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Multi Stix Twin™ Proportional Plow Control

Product Summary	Two, 2 axis joysticks for proportional control of hydraulic devices (i.e. hoist, plow, wing, etc) Utilizes Mako Trim™, a Windows® compatible program to set the speed of each direction of motion individually without wiring or hydraulic modifications
Product Application	Multiple vehicle types (Patrol Trucks for snow/ice, garbage and leaf collection) Control of each hydraulic function on an individual joystick
Device & Signal Capacity	Up to 3 devices; control motion up to 10 ways 10 independent PWM channels Frequency settable from 40 - 450 Hz
Joystick Button	IP 68 top switch for safety interlock (hoist) or second mode actuation
Axis and Range of Joystick Motion	Two axes of joystick motion: X & Y 27 degrees of motion available in each axis
Joystick Signal	True "Hall Effect" (magnetic) joystick with no mechanical contacts
Joystick Self Test and Diagnostics	Mako™ completes a self test of the joystick during each power up cycle SafeStik™ automatically disables the joystick if an axis fails during use Joystick diagnostics for each axis of motion is visible to technician at valve body Channel Safe™ detects and protects against open or short circuits in hydraulic drive channels
Float Functions	User settable float controls for 4 channels (i.e. plow down, wing toe down, etc.)
Plow Control Interlocked Features	Hoist lock, Hoist Limit, Plow, Wing & Blade lock (requires external sensor, key or switch)
Electronic Backpack	Mako™ System communicating on 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 Flip-Arm Console Seat-mounted or pedestal mounted Mini-Angle Deck Console
Warning Indicators	Up to 8 labeled and colored indicators integrated into the joystick housing
Operating Temperature Range	Minimum: -20 degrees Centigrade Maximum: 70 degrees Centigrade
Power Requirements	Minimum: 11 volts DC Maximum: 15 volts DC Maximum: 10 Amps Internal fuses rated at 10 Amps