J.R. Merritt Controls

VNSO

1,2 & 3 Axis mill-duty Joystick supports horizontal, vertical and tandem mounting of contact drives.

In applications where mounting space is limited, customers benefit from the ability to configure the contact drives to suit the available space.

VNSO Documents

Spare parts


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Service bulletins


» vnso_service_bulletin.pdf

Catalog literature


» vnso_literature.pdf

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VNSO Mechanical data

Life	20 million cycles

Materials	Aluminum body YOKE - Nickel chromium - (properties close to stainless steel)

Temperature range	-25 to +70 degrees C.

Handle travel	2 x +/-36 degrees 2 axis

Potentionmeter rotation	+/- 126 degrees

Maximum number of contacts	10 double pole snap in, field replaceable contact blocks in each axis. (20 contacts total, per axis.)

Maximum number of steps	7-0-7

Panel space requirement	3.78 " x 3.78" (Footprint of Joystick Mounting)


VNSO Electrical data

Rating	16A 240 VAC continuous

Terminals	Captive saddle clamps

Maximum wire size	12 AWG

Certifications	UL Recognized File #E106738(m) CSA Approved File #15040

Applications
The VNSO Joystick is utilized in heavy-duty cycle applications where life and durability is essential. Typical applications include: cranes, steel mill process control, logging, mining machinery and offshore drilling equipment.

Features
Environmentally sealed, dual compression spring return for handle centering, friction brake, detents up to 7-0-7 steps, proportional control with custom first point and high speed detents. Standard and custom handle motion patterns available.

Handle options
Push-button, push down, twist, multi-function fighter grip, mechanical interlock, mechanical interlock with push-button, and rocker switch handle.



		Heavy mill duty
		VNS2 / VNSB2

		Mill duty
		VNSO

		Heavy industrial
		VCSO
		XL-VNSO
		CS1
		VCS2
		CS3

		Finger operated
		MO / M2
		M3