Control Designed
for Safety.
H10 and H11 joystick platforms are available in configurations designed for integration into PLd / SIL2 safety architectures for demanding mobile and industrial machinery.
The joystick is one part of the complete safety-related machine function.
Functional safety depends on how the operator input, joystick, signal processing, machine controller, software and controlled function work together.
H10 and H11 are available in configurations intended to provide redundant position information for integration into safety-related control architectures.
From operator input
to machine response.
The required Performance Level or SIL must be evaluated for the complete safety function, not for the joystick in isolation.
Designed around
redundancy and integration.
Redundant Sensing
Redundant position information allows the control architecture to evaluate more than one signal path for the operator command.
System Evaluation
The machine control system evaluates the joystick information according to the required safety function and architecture.
Complete Validation
The achieved PL or SIL depends on the complete implementation, including controller, software and downstream machine function.
Choose around the
machine and operator.
H10
A substantial hand-joystick platform for demanding machine applications where robust operator control and integration into safety-related architectures are required.
H11
A compact hand-joystick platform for safety-related machine functions where installation depth, modern integration and operator control must be combined.
One movement.
Two paths.
In a safety-related joystick configuration, redundant position information can be evaluated by the machine control system.
This gives the control architecture the information required to detect signal discrepancies and evaluate whether the operator command remains plausible.
Designed to become part
of the safety function.
Joystick
The appropriate joystick configuration provides redundant operator-position information to the control architecture.
Controller
The machine control system evaluates the signals and performs the diagnostics required by the safety concept.
Complete System
The achieved Performance Level or SIL depends on the complete safety function and how it is implemented and validated.
Important: PLd / SIL2 ready does not mean that installing the joystick alone makes a machine or safety function PLd or SIL2 compliant.
Safety architecture starts
with the right interface.
Redundant Analog
Redundant analog position signals can be evaluated by the machine's safety-related controller as part of the complete safety architecture.
CAN-Based Machine Control
For machine architectures using CAN communication, Comtrium also offers joystick platforms with CANopen and SAE J1939 interfaces.
Explore CAN Joysticks →Safety-related control for demanding machinery.
H10 and H11 safety joystick configurations are relevant for machine functions where operator commands form part of a safety-related control architecture.
Designing a safety-related machine function?
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