Multisticks

FULLY PROPORTIONAL CAPABILITIES WITH PRECISION MULTI-FUNCTION JOYSTICKS

The Multi-Stix™ series from Cirus Controls brings you precision proportional plow control amplified with function and power. Offering multiple joystick options, Multi-Stix™ helps provide meticulous operations in three configurations with fully proportional capabilities and multi-function control. Multi-Stix™ configurations additionally provide the ability to individually program the speed of each direction of motion without changing wiring or making hydraulic modifications by utilizing Cirus Controls’ Mako™ software.



MULTI-STIX™ SERIES

  • Multi-Stix™ 216, 320 and 420 models
  • Fully proportional, 1 or 2 axis joysticks
  • Multi-function control on any joystick
  • Selectable safety triggers
  • Hoist, wing or blade lock and limits available
  • Controls up to 6 devices
  • Control up to 20 proportional channels on multiple joysticks
  • Easy capability upgrade options with Mako™ electronics platform
  • Configurable for snow and ice patrol, garbage and leaf collection trucks
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Product Summary

  • Multiple joysticks for proportional control of hydraulic devices (e.g., hoist, plow, wing)
  • Utilizes Mako Trim ™, a Windows compatible program to set the speed o f each direction of motion individually without wiring or hydraulic modifications

Product Application

  • Multiple vehicle types (patrol trucks f or snow/ice, garbage, leaf collection)
  • Control of each hydraulic function on an individual joystick

Device & Signal Capacity

  • MS 216 up to 4 de vices;16 independent PWM channels
  • MS 320 up to 6 de vices; 20 independent PWM channels
  • MS 420 up to 8 de vices; 20 independent PWM channels
  • Frequency settable from 40 – 450 Hz

Joystick Button

  • IP 68 top switch f or safety interlock (hoist) or sec ond mode actuation

Axis & Range of Joystick Motion

  • 1 or 2 axes o f joystick motion: X and Y
  • 27 degrees of motion available in each axis

Joystick Signal

  • True Hall effect (magnetic) joystick with no mechanical contacts

Joystick Self Test Diagnostics with CAN Bus

  • Mako™ uses CAN Bus for a self test of the joystick during power cycle
  • SafeStik™ automatically disables the axis if an axis fails durin g use
  • Joystick diagnostics for each axis of motion is visible on LED
  • Channel Safe™ detects and protects against open or short circuits in hyd raulic drive channels

Combo-up (Panic) Button

  • Momentary button trigger for parking of up to 6 devices

Float Functions

  • User settable float controls for plow, wing toe, wing heel and blade

Plow Control Interlocked Features

  • Hoist lock, hoist limit, plow, wing and blade lock (requires e xternal sensor, key or switch)

Electronic Backpack

  • Mako™ multiplexed on CAN Bus and Cirus Bus

System Controller

  • Mako Trim™ works on any Windows 2000 or newer computer
  • Software included
  • Field configurable buttons and function names

System Mounting

  • Seat mounted or pedestal mounted

Warning Indicators

  • Up to 8 labeled and c olored indicators integrated into the joystick housing

Optional Equipment

  • Uni-Grip™ control of plow float and Moray™ system

Operating Temperature Range

  • Minimum: -20 degrees Celsius; maximum: 70 degrees Celsius

Power Requirements

  • Minimum: 11 Volts DC
  • Maximum: 15 Volts DC
  • Maximum: 10 Amps
  • Internal fuse rated at 10 Amps