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News Release from: Variohm Eurosensor | Subject: Conductive plastic potentiometers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 September 2000
Conductive pots for underwater vehicle
joystick
When Perry Tritech needed a custom-built joystick to control their Triton remotely operated underwater vehicle, they used a unit featuring conductive plastic potentiometers by Variohm
When Perry Tritech needed a custom-built joystick to control their Triton remotely operated underwater research and exploration vehicle, they specified a unit designed by Daco which incorporated conductive plastic potentiometers by Variohm Components Limited Daco are a company who specialise in the design of joystick controls for all types of application
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Sep 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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In this instance, the joystick is part of a control console on Triton's mother ship which includes a host of monitors carrying live pictures relayed back from Triton's numerous cameras.
Daco's design used a combination of force and displacement sensors to provide 7 axes of proportional control and six switching functions, divided between two thumb operated miniature joysticks and a grip which provides outputs proportional to the X, Y and Z displacements.
Daco purchased the Contelec model PL310 potentiometer from Variohm on the grounds of its ruggedness, reliability and long life.
Adaptability was another reason why Daco chose Variohm as their supplier as they required special angles and centre tappings.
They were also impressed with the PL310's one-piece clamp which supersedes the traditional servo clamp and is both low cost and easy to fit.
The Triton weighs in at 2.7 tonnes and is designed to operate at depths up to 3000 metres.
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