MG1 Characteristics & Modular Options

The MG1 is a cast aluminium control grip that has three positions for thumb-operated functions and a further position for a finger operated trigger. Each of the thumb-operated positions can accept a selection of buttons, trim switches, toggle switches, blanks or MJ3 force operated, miniature joysticks.

The control grip can be attached to a joystick base, such as Daco's MP1 displacement unit, or used as a "fixed grip" mounted to a panel.

The MG1 control grip has the following characteristics:

  • Wide operating temperature range
  • Nearly 20,000 configurations possible
  • Comfortable to use
  • Compatible with Daco joystick bases
  • Can be panel sealed to IP67 as a fixed grip
  • Rugged
  • High reliability
  • Accepts up to 4 functions
  • Available as fixed grip or attached to Daco's MP1 displacement joystick base.
  • Accepts Daco's MJ3 force operated, miniature joystick.
  • 2 year warranty
  • Manufactured using an ISO9000 approved quality system

Modular options for MG1
 

Thumb operated positions

Please note that there are 3 thumb operated positions available. These are clearly identified on the Literature/Quotation page.

Blank

Momentary Push Button, 11N

Momentary Push Button, 18N

Momentary Push Button, 7N

Momentary, 4 Way Toggle

Momentary, 2 Way Toggle

Force Joystick

Trigger

Blank

SPNO Switch

Mounting detail

4 off M4x9 deep on 36 PCD, female

2 Axis MP1 Joystick Mounting

3 Axis MP1 Joystick Mounting

4 off M4x9 deep, female

Interface

All interfaces can be supplied on leads but the 'in-grip' version of the RS232 (Mouse Systems), Sun or RS232 (Microsoft) interfaces will be supplied unless otherwise requested.

None

None (Lead mounted D connector)

RS232 (Mouse Systems)

Sun

RS422 (Mouse Systems)

RS232 (Microsoft)

PS2

RS 232 (Daco absolute)

RS 422 (Daco absolute)

New* USB

Interfaces have the following switch capabilities:

  • RS232 (Mouse Systems) - 3 Switches
  • Sun - 3 Switches
  • RS422 (Mouse Systems) - 7 Switches
  • RS232 (Microsoft) - 2 Switches
  • PS2 - 3 Switches
  • RS 232 (Daco absolute) - 8 Switches
  • RS 422 (Daco absolute) - 8 Switches
  • USB supports 14 switches (games controller) or 3 switches (mouse).

 

Daco Scientific Limited, Vulcan House, Calleva Industrial Park,Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 8PB, UK.
  tel: +44 (0) 118 981 7311 :: fax: +44 (0) 118 981 9963 :: email: sales@daco.co.uk

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