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Zaber Technologies T-JOY Series Programmable Joystick Controls Available at Electromate Industrial

Product News Tuesday, August 28, 2012: Zaber Technologies Inc

 

The T-JOY3 is a programmable joystick that can control three independent axes of motion. The joystick can be daisy-chained to any T-Series motion control products, allowing for a very flexible setup. All 5 buttons of the joystick are programmable to store a location, recall a location, or a host of other functions.

The joystick can run with or without a computer attached. In stand-alone mode the joystick is a compact controller that fits easily on the lab bench. Its functionality can be expanded simply by adding a computer or laptop running Labview, Visual Basic, Microsoft Excel, or your own program. The T-JOY3 programmable joystick is the ideal controller for microscope, x-y, or x-y-z stage applications.

The joystick is compatible with all T-Series products, such as the T-LS Motorized Linear Slides. RoHS Status: Pending.

The T-JOY3 is an easy-to-use, yet programmable joystick that can be used stand-alone to control up to three axis of T-Series actuators. It may also be used in conjunction with a computer for additional power and flexibility. In stand-alone operation, the T-JOY3 is ideal for XY or XYZ microscopy applications. The joystick is intuitive to use, and the buttons are pre-programmed with commands to home the actuators, save current position, and goto saved position. It is ideal for applications where complex computer control is not required.

The T-JOY3 may also be connected to the computer for more sophisticated applications where both the computer and the joystick can simultaneously control the actuators transparently through the daisy-chain. The five key-switches are fully programmable to either send any arbitrary command to actuators down the daisy-chain or to trigger the computer to execute command sequences. The entire daisy-chain can be controlled through a single USB or RS232 port on a laptop or desktop.

The T-JOY3 adds a new dimension to Zaber's T-Series product line. Combining the intuitive control of the T-JOY3 with the flexibility of mixing and matching any T-Series actuator for the three axis means that automating microscopy has never been so easy and affordable.

 

Features:

• Controls up to 3 axes with a single joystick, with programmable sensitivity and velocity profile
• Compact bench-top controller enables human interface with or without a computer
• Joystick can be daisy-chained to motion devices and controlled via serial port without additional hardware
• Five buttons with fully programmable functions enable the joystick to perform a wide range of tasks
• LEDs indicate the power and communication status at a glance
• Ergonomic design and intuitive interface

 

For more information, please get in touch with Electromate.