Motion Controllers and CTI Electronics

Motion controllers are designed to deliver exceptional output in terms of handling heavy equipment. We at CTI Electronics Corporation manufacture high-end motion controllers for industrial purposes. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility can provide you with controllers incorporating latest technology. We adhere to strict quality standards when it comes to industrial products. Devices manufactured undergo strict quality tests to ensure their performance and build quality.

Motion Controller Specs:
1) Electrical

• Power Consumption   10mA @ 5VDC (typical)
• Repeatability  > 1%
• Accuracy         > 1% of Full Scale (typical)
• 2% of Full Scale (worst case)

2) Environmental

• Operating Temperature            0º to 80º C (standard)
• -40º to 80º C (with “D” option)
• Storage Temperature               -40º to 80º C
• Relative Humidity      100% non-condensing (with “Z” option)

3) Sealing

• Drip Proof       Z Axis NEMA 12 (IP54), suitable for indoor use.
• Water Resistant           X&Y Axes NEMA 4 (IP66) Sealing Boot

4) Reliability

• MTBF             Greater than 100,000 hours
• Life     10,000,000 random deflections

5) Shock

• Peak Value      10 g
• Pulse Duration            11 ms
• Waveform      Half Sine

6) Vibration

• Frequency       Displacement (inches)
• 5-25 Hz           0.1
• 25-55 Hz         0.03

7) Certifications/Compliance

• Compliant with FCC class A and B regulations
• “CE” classification option requires the following modifications:
• Ferrite bead on ribbon cable (made by CTI Electronics)
• Shielded enclosure and shielded cable (made by customer)
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive or RoHS Compliant (Pb free)

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Rackmount keyboard and Its Features

Rackmount keyboard are built to last and tackle any sort of process involving control of machines. We at CTI Electronics Corporation manufacture high-end Rackmount keyboards for industrial and commercial purposes. With the service of expert personnel and use of excellent manufacturing facilities we provide high-quality keyboards.

Features of Rackmount keyboards:

• We provide 101/104key options for industrial type keyboards. Gain full customization options as we ensure to provide the best service.
• 2mm travel ensures smooth operation. The user will not bear the stress of engaging the keys according to the required input. 2mm travel feels light on the fingers and promises high-end returns.
• Waterproofing options assures the user to use this keyboard in any type of environment. Since it is an industrial type keyboard, it is expected to have wet environments.
• Sliding rails can withstand pressure of 80lbs per side without any problem. We have tested the keyboard several times for maximum stability.
• Language options make the keyboard easy to access, we have provided full customization along with installation hardware.
• We adhere to international manufacturing and safety standards for creation of industrial machinery. All the keyboards are tested for quality and output, they should clear the tests successfully before delivery process.

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Prevent Cross Contamination Using CTI’s Medical Keyboards

CTI Electronics Corporation is one of the preferred manufacturers of best-in-class, reliable and durable medical keyboards. These sealed keyboards are required for various purposes in medical and clean room environments. CTI’s medical grade keyboards are molded of silicone rubber and this ensures long years of service in highly harsh and critical health care environments. By using these keyboards, cross contamination can be reduced considerably.

We have proficient personnel and advanced manufacturing techniques to fabricate keyboards with highest precision. We use superior quality materials and high end methods in the manufacturing of medical grade keyboards. At CTI, you will only find keyboards that meet international quality and standard.

You can wipe or clean your keyboards to prevent the resting of microbes and pathogen in between the keys. They are waterproof; hence you can use it in wash down environments. However, frequent cleaning and wiping will not hamper their functionality.

CTI’s medical keyboards are available with advanced options. We can customize keyboards as per your personal preferences and project requirements. We test all the keyboards considerably before being shipped to our end customers. We deliver the right type of product in the right cost.

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Industrial Mouse – Perfect Solution for High Productivity in Industrial Applications

CTI Electronics has achieved industry reputation and competitive advantage in markets with the launch of We are the original inventors of these input devices. The product has broad ranges of applications in many industrial sectors including military, aerospace, process control, medical and other critical applications. Housed in a rugged NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure, CTI’s industrial trackballs have been designed to provide reliable and durable service in harsh and critical industrial environments. These rugged input devices provide excellent performance in aggressive environments including tough weather conditions, oil, dirt and grime. The product has been vastly replacing commercial pointing device in various industrial, medical and food preparation applications.

Since Industrial Mouse™ has been designed to withstand in harsh and aggressive environments, the device must be made using best materials available. The design of industrial trackballs needs to be more robust than the ones used at homes. Use of best quality materials provides longer shelf life with maximal warranty limits. 

Industrial Mouse™ reaches customers with the following features:

• Direct Connection to PS/2 mouse port; software drivers not required
• Over 20 degrees of joystick travel from center position
• 8 field-selectable response curves
• No moving electronic parts or magnets
• Sealed pushbutton on joystick knob for one-handed point and click operation

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Purchase High-Quality Industrial Joysticks from CTI Electronics Corporation

The CTI Electronics Corporation serves many industries by providing rugged and reliable industrial equipments. Our industrial-grade inductive joystick with 1K or 10K ohms of resistance provides exceptional performance in indoor/outdoor applications in aggressive industrial environments. We design and manufacture durable and reliable industrial joysticks for use in various industrial, medical, aerospace and military-grade applications. We use NEMA 4 or NEMA 12 sealing that enables the use of these devices in extreme temperature conditions and varying humidity.  Industrial grade joysticks are designed with environmental sealing, which eliminates moisture and dirt contaminants.
Some of the typical applications of these industrial grade joysticks involve:

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control Systems
  
• On-Road Transportation Vehicles
• Rugged Military Laptops
• Off-Road Heavy Equipment
• Outdoor Test Equipment
• Medical Operating Rooms
• CNC Machines
• Marine Vessel Control Panels
• Scientific Laboratories
• Medical Nursing Stations
• Military Systems
• Food Processing Stations
• Pharmacies

CTI’s joysticks models
With us, you will find wide arrays of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) as well as customized (Build to Print) industrial joysticks.

