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7165L Single axis joystick Owner’s Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual January 2024 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NOTES RECORD DATA BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model #: Serial #: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: MNL-7165L Rev A 2 of 35...
This document is intended to clearly present comprehensive product data and provide technical information to assist the end user in design applications. Kobelt reserves the right, without notice, to change the design, or construction, of any products and to discontinue or limit distribution of any products.
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Never put the product into service before fully completing installation and commissioning. • Do not carry out any modifications to the product. • Only use authentic Kobelt spare parts. • Observe all local regulations, directives and laws during the installation of this product. •...
ESCRIPTION The Kobelt 7165L joystick is a single axis control module that can be configured as on on/off output device, or as an analog style output device. This allows for simple use as a jog unit, capable of control in two directions, or as an infinitely variable positioning device.
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ECHNICAL Table 1: 7165L Electrical Data MODEL 7165L- MODEL 7165L-G 7165L-D 7165L-H OUTPUT Discrete (Low/High) Analog(variable) SWITCH ELECTRICAL Form A, N.O or N.C (per CONTACTS direction) MAX SWITCH VOLTAGE 250 VAC MAX SWITCH CURRENT...
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. NSTALLATION ECHANICAL In spring return models, do not operate the joystick if the internal spring has broken. Unexpected operation could result. Ideally, the joystick should be mounted in a central location at each station on-board the vessel to control steering operation.
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When the joystick is pushed off centre approximately 24° the switch corresponding to that particular direction will be moved to a closed-circuit position. The default wiring provided by the Kobelt factory is shown in Figure 2. Customers can connect their electrical cables to the terminal strip as desired to achieve the joystick directionality suited for your application.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 3: 7165L Switch Direction Diagram, Terminal reference shown. MNL-7165L Rev A 10 of 35...
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 3.2.1.2 Non-wired joysticks ‘-G’ models Customers who order a ‘-G’ joystick without the ‘-E’ combination will not have a terminal strip or have the microswitches prewired. They therefore have the option of customizing their electrical circuit functionality.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 3.2.2 ‘-D’ or ‘H’ Analog output Potentiometer controlled joysticks For customers that select a ‘-D’ or ‘-H’ joystick, it comes with a 1k-ohm or 5k-ohm rotary potentiometer respectively. This configuration will give the joystick the ability to behave like an analog output device, capable of a variable voltage output within the range of the potentiometer.
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. OMMISSIONING LECTRICAL HECK Ensure that the joystick base is properly secured and installed before powering up the unit. Confirm that the electrical connection to the 7165L have been made and correspond to the requirements of your system.
Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. PERATION The Kobelt 7165L operates on one axis of rotation. As shown in Figure 6, the joystick can be pushed either left, direction B, or right, direction A. Depending on the manner in which the joystick is configured, the outputs will be varied. A brief description of the expected joystick operational behavior is given in section 5.1 and 5.2.
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 5.1.2 7165L-B, Spring return to neutral For models selected with a spring return, there is a tension spring inside the joystick that holds it in the neutral position. When the joystick is moved to either position ‘A’ or ‘B’, the spring will provide a resistance force that tries to pull the joystick back to neutral.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 8: 7165L-EH expected joystick output vs handle throw. 5.2.2 7165L-G, binary output Models selected with a -G suffix, will contain two microswitches that behave as a binary, on/off output devices. Joysticks with this output selected will behave like a jog device. When the joystick is pushed to either position ‘A’...
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. AINTENANCE REVENTATIVE AINTENANCE • Quarterly (4 times per year) Visually inspect wire and cable insulation for splits or damage. Ensure there is no visible corrosion on the unit. Ensure that the friction drag is adequate so joystick does not freely move (-W models only), see section 6.1.1.
If you encounter problems with the operation of your product, please refer to the trouble-shooting suggestions before contacting Kobelt for assistance. If the steps below do not resolve your issue, please reach out either Kobelt directly or our Dealers in your area.
