4000 series
Industrial resistive joysticks
The 4000 Series is a range of robust, industrial quality potentiometer joysticks for internal and external
applications. All 4000 Series share the same, all metal mechanism to provide the finest performance
and service life over a wide range of temperatures and loads. All 4000 Series employ high quality plas-
tic film potentiometers, yielding a service life of many millions of cycles.
KEY FEATURES
Two standard mounting options
Low current drain
Variety of potentiometer options
Robust
All metal mechanism
IP65 above panel
Inherently immune to RFI
Optional centre-detect micro-
switching
Available in two body variants
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4000 series
Industrial resistive joysticks
OPTION SELECTION
SERIES
4
4000
1
2
3
AXES
One
Two
Three
-2-
-1-
0
3
5
BEZEL
None
Square
Circular
00
06
113
MODIFIER
None
4 Microswitches¹
2 Microswitches¹
BODY
R
P
Closed
Open
1
5
8
9
POTS
10K 340°
5K 340°
5K 55°
5K 55° +CT
F
H
S
SPRING
Friction Hold¹
Strong
Standard
E
Q
R
HANDLE
Conical
Skirted
Third Axis
1
5
BOOT
Internal¹
Standard
W
Weak
* for more handles
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Note:
1 Only available on 4P types
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
14/0.12 - Fourteen strands of 0.12mm diameter tinned annealed copper wire PVC insulated, to a nominal OD of 1mm
Red
Blue
Green
7/0.127
: +Vcc for X & Y Axes
: X Axis Wiper
: Center Tap
Black
Yellow
: 0V
for
X & Y Axes
: Y Axis Wiper
- Seven strands of 0.127mm diameter tinned copper wire ETFE insulated, to a nominal OD of 0.7mm
Orange : Pushbutton
Red
: +Vcc for Z Axis
Blue
: 0V for Z Axis
Green
: Z Axis Wiper
All 4000 Series are supplied with150mm of twisted cable harness, with tinned ends.
Connectors fitted upon request.
If supplied, microswitches are rated for up to 5A and are not wired, allowing the user flexibility of connection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Life Cycles
Lever Material
Handle Material
Pivot Blocks
Temperature Range
Linearity
Power Rating
Preferred Load
Weight
: >5 Million Operations
: Stainless Steel
: See guide
: HE30 Alloy
: -20°C to +55°C
: +/-2%
: 1W at 70°C - Derate to 0W at 125°C
: >100K
: 110 Grams
Lever Travel
Body Material
Boot Material
Other Materials
Resistance Tolerance
Output Smoothness
: +/-27.50 Degrees
: Glass Filled ABS or Steel
: Neoprene or Santoprene
: Brass
:+/-20%
: 0.1% max
:1000MOhms, 500VDC
Insulation Resistance
Potentiometer Alignment : To Center of Track (+/-1%)
: IP65 (subject to handle)
Above Panel Seal
NOTES:
-
-
-
All values are nominal
All specifications shown are based on a standard configuration and are provided for guidance only.
Please refer to Apem for assistance on how to achieve the best performance from your chosen configuration.
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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4000 series
Industrial resistive joysticks
14.00
(0.55)
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS - HANDLES
45°
12.70
(0.50)
Ø32.00
(1.26)
18.00
(0.70)
30.00
(1.18)
35.00
(1.38)
45.00
(1.77)
25.00
(0.98)
C
15.50
(0.61)
D
E
H
8.50
(0.33)
MATERIAL
FINISH
STANDARD COLOR
OTHER COLORS
NOTES:
Phenolic
Gloss
Black
Not Available
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Nylon
Sparked Matt
Black
Upon Request
Stainless Steel
Natural
Stainless Steel
Not Available
17.50
(0.69)
13.60
(0.54)
32.00
(1.26)
30.90
(1.21)
47.50
(1.87)
31.00
(1.22)
46.00
(1.81)
28.50
(1.12)
J
K
Q
42.30
(1.66)
8.65
(0.34)
R
MATERIAL
FINISH
STANDARD COLOR
OTHER COLORS
NOTES:
ABS
Sparked Matt
Black
Upon Request
Uses APEM IS Switch
ABS
Sparked Matt
Black
Not Available
Uses APEM IS Switch
Nylon
Sparked Matt
Black
Not Available
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Third Axis function
32.00
(1.26)
11.00
(0.43)
30.90
(1.21)
22.00
(0.86)
47.50
(1.87)
28.50
(1.12)
33.00
(1.30)
35.50
(1.39)
X
35.80
(1.41)
AG
8.65
(0.34)
AK
Y
MATERIAL
FINISH
STANDARD COLOR
OTHER COLORS
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch)
ABS
Sparked Matt
Black
Upon Request
Uses APEM IS Switches
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Third Axis function
Stainless Steel
Polished
Stainless
Not Available
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Uses APEM IA Switch
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Industrial resistive joysticks
27.50
(1.08)
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS - HANDLES - continued
26.00
(1.02)
31.50
(1.23)
26.00
(1.02)
53.00
(2.08)
67.00
(2.63)
50.60
(1.98)
74.65
(2.93)
76.00
(2.98)
AM
24.80
(0.97)
AN
AQ
AR
MATERIAL
FINISH
STANDARD COLOR
OTHER COLORS
NOTES:
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Upon Request
Uses APEM IA switch
Delrin
Gloss
Black
Not Available
Uses APEM IS switch
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Aluminium
Anodised
Black
Not Available
Uses Apem IA Switch
19.00
(0.74)
17.60
(0.78)
32.20
(1.27)
17.30
(0.68)
31.00
(1.22)
26.90
(1.06)
A
AP
AT
AJ
8.65
(0.34)
MATERIAL
FINISH
STANDARD COLOR
OTHER COLORS
NOTES:
Nylon
Sparked Matt
Black
Upon Request
Stainless Steel
Polished
Stainless Steel
Not Available
Santoprene over Nylon
Soft Touch
Black
Upon Request
Z Axis functionality
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch)
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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4000 series
Industrial resistive joysticks
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS - continued
CLOSED BODY
OPEN BODY
12.50
(0.49)
42.00
(1.65)
25.50
(1.00)
M2.5- 4 places
17.60
(0.69)
25.50 35.20
(1.00) (1.39)
31.70
(1.25)
41.40
(1.63)
35.20
(1.39)
53.00
(2.09)
60.00
(2.36)
60.00
(2.36)
38.75
(1.53)
36.60
(1.44)
NOTE: The dimensions shown are for a generic two axes 4000 Series open body with the E type handle, and
a generic two axes 4000 Series closed body also with the two axes E type handle. For specific dimensions of
this or any other configuration please refer to Apem.
MICROSWITCHES
MICROSWITCHES
18.00
(0.71)
18.00
(0.71)
NOTE:
1.
Dimensions are in mm/(inch)
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