Charlotte Stonestreet
Managing Editor |
Industrial joystick
05 March 2018
Enabling comfortable and flexible operating and assembly concepts, FSG Fernsteuergeräte has introduced the new 2020 industrial joystick for construction machinery.
The product allows for a wide range of functions to be integrated according to customer specifications. Featuring IP67 ingress protection, the joystick provides for ergonomic manual control of equipment in harsh environments, even outside an enclosed cabin. It is also suitable for various applications in the railway and shipping industries.
The 2020 handle can accommodate a vibrator and up to 11 control elements such as buttons, a dead man switch, rocker switches, adjusting wheels, and a miniature joystick at the top – versatile options for users to select functions, confirm inputs, and move with precision. Customers can freely define the placement of buttons and switches on the handle. Left- and right-hand thumb rest versions are available. Optionally, the manufacturer will integrate a capacitive handle sensor and heating. A customisable joint allows the handle to be connected to any hand-held control unit.