Joysticks
SERIES 68B
Hall Effect Rocker Switch
FEATURES
• Choice of ratiometric analog or PWM outputs
• Sealed to IP67 dynamic - even during actuation
• Rugged industrial design suited for outdoor use
• Provides positive tactile feedback in any environment
• Long operational life
• Redundant output for safety
• Available with 26°detent and 36° latching, friction hold,
or spring return (no detent)
• Choices of cable length
• Choices of accent color
APPLICATIONS
• Dash-panel and armrest controls
• Hydraulic fluid flow control
• Engine speed control
• Heavy duty industrial equipment
• Remote control belly boxes
DIMENSIONS
in inches, [mm]
TOP VIEW
Joysticks
THIS VIEW APPLIES TO
68B-XXX-0 PART NUMBERS ONLY
MOUNTING PANEL OPTIONS
.130
[3.30]
x4
R.050
[R1.27]
x8
R.100
[R2.54]
x4
1.000
[25.4]
.660
[16.76]
.455
[11.56]
MOUNTING PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.410
[35.81]
1.190
[30.23]
1. FASTENERS SHOULD BE #4 THREAD FORMING SCREWS FOR PLASTIC.
2. MOUNTING TORQUE TO BE 3-5 IN.LBS, 8 IN.LBS MAXIMUM.
3. DIAMETER OF MOUNTING HOLES IN CUSTOMER PANEL TO BE 0.130" [3.30mm].
DIAMETER OF MOUNTING HOLES IN SWITCH ARE 0.100" [2.54mm].
4. LENGTH OF MOUNTING SCREWS TO BE: (PANEL THICKNESS) + 0.140" [3.56mm] OR LESS.
5. MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN TWO UNITS IS 1.080" [27.43 mm] FROM CENTERLINE TO CENTERLINE.
.840
[21.34]
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Joysticks
BLOCK DIAGRAM
PINOUT AND WIRE COLOR CHART
ANALOG OUTPUT WAVEFORM
POSITIVE/NEGATIVE DIRECTION REFERENCE
10%
@ -40
S
E
S
N
O
R
1
DUTY CYCLE
S
E
N
S
O
R
2
OUTPUT
Joysticks
PWM OUTPUT WAVEFORM
(FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
90%
@ -40
S
E
N
90% DUTY CYCLE
S
O
R
S
O
R
1
90%
@ 40
D
S
V HIGH
2
50%
@0
S
E
N
10% DUTY CYCLE
PADDLE ANGLE (DEGREES FROM CENTER)
10%
@ 40
V LOW
-40
0
40
TIME
FAILURE INDICATIONS*
FAILURE MODE PWM FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE
SENSOR ERROR 50%
OVERVOLTAGE
50%
UNDERVOLTAGE 50%
37.5 Hz
37.5 Hz
37.5 Hz
85% OR 95%
75%
100%
DUTY CYCLE DEFINED AS THE RATIO BETWEEN THE
HIGH TIME (S) AND THE PERIOD (D) OF THE PWM SIGNAL
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE ABOVE.
* IN CASE OF ERROR THE SENSOR
CHANGES THE PWM FREQUENCY TO 50%
OF THE NORMAL OPERATING FREQUENCY
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Joysticks
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specifications
Physical & Mechanical Ratings
Operating Voltage on Pin 1 (V
DD
):
5.0V ±
0.5V
Absolute Maximum Voltage* on Pin 1
(V
DD
):
-18 V min, +18 V max (t < 1 h)
Operating Current:
15 mA typ., 20 mA, max.
Analog
Output Voltage is Analog (Ratiometric to
Operating Voltage)
Output at Center Position:
50% V
DD
Output at Full Travel:
10% V
DD
or 90%
V
DD
depending on configuration
Output Voltage Tolerance:
± 3% V
DD
at full travel
± 5% V
DD
at center position
Output Current:
1 mA, max.
Recommended Load:
10 K Ohm pull-down
resistor.
Sensor Error:
When a sensor error occurs,
the output goes to < 4% of operating voltage
(V
DD
)
*Exceeding the Absolute Maximum Voltage may result in
permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating
only and functional operation of the device at those or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operation
listings of this specification is not implied.
