AL-04 single axis versions

AL joystick series

MTEC-COMPONENTS

ANALOGUE 36° VERSION

ANALOGUE 25° VERSION

DIGITAL 5x5 STEPS VERSION

AL-04 single axis features

ALTERNATIVE YOKE TYPE

The yoke type of a joystick is defined by the maximum available number of steps. In addition to the version with 5 steps, there is one more option with 2 steps.

MECHANICAL
Detent angles with 2 steps:
Zero
Step 1/
Step 2± 14,4°
Step 3/
Step 4/
Step 5± 36°
DIMENSIONS (mm)
Note: the above image shows the standard knob.
AL-04 single axis joystick, when used, needs an area that must be guaranteed for its correct actuation. This area is a 89,5 mm from neutral position of the joystick.
MECHANICAL
The mechanical detents with analogue output is also available depending on the selected yoke type.

AL-04 single axis options

The AL-04 single axis joystick family can be customized with the following options:

• friction (position hold)
• gaiter
• knob type
• angle limiter
Every cableless or cable control system can have each joystick configured in a different way in relationship of the requests with the machine and its application.

FRICTION (POSITION HOLD)
There is the possibility to have the various versions of AL-04 joystick with friction (position hold) function. The weight change to 132 g.
GAITER
The MTEC standard is in silicon with 40 ShA material, but CR with 50 ShA material is also an available option.
KNOB TYPE
They are available in two different shapes:
• standard knob
• stick knob
ANGLE LIMITER
The angle limiter blocks the lever stroke separately of any semi axis at angles narrower than the 36° maximum.
Configurable positions are:
• zero operating step: 0° angle run
• one operating step: 7,2° angle run
• two operating steps: 14,4° angle run
• three operating steps: 21,6° angle run
• four operating steps: 28,8° angle run
• five operating steps: 36° angle run without angle limiter

Each angle limiter is mounted in the joystick with two M 2x4 mm screws. The recommended screw torque is 0,3 Nm