The HFX Series III joystick is a heavy duty, Hall effect controller developed for demanding operator control applications requiring a rugged, yet compact hand-operated positioning device. Available with several ergonomic multi-axis handles and utilizing only five square inches of surface area, the HFX Series III joystick is ideally suited for off-highway, enclosed cabin applications. Striking the perfect balance between size and durability, widely used vehicle applications include forklifts, agricultural and forestry vehicles, landscape maintenance vehicles and inventory lift platforms.

Ball Tip	Two axis
Low Profile Option A	Two or three axis
Stock Grip	Two axis
Low Profile Option B	Two or three axis

Key Features
• Compact size, requires only 5 square inches of surface area
• Hall effect sensing
• Available with USB
• Single, dual and triple axis configuration
• RoHS compliant
• 10 million life cycles
• Environmental Protection Classification (IP Rating): contact factory for further information

Joystick travel:	40° (20° from center)
Centering:	Single spring, omnidirectional
Housing:	High impact, glass-filled nylon
Breakout force:	.544Nm
Operational force:	.653Nm
Maximum force:	1.306Nm
Operating temperature:	-40°C to +85°C
Life cycles:	10 million

Supply voltage:	5.0V
Center voltage:	2.5V
Supply current:	10mA max/axis
Output current:	2mA max/axis
Output tolerance:	±2%

Configuration Options

0V to 5.0V

0.25V to 4.75V

0.5V to 4.5V

USB
Universal Serial Bus provides USB 1.1 interface, no driver is needed.

CANbus
Provides J1939 interface and requires Sensor Output Option (0.25V - 4.75V). Contact technical support for configuration chart.

Analog Deadband
Assures return to center voltage

Center Detect
Produces an electrical HI signal when stick is moved off center and produces an electrical LO signal if the sensor output voltage deviates from range (<0.5V or >4.5V).

Dual Decode
Provides center detect function and monitors dual sensors. If the sum and the difference of the sensor outputs vary by more than 9%, the circuit becomes electrically LO. Requires dual sensors and output option 0.5V to 4.5V.

Joyball
Cursor emulation available for USB or Sun.

Voltage Regulator
Used when input or output voltage is greater than 5V or when bipolar output is required. Contact technical support for available configurations.

Friction Clutch
The joystick does not mechanically return to center, maintains present position. Requires "round" limiter plate option.

Proximity Sensor
A "deadman" safety switch that works by means of capacitive sensing, eliminating the need for a mechanical lever.

HFX Series III Ball Tip Techical Drawing

HFX Series III Low Profile Option A Techical Drawing

HFX Series III Stock Grip no buttons Techical Drawing

HFX Series III Low Profile Option B Techical Drawing

View HFX Series III Mounting Dimensions.