G1 Grip – BG Systems, Inc.

G1 Grip

Overview

The G1 series grips are cast aluminum hand controllers. Typical applications for the G1 range from computer labs to industrial equipment, to remotely piloted vehicles, payload control, and military equipment such as computer-based training systems. The rugged design means that they will provide reliable service for extended periods, backed by a two-year warranty.

The G1 produces outputs based on the desired optional switches, buttons, and analog options such as the proportional rocker or miniature force joystick. The grips come standard with a single-position trigger. Various configurations of switches can be mounted in the head of the grip and on the side. Custom configurations can be accommodated.

G1 Grip

Technical Specifications

Mechanical

The standard grip is cast aluminum and is ambidextrous in most configurations. The standard configuration has a single-position trigger with a two-position trigger available as an option. Various thumb-actuated switches can be mounted at the top of the grip. Examples include momentary pushbuttons, latching pushbuttons, two, four, and five-position switches, proportional rockers, and miniature force transducers.

The grip can also be ordered with buttons mounted on the side in various locations. The side switch is a thumb-operated switch and the “pinkie switch” is operated by the little finger. These are mounted on the left side of the joystick for right-hand operation. If left-hand operation is required please contact BG Systems for availability.

Output

Outputs from the grip can be either direct voltage, USB, TCP, or CANBus. Depending on the optional switches, the grip voltage output will be either a TTL (for switches and buttons) or a voltage in the range of 0.0 vDC to +5.0 vDC for the proportional rocker (PR) or the force transducer (FJ2) option.

Mounting & Connectors

The grip can be mounted with four #6-32 screws (as shown) or handheld.

Depending on the choice of output, the connector can be:

a DB-15 or a high density DB-26 for analog output

mini-B USB connector for USB

RJ-45 for TCP

DB-15 for CANBus

Reliability

With no moving parts, the life of the mechanical system has no limit. The switches used are rated for between 50,000 and 1,000,000 cycles depending on the switch type.

Electrical

Input Voltage 5 vDC

Output Voltage 0.0 to 5.0 vDC

Center Voltage 2.5 vDC

Output Current 10 mA max

Supply Current 14 mASwitch Operation contact closing

Physical

Weight 1.5 lbs

Environmental

Operating Temperature -20°C to 60°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C

Humidity Less than 95%

Warranty

The G1 Grips carry a 2-year warranty from the date of installation in customer equipment.

G1 Grip

Options

The G1 Grip can be ordered with a wide variety of buttons, miniature force transducers (FJ2), and proportional rocker (PRvs or PRvf). If you do not see the type of switch, or a configuration that meets your requirements, then please contact BG Systems to find out how quickly we can provide a new solution.