HF series

Hall effect joysticks

Distinctive features and specifications

 Connectorized housing  Voltage regulator, 24V supply option

 Shallow mounting depth <1.00”  USB 2.0 HID interface options

 1, 2 and 3 axis configurations  CAN bus J1939 and CANopen options

MECHANICAL (FOR X, Y AXIS) ENVIRONMENTAL

• Break Out Force: 1.3N (0.3lbf) • Operating Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF)
• Operating Force: 2.8N (0.63lbf) • Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF)
• Maximum Applied Force: 200N (45.00lbf) • Sealing (IP): Up to IP68*
• Mechanical Angle of Movement: 36º • EMC Immunity Level (V/M): EN61000-4-3
(18º from center) • EMC Emissions Level: EN61000-6-3:2001
• Expected Life: 5 million • ESD: EN61000-4-2
• Material: Glass filled nylon • Output linearity: ±200mV
• Package Size: 5.75” x 4.50” x 3.25” • Dual output interlinearity (X/Y): ±400mV
• Lever Action: Single spring, omnidirectional • Dual output interlinearity (Z): ±600mV

MECHANICAL (FOR Z AXIS) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

• Break Out Torque: 0.09Nm (0.80lbf in) • Sensor: Hall effect, single or dual
• Operating Torque: 0.121Nm(1.07lbf in) • Supply Voltage Range: 5VDC ±0.01VDC
• Maximum Allowable Torque: 2.50Nm(22.13lbf in) • Reverse Polarity Max: -10VDC
• Hand Mechanical Angle: 60º (30º from center) • Transient Overvoltage Max: 16VDC
• Handle Action: Spring centering, rotational • Ratiometric Output Voltage: See options
• Expected Life: 5 million • Output Impedance: 2Ω

NOTES:
– All values are nominal.
– Exact specifications may be subject to configuration. Contact Technical Support for the performance of your
specific configuration.
* Excludes some handle options.

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SERIES Limiter Plate Output Options²

S Square 0 0V to 5V
R Round 1 0.5V to 4.5V
X Slotted 2 0.25V to 4.75V
Y Slotted 3 1V to 4V
P Plus 4 0V to 5V - Sensor 1
C Cross 0V to 5V - Sensor 2
W Guided Feel Square 5 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
Z Guided Feel Round 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 2
6 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 2
Handle Mounting 7 1V to 4V - Sensor 1
10 Ball Tip (2 Axis) 1 Drop-in 1V to 4V - Sensor 2
11 Tapered (2 Axis) 4 Rear Mount * 8 0V to 5V - Sensor 1
22 1 Pushbutton (2 Axis) 5V to 0V - Sensor 2
27 1 Pushbutton (2 Axis), IP67 Sealed * Rear mount 9 0.5V to 4.5V - Sensor 1
33 3 Axis not available 4.5V to 0.5V - Sensor 2
44 1 Pushbutton (3 Axis) with handle 55 10 0.25V to 4.75V - Sensor 1
45 2 Pushbuttons (3 Axis) 4.75V to 0.25V - Sensor 2
46 Low Profile (3 Axis) 11 1V to 4V - Sensor 1
50 3 Axis, IP67 Sealed 4V to 1V - Sensor 2
51 3 Axis, 1 Pushbutton, IP67 Sealed 0U USB-Horizontal, Mini B termination³
52 3 Axis, 2 Pushbutton, IP67 Sealed 2U USB-Vertical cable exit4
55 3 Axis, 2 Pushbutton, IP67 Sealed 1J Cursor Emulation
0V 0V to 5V (Voltage regulator)*
BV ±10V (Voltage regulator)**
2C CAN bus J1939
3C CANopen
NOTES
1. The HF Series joysticks are supplied with a Hirose DF11-12DP-2DS9(24) connector (male receptacle). (Fig 1)
Cable not included. Please request at order entry. Cable connector (female socket) is Hirose DF11-12DS-2C. (Fig 2)
Connector specifications: 12 position 2mm pitch dual row (2x6) pin header.

