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JOYSTICKS
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TS series
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TS
T-
JS

Proportional miniature thumb controls •

non-contacting Hall effect technology

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

One or two axis

Analog, PWM or USB outputs
IP67 Above panel sealing mounting
Rear or drop-in mounting
Pushbutton option

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
• Above Panel Sealing: IP67, IP69K1 (subject to mounting style & final
specifications)
• EMC Immunity Level: EN61000-4-3
• EMC Emissions Level: EN61000-6-3:2001
• ESD: EN61000-4-3 Level 2 (± 4 kv contact, ± 6 kv air)

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

• Technology: Hall effect sensors, single or dual

• Supply Voltage Range: 5.00 V ± 0.01 VDC
• Supply Current: 11 mA max
• Ratiometric Output Options: See options
• Reverse Polarity max: -10 V
• Transient overvoltage max: 16 V
• Start-up time: 15 ms max
• Output Impedance: 2Ω
• Return to Center Voltage Tolerance: ± 200 mV initial

U.S. Patent #D816,169 S

U.S. Patent #D732,047 S
U.S. Patent #D816,169 S
U.S. Patent #D734,138 S
The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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PUSHBUTTON SWITCH
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating Force: 3.1 N ± 0.5 N (0.70 lbf ± 0.11 lbf)2 (OPTION 6 HANDLE)
• Maximum Vertical Load: 200 N (45 lbf)2
• Electrical Life: 100,000 cycles
• Maximum Horizontal Load: 150 N (33.7 lbf)2
• Rating: 50 mA, 12 VDC.
• Mechanical Angle of Movement: 50° X & Y axis (subject to
limiter plate) • Terminal: Brass with silver plating
• Expected Life: 1 million cycles • Contact Resistance: 100 mΩ max
• Mass/Weight: • Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ min. 500 VDC
- 18.25 g ± 5.0 g (plastic housing) • Dielectric Strength: 250 VAC /1 minute
- 39 g ± 6 g (metal housing) • Contact Arrangement: 1 pole 1 throw
• Lever Action (centering): Spring • Stop Strength: Max 3 kgf vertical static load for 15
seconds
1
 ll options are IP67. IP69k can be achievable with the actuator 6,7 & 8, while
A
selecting rear mount or threaded housing. • Operating Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
2
Force applied to the top of the castle cap.
(-4 °F to +158 °F)
MATERIALS • Storage Temperature: -30 °C to +85 °C
(-22 °F to +158 °F)
• Body: Glass filled nylon • Vibration Resistance: MIL-STD-202F METHOD
• Metal threaded Housing: Black oxide plated brass 201A

• Boot: Silicone • Shock Resistance: MIL-STD-202F METHOD 213B

• Handles:
1, 2, 3, E, F, G - Glass filled nylon LED SPECIFICATIONS
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - Silicone (OPTION H HANDLE)
B, C, D - Thermoplastic elastomer
H - Polycarbonate
LED CONTROL OPERATING VOLTAGE OPERATING CURRENT
APEM products may be recycled at end-of-life for the re-claiming of valuable metal
components. 1 – ON, driven by
joystick supply - 25-30 mA
voltage

CONNECTIONS 2 – User
5V 25-30 mA
controlled

WIRING SPECIFICATION
(Termination options 1 & 2)

Ground & button common,

Black
or LED common

Red Power (5 V)11

Blue X axis output (alpha)

Yellow Y axis output (alpha)

Pushbutton switch (option 6 handle)

Orange
or LED supply (option H handle) 22

Blue/White Stripe X axis output (beta)

Yellow/Black Stripe Y axis output (beta)

Red/White Stripe Power (5 V) (beta)

Black/White Stripe Ground (beta)

11
 all sensor and LED supply (LED control option 1)
H
22
User controllable (LED control option 2)

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NEW OPTIONS AVAILABLE

PLASTIC THREADED HOUSING LED ILLUMINATION OPTION H HANDLE

MOUNTING

PLASTIC HOUSING - REAR MOUNT OPTION CUTOUT

PLASTIC HOUSING - DROP-IN PLASTIC PLASTIC HOUSING - REAR MOUNT OPTION CUTOUT
CUTOUT HOUSING - DROP-IN OPTION CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

Ø25.65 Ø2.87 Ø25.65 4 x 1/2 FH SS PHIL SCREW

Ø2.87 4 x PUSH IN CONNECTORS
(0.113) (1.01) (0.113) (1.01)
CHAMFERED
FOR #4 FLAT
HEAD SCREW
(4 PLACES)

24.64 24.64
(0.97) (0.97)
DROP-IN
BEZEL

1.00 (0.04) x 45º

CHAMFER
O-RING REAR MOUNT
24.64 BEZEL
24.64
(0.97) (0.97)

• The under panel depth for the Drop-in • The maximum panel thickness for the Rear
configuration is 16.02 mm (0.631 in). Mount configuration is 2.032 mm (0.08 in).
• Mounting screws can be driven to a
recommended torque of 4 lbf.

