APEM
21,00
42,00
BF Series Paddle Control
35,50
2,50
R
2,90
1,45
O 38,00
0,80 x45°CHAMFER
0,75
7,20
HALL EFFECT JOYSTICK AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS
2,
O 3,00
50
5,71
2,28
2,10
O 4,16
1,05
+0.1
-0.0
SCULPTED ERGONOMIC DESIGN
11,75
5V OPERATION - DUAL REDUNDANT OUTPUTS AS STANDARD
45°
O 2,50
O 4,80
+0.002
-0.008
NEXT GENERATION HALL EFFECT TECHNOLOGY
AVAILABLE WITH COLOUR-CODED INSERTS
SPRUNG AND DETENT LEVER OPTIONS
IP67 SEALED
5,5
M2ThrededHole
45°
0,8
99,5
EMC & MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED - ANALOGUE OR PWM OUTPUTS
O
O 1,60
0,46
17,75
BF SERIES PADDLE - CONTACTLESS JOYSTICK & SWITCH
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The BF Series Paddle is the very latest generation in high precision contactless controls. It combines the features of a
contactless single axis joystick and a switch in one control.
Long trouble-free life is assured with the latest hall effect technology, providing a range of analogue, switched or custom
PWM output options. The all-new design with its innovative mechanism and ergonomic styling is specifically designed for
robustness, strength and performance.
As well as all of the features you would expect from the very latest in joystick technology, the innovative design of the BF Series
Paddle introduces a number of new functions and product features:
EFFECTIVELY ZERO BELOW PANEL DEPTH
ERGONOMIC DESIGN COMBINES CONTACTLESS JOYSTICK AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS
IN ONE CONTROL
TWO HALL EFFECT SWITCHES WITH SELECTABLE SWITCHING POINTS
TWO INDEPENDENT ANALOGUE OUTPUTS WITH A RANGE OF GAIN OPTIONS
DUAL (REDUNDANT) OUTPUTS AS STANDARD
- With either the same or inverted polarity.
PWM OUTPUT OPTIONS
END STACKABLE MOUNTING
AVAILABLE WITH A RANGE OF COLOURED HANDLE INSERTS
INNOVATIVE HARD-WEARING MECHANISM
LEVER CAN BE SPRUNG TO CENTRE, WITH OR WITHOUT DETENTS, OR CAN BE FRICTIONED
WITH DETENTS
DETENT LEVER OPTION PROVIDES TACTILE FEEDBACK AND ALLOWS POSITIVE POSITIONING
HIDDEN FIXINGS
HALL EFFECT SENSING
- Latest technology, a reduced part count and an ease of integration.
HIGH EMC IMMUNITY
- Integral shielding, as standard.
MAGNETICALLY SCREENED
INDUSTRY STANDARD CONNECTOR
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CONFIGURATIONS & OUTPUTS
OUTPUT OPTIONS
The BF Series Paddle is configured as two “electrical” controls in one mechanical package. The Paddle operates from 5V and
provides two proportional outputs. The second output is accurate to the first within +/-2% of the power supply. The power supply
for the secondary output is also completely independent. Customers may choose their preference of voltage outputs (gains).
The secondary output can be of the same or inverse polarity to the primary wiper. For example, with a secondary inverse output,
the first and second outputs can be summed and compared to zero to verify that the joystick is operating correctly. Paddles having
two identical outputs of the same polarity may be used to drive two identical dual redundant circuits.
There are also two Hall Effect switches that trigger at pre-determined lever positions.
The BF Series Paddle may be specified with a variety of PWM output options. For more details on available PWM options please
refer to Apem.
ADDITIONAL OUTPUT INFORMATION
SELECTABLE SWITCHING POINTS
The Paddle incorporates two Hall Effect switches. The angle of the lever at the switch trigger point can be selected when ordering.
If no switches are specified then the output on pins 2 and 7 will be unused.
The outputs are configured as ‘open drain’ type with a 1K5 pull up resistor to 5V.