Wire Color Description * Requires operating voltage 6V ≥ 35V

Black Ground ** Requires operating voltage 11V ≥ 35V
Red Power
Blue/White X-Axis (Dual Output)
Blue X-Axis
Yellow/Black Y-Axis (Dual Output)
Yellow Y-Axis
Green/Black Z-Axis (Dual Output)
Green Z-Axis
Orange Button 1
White Button Common
Violet Button 2 Fig 1 Fig 2

Up to IP67 available.

Mounting accessories. Standard hardware includes: gasket, clamping ring, and four #4-40x3/4 Phil Ph MS SS screws.

2 Output voltage is ratiometric to supply voltage

3 Cable length is 6’ from side of joystick to USB connector
4 Cable length is 7’ from side of joystick to USB connector

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10 48.26
(1.90)

Ø31.80
(1.25)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

90.58
(3.57)

7.87
Connector
(0.31) 35.56
(1.40)
25.30
(0.996)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

11 48.26
(1.90)
Ø21.10
(0.83)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

93.37
(3.68)

7.87
(0.31)
Connector 35.56
25.30 (1.40)
(0.996)

41.15
(1.62) 35.56
(1.40)

Ø20.30
22 (0.80)
48.26
(1.90)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

111.76
(4.40)

7.87
(0.31) Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.30
(0.996)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

27 Ø20.40
0.803
48.26
(1.90)

48.26
(1.90)

116.69
(4.594)

Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.40
(1.00)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)
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33 Ø35.30
48.26
(1.90)
(1.39)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

100.86
(3.97)

7.87
(0.31)
Connector
35.56
25.30
(1.40)
(0.996)

41.15
(1.62)
35.56
(1.40)

44 Ø35.30
(1.39)
48.26
(1.90)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

112.00
(4.39)

7.87
(0.31) Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.30
(0.996)

41.15
35.56
(1.62)
(1.40)

45 Ø35.30 48.26
(1.39) (1.90)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

112.00
(4.39)

7.87
(0.31) Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.30
(0.996)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

48.26
46 (1.90)
Ø35.30
(1.39)

+ 48.26
(1.90)

95.25
(3.75)

7.87
(0.31)
Connector 35.56
25.30 (1.40)
(0.996)

41.15
(1.62) 35.56
(1.40)
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50 Ø37.34
(1.47)
48.26
(1.90)

48.26
(1.90)

113.03
(4.45)

Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.40
(1.00)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

51 Ø37.34
(1.47)
48.26
(1.90)

48.26
(1.90)

120.22
(4.733)

Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.40
(1.00)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

48.26
52 Ø37.34
(1.47) (1.90)

48.26
(1.90)

114.38
(4.503)

Connector 35.56
(1.40)
25.40
(1.00)

41.15 35.56
(1.62) (1.40)

Ø57.404
55 (2.26)

48.26
(1.90)
35.56
(1.40)

120.40
35.56
(4.74)
(1.40)

48.26
(1.90)

25.40
(1.00)

41.15 25.65 47.75

(1.62) (1.01) (1.88)

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PANEL CUT-OUT DIMENSIONS

Ø41.28 Ø41.91
(1.625) (1.650)
Ø3.18 x 4 places Ø3.18 x 4 places
(0.125) (0.125)

35.56 35.56
(1.40) (1.40)

35.56 35.56
(1.40) (1.40)

DROP-IN (1) REAR MOUNT (4)

* Not available for Option 11 and 55 Handles

MOUNTING OPTIONS

4-40 x 9/16 4-40 x 3/8

Phil Panhead Phil Panhead

Brass insert 23.83

Brass insert
(0.938) 30.05
4 places 4 places
(1.183)

DROP-IN (1) REAR MOUNT (4)

CLAMPING RING NOTES:

