252A503A40NB

Joystick Potentiometers

• 252A503A40NB Application Field and Working Principle

  • Introduction

  • Application Field

    • Industrial Robotics
    • Precise Speed and Motion Control
    • Engine and Transmission Control
    • Welding and CNC Machines
    • Machine Operation Simulation
    • Gaming and Entertainment Systems

  • Working Principle

    • Overview

    • 252A503A40NB is a high-precision singular-axis joystick potentiometer produced by Numatics. This potentiometer is usually adjusted manually, in order to control electrical devices such as valves, motors, pumps, or speed. The device has a well-defined mechanical limit of 95° and is capable of carrying up to 16 amps of current.

    • Basic Components

      The basic components of 252A503A40NB include an adjustable shaft mechanism, a dial adjustment screw, an adjustable bracket, a spring, and a potentiometer. The shaft mechanism is capable of moving to its endstop points in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The adjustable bracket is used to attach the spring and potentiometer to the shaft, and the dial adjustment screw is used to adjust the tension on the spring. This tension is responsible for the feedback resistance and range of motion.

    • Operation

      When a user moves the shaft mechanism, the potentiometer will measure the angle the shaft is moved and return the corresponding electrical resistance value. This value is then sent to the controlling device, which can be anything from an industrial robot to a gaming system. This signal can be used to adjust the speed or position of the device.

    • Conclusion

      The 252A503A40NB is a highly accurate singular-axis joystick potentiometer, capable of carrying up to 16 amps of current. It is used in various industrial and consumer applications, such as robotics, speed and motion control, engine and transmission control, welding and CNC machines, gaming and entertainment systems, and machine operation simulation. When the shaft mechanism is moved, the device measures the angle and returns the corresponding electrical resistance value, which is then interpreted by the controlling device.