Description

The Fixed Control Handle consists of a generic aluminium casting mounted to an electronic control unit. The standard functionality is detailed below although a number of different switch configurations are available.

A 2-axis force transducer is fitted which provides X & Y position information to enable weapon aiming, turret or cursor control. A double pole trigger switch is provided to perform safety critical fire control functions. Protection against inadvertent operation is achieved through the addition of a spring-loaded trigger guard. Two push-button switches are included, mounted either side of the force-transducer. A dead man’s palm grip is fitted to the front of the handle.

The mounting base of the handle houses the CAN and serial interface PCB and optional power supply PCB. Signals exit the base via a chassis mounted connector.

The handle and base is made from aluminium alloy and painted Pearl White (RAL 1013).

Features

• 2 - Axis force transducer (14 bit resolution)
• Auto – nulling of force transducer signal
• Guarded trigger switch
• Dead man’s palm switch
• Galvanically isolated CAN 2.0B interface supporting MilCAN, CANopen, J1939 and other Higher Layer Protocols
• Galvanically isolated RS232 interface supporting full duplex communication
• Covers on port to up-load new program or configuration data, this port can be used for test and diagnostic purposes
• Built in Test

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Specification

Input Voltage: 5V +/-5% (28V Def Stan 61-5 Part 6 power supply available if required) Current: 200mA
Operating Temperature: -40 to +49ºC
Storage Temperature: -46 to +71ºC
Dimensions: Base 100mm x 100mm x 58mm, height 212mm
Weight: 0.95kg