Intuitive machine operation with force feedback

FSG remote control devices presents a cross-section of their robust sensors and operating devices for use in construction machinery. The new features include force feedback functions for joysticks and foot pedal sensors, which provide the machine operator with tactile feedback.

The force feedback can be used for classical parameters such as force, displacement, angle or adjustment speed as well as theoretically for the representation of jarring or shock effects. Thus, the technology is suitable in principle for all applications that require intuitive operation.

Typical examples are steering of cranes, bucket operation on excavators and wheel loaders or lifting and lowering of loads in the transport area - as well as with force feedback equipped pedals to represent different operating forces and thus convey a realistic operating experience.

Encoders report feedback

Feedback functions can be implemented with little effort, in which the perceptible counterforce varies depending on the application. More complex systems for dynamic feedback use the values ​​of e.g. B. encoders or other sensors into a counterforce that can be experienced tactilely at runtime. For the needs-based parameterization of the force feedback system, the manufacturer can refer to its wide range of displacement and angle sensors as well Inclinometers access.

Industrial Ethernet encoders and other Industry 4.0 rotary encoders

The robust, ergonomic joysticks of the ST series are available as operating units as single or dual-axis encoders with different lever deflections, designs and equipment variants, as well as foot pedals of the FS series. Joysticks and pedals are equipped with wear-free magnetic or inductive measuring systems and can also be supplied with redundant electronics for safety-relevant applications in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL or ISO 13849 PL.