GAIN OPTIONS
The voltage output on the wiper, at full scale deflection is determined by the gain. The gain is expressed as a percentage of the
voltage supplied. Therefore (assuming a 5V supply) a Paddle specified with +/- 25% gain would yield 1.25V at South, 2.5V at
centre and 3.75V at North. A range of gain options are available as standard. All controls are supplied pre-set and no further
calibration is needed throughout the lifetime of operation.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
The voltage outputs at centre and at each end of travel are specified across an infinite load, with no current flowing. The output
impedance specified in the electrical specification should be taken into account when designing a system. Load resistance of less
than 10K Ohms is not recommended.
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MECHANICAL & CONNECTION INFORMATION
MECHANISM
The brand new mechanism design has been developed for strength and long life whilst retaining a superb feel.
SPRUNG TO CENTRE
The lever springs back to the centre position when released.
DETENT POSITIONS
The lever ‘clicks’ into a number of preset positions. The internal switches can be configured to trigger at 2 of these points.
DETENT POSITIONS WITH SPRUNG TO CENTRE
The lever ‘clicks’ into a number of preset positions and springs back to its centre position when released.
CONNECTIONS
The Paddle is fitted, as standard, with an industry standard 2.54mm pitch 8 way connector.
CONNECTIONS
Paddles are supplied with an eight way connector as standard.
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
PIN
1:
5V
2:
Switch 1(+)
3:
0V
4:
Analogue / PWM output 1
5:
Analogue / PWM ouptut 2
6:
0V
7:
Switch 2 (-)
8:
5V
BF SERIES OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
40% GAIN DUAL INVERSE OUTPUTS
Switches at 25 Degrees
Output 1
4.5V
4
1
PIN 1
Switches at 12.5 Degrees
4.5V
4
Output 1
Switch 2 On
Switch 2
On
2.5
2
Switch 1
On
2.5
2
1
0.5
1
Switch 1 On
3
3
Output 2
10
12.5
0.5
Output 2
Degrees Deflection
10
20
25
-25
-20
-10
-12.5
0
20
25
Degrees Deflection
-25
-20
-10
0
Equivalent circuit for the switch output
5V
The two switch outputs are configured as ‘Open Drain’ with a 1K5 pull-up to the 5V.
Both outputs are ‘Active Low’ and can sink up to 10mA each.
Voltage output (open circuit) is 0.8V low and 4.0V High.
125
1k5
175
SWITCH
OUTPUT
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100 nF
6k
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
All parameters 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.
ELECTRICAL
Gain (Output Voltage Span):
+/-10% x V to
+/-50% x V
Output at Centre:
V/2 +/- (5% x Gain)
Power Supply:
5V +/-0.5V Transient free
control via 1K5 to 5V, and smoothed to 0V with
100nF
ENVIRONMENTAL
Storage :
-40C to +70C
Operating Temperature:
-25C to +70C
Seal Above Panel:
IP67 (Gasket fitted as standard)
EMC Emissions:
Complies with EN 61000-6-
3:2001 CISPR 22:2005 Class B 30MHz - 11GHz
Switch Outputs:
Open Drain, pulled high within
Sensor Type:
Hall Effect
Current Consumption:
<20mA
Loads:
Minimum 10K, preferred 100K+
Life Cycles:
5,000,000 cycles sprung version only.
Detents rated to 2,000,000 cycles.
ESD:
Complies with EN61000-4-2 (extended)
+/-8KV (20 contacts) & +/-15KV (20 air discharges)
EMC Immunity:
100V/m, 80MHz-2.7GHz, 1KHz
80% sine wave modulation, EN 61000-4-3
(extended)
Vibration:
100Hz - 200Hz @ 0.13g²/Hz, total
3.6gRMS (1 Hour in each of the three mutually
perpendicular axes)
MECHANICAL
Materials Employed
:
Polyetherimide
Polycarbonate
Stainless Steel
Weight:
50g
Mechanical Operating Angle:
+/- 25 Degrees
Max Load to Mechanism:
Vertical: IK08 (BSEN62262:2002)
Horizontal: 75 N
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