Megatron TRY81 Hand Joystick

Megatron TRY81 Hand Joystick is built around a ruggedised, impact-resistant housing, supporting precise control in industrial and mobile equipment settings. It features dust-sealed and water-resistant protection rated to IP65, enabling reliable performance even in challenging environments. The joystick supports flexible configuration options with multiple buttons and compatibility with additional handles like the TRY13 and TRY14 for customisation.

Featuring analog and digital interfaces including USB and CAN (J1939), it integrates smoothly into diverse industrial control systems. The device operates reliably from -25°C up to 70°C and uses Hall Effect sensors for high-resolution input without mechanical wear, providing an expected lifetime of 10 million cycles. Designed to withstand strong vibrations and shocks, it complies with IEC 61000 electromagnetic compatibility standards, ensuring stable performance in demanding industrial and mobile applications. The joystick’s spring return or friction clutch mechanisms maintain consistent centring and responsive handling suited to continuous-duty use in harsh conditions.

TRY81 Features

  • Handle Can Be Configured Individually With Pushbuttons
  • Up To I68 (On Request)

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

Germany

Certifications

CE, RoHS compliant, Declaration of Conformity

Custom Options Products

Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Joystick Handle

Housing Colour

Black

Angle of Movement X-,Y-Axis

38ï¾° (+/-19ï¾°)

Axes

1 to 3

Break Out Force X-/Y-Axis

7,7 N

Break Out Force Z-Axis

0,6 Nm

EMC Immunity Level (V/M)

IEC 61000-4-8:2009

EMC Emissions Level

IEC 61000-4-3:2006

ESD

IEC 61000-4-2:2008

Interface / Connection

Analog, USB, CAN (J1939), Voltage Regulator

Expected Lifetime

10 million cycles

Maximum Applied Force X-/Y-Axis

1000 N

Angle of Movement Z-Axis

42ï¾° (+/-21ï¾°)

Operating Force X-Y-Axis

14,0 N

Operating Force Z-Axis

1,1 Nm

Operating Temperature

-25ï¾°C to +70ï¾°C

Output Impedance

6 Ohm

Output Voltages

0..5 V / 0,5..4,5 V / 0,25..4,75 V / redundant signals available

Overvoltage Max

18 VDC

Protection Class

up to IP65

Resolution

Infiite

Return Mechanism

Spring Return or Friction Clutch

Return to Center Voltage

+/-200 mV initial

Reverse Polarity Max

-14,5 VDC

Sensor

Hall Effect

Storage Temperature

-40ï¾°C..+70ï¾°C

Supply Voltage

5 VDC ï¾±0,5 VDC transient free

Technology

Hall Effect

Lifetime

10 million cycles

Temperature Rating

Operating Temp -25C to +70C

The Megatron TRY81 Hand Joystick is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TRY81 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Agriculture, Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.

Across these sectors, the TRY81 is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Rail Operations And Wayside Maintenance, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TRY81 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 TRY81 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The Megatron TRY81 Hand 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 TRY81 Hand Joystick, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Megatron TRY81 Hand 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 TRY81 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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