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INDUSTRIAL JOYSTICK CONTROLLERS, POTENTIOMETERS, HALL EFFECT SENSORS & FOOTPEDALS
INDUSTRIAL JOYSTICK CONTROLLERS, POTENTIOMETERS, HALL EFFECT SENSORS & FOOTPEDALS
Althen Sensors & Controls specializes in innovative measurement and sensor solutions, offering customized solutions through in-house production. They are certified by the German technical inspection association (TÜV PROFICERT) in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Their main markets are Western Europe and the USA.
- Model H25JBM: A small-sized industrial joystick controller known for its reliability and robustness.
- Model HSM22M: A contactless multi-turn hall effect sensor with a 3600° linear output.
- Model HMC60JHK: A mini cobra joystick controller with a dead-man switch for safety.
- Model LHK15: A linear-motion contactless potentiometer suitable for detecting linear-motion displacement.
- Agricultural and Forestry Machines: Features multi-functional joysticks like the Large Cobra Joystick C90JAM and Robust Joystick S90JA, designed for complex controls.
- Heavy Duty and Mining Vehicles: Includes the Mini Cobra Joystick SMHC60JHK and ATEX Joystick S50JCK-EX, offering robust and customizable solutions.
- Marine Industry and Hovercraft: Products like the DP Joystick S50JAK and Special Joystick S50JCK are designed for dynamic positioning and steering.
- Robotics and Forklift Trucks: The Robotics Joystick 30JHK and Finger Joystick 30JHK are designed for precise control in automation and vehicle applications.
- Medical and CCTV Camera Control: The Precision Joystick 40JB and CCTV Joystick H40JHK are used for high-accuracy applications in medical and surveillance fields.
Althen offers custom-designed joystick controllers with various specifications, including multi-dimensional coordinate operating types beyond the standard 3-dimensional coordinates.
The document lists several joystick models, each with unique features:
- S50JCK-XI-09G: Includes an encoder and over-drive gears.
- S90JAM-YX-24R2G: Features 2-axis control with 4 push-button switches.
- S90JBM-YO-24R2GP: Special operations with a uniquely shaped lever.
- S150JNK-YS-40: Miniature joystick with 2 axes and a rocker potentiometer.
The company emphasizes its capability to design joysticks tailored to specific applications, having developed hundreds of unique models over the years.
The document categorizes joysticks based on their features, such as:
- H25JB: Small-sized, robust joystick for industrial use with a hall effect IC.
- 30JB: Miniaturized series with a spring return device.
- H30JH: Low-cost 3-dimensional joystick with hall effect IC for high reliability.
- 50JA: Standardized joystick with various special specifications available.
The document also details potentiometers used in joysticks, highlighting their mounting methods, dimensions, and features. Models like CP22C and FCP12AC are described with their respective characteristics.
- FCP Series: Includes models like FCP12A, FCP22AC, and FCP22E, characterized by low-cost construction, metal or plastic housing, and various terminal types. Some models feature internationally patented snapping-in construction.
- CP Series: Models such as CP22C and CP22E are noted for their linear wire-wound resistive elements and bushing mount methods. They offer low-cost solutions with metal or plastic housing and extended lug terminals.
- KSM Series: Features inductance type 1-turn contactless potentiometers like KSM22F and KSM22FI, known for oil-less bearings and sealed construction, suitable for special requirements.
- HSM Series: Includes Hall effect IC type potentiometers like HSM12 and HSM18E, offering small size, long life, and robust housing with options for dual output and flange mounting.
- Models are designed for various applications, including high-voltage use, precision servo use, and environments requiring high protection grades (up to IP65).
- Special features include low-torque, long-life bearings, and options for infinite resolution in certain models.
The document highlights the versatility and adaptability of the potentiometer models, catering to a wide range of industrial and electronic applications with options for customization and special requirements.
The document provides detailed specifications and features of various potentiometers, including single-turn, multi-turn, and specially ordered types. It highlights different models, their construction, resistive elements, mounting methods, outer dimensions, protection grades, and unique features.
These include models like HSM18E, HSM22, and HSM30, which are characterized by their small size, long life, and Hall effect IC type. They offer features such as dual output, robust housing, and high protection grades suitable for severe environments.
Models such as SCB50 and FSCB22A are highlighted for their precision and sine-cosine output. They use wire-wound and conductive plastic resistive elements, respectively, and are available in servomount types with various diameters.
This section covers models like 10HP, 12HP, and 46HD, known for their precision, high reliability, and long life. They are available in wire-wound and hybrid types, with features like limit-switches and patented snapping-in construction.
These include dual ganged versions and models with extended rear shafts, offering customized solutions for specific applications.
The document emphasizes the importance of protection grades (IP40 to IP65), the use of oil-less bearings, and the availability of special outputs and mounting methods to meet diverse requirements.
