IK09 (Lever / Boot options A and B)
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NZ series
Compact switch joysticks
Overview
NOTE: Images shown are for illustration purposes only. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
JOYSTICK MOUNTING (ALL VERSIONS)
NOTE: Both full and half boots to be tightened to 1.5Nm to ensure the optional panel gasket is fully compressed. If extra security is required,
use an appropriate bond to secure the nut to the bush. Take care when fitting boots over levers, ensuring they are not twisted, once installed.
NZ WITH FULL BOOT
CONFIGURATION
Note: The gray part to the right represents the
customer panel
Note: The gray part to the right represents the
customer panel
NZ WITH HALF BOOT
78.00
(3.07)
60.00
(2.63)
N
52.50
(2.07)
34.50
(1.36)
Ø36.00
(1.42)
N
Ø36.00
(1.42)
N
N
S
S
W
W
E
E
1
5
TOP VIEW
Options 1 and 2
105 - 110
(4.13 - 4.33)
14
(0.55)
15.25
(0.60)
PANEL CUT-OUT
Connection Option 0
No Harness
Switches suitable for 125VAC @ 2A
(Resistive load)
N
211
1
Nicomatic 1E12
Connector
Viewed from above
Ø12.00
(0.47)
5.60
(0.22)
Bush flat & notch to
face forward once
mounted.
Connection Option 1
5 Way Polyimide tail
Tail and connector suitable for
36VDC @ 2A max.
1 North Normally Open
2 West Normally Open
3 South Normally Open
4 East Normally Open
5 Switch Common
Nicomatic 1E05
Connector
COMMON
NORMALLY OPEN
NORMALLY CLOSED
Connection Option 2
12 Way Polyimide Tail
Tail and connector suitable for
Small Control Signals only
(12VDC @ 100mA max.)
1 South Normally Closed
2 West Normally Closed
3 West Normally Open
4 West Common
5 East Normally Closed
6 North Normally Closed
7 South Normally Open
8 East Normally Open
9 North Normally Open
10 South Common
11 East Common
12 North Common
105 - 110
(4.13 - 4.33)
14
(0.55)
33.00
(1.30)
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NZ series
Compact switch joysticks
Overview
SWITCHES
The NZ series is supplied with two switch options. Both options have a gold plated silver alloy contact,
providing reliable switching at low current levels. Switch option A being suitable for up to 2A operation and
switch option B being suitable for 100mA operation. The anticipated life of the switches is heavily determined
by the application and parameters such as load type. Please contact the factory for further advice about the
expected switch performance under different loads of DC power supplies.
MECHANICAL OPERATION
All NZ series are supplied with an open square gate, allowing the user to move freely in all directions. This
configuration allows the user to move in a diagonal direction which will provide a contact on two switches
simultaneously. As a standard option the joystick may be factory fitted with an anodized aluminum limiter
plate, limiting the travel to a “+” shape e.g. North, South, East and West only, with no diagonal travel, or a
slot shape for North, South movement only.
LEVERS AND SEALING
The NZ series is offered with two panel sealing options:
• The silicone half boot option offers a product that closely mimics the look of a toggle switch. Lever
Option A also mimics the look of a toggle lever. Additional levers to suit the half boot construction are
available upon request.
• The silicone full boot option offers a product that more closely resembles a traditional joystick. Lever
Option B is designed to work with a full boot. This option provides for the best possible panel seat, and has
the tallest construction offered.
The half boot is supplied as standard with an additional sealing washer to seal the underside of the mounting
nut. All boots are supplied as standard in black. The half boot is also available in red and green.
In all cases the NZ series is also supplied with an additional sealing gasket which may be optionally fitted to
seal the body of the joystick to the underside of the panel.
NOTES: All seats offered are above panel seals. The NZ series is not sealed under panel.
Switch option A are unsealed switches. Switch Option B are sealed switches.
CONNECTION DETAILS
Joysticks are supplied as standard without a cable harness, allowing the user flexibility of connection.
Alternatively, joysticks specified with option A switches may be supplied with a polyimide ribbon tail, available
in two configurations:
• The 5-way tail provides a connection to the four normally open contacts (North, South, East and West) and
one common line. The 5-way tail is suitable for use with loads up to 2A @ 36VDC.
• The 12-way tail provides a connection to all twelve contacts i.e. normally open, normally closed and
common on each of the four switches. The 12-way tail is suitable for use with small control signals up to
100mA 12VDC.
Both tails are terminated with a 0.1 inch pitch female connector housing. Male connectors are available upon
request.
