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Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick
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Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick is built around a sealed IP67 housing, supporting precise thumb operation in rugged and industrial vehicle controls. It offers proportional input signals via a Hall Effect sensor rated for 5 million cycles, ensuring long-term reliability in field-ready deployments. Designed to operate between -40°C and +85°C, it withstands extreme temperature conditions common in outdoor and mobile equipment applications. The joystick includes a spring return mechanism for consistent repositioning to neutral, aiding smooth and accurate control in confined spaces.
This model is EMC hardened, meeting EN61000-4-3 and EN61000-6-3 standards, making it resilient against electromagnetic disturbances in continuous-duty industrial environments. Its analog interface provides stable and responsive control signals essential for integration into control handles or standalone modules. Certified to CE and RoHS standards, the TRY13 combines durability with compliance for professional and long-term industrial use.
TRY13 Features
- 1 Axis
- Ergonomic Thumbwheel
- With Spring Return
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
Germany
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant, Declaration of Conformity
Custom Options Products
Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Joystick Handle
Housing Colour
Black
Axes
1
EMC Immunity Level (V/M)
EN61000-4-3 (extended)
EMC Emissions Level
EN61000-6-3:2001
ESD
EN61000-4-2 (extended)
Interface / Connection
Analog
Expected Lifetime
5 million cycles
Operating Temperature
-40ï¾°C to +85ï¾°C
Output Impedance
1.5 Ohm
Protection Class
IP67 (Joystick electronics)
Resolution
1,22 mV
Return Mechanism
Spring Return
Return to Center Voltage
+/-200 mV initial
Sensor
Hall Effect
Storage Temperature
-40ï¾°C..+85ï¾°C
Technology
Hall Effect
Lifetime
5 million cycles
Temperature Rating
Operating Temp -40C to +85C
The Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TRY13 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the TRY13 is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, Security And Surveillance Operations.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TRY13 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the TRY13 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Megatron TRY13 Thumb Joystick or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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- Spring return mechanism for precise centring
- 3 million cycles operational lifetime
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- Vibration resistance 3.6 g RMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
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