METAL THREADED HOUSING - DROP-IN OPTION CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

METAL THREADED HOUSING - DROP-IN CUTOUT PLASTIC THREADED HOUSING - DROP-IN CUTOUT
FIG. 5
R17.17 x 2
(0.063)

2X R1.6 R17.17 2X R1.6

.063 2X (0.063) .063

11.94 11.94 11.94

.470 .470 (0.470) NUT
11.94
(0.47)

25.02
25.02 25.02 ( 0.985)
.985 .985
Ø25.02
(0.985)

• The under panel depth for the Metal Threaded • The under panel depth for the Plastic Threaded
Housing configuration is 14.55 mm (0.573 in). Housing configuration is 14.55 mm (0.573 in).
• Mounting nut can be tightened to a • Mounting nut can be tightened to a
recommended torque of 10 in-lb. recommended torque of 10 in-lb.

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BUILD YOUR PART NUMBER

TS

SERIES MOUNTING OPTIONS TERMINATION2 LIMITER

N None
1
22 AWG PTFE, U Single axis
25 cm ± 1.27 cm 2-1
D Drop-in
28 AWG PTFE,
S Square
2 25 cm ± 1.27 cm 2-2
R Rear mount G Guided feel
72” Overmold Cable with
A Drop-in and Rear Mount 3 USB Male Type Connector P Plus

T Threaded housing, Metal 2.54 mm (0.100”)

4 Pitch TE Connector
P Threaded housing, Plastic
2.54 mm (0.100”)
HANDLE1
5 Pitch TE Connector with
10” Mating Harness
0 None 6 Pushbutton D Conical, elastomer

1 Castle 7 Mushroom1 E Quadcave

2 Winged Hat 8 Low Profile1 F Puck

3 Conical A Handles 1, 2, 3 G Roller

4 Finger Tip B Castle, elastomer

H
Castle, LED
illumination1-2
5 Round Jog
C
Winged Hat,
elastomer

OUTPUT OPTIONS 4 LED CONTROL

0.5 V to 4.5 V - Sensor 1

00 0 V to 5 V 09 4.5 V to 0.5 V - Sensor 2
BLANK No illumination

01 0.25 V to 4.75 V ON, driven by joystick

10
0.25 V to 4.75 V - Sensor 1 1 supply voltage 6
4.75 V to 0.25 V - Sensor 2
02 0.5 V to 4.5 V
1 V to 4 V - Sensor 1 2 User controlled 7
11
03 1 V to 4 V 4 V to 1 V - Sensor 2

0 V to 5 V - Sensor 1 12 Customer specified

04 0 V to 5 V - Sensor 2
13 PWM
0.25 V to 4.75 V - Sensor 1
05 0.25 V to 4.75 V - Sensor 2 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS LED COLOR
14 USB (Game Controller)

06
0.5 V to 4.5 V - Sensor 1
Joyball (Cursor
A Single
BLANK
No
0.5 V to 4.5 V - Sensor 2 15 emulation)
illumination
1 V to 4 V - Sensor 1
B Independent 5

07 1 V to 4 V - Sensor 2
BB Blue

0 V to 5 V - Sensor 1 RR Red
08 5 V to 0 V - Sensor 2

1
Mushroom and Low Profile handles not available with P (threaded housing, plastic) or T (threaded housing, metal) housing options.
1-2
Contact factory if USB output is needed with illuminated castle actuator.
2-1
Wires are thick, robust, and best suited for stand alone applications.
2-2
Wires are thin and best suited for tightly constrained wire routing.
3
Contact factory for PWM configuration.
4
Output voltage is ratiometric to supply voltage.
5
Only available on dual output. Not available with Handle 6 (Pushbutton). Not available with termination options 4 or 5.
6
LED control is driven by joystick supply voltage. Illumination is constantly on
7
LED requires independent 5V supply. Illumination is user controlled.

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PLASTIC HOUSING

17.17
(0.676)
PIN INDICATES TOP VIEW
+Y DIRECTION

19.20
(0.75)
33.27 23.00
(1.31) (0.91)

10.00 - 13.00
(0.40 - 0.50)

25.40
(1.00) 8 7 6 5

29.70
(1.17)
Top view

LOCATING FEATURE, Y+

METAL THREADED HOUSING

C
11.81
17.17
.47
(0.676)

Ø24.89
(0.98)

24.89
17.17 33.12
(0.676) (1.304) B
Bottom view .98
11.81
Ø24.89 (0.465)
(0.98)
10.00 - 13.00
(0.40 - 0.50)

33.12 Ø32.77 LOCATING FEATURE, Y+

(1.304) (1.29) 11.81 UNLESS

(0.465) DIMENS
TOLERA
.X .03
10.00 - 13.00 A
.XX .0
.XXX .

