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Industrial Joystick Controllers & HMI Products
Industrial Joystick Controllers & HMI Products
Althen Sensors & Controls specializes in innovative measurement and sensor solutions, offering customized products developed in-house. They are certified by the German technical inspection association (TÜV PROFICERT) and focus on OEM, Test & Measurement, and IIoT solutions. Their services include calibration, design, engineering, training, and equipment rental.
- Model H25JBM: A small-sized industrial joystick with high reliability and robustness.
- Model HSM22M: A 10-turn hall effect sensor with a 3600° linear output.
- Model HMC60JHK: A mini cobra joystick with a dead-man switch for safety.
- Model LHK15: A linear-motion contactless potentiometer with IP65 protection.
- Agricultural and Forestry Machines: Large cobra joystick (C90JAM) and robust joystick (S90JA) for multifunctional operations.
- Heavy Duty and Mining Vehicles: Mini cobra joystick (SMHC60JHK) and ATEX joystick (S50JCK-EX) for reliable control in harsh environments.
- Marine Industry and Hovercraft: DP joystick (S50JAK) for dynamic positioning and special joystick (S50JCK) for hovercraft steering.
- Robotics and Forklift Trucks: Robotics joystick (30JHK) for programming and finger joystick for critical functionalities.
- Medical and CCTV Camera Control: Precision joystick (40JB) for medical applications and CCTV joystick (H40JHK) for surveillance control.
Althen offers custom-designed joysticks with various specifications, including multi-dimensional coordinate operating types and special knobs for specific applications.
Althen provides a range of standard joysticks, including single-turn, multi-turn, and linear motion potentiometers, as well as foot controllers, each designed for specific industrial applications.
The document describes multiple joystick models, each tailored for specific applications. Key features include multi-dimensional coordinate operations, special shaped levers, and various control axes. Models like S50JCK-XI-09G and S90JAM-YX-24R2G offer unique functionalities such as over-drive gears and push-button switches. The document emphasizes the customization available to meet customer requirements.
This section lists specialized joystick models designed for unique applications. Examples include miniature joysticks with rocker potentiometers, large cobra joysticks with ergonomic grips, and joysticks with high torque and center detent mechanisms. These models are engineered for robustness and precision in demanding environments.
The document outlines standard joystick models, focusing on their construction, mounting methods, and resistive elements. It highlights the use of conductive plastic and hall effect ICs for enhanced durability and reliability. Models like H25JB and 30JB are noted for their compact size and long life expectancy.
The document details various potentiometer models, describing their output, resistive elements, and mounting methods. It includes information on protection grades and special features, such as low-cost construction and patented snapping-in designs. Models like CP22C and FCP12AC are highlighted for their specific applications and cost-effectiveness.
- HSM Series: These are Hall effect IC type potentiometers available in bushing mount or flange configurations. They are characterized by their small size, long life, and robust housing, with protection grades ranging from IP40 to IP65, suitable for severe environments.
- OF Series: This series includes wire-wound and conductive plastic types, offering general-purpose and long-life options. They feature various mounting methods and are suitable for high-voltage and precision applications.
- SCB and FSCB Models: These models use wire-wound and conductive plastic resistive elements, respectively. They provide precision sine-cosine outputs and are available in servomount configurations with different diameters.
- HSCB Model: A contactless type using Hall effect IC, offering long life and precise sine-cosine output.
- HP Series: These include the world's smallest multi-turn potentiometers, offering high precision and reliability. They come in various sizes and configurations, including pipe and drum types, with options for servomount and limit-switch integration.
- HHP Series: Hybrid models providing high resolution and long life, maintaining the same dimensions as their HP counterparts.
Custom configurations are available, such as dual ganged versions, extended rear shafts, and models with limit switch adapters, catering to specific application needs.
The potentiometers are categorized by model, construction type, resistive element, outer diameter, shaft diameter, and protection grade (IP). Key models include:
- 10HP: World's smallest multi-turn pot since 1965, wire-wound, 10.5mm outer diameter, IP40/IP54.
- 12HP: Small multi-turn pot with 13mm outer diameter, available with pin and rear lug terminals.
- 20HP: Precision multi-turn pot with 20mm outer diameter, available with servomount and limit-switch.
- 22HP: Lowest-cost multi-turn pot with 22mm outer diameter, featuring patented snapping-in construction.
- 46HD: Precision multi-turn pot with 46mm outer diameter, high reliability, and limit-switches available.
The document emphasizes the availability of small size, high resolution, and long life across different models. Some models offer special features like servomount types and hybrid constructions.
These potentiometers are suitable for applications requiring precision and durability, with options for various mounting methods and special outputs.
- HSM22M: A multi-turn Hall effect IC type with a bushing mount, offering long life and various special outputs. It has an outer diameter of 22.5mm and a protection grade of IP50.
- OF46HD: A precision multi-turn wire-wound type with a bushing mount, available in servomount type as well. It has an outer diameter of 62mm and a protection grade of IP65.
- OF20HHP: A small-sized precision multi-turn hybrid type with high resolution and long life, also available in servomount type.
- OF10LP: A small-sized, long-life linear-motion type with leadwire terminals, offering strokes from 30mm to 100mm and a protection grade of IP55.
- OF20LP: A long-life type with a waterproof connector, suitable for strokes from 30mm to 200mm.
- OF40LP: A long-life and long-stroke type with a waterproof connector, suitable for strokes from 100mm to 300mm.
- LSM22: An inductance type linear-motion contactless potentiometer with a bushing mount, offering a protection grade of IP40.
- LHK15: A linear-motion Hall effect IC type with a flange mount, providing long life and dual output options, with a protection grade of IP65.
- Models are available with various mounting methods such as bushing mount, servomount, and flange.
- Protection grades range from IP40 to IP65, indicating varying levels of protection against dust and water.
- Special features include high resolution, long life, and availability of special outputs and connectors.
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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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