TW series
Hall effect thumbwheels
The TW series thumbwheel is a self centering single-axis device developed for thumb-actuated applications
requiring proportional output. Utilizing non-contacting Hall effect technology for long life performance, the
TW series thumbwheel delivers up to 5 million thumb actuations. Configuration options include choice of
linear voltage outputs as well as wheel colors. The TW series thumbwheel is available as a stand-alone
device or may be incorporated into one of our custom joysticks.
KEY FEATURES
5 million cycles
Hall effect technology
Proportional control
Self-centering single-axis design
Choice of wheel colors: red, gray, black, or blue
Redundant outputs available
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Hall effect thumbwheels
OPTION SELECTION
TW
OUTPUT OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
MODEL
0
1
With Tab
Without Tab
6
7
8
9
5
0V to 5V
0.5V to 4.5V
1V to 4V
0V to 5V - Sensor 1
0V to 5V - Sensor 2
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
1V to 4V - Sensor 2
0V to 5V - Sensor 1
5V to 0V - Sensor 2
0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
4.5V to 0.5V - Sensor 2
1V to 4V - Sensor 1
4V to 1V - Sensor 2
ACTUATOR COLOR
RED
BLU
BLK
GRY
Red
Blue
Black
Gray
Blank
1
TERMINATION
Wire leads 22AWG
2.54mm (.100”) Pitch Male Header
SERIES
SPRING TENSION
1
Standard
NOTES:
Mounting accessories: steel spring retainer, insertion tool, and sealing gasket.
SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL (FOR X, Y AXES)
Break Out Force
Mechanical Angle of Movement
Expected Life
Lever Action (Centering)
–
–
–
–
0.7N (0.15lbf)
80° (±40° from center)
5 million cycles
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)
IP67*
EN61000-4-3 (extended)
EN61000-6-3:2001
EN61000-4-2 (extended)
ELECTRICAL
Sensor
Resolution
Supply Voltage Range
Reverse Polarity Max
Overvoltage Max
Output Impedance
Return to Center Voltage (No Load)
Error Signal
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Hall effect
1.22mV
5V ± 0.01V
-10V
20V
2Ω
±200mV
1.0%
NOTES: * Electronics sealed to IP67.
Exact specifications are subject to configuration.
All values are nominal.
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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TW series
Hall effect thumbwheels
High
Voltage
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS AND MOUNTING DETAILS
Low
Voltage
16.10
(0.64)
40.40
(1.59)
46.90
(1.85)
24.30
(0.96)
35.56
(1.41)
18.03
(0.71)
15.90
(0.63)
36.20
(1.43)
38.80
(1.53)
MOUNTING OPTIONS
16.3
(0.64)
STEEL SPRING RETAINER*
20.60
(0.811)
A
A
36.6
(1.44)
R1.5
Max Radius
(0.059)
43.18
(1.700)
A-A
* - used for installation
NOTES:
1.
Dimensions are in mm/(inch)
INSTALLATION
EXAMPLE APPLICATION
Sealing gasket
Panel
Spring retainer
Notes:
The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Images shown are for illustration purposes only. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
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TW series
Hall effect thumbwheels
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
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
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
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
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
OPTION 1
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
5.0
4.5
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
MIN
4.0
MIN
4.0
MIN
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
5.0
4.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
5.0
4.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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
OPTION 4
OPTION 5
OPTION 6
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
OPTION 7
OPTION 8
OPTION 9
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
MIN
AXES TRAVEL (º)
MAX
Output 1
Output 2
CONNECTOR PINOUT
Low
Voltage
High
Voltage
CONNECTOR TERMINATION OPTION
- The TW Series Thumbwheel may be specified
with a TE Connectivity 0.100” (2.54mm) pitch
header.
- Both single and dual output configurations
feature 4 position TE 3-647166-4 header
connector.
1234
Power
Output alpha
Output beta
Ground
DEFAULT WIRE COLOR CODE
COLOR
RED
BLACK
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
Notes:
The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Images shown are for illustration purposes only. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
FUNCTION
+5V
Ground
Output alpha
Output beta
AWG
22
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