(0.40 - 0.50) .XXXX

8 7 6 5 4 :C

Ø32.77 LOCATING FEATURE, Y+ Top view MATERIA

FINISH

(1.29) FORM
8 7 6 5

D
LOCATING FLAT, Y+

PLASTIC THREADED HOUSING 35.56

1.40

17.16
C
.68

Bottom view

34.84
1.37 B

10.1 MINIMUM PANEL THICKNESS: .125"

.40

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

32.77 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES

TOLERANCES:
.X .030

1.29
.XX .010
A

Top view
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3RD ANGLE PROJECTION

: CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
17.16 MATERIAL

35.56 .68 FINISH

1.40 FORM NO.: EF-301

8 7 6 5 4
LOCATING FLAT, Y+

34.84
1.37

10.1 MINIMUM PANEL T

.40

32.77
1.29

35.56
1.40
LOCATING FLAT, Y+

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HANDLE OPTIONS
HANDLE OPTIONS

1. CASTLE 4. FINGER TIP

B. CASTLE (ELASTOMER) 2. WINGED HAT 3. CONICAL Ø17.42
C. WINGED HAT (ELASTOMER) D. CONICAL (ELASTOMER) .686
(0.686)

.676
Ø17.17
(0.676) Ø18.36 .681
Ø17.30
.723
(0.723)
(0.681)

29.69
1.169
(1.169)
19.20
.735
(0.75)
19.84
.781 .801
20.35
(0.781) (0.801)

1 Castle 2 Winged hat 3 Conical 4 Fingertip

B Castle (elastomer) C Winged hat (elastomer) D Conical (elastomer)

5. ROUND JOG 6. PUSHBUTTON 7. MUSHROOM 8. LOW PROFILE

8 7 6 5 4 3
Ø17.22
.678
(0.678)
REV.
Ø17.65
REV.
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
DATE ECN INITIALS DATE ECN INITIALS REV

A
Ø.695
(0.695) A RELEASE
INITIAL INITIAL RELEASE
11/10/16 GT 11/10/16
4645 Ø20.32 4645 GT
REV. DESCRIPTI

.800
(0.800)
Ø15.24
.600
(0.600)
A INITIAL RELEA

24.08
.948
(0.948) 19.99
.787
D
(0.787) .798
20.27
(0.798)
14.88
.586
(0.586)

PIN INDICATES
+Y DIRECTION

5 Round jog 6 Pushbutton 7 Mushroom 8 Low profile

C

20.55 20.55
17.16 17.16 21.8 17.4
(0.809) (0.809)
(0.676) (0.676) .69
.86

18.60 18.60 19.5 19

18.89 18.89
(0.744) (0.732) (0.732) .77 .75
(0.744)
B

QUADCAVE QUADCAVE PUCK PUCK

E Quadcave F Puck G Roller H Castle, LED illumination
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Featuring USB 2.0 HID compliant interface. A The cursorA

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PLOTFILE: 7/5/2017

APEM’s USB emulation option converts a multi-axis

PLOTFILE: 7/5/2017

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COMMENTS: COMMENTS: FILE NO. FILE NO.
AS MOLDED AS MOLDED MANUFACTURED MANUFACTURED

SHEET 1 OF 1
joysticks are recognized as standard HID “game controller” joystick into a mouse or cursor control device
FORM NO.: EF-300 FORM NO.: EF-300 SCALE: 1:1 SCALE:
DO NOT SCALE 1:1
DRAWING DO NOT
SHEET SCALE
1 OF 1 DRAWING
5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
devices. Adhering to the HID specification, APEM’s USB joysticks • Applications: The cursor emulation option is
are plug-and-play with most versions of Windows. Joystick ideal for vehicle applications subjected to dirt
button and axis assignments are dependent upon the controlled and high vibration which makes operating a
application. traditional cursor control device difficult. The
• Features: Cursor Emulation option is widely used in
- USB 2.0 HID compliant “game controller” device shipboard and military applications.
- Easy to install and operate • Features:
- Functions determined by controlled application - HID compliant “pointing device”
• Supplied wiring: USB Male Type A Connector with 72” - Plug-and-play with USB option
overmolded cable • Supplied wiring: USB Male Type A Connector
with overmolded cable

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VOLTAGE OUTPUT OPTIONS 1

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

Option 00 Option 01 Option 02 Option 03

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

Option 04 Option 05 Option 06 Option 07

5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0 0 0
MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN TRAVEL (º) MAX

Option 08 Option 09 Option 10 Option 11

Sensor 1
Sensor 2

CONNECTOR TERMINATION OPTION

PINOUT SPECIFICATION • Single output configurations feature a five position

TE 3-647166-5 connector.
TE 3-647166-5 TE 3-647166-7

PIN 1 Y (alpha) Pushbutton / LED

• Dual output configurations feature a seven position
TE 3-647166-7 connector.
GND / Pushbutton common
PIN 2 5 VDC 1
/ LED common • A mating harness is not included, but may be
PIN 3 X (alpha) X (alpha) specified for single output configurations at the time
GND/ Pushbutton common of order for an additional charge.
PIN 4 Y (beta)
/ LED common
• The five function harness is part number 505-499.
PIN 5 Pushbutton / LED Y (alpha)

PIN 6 - 5 VDC
• The seven function harness is part number 505-500.

PIN 7 - X (beta)

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Voltage outputs are ratiometric to supply voltage
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