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News Release from: Penny + Giles | Subject: JC6000 with CANbus
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 August 2006
Joystick takes the bus for easy
integration
JC6000 robust multi-axis joysticks are now available with CANbus output.
Penny + Giles is launching a new output option for its range of JC6000 robust multi-axis joysticks - CANbus As operators demand improved efficiency, responsiveness and functionality from their vehicles, OEMs are turning to CANbus systems to enable them to improve control systems in off-highway construction, municipal and agricultural vehicles
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company's popular JC6000s can now be connected easily to the bus network and communicate with addon subsystems and equipment such as hedge trimmers, and intelligent ploughs.
There is also a CANbus facility where additional input pins are provided in the joystick mating connector, enabling nonCANbus features to be connected directly to the bus network without an extra node being required.
This enables a system integrator to design smaller, neater joystick interfaces for applications such as machine armrests.
The CANbus option uses two Hall sensors in each of the x-y axes to provide safe, reliable operation with the long life benefits of this contactless technology.
This safety is further enhanced as signal integrity checks are carried out within the joystick.
The CANbus option benefits from the use of a moulded plastic cover with integrated connector providing an IP66 sealing rating below the panel when the appropriated sealed mating connector is used.
Penny + Giles offers a wide range of standard configurable handle designs including additional axes of control, momentary and person present switches that can be integrated into the CANbus output.
Large volume OEM users can also benefit from the Penny + Giles custom-design service to develop handle formats that are unique to specialist vehicle functions.
Thanks to the modular "designed-for-manufacture" format of the JC6000, Penny + Giles is able to offer OEMs the flexibility of a wide range of options cost-effectively, making this a highly competitive choice, particularly for high volume users. Request a free brochure from Penny + Giles ...
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