If any part is found to be defective, Kobelt will replace said part FOB the Kobelt factory provided that any such defective part is returned by the Buyer with freight and applicable forwarding charges prepaid by the Buyer.
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. A: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION IMENSIONS Figure 11: 7165L installation dimensions, front and top view MNL-7165L Rev A 20 of 35...
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 12: 7165L mounting dimensions bottom view. MNL-7165L Rev A 21 of 35...
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Table 5: Bill of materials for 7165L-BEG 7165L-BEG ITEM QTY. PART DESCRIPTION NOTES(SEC. NUMBER 10.1) 7165-1001- FRAME (BLACK) 7165-0002 SUPPORT 7165-1003 CAM FRICTION-DETENT 7165-0008 HANDLE SHAFT 7165-0009 HINGE PIN 7165-0010 BOOT 1012-0605 MACHINE SCREW - PAN HD PHL;...
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 11 A C: D PPENDIX ETERMINATION OF OYSTICK ENERATION The original microswitches in the 7165L joystick were phased out in mid 2023; The change is not backwards compatible. Customers with old microswitches who require replacements will not be able to order the old microswitch.
INSTALLATION Replacing the microswitches requires soldering as well as correct placement of the microswitches. This should only be done by Kobelt factory authorized service representatives. Failure to do so could result in a failure of the limit switch and a loss of control.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Table 7: Bill of materials for Microswitch retrofit kit, 7165-RF-01 ITEM QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7165-0011 BRACKET; MICROSWITCH; 7165 6001-0112 MICRO SWITCH, SUBMINIATURE, STRAIGHT LEVER, SPDT 10A 1002-0212 SCREW, SKT HD CAP, 2-56 X 3/4, 18-8 1002-0205 SCREW;...
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Installation instructions: Note, both old microswitches must be replaced with the new style if the retrofit is being performed. Note the connections of all wires going to the old microswitches prior to disconnecting. It will be imperative to ensure the wires go to the same microswitch as before so that the joystick will behave in the same manner as prior to the retrofit.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Desolder the wire connections on the old microswitches. Remove and discard the old microswitches. Refer to Figure 16, drill out the two threaded holes that were used to secure the old microswitches with a No.41(.096”) or 3/32(0.0937”) drill bit.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 17 for the next three steps. Note the engraved arrow on the microswitch bracket ① is pointed downwards on the joystick support. Figure 17: Installation of microswitch bracket, 7165-0011 Apply Loctite 242(Blue) to the X2 socket head cap screws ④.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 18: Placement of microswitches in the joystick assembly. 10. Arrange the microswitches②, washers⑤⑥, and screws③ as shown Figure 18 to make a micro switch subassembly. Ensure the orientation of the actuation levers on the microswitches are as shown in Figure 18.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. terminal 1. See Figure 19 for clarity on terminals being checked. When the switch is depressed, terminal 1 and 4 should have continuity. The microswitch② lever is raised enough to open the switch contacts when the joystick is in its neutral position.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Figure 19: New microswitch terminal diagram 18. Ensure any cable ties that were removed during the process are replaced in a similar manner to ensure that the electrical wires remain secured. 19. Check the continuity on the wired terminals when the joystick is in the neutral and extended position, checking both directions.
7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 13 A E: I PPENDIX NSTALLATION EMPLATE Scale may not be exactly 1:1 due to PDF and printer scaling. Verify primary dimension with a ruler after printing and before using to cut.
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7165L Single axis joystick Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Page Intentionally Left Blank MNL-7165L Rev A 34 of 35 Heiko Epkens Digitally signed by Heiko Epkens Date: 2024.01.23 10:21:05 -08'00'...
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Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 8238 129th Street Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 0A6 Sales Tel: +1-604-572-3935 Fax: +1-604-590-8313 Email: sales@kobelt.com Website: www.kobelt.com Made in Canada / Printed in Canada...