Potentiometer joystick JP50A

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Product overview
JP50A is a medium-sized potentiometer-type joystick offering a high-impact, single-axis control solution. The potentiometer is manufactured in Japan. Custom functions and combinations with signal-conversion modules are available to provide various electrical outputs including bus protocols.

Key features

• Medium-sized potentiometer-type joystick with Japanese-made potentiometer
• High-impact, single-axis (1D) design
• Customizable options (lever length, knob, operation force, switches)
• Compatible with signal conversion modules for voltage, current or bus outputs

Dimensions
Dimension drawing available: SENTOP_JP50A (dimension drawing image provided on product page).

General specifications
Operating angle: Approx. ±32°
Operating force: Without spring return device: Approx. 7~9 N; With spring return device: Approx. 9~18 N
Life expectancy: Approx. 5,000,000 cycles
Operating temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃
Storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃
Vibration: 10~55 Hz, 98 m/s²
Shock: 294 m/s²
Mass: Approx. 580 g
Protection degree: IP65 (above panel)

Electrical specifications (Potentiometer)
Standard resistance value: 10 KΩ ±15%
Independent linearity tolerance: ±3%
Output smoothness: Less than 0.2% of input voltage
Contact resistance variation: Less than 5% CRV
Resolution: Essentially infinite
Power rating: 0.2 W
Dielectric strength: 1 min (500 V A.C.)
Insulation resistance: >1000 MΩ (500 V D.C.)
Center tap angle: Approx. 3° (±1.5°)
Repeatability (no center tap): Approx. ±2%
Wiper current: 10 μA ~ 1 mA (max. 1 mA)
EMS: 10 V/m (80 MHz ~ 1 GHz, 1 kHz 80%)

Electrical specifications (Switch)
Switch type: Push button switch (optional on knob)
Rating: 48 V D.C. / 0.1 A
Electrical life expectancy: 1,000,000 cycles
Insulation resistance: >1000 MΩ (500 V D.C.)
Dielectric strength: 1 min (1000 V A.C.)

Models with signal converters / Output signals

• 4803P-V2 — -10 ~ 10 V voltage output
• S4803P-V2 — 0 ~ 10 V V-type voltage output
• S4803P-I1 — 4 ~ 20 mA current output
• S4803P-CAN — CANopen
• S4803P-RS485 — RS485

Special specifications available

• Alternative output signals: USB, wireless remote, digital outputs, dual outputs
• Switch options: multiple switch configurations available
• Special knob options: customized lever length, shaped knobs, with push-button (with illumination optional)
• Mechanical options: customized operating force, mid-position self-locking, one-side spring return

Technical summary

• Model: JP50A
• Type: Potentiometer-type joystick (1-dimensional)
• Operating angle: Approx. ±32°
• Operating force: 7~9 N (without spring return) / 9~18 N (with spring return)
• Life expectancy: Approx. 5,000,000 cycles
• Operating / Storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃
• Vibration: 10~55 Hz, 98 m/s²
• Shock: 294 m/s²
• Mass: Approx. 580 g
• Protection degree: IP65 (above panel)
• Potentiometer: 10 KΩ ±15%, linearity ±3%, power 0.2 W