Heavy-duty joysticks
As a small or medium-sized manufacturer, you need to adapt joysticks to customer needs. Just as quickly and flexibly as a large OEM. That calls for flexible components and a lean development process.
The new JS1-H family of heavy-duty joysticks provides you with a wide portfolio of ergonomically designed, modular components. Which are all fully compliant with PLUS+1® toolbox.
Brought together in intelligent joystick solutions, they provide the safety, reliability and performance. These ensure every job is done efficiently, well and in perfect comfort for machine operators.
The JS1-H joystick family offers versatile solutions for heavy-duty mobile machinery. For instance, wheel loaders, dozers, dumpers, trenchers and haulers in the construction market. As well as, pavers, graders, rollers and milling machines for road building.
Features
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Rugged design up to IP66 overall
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Ergonomic left, right and straight grips
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Single and dual axis spring-return
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Single axis w/ adjust. Friction-hold
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Redundant hall effect or long-life potentiometric sensing (full redundant)
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5 different output types: CAN (J1939, CANopen), CAN+ and CANalog PVE and Analog, PWM
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5 different grip types: ST2- ST7- PR2- PR7*)- and HR1-grip
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Several grip functions: domed and flat push-button (max. 12), proportional roller, rocker switch and FNR, operator presence switch
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Connection: wiring harness with connector
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Grip travel :+18°
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EMI/RFI: 150V/m
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ESD: 20kV
Benefits
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Customizable solutions
The JS1-H base and grip options allow you to fulfill specific customer requirements for a smooth, comfortable and reliable operation. Choose from three bases and five ergonomic grip types with flexible button and switch placement. -
Smart compatibility
Compatible grip and base options make joysticks simple to upgrade. Six standard electrical interfaces are available for ease of configuration. -
Superior performance
The JS1-H family is suitable for almost any machine that requires joystick control. PLUS+1® Compliance enables simple and seamless future-oriented integration in the machine control system. -
Faster, more flexible fulfillment times
The JS1-H standard portfolio is readily available, enabling you to reduce your warehouse stocks. Even without compromising your ability to fulfill the specifications of individual customers. Easy integration with PLUS+1® also secures fast and efficient development times.
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| EU-UK Declaration | Danfoss EU-UK DOC00031208.B1 | English | Multiple | 27 Feb, 2026 | 167.0 KB | |
| EU-UK Declaration | Danfoss EU-UK DOC00031363.B1 | English | Multiple | 29 Jan, 2026 | 160.1 KB | |
| Data sheet | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Data Sheet | English | Multiple | 10 Jun, 2019 | 677.4 KB | |
| Data sheet | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Data Sheet | Japanese | Multiple | 26 Jul, 2018 | 1.2 MB | |
| Data sheet | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Data Sheet | Chinese | Multiple | 18 Nov, 2020 | 882.5 KB | |
| Data sheet | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Data Sheet | Chinese | China | 01 Nov, 2018 | 785.8 KB | |
| User guide | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Technical Information | English | Multiple | 15 Apr, 2024 | 10.0 MB | |
| User guide | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Technical Information | Italian | Multiple | 13 Jul, 2021 | 10.0 MB | |
| User guide | JS1 Heavy Duty Joystick Family Technical Information | Chinese | China | 29 Apr, 2021 | 10.3 MB | |
| Data sheet | JS1 Heavy Duty Joysticks Data Sheet | Japanese | Japan | 18 Nov, 2024 | 5.0 MB | |
| Data sheet | PVG x JS1-H Data Sheet | English | Multiple | 11 Jan, 2021 | 544.9 KB |
Downloads
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