• F series industrial grade joysticks: These are highly reliable and provide drift-free performance, ruggedness and excellent tactile feel. F series are best suited for aggressive and critical industrial environments including extreme temperature range, high humidity, precipitation, and debris due to their smooth travel and exact precision control, with a 3.2 inch above panel handle.

• H series heavy duty industrial grade joysticks - Predecessor to the F Series, H series also provide extremely precise, highly reliable, rugged, and drift-free performance. These full size joysticks offer non-contacting design in a larger size model. Similar to F series, these heavy duty joysticks also provide excellent performance in harsh environments, heavy equipment machinery, and manufacturing/processing facilities.

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Uses and Features of NEMA 4 (IP66) Industrial Keyboards

The CTI Electronics Corporation is one of the leading and preferred manufacturers of rugged and reliable industrial keyboards. These advanced and NEMA 4 (IP66) sealed keyboards have broad ranges of applications in processing, medical laboratories, machining factories, military, security, commercial fleet vehicles, marine vessels, medical equipment carts etc. The rugged design makes them ideal for manufacturing industries to run their work process. We use best-in-class materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to fabricate sealed keyboards for various industrial applications.

CTI’s Industrial keyboards’ features

CTI’s industrial operator input devices are sealed effectively to resist moisture, dust and other abrasives and chemicals. The molded silicone keyboards provide excellent tactile response even while wearing gloves. The keyboards can be cleaned and wiped and this would not hamper their functionality. Industrial grade keyboards come in various models incorporating advanced options. Basic models can be customized as per the needs and requirements of customers.

We offer various additional options which the user can select to perform his applications.  A special key feature is provided which is molded in silicon material in order to see out working. Unique touch features provide users excellent comfort while typing. As per customers’ request, we can incorporate industrial joysticks on NEMA4 (IP66) keyboards. It ensures multitasking when you are busy handling other applications.

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Industrial Motion Controllers – Benefits and Types

We, CTI Electronics Corporation indulge in the business of designing and manufacturing best-in-class industrial computer peripherals for use in variety of industrial situations. Our industrial motion controllers are widely popular and extensively used for broad ranges of applications across many industries like aerospace, automotive, medical, homeland security, surveillance, and military. Reliable and durable industrial grade motion controllers have been in use for camera motion control, parker motion control, stepper motor motion control, variable frequency drives, and many more. By using CTI’s motion controllers, you will get real-time response rates with pin point accuracy.

At CTI Electronics Corporation, you will find wide ranges of motion controller versions such as OEM, panel mount, and plug-and-play.

• OEM: These industrial motion controllers are best suited for harsh environments, precision instruments, and restricted spaces. This version of CTI’s motion controllers have wide ranges of applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, homeland security, surveillance, and military. They are reliable like our panel mount and plug-n-play versions.  
• Panel mount: This category of motion controllers are mounted to a stainless steel bezel for simple under-panel installation. Panel mount has been designed in such a way that a neoprene gasket is combined with a six-screw mounting pattern. They are ideal to be used in harsh or wet industrial environments.
• Plug-and-play: This version is designed for precision motion control of analog devices such as DC motor control, stepper motors, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and so on. These NEMA 4X (IP66) sealed analog motion controllers provide high performance in aggressive industrial environments.

Along with providing standard design, CTI can customize industrial motion controllers as per the exact design specifications of customers. Since there are many versions available, it is paramount to understand specific applications before making any purchasing decision. Due to peculiar and rugged design, CTI’s motion controllers are considered as the most reliable and durable devices available on the market today.

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Performance Rackmount Keyboard for Industrial Purposes

CTI Electronics Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing high-end Rackmount keyboards for industrial purposes. CTI’s rackmount keyboards are designed to provide excellent operational performance in rugged and harsh industrial environments. The design and make of these keyboards are very different from other brands, if you have a custom requirement then feel free to check www.ctielectronics.com for more information. We cater to custom designs that are specific and upto the mark.

We have mentioned the product details of KI3700 Series Rackmount Industrial Keyboard.

Features

• Two, stainless steel threaded mounting holes (in bottom plate)
  
• Rugged NEMA 4, NEMA 4X (IP66) for harsh environments
• Keys: 2mm travel with excellent tactile feedback
• Repairable design
• Gray or Black Elastomer
• Plug and Play, Port compatible - no drivers required
• Legends are silicon ink, oven cured, so as to thermally fuse the ink to the rubber
• Direct factory support
• Made in the USA

Reliability

MTBF (Mean Time between Failures):	Electronics is greater than 100,000 hours
Operating Temperature:	-40º to 80º C
Storage Temperature:	-40º to 80º C
Shock rating:	50g 11msec. half sine, three axes
Vibration:	10-55 Hz@ 0.013 DA
Elastomer keys:	Rated for up to 10 million cycles
Keys:	Sealed gold plated switch contacts.

NEMA and IP Sealing and Protection Standards

• NEMA 4, NEMA 4X (IP66) 
• Syn-Proof™ coating resists most oils and harsh chemicals
• Optional Parylene® coating available

Certifications

• Meets FCC Class A 
• Meets CE Requirements, RoHS Compliant
• ESD rated to 15KV

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