HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
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 APEM
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 joystick 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.
KEY FEATURES
Hall effect technology
Precision analog control
One, two, or three axes operation
Range of fingertip handle options
Rated for 3 million lifecycles
Sealing up to IP68 above panel
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HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
OPTION SELECTION
HFX
SERIES
S
R
X
Y
P
C
LIMITER PLATE
Square
Round
Slotted
Slotted
Plus
Cross
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
HANDLE
MOUNTING
0
1
2
3
4
Flush
Drop-in
Raised
Snap-on
Rear Mount
9
8
OUTPUT OPTIONS
0V to 5V (Rail to Rail)
0.5V to 4.5V
0.25V to 4.75V
1V to 4V
2V to 3V
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 2
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
1V to 4V - Sensor 2
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
4.75V to 0.25V - Sensor 2
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
4.5V to 0.5V - Sensor 2
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
-D
-E
-F
-AD
-DC
Dual Decode¹
, 4
Environmental Sealing
Friction Clutch²
Analog Deadband
4
Center Detect ³
, 4
-10
-11
-22
-27
-33
-44
-45
-36
Ball Tip (2 Axes)
Tapered (2 Axes)
1 Pushbutton (2 Axes)
1 Sealed Pushbutton (2 Axes)
3 Axes
1 Pushbutton (3 Axes)
2 Pushbuttons (3 Axes)
Low Profile (3 Axes)
10
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
4V to 1V - Sensor 2
0-V
1-J
Voltage Regulator
4
Cursor Emulation
NOTES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dual Decode cannot be used with the Voltage Regulator. Dual Decode requires Output Option 8.
Friction Clutch requires limiter plates R, X, or Y.
Center Detect requires output Option 1.
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.
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL (FOR X, Y AXES)
Break Out Force
Operating Force
Maximum Applied Force
Mechanical Angle of Movement
Expected Life
Material
Lever Action
1.3N (0.3lbf)
2.8N (0.63lbf)
200N (45.00lbf)
36 (±18
3 million cycles
Glass filled nylon
Single spring omnidirectional
MECHANICAL (FOR Z AXIS)
Break Out Torque
Operating Torque
Maximum Allowable Torque
Hand Mechanical Angle
Handle Action
Expected Life
0.09N·m (0.80lbf·in)
0.121N·m (1.07lbf·in)
0.150N·m (1.33lbf·in)
60 (±30
Spring centering, rotational
3 million cycles
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Sealing (IP)
EMC Immunity Level (V/M)
EMC Emissions Level
ESD
IP65 to IP68*
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
IEC 61000-4-8: 1993/A1: 2000
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008
ELECTRICAL
Sensor
Resolution
Supply Voltage Operating
Reverse Polarity Max
Overvoltage Max
Output Voltage
Output Impedance
Current Consumption Max
Return to Center Voltage (No Load)
Output Ramp
Hall effect
Infinite
5.00VDC
18VDC
See options
6
10mA per axis
±200mV
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
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
10
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
Ø31.75
(1.25)
98.55
(3.88)
33.53
(1.32)
35.56
(1.40)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
11
Ø21.08
(0.83)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
100.58
(3.96)
33.53
(1.32)
35.56
(1.40)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
Ø20.32
(0.80)
22, 27
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
119.38
(4.70)
35.56
(1.40)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
33
Ø35.31
(1.39)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
108.46
(4.27)
33.53
(1.32)
35.56
(1.40)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
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HFX series I
First generation Hall effect joysticks
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
44
Ø35.31
(1.39)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
119.89
(4.72)
35.56
(1.40)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
45
Ø35.31
(1.39)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
119.89
(4.72)
35.56
(1.40)
33.53
(1.32)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
36
Ø35.31
(1.39)
48.51
(1.91)
48.51
(1.91)
98.81
(3.89)
33.53
(1.32)
35.56
(1.40)
41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
Depth below panel increases by 10mm (0.394in) for
Voltage Regulator, Dual Decode, Analog Deadband, and
Center Detect Output Options.
Axes orientation:
DEFAULT WIRE COLOR CODE*
COLOR
RED
BLACK
BLUE
YELLOW
GREEN
WHITE
ORANGE
VIOLET
FUNCTION
Vcc or Vdd
Ground
X Axis
Y Axis
Z Axis
Switch Common (optional)
Switch 1 (optional)
Switch 2 (optional)
22
28
AWG
+
Z
Y+
X-
Y-
X+
* - Starting from the strain relief, the leads are 178mm (7in) long,
3.18mm (0.125in) stripped.
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