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A Family of Solutions

CANbus JoystickWM-580

The WM-580 is just one of a full range of joystick solutions from Williams Controls. If you have a joystick application in an off-highway environment you should be talking to us. Whether you are looking for a replacement for an OEM joystick, a new mechanical design or a custom molded grip Williams Controls is here to support you.

Ever see an operator use the joystick as a grab handle when climbing into the cab? We have and that’s why the WM-580 easily withstands a sideload of more than 220 pounds (1000 Newtons).

The WM-580 is also available in asingle button post style grip.

Rugged Test SpecificationsMeets or exceeds the following standards:

24-Hour Dust Exposure and 5 Humidity Test Cycles

Exposure to Antifreeze, Diesel and Brake Fluid

1 Meter Mechanical Drop

Random Broadband Vibration 5-500Hz, 4.0Gs

5 Thermal Shock Cycles -40°C to +85°C

96-Hour Salt Spray Exposure

• Hall Effect Non-Contact Thumbwheels

• Optional Momentary Trigger Switch

• Up to 6 Momentary Pushbuttons

• Hall Effect Non-Contact Sensors

• FullyConfigurableButtonPanel

• Linear X and Y Position Output

• Available Redundant Signal

Circuits for X and Y Positions

• Ergonomic Grip Design

• Self-Centering

• ±20° Handle Movement

• EMC Tested to SAE J1113

• 12 to 24V DC System Voltage

• -40° to 85°C Operation Range

• Rated Load of 1000N (Applied

120mm from Pivot Point)

• Life Expectancy: > 5 Million Cycles

• SAE J1939 Protocol CANbus Output

• Electronics Encapsulated to Meet IP67

Completely Configurable

Tough, accurate and ergonomic – when you grab hold of one of the new WM-580 family of CANbus joysticks from Williams Controls it just feels right. Williams Controls has applied the same design expertise to heavy duty joysticks that has made us the leader in accelerator pedal and vehicle controls for over 75 years.

When you are working in isolated locations where every minute of run time counts the reliability of your vehicle controls is the last thing you want to worry about. The WM-580 meets or exceeds the published industry standards of virtually every industrial joystick currently on the market.

The WM-580 is a fresh approach to providing variable control over off-highway vehicle devices and mechanisms. Pick one up you won’t want to let it go.

The Williams Controls WM-580 CANbus Joystick

Designed from the base up as a clean sheet solution to today’s mobile vehicle demands, the WM-580 joystick takes a no compromise attitude to punishing field conditions. This is the end result of countless hours of operator use analysis, ergonomic studies and endurance testing.

A fully encapsulated CANbus circuit board provides superior resistance to shock, vibration and chemical exposure as well as trouble free performance in high-moisture environments. Sealed control buttons and a life cycle rating that exceeds 5 million cycles translate to less equipment down time.

With over 50 variations of the WM-580 on the shelf you are sure to find a grip and control button configuration that meets your needs. Current options include:

• Up to 6 Control Buttons in Multiple Button

Panel Layouts

• Right or Left Grip Orientations

• Full Range of Button Colors

• Optional Trigger Switch