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INDUSTRIAL JOYSTICK CONTROLLERS, POTENTIOMETERS, HALL EFFECT SENSORS & FOOTPEDALS Your expert partner in sensors & controls r ALTHEN SENSORS & CONTROLS
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INFORMATION ABOUT ALTHEN SENSORS & CONTROLS Althen Sensors & Controls stands for pioneering measurement and sensor solutions. Since we are constantly looking to innovate we accept every measurement challenge, our engineers are only satisfied when the perfect solution for your measurement task is found. We develop customer-specific solutions in our in-house production facilities. Althen is partner of many recognized universities and leading organizations. We find ourselves in an intensive knowledge transfer, developing future technologies. Althen is one of the first companies in its branch with...
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NEWLY RELEASED PRODUCTS SMALLEST FINGERTIP JOYSTICK CONTROLLER MODEL H25JBM ■ Very small-sized, joystick controller for industrial use, which accomplished long life-expectancy, high reliability and robustness. ■ This model can be assembled from both above and under the panel. ■ Possible to be mounted on our cobra shaped knob. ■ 2 types of knobs are available. CONTACTLESS MULTI-TURN HALL EFFECT SENSOR MODEL HSM22M ■ 10 turn type is developed with hall effect IC potentiometer. 3600° linear output is achieved with this compact size (22.5Ø). ■ Very long life (20 times stronger than 10 turn, contact...
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DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND RELIABILITY With a long history in producing potentiometers and joysticks we have mastered the art of crafting joystick controllers which are built to the highest standards available in the world. CUSTOMIZED JOYSTICKS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOU Almost every industrial controller we produce is a result of intensive co-operation with the end-user. By partnering with our customers engineers we are able to design a joystick controller that exceeds the expectations of our customers. TECHNICAL SUPPORT THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE Our team of experienced engineers...
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AGRICULTURAL MACHINES LARGE COBRA JOYSTICK C90JAM ■ Multi functional cobra joystick Sensors: Potentiometer, hall effect, encoder, switche(s), pushbutton(s), rocker(s)/seesaw, deadman function etc. Applications: Vehicle, crane, marine, robot, etc. Protection class: IP54; IP65 option Operating temperature range: -20°C +65°C Life expectancy: 5.000.000 operations This ergonomically shaped knob can offer you various and complex controls in a wide range: push-buttons, switches and seesaw type potentiometers, which enables such multi-functional operations, are available. Even the whole knob can be rotative...
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MINI COBRA HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES JOYSTICK SMHC60JHK ■ Multi functional mini cobra joystick ■ Sensor: potentiometer, hall effect, switche(s), pushbutton(s), rocker(s)/seesaw. ■ Applications: Special vehicles, cranes, robotics, etc. ■ Operating temperature range: -20°C +65°C ■ Life expectancy: 5.000.000 operations This unique mini cobra shaped knob can offer a wide range of options with pushbuttons and rocker potentiometers. It is designed to function as a multifunctional joystick controller that controls many different movements with only one hand. CflMopen SAEJ1939 MINING VEHICLESJOYSTICK S50JCK-EX...
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JOYSTICK S50JAK ■ Specifically designed for dynamic positioning ■ Sensors: Potentiometer, hall effect, encoder special features such as switche(s), pushbutton(s), rocker(s)/seesaw, deadman function etc. available on request. ■ Applications: Marine, Offshore ■ Operating temperature range: -20°C +65°C ■ Life expectancy: 5.000.000 operations Today's vessels require high-end computer controlled systems to automatically maintain its position by using the vessels propellers and thrusters. Our joysticks are specifically designed to fullfil the dynamic positioning functions in such applications. Specially...
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Specially designed for programming robots 3-axis joystick, teach-in panels Sensors: Potentiometer, hall effect, Applications: Robotics, CCTV, Marine, Vehicle, Automation Operating temperature range: -20°C +65°C Life expectancy: 5.000.000 operations This little 30JHK joystick is specifically designed for programming robots with a very high accuracy. The small 3-axis joystick is designed for it’s fine feel-ability when it is controlled by its operator. FORK LIFT TRUCKS 1-axis joystick specially designed for forklift trucks. Reliable controller for critical functionalities. ■ Applications: Medical,...
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■ 3-axis joystick applied in a medical machine application. The joystick can be designed as a 2 or 3-axis version with one or 2 pushbuttons ■ Applications: Medical, CCTV, Vehicle, Robotics, Automation ■ Operating temperature range: -20°C +65°C ■ Life expectancy: 5.000.000 operations The 40JB/JE hall effect joystick is a multi-purpose joystick which is applied in various applications for example medical machines. The joystick has compact size and fits perfect in a control panel for making accurate movements with high-tech machines. MEDICAL CCTV ■ Robust 3-axis joystick specially designed for CCTV...
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APPLICATION DRIVEN Our mission is to design the joystick controller that is the perfect fit in its unique application. Over the years we have designed and developed several hundreds of unique joysticks for many different applications. Technically we are capable of many things, you are welcome to challenge us. 1 axis miniature joystick with extra directional switch. ■ S30JLK-XI-12R1GH Miniature joystick with 2 axis and rocker potentiometer on side of the knob. ■ S30JBK-ZU-30R3GP 1 axis operation + Z-axis function combined with a special knob design. ■ S50JAK-XZ-10R1GP 2 axis hand joystick with...
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