Proportional Hall effect thumbsticks
an APEM Group Company
TS series
The TS Series Thumbstick is a proportional two axes joystick in a miniature package. Featuring
non-contacting Hall effect technology for long life performance, the TS Series Thumbstick is available
with multiple linear output options including single and dual (redundant) outputs. It is similar in size
and operation to “gamepad” controls, but in a rugged industrial package. Typical applications include
pendant and remote controls as well as joystick handle and arm rest integration.
KEY FEATURES
1 or 2 axes
USB outputs available
Non-contact Hall effect technology
Submersible to 1m (3.28ft) per IP68
Pressure washable to IP69K
Redundant outputs available
Rear or drop-in mounting available
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OPTION SELECTION
Proportional Hall effect thumbsticks
TS
SERIES
0
1
2
3
4
A
HANDLE
None
Castle
Winged Hat
Conical
Finger Tip
All Handles
MOUNTING
HARDWARE
N
None
D
R
A
Drop-in
Rear mount
All hardware
LIMITER
U
S
P
Single axis
Square
Plus
1
2
3
TERMINATION¹
22AWG 25cm PTFE
28AWG 25cm PTFE
Customer specified
OUTPUT OPTIONS
00
0V to 5V (Rail to Rail)
01
0.25V to 4.75V
02
0.5V to 4.5V
03
1V to 4V
04
0V to 5V - Sensor 1
0V to 5V - Sensor 2
05
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 2
06
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2
07
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
1V to 4V - Sensor 2
08
0V to 5V - Sensor 1
5V to 0V - Sensor 2
09
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
4.5V to 0.5V - Sensor 2
10
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
4.75V to 0.25V - Sensor 2
11
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
4V to 1V - Sensor 2
12
Customer specified
13
PWM²
14
USB
15
Joyball (Cursor emulation)
POWER SUPPLY
OPTIONS
A
B
Single
Independent³
G
Guided feel
SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL (FOR X, Y AXES)
Operating Force
Maximum Vertical Load
Maximum Horizontal Load
Mechanical Angle of Movement
Expected Life
Mass/weight
Lever Action (Centering)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
NOTES:
Mounting accessories.
Standard hardware includes:
• For the Drop-in option - 4 push
in connectors, drop-in bezel and
an O-ring.
• For the Rear mount option:
4x1/2 FH SS Phil Screws and a rear
mount bezel.
1-1
- Wires are thick, robust, and
best suited for stand alone
applications.
1-2
- Wires are thin and best suited
for tightly constrained wire routing.
2
Contact factory for PWM
configuration.
3
Only available on dual output.
4
Force applied to the top of the
castle cap.
5
All options are IP68 and IP69K
rated, however Drop-in mounting
does not prevent panel ingress.
- All values are nominal
3.1N±0.5N (0.70lbf±0.11lbf)
4
200N (45lbf)
4
150N (33.7lbf)
4
50°
1 million cycles
18.25g ± 5.0g (0.64oz±0.18oz)
Spring centering
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Sealing
EMC Immunity Level
EMC Emissions Level
ESD
–
–
–
–
–
–
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
IP68, IP69K
5
EN61000-4-3
EN61000-6-3:2001
EN61000-4-2
ELECTRICAL SENSOR
Resolution
Supply Voltage Range
Reverse Polarity Max
Overvoltage Max
Output Impedance
Return to Center Voltage Tolerance
–
–
–
–
–
–
1.22mV
5.00V±0.01V
-10V
20V
2Ω
±200mV initial
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Proportional Hall effect thumbsticks
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
17.30
(0.68)
PIN INDICATES
+Y DIRECTION
TS series
19.20
(0.75) 23.00
(0.91)
33.27
(1.31)
10.27
(0.40)
25.40
(1.00)
29.70
(1.17)
HANDLE OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
MOUNTING OPTIONS
DROP-IN OPTION CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
Ø2.87
(0.113)
Ø25.65
(1.01)
4 x PUSH IN CONNECTORS
REAR MOUNT OPTION CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
Ø2.87
(0.113)
Ø25.65
(1.01)
CHAMFERED
FOR #4 FLAT
HEAD SCREW
(4 PLACES)
4 x 1/2 FH SS PHIL SCREW
24.64
(0.97)
24.64
(0.97)
DROP-IN
BEZEL
1.00 (0.04) x 45º
CHAMFER
24.64
(0.97)
O-RING
24.64
(0.97)
REAR MOUNT
BEZEL
Note: Maximum panel thickness is 2.032mm (0.08in)
Note: Dimensions are in mm/(inch)
DROP-IN
REAR MOUNT
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CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Proportional Hall effect thumbsticks
LINEAR OUTPUT OPTIONS
5.0
4.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
OPTION 0
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MIN
OPTION 1
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
4.0
OPTION 2
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OPTION 3
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
5.0
4.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MIN
OPTION 4
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OPTION 5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
4.0
OPTION 6
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OPTION 7
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
5.0
4.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MIN
OPTION 8
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OPTION 9
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
4.0
OPTION 10
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OPTION 11
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
WIRING
SINGLE OUTPUT
V
IN
(RED)
Y AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
(YELLOW)
(2 AXES ONLY)
DUAL OUTPUT (SINGLE POWER SUPPLY)
V
IN
(RED)
X AXIS OUT (BETA)
(BLUE/WHITE)
Y AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
BOTTOM
VIEW
(YELLOW)
(2 AXES ONLY)
Y AXIS OUT (BETA)
BOTTOM
VIEW
(YELLOW/BLACK)
(2 AXES ONLY)
X AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
(BLUE)
GROUND
(BLACK)
X AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
(BLUE)
GROUND
(BLACK)
DUAL OUTPUT (INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLIES)
V
IN
(ALPHA)
(RED)
X AXIS OUT (BETA)
(BLUE/WHITE)
Y AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
(YELLOW)
(2 AXES ONLY)
Y AXIS OUT (BETA)
BOTTOM
VIEW
(YELLOW/BLACK)
(2 AXES ONLY)
X AXIS OUT (ALPHA)
(BLUE)
V
IN
(BETA)
(RED/WHITE)
GROUND (ALPHA)
(BLACK)
GROUND (BETA)
(BLACK/WHITE)
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CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - continued
ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS
TS series
PLUG-AND-PLAY SOLUTIONS:
USB
Featuring USB 1.1 HID compliant interface, CH Products’ USB joysticks are recognized as standard HID “game
controller” devices. Adhering to the HID specification, CH Products’ USB joysticks are plug-and-play with most
versions of Windows and Linux. Joystick button and axes assignments are dependent upon the controlled
application.
FEATURES
• USB 1.1 HID compliant “game controller” device
• Easy to install and operate
• Functions determined by controlled application
SUPPLIED WIRING
USB: USB Male Type A Connector with overmolded cable
(Optional ruggedized military connectors are available.)
USB Male Type A Connector
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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