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MJC001 Control Joystick
In order to establish control over a particular axis, the joystick axes must be associated
with the corresponding channels of the related controller. This is achieved by setting the
joystick ID switch, located on the underside of the joystick console, and the channel ident
switches on the rear panel of the associated controller.
The joystick ID switch assigns the selected number to the X axis of the joystick and the
next sequential number to the Y axis. The channel ident switches on the controller unit
must then be set to match these joystick axis numbers.
For example, if the joystick switch is set to '1', then the X axis channel ID switch on the
controller must be set to ‘1’ and the Y axis ID switch must be set to ‘2’ as shown in Fig. 3.2.
Fig. 3.2 ID switch setings
Using a small, flathead screwdriver, set the joystick console ID switch and the controller
channel ID switches as described in the preceding paragraph.
6) The stage can now be moved using the joystick, GUI panel, or by setting
commands to move each axis by relative and absolute amounts – see the helpfile
supplied with the software server for more information.
3.2 Operation
The joystick has 2 modes of operation, LOW gear and HIGH gear. To switch between
these modes, press the HIGH/LOW button. When the green LED is lit, HIGH mode is
selected.
The speed of the move increases with deflection of the joystick from the center
position. Fine tuning of the speed control is achieved by adjusting the trim pot.
The velocity and acceleration of moves performed in these modes, is set in the
Advanced - Misc. Tab in the GUI Settings panel - see the handbook supplied with the
controller for more information.
The MJC001 is compatible with the following controllers:
BBD series brushless DC motor controllers,
RBD201 rack-mounted brushless DC motor controller
BSC20x series stepper motor controllers,
Caution
Do not set the switches to identical numbers as this may result in lack of joystick
control. Also, do not set the channel ID switches to 'E' or 'F' as this is reserved
for factory use and testing.