– For DROP-IN mounting, the panel thickness can be 1.17mm to 3.17mm
(0.046in to 0.125in).
35.56 7.10 – For REAR MOUNT the maximum panel thickness is 1.6mm (0.063in).
(1.40) (0.28)
– A panel thickness of 1/16" (1.6mm/0.063in) was considered for all the
below-panel depth values.
– The below-panel depth is extended by 7.11mm (0.28in) with the USB,
Cursor Emulation, Voltage Regulator options.
48.26 35.56
(1.90) (1.40)

48.26
– Panel
(1.90) – Gasket
– Rear Mount Gasket

NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in mm/(inch).
2. Axis orientation:

Z
+
Y+
X- X+
Y-
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VOLTAGE OUTPUT OPTIONS¹

OPTION 0 OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6 OPTION 7

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

OPTION 8 OPTION 9 OPTION 10 OPTION 11

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

Output 1
Output 2

¹ Voltage outputs are ratiometric to supply voltage

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USB
USB
Featuring USB 2.0 HID compliant interface, APEM’s USB joysticks are recognized as standard HID “game
controller” devices. Adhering to the HID specification, APEM’s USB joysticks are plug-and-play with most
versions of Windows. Joystick button and axis assignments are dependent upon the controlled application.

FEATURES
• USB 2.0 HID compliant “game controller” device
• Easy to install and operate
• Functions determined by controlled application
• Standard Male Type A Connector

CURSOR EMULATION
The Cursor Emulation option converts a multi-axis joystick into a mouse, trackball, or cursor control device.

APPLICATIONS
The Cursor Emulation option is ideal for vehicle applications subjected to dirt and high vibration which makes
operating a traditional cursor control device difficult. The Cursor Emulation option is widely used in marine and
military applications.

FEATURES
• HID compliant “pointing device”
• Plug-and-play with USB option
• Ideal for marine GPS and navigation

TERMINATION OPTIONS
0-U USB Male Type A to mini B 36.50 31.75
Cable length is 6’ from side of joystick to
25.40 30.23
(1.000) (1.190) (1.437) (1.250)

USB connector 40.90 (

40.90
1.610)

2-U USB Male Type A to vertical cable termination ( 1.610) 48.49

(1.909)
Cable length is 7’ from side of joystick to
USB connector HF USB HORIZONTAL HF USB VERTICAL

ADDITIONAL OUTPUT OPTIONS

VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The Voltage Regulator option may be used when the operating supply voltage is 11V to 35V..

User Specified Output Voltage:

• 0-5VDC
• ±10VDC

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS WIRING SPECIFICATION

• Supply Voltage: 11V to 35V • Red wire: Supply (+35V max.)
• Supply Current: 90mA max • Black wire: Ground
• Blue wire: X axis output
• Yellow wire: Y axis output
• Green wire: Z axis output
• White wire: Pushbutton common wire
• Orange,violet,grey,brown,pink,bl/wt/y/bk,
gn/bk,gy/w wire: Pushbutton outputs

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CAN bus

CAN bus ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating voltage: 6V to 35V

• Current consumption: TBD
(typical: 35mA @ 12V, 18mA @ 24V, 15mA @ 30V)
• Output signal: CAN bus
• Reverse connection protected: Yes
• Short-circuit protected against + UB max: Yes
• Short-circuit protected against GND: Yes
• CAN: ISO 11898, CAN specification 2.0A/ 2.0B
• Protocol: CANJ1939, CANJ1939-71, CANopen
• Baud rate: 125kbit/s, 250kbit/s, 500kbit/s, 1Mbit/s
• CAN ID: 11/29 bit/s as requested
• BJM/EJM cycle time: 50ms (standard)/15ms (optional)
• Terminating resistor: Not included. Available upon request

• Operating temperature: -400 to +850C (-40ºF to 185ºF)

• Storage temperature: -400 to +850C (-40ºF to 185ºF)
• Wiring specifications: 22AWG, PTFE, 22" ±.125"
Red: Supply power
Black: Ground
Green: CAN High data
White: CAN Low data
Blue: Identifier Select LSB
Orange: Identifier Select MSB

MOUNTING

Below panel dimensions for CAN bus configurations

37.97
33.15
(1.495)
(1.305)

40.90
( 1.610)

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