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Megatron TRY22 Finger Joystick
The Megatron TRY22 Finger Joystick is built around Hall-Effect sensor technology, supporting precise control in industrial and mobile environments. Designed to withstand harsh conditions, this joystick features an impact-resistant housing and is sealed against dust and ingress, suitable for deployments between -20°C and +60°C. It offers a long service life of up to five million cycles on the X and Y axes, maintaining drift-free output for dependable operation. The spring return mechanism guarantees return-to-centre accuracy within ±5%, which helps maintain operator precision during continuous use.
With compliance to CE and RoHS standards, along with immunity to 100 V/m electromagnetic interference and ESD protection up to ±8 kV contact discharge, the TRY22 is engineered for reliability. It also tolerates vibration levels up to 98 m/s² and shock forces reaching 294 m/s², underlining its suitability for rugged, continuous-duty applications in industrial sectors.
TRY22 Features
- Contactless Hall Sensors
- Redundant Signal Ouput Available
- IP65 Rated (option)
- Up To IP Class 65 (Above Panel)
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
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
3
Break Out Force X-/Y-Axis
5,6 N
EMC Immunity Level (V/M)
100 V/m (80 MHz..1 GHz)
ESD
ï¾±8 kV contact discharge / ï¾±15 kV air discharge
Interface / Connection
Analog
Expected Lifetime
5.000.000 (X-/Y-Axis), 3.000.000 (Z-Axis) cycles
Operating Force X-Y-Axis
1..4 N
Operating Force Z-Axis
40..80 mNm
Operating Temperature
-20C to +60C
Output Impedance
10 kOhm
Output Voltages
0,5..4,5 VDC, redundant signal output available
Resolution
Infiite
Return Mechanism
Spring Return
Return to Center Accuracy
+/-5% (center)
Sensor
Hall-Effect
Shock
294 m/s2
Supply Current
typ. 15mA per sensor
Supply Voltage
5 VDC 0,5 VDC transient free
Technology
Hall Effect
Vibration
10..55 Hz, 98 m/s2
Lifetime
5.000.000 (X-/Y-Axis), 3.000.000 (Z-Axis) cycles
Temperature Rating
Operating Temp -20C to +60C
The Megatron TRY22 Finger Joystick is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TRY22 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the TRY22 is typically used in applications such as Aircraft Cockpit And Avionics Support Systems, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Security And Surveillance Operations, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TRY22 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 TRY22 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Megatron TRY22 Finger 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 TRY22 Finger Joystick, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Megatron TRY22 Finger Joystick or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Megatron TRY22 or need a custom Finger Joystick solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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