#Product Trends
Curtiss-Wright Launches New Non-Contacting Paddle Joystick
The JC1200 offers the next generation of paddle joystick from Curtiss-Wright to build on the success of the Penny & Giles potentiometric JC120. This new joystick utilizes non-contacting, Hall-effect sensing technology for long-life integrity of the output signal. Operating feel has been an important part of this new development to make this unit as smooth and easy to operate as possible throughout the 5 million cycle life.
Hall-effect sensing eliminates contact wear and provides safety functionality via dual outputs, which can be set to positive or negative ramps, or a combination of both. Electronic robustness is assured with sealing of the internal PCB to a rating of IP65, while a joystick to panel rating of IP67 can be achieved.
A choice of paddle ‘Tabs’ is available in nine different colors. These can be fitted at the factory or supplied as loose parts to be selected as part of the final installation process.
