CURTISS-WRIGHT LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PROPORTIONAL ROCKER

New model expands joystick range and offers non-contact proportional control for hand-grips and HMI consoles Christchurch, U.K. – Thursday 11 May, 2017 – Curtiss-Wright Industrial division has announced the launch of the JC040, a single-axis, Hall-effect proportional rocker that is suitable for arduous applications in specialty off-highway vehicles. The JC040 builds on the success of legacy potentiometric versions available from the Corporation’s brand family of Penny & Giles, and uses non-contacting, Hall-effect sensing technology for long-life integrity of the output signal. The IP67-rated JC040 provides safety functionality via dual outputs – which can be set to positive or a combination of positive and negative ramps – and also benefits from independent supply voltages for each of the outputs. The JC040 rocker is designed for integration within joystick grips and other in-cab human-machine interfaces; and benefits from a ‘pass through’ design for any liquid or dust contamination. Electronic robustness is assured by sealing of the internal electronics to a rating of IP67. An optional, mechanical over-press feel – that operates at ±20° of travel from center positon – is integrated within the JC040 design to provide additional operator feedback. The electrical output of this mechanical feature can be used in a system to indicate a new mode of operation such as a rapid traverse. Key features of the JC040 include: Return-to-center, ±25° rocker action 21mm under-panel depth Rated for 1 million operating cycles Dual supply, ensuring signal integrity Supplied as standalone unit or integrated into the Penny & Giles AMF range of grips The JC040 launches with a 5Vdc supply voltage and connection via a 6-way flying lead. Sales Inquiries: Please forward all sales and reader service inquiries to cwig.uk@curtisswright.com. For more information on Curtiss-Wright Industrial products, visit www.cw-industrialgroup.com or call +44.1202.034000. About Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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