Vibration:
Random, meets MIL-STD-810G,
Method 514.6, Procedure I
Mechanical Shock:
Meets MIL-STD 202,
Method 213B Test Condition A
Transit Drop:
Meets MIL-STD-810G,
Method 516.6, Procedure II
Terminal Strength:
10 lbs. minimum, tested
per MIL-STD-202, Method 211A
Push-Out Force:
45 lbs. minimum
Pull-Out Force:
45 lbs. minimum
Paddle Impact:
0.5 lbs. weight dropped 3x
from height of 0.3m
Paddle Side-Load:
45 lbs. minimum
Mounting Torque:
3-5 in-lbs recommended,
8 in-lbs maximum
Return to Center Life:
2 million cycles
minimum**
Detent Life:
200,000 cycles minimum
Latching Life:
200,000 cycles minimum
Friction Hold Life:
200,000 cycles minimum
** One cycle is defined as full travel from the center to the +40°
direction, then full travel to the -40° direction, then return to the
center
Damp Heat Cycle:
Meets IEC/EN 60068-2-38
Z/AD
Humidity, 85/85:
Meets MIL-STD 202,
Method 103B, 500 hours
Solar Radiation:
Meets ISO 4892-2, Method
A, Cycle 1, 1000 hours
Chemical Resistance:
Meets IEC 60068-
2-74
Salt Fog:
Meets MIL STD 810G
Dielectric:
Meets MIL-STD-202G, Method301
Insulation Resistance:
Meets MIL-STD-
202G, Method 302
Materials and Finishes
Paddle:
Thermoplastic with elastomer finger
grip
Cable Assembly:
22AWG stranded, tin-
coated copper wires in PVC insulation
Connector Body:
Thermoplastic
Terminals:
Nickel
RoHS Compliant
EMC Ratings
Environmental Ratings
PWM
Time from Power-up to Signal Out:
8mS
Max
PWM Frequency Tolerance:
± 15%
Center Position Duty Cycle:
50 ± 5%
End Position 1 Duty Cycle:
10 ± 3%
End Position 2 Duty Cycle:
90 ± 3%
VOL:
0.5V typ. @ I < 5mA; V
DD
= 5.00V
VOH:
4.9V typ. @ I < -1.2mA; V
DD
= 5.00V
Rocommended Load:
1.0 K Ohm pull-up
resistor.
Seal:
IP67 as mounted
Altitude:
Meets MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.4,
Procedure I
Thermal Shock:
Meets MIL-STD-810G,
Method 503.4, Procedure I
Operating High Temperature:
+85°C, Meets
IEC 68-2-2, Test Aa
Operating Low Temperature:
-40°C, Meets
IEC 68-2-1, Test Aa
Storage High Temperature:
+100°C, Meets
IEC 68-2-2, Method Aa
Storage Low Temperature:
-55°C, Meets
IEC 68-2-1, Method Aa
Radiated Immunity:
At 3 orientations, meets
ISO11452-5 (140 V/M, 10KHz-2MHz), ANSI/
ASAE EP455 5.16 (100 V/M, 2-200MHz), ISO
11452-2 (140 V/M, 200MHz-1GHz), and ISO
11452-2 (50 V/M, 1GHz-2.7GHz).
Conducted Immunity:
Bulk Current Injection
Meets ISO11452-4, SAE J1113-4 (120 mA,
1MHz-400MHz)
Radiated Emissions:
Meets CISPR25, Class
3 (150kHz - 54MHz), CISPR 16.2.3, Class
B (30-1000 MHz) and ISO13766, level 6db
(30MHz - 1GHz )
Conducted Emissions:
Meets CISPR 25,
Class 5
Electrostatic Discharge:
Meets ANSI/ASAE
EP455 5.12, Level 1
Power Frequency Magnetic Field:
Meets IEC
61000-4-8, 30 A/m
Joysticks
ORDERING INFORMATION
ACCENT COLOR
1 = Black
2 = Blue
3 = Purple
4 = Yellow
5 = Green
6 = Red
68B-XXX-X
PADDLE FUNCTION
0 = No detent or latching
1 = 26° detent + 36° latching
2 = Friction hold
(Custom options available, contact Grayhill)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5 = Analog, 5.0V Supply, Dual Inverse Outputs*
A = PWM, 5.0V Supply, FREQ. = 500 Hz, Dual Inverse Outputs
B = PWM, 5.0V Supply, FREQ. = 2 kHz, Dual Inverse Outputs
*OUTPUT VOLTAGE IS PROPORTIONAL TO VDD
TERMINATION
0 = No Connector; 8” wires with stripped ends
4 = 4.00” Cable with Deutsch Connector
6 = 6.00” Cable with Deutsch Connector
8 = 8.00” Cable with Deutsch Connector
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com