Curtiss-Wright announced new JC040, a single-axis, Hall-effect proportional rocker that is suitable for integration within joystick hand-grips and other in-cab human-machine interfaces (HMI) in specialty off-highway. Design for any liquid or dust contamination, lectronic robustness is assured by sealing of the internal electronics to a rating of IP67.
 
The JC040 builds on the success of legacy potentiometric versions available from the Corporation’s brand family of Penny & Giles, and uses non-contacting, Hall-effect sensing technology for long-life integrity of the output signal. The IP67-rated JC040 provides safety functionality via dual outputs – which can be set to positive or a combination of positive and negative ramps – and also benefits from independent supply voltages for each of the outputs.
 
An optional, mechanical over-press feel – that operates at ±20° of travel from center position – is integrated within the JC040 design to provide additional operator feedback. The electrical output of this mechanical feature can be used in a system to indicate a new mode of operation such as a rapid traverse.
 
Key features of the JC040 include:
Return-to-center, ±25° rocker action
21mm under-panel depth
Rated for 1 million operating cycles
Dual supply, ensuring signal integrity
Supplied as standalone unit or integrated into the Penny & Giles AMF range of grips
The JC040 launches with a 5Vdc supply voltage and connection via a 6-way flying lead.