OTTO Controls - Industrial Equipment
Dust, wind, water, sand, shock and vibration are no match for OTTO’s line of precision switches, grips, joysticks, operator control modules, CAN based products, and custom solutions made for demanding Industrial, construction, agriculture and other Off-Road machine applications. OTTO controls are used all over the world in off-road vehicles and machinery such as trenchers, drillers, bulldozers, excavators, sprayers, tractors, harvesters, tillers and mowers.
Applications, Challenges, Solutions:
Heavy Machinery Controls: Otto’s switches, joysticks, and grips are often integrated into the control panels and operator interfaces of heavy industrial machinery such as construction equipment, mining vehicles, and agricultural machinery. These components provide reliable control over various functions such as hydraulic systems, propulsion, and attachments.
Material Handling Equipment: Otto’s electromechanical switches and controls are used in material handling equipment like forklifts, cranes, and conveyors. They help in controlling the movement, lifting, and positioning of materials with precision and safety.
Industrial Automation and Robotics: Otto’s sensors, switches, and controls are utilized in industrial automation and robotics applications. They enable precise control over robotic arms, end-effectors, and automated machinery, facilitating tasks such as pick-and-place operations, assembly, and packaging.
Process Control Systems: Otto’s switches and sensors are integrated into process control systems in industries such as manufacturing, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. They monitor and control various parameters including pressure, temperature, flow, and level to ensure efficient and safe operation of industrial processes.
Safety Systems: Otto’s emergency stop switches and safety interlocks are crucial components in safety systems for industrial equipment. They provide operators with a quick and reliable means to halt machinery in emergency situations, preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Power Generation and Distribution: Otto’s switches and controls are used in equipment for power generation and distribution, including generators, switchgear, and distribution panels. They help in controlling the operation of electrical systems, ensuring reliable performance and safety.
Vehicle Controls: Otto’s products are integrated into control systems for industrial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and locomotives. They facilitate precise control over vehicle functions including acceleration, braking, steering, and auxiliary systems.
Environmental Monitoring and Control: Otto’s sensors are employed in industrial equipment for environmental monitoring and control, including HVAC systems, environmental chambers, and pollution control equipment. They help in maintaining optimal environmental conditions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
In the heavy equipment industry, there are several challenges that OTTO Controls can help address:
Durability: Heavy equipment operates in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures, moisture, dust, and vibration. OTTO’s products are designed to withstand these conditions, ensuring reliable operation over the long term.
Precision Control: Heavy equipment often requires precise control for safety and efficiency. OTTO’s control switches and grips are engineered to provide precise and responsive control, allowing operators to manipulate equipment accurately.
Safety: Safety is paramount in the heavy equipment industry. OTTO’s products incorporate features such as ergonomic designs and safety interlocks to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Customization: Different heavy equipment applications have unique control requirements. OTTO offers customizable solutions to meet the specific needs of each application, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
Integration: OTTO’s products are designed for seamless integration into existing heavy equipment systems, minimizing downtime and installation costs for equipment manufacturers and operators.
- Electromechanical Switches – Electromechanical switches are often used as components within control systems to start, stop, or change the operation of machinery. They can be integrated into control panels or directly onto equipment to initiate specific actions or sequences.
- Limit Switches – An Electromechanical Switch that acts as a Sensor to detect the physical movement and position of machinery parts, typically initiating or stopping an action by opening or closing an electrical circuit when a specified limit is reached.
- Hall Effect Controls – Hall effect controls utilize the Hall effect, which is the production of a voltage difference (the Hall voltage) across an electrical conductor when a magnetic field perpendicular to the conductor’s surface is applied while current is flowing through it. These controls typically consist of Hall effect sensors, magnets, and associated electronics. Otto Controls’ Hall effect controls leverage this principle to provide precise and reliable sensing solutions for industrial equipment applications
Other CAN Solutions – Controller Area Network Solutions facilitate the seamless transmission of data between various components of industrial equipment
Featured Switches
Limit switches are electromechanical devices used to detect the presence or absence of an object, typically in automated machinery. They are often employed to signal the end of travel for a moving part, ensuring precise positioning or preventing overtravel.
P6 series switches are sealed against immersion and corrosive atmospheres. These switches are designed for rugged duty both mechanically and electrically. A one-piece stainless steel or nickel plated brass housing, sealed at the plunger with an O-ring seal and at the base with a glass-to-metal header option provides true environment-free sealing to comply with MIL-PRF-8805/39, MIL-PRF-8805/40, MIL-PRF-8805/43, and MIL-PRF-8805/100. Most case parts are grounded for EMI reduction.
The P6 series is available with roller plunger styles for cam or slide actuation and pin plunger for in-line actuation. Contact Heilind for additional designs.
P6 series features the OTTO B2, B3 or B5 series snap-action basic switch. High contact pressure and unique contact design provides low contact resistance for low level switching as well as full rated service.
FEATURES:
- Complies with MIL-PRF-8805 sealing
- One-piece housing
- Sealed at plunger with O-rings
- Sealed at base with a glass seal
- EMI reduction construction
- Choice of pin or roller plunger
- Choice of axial or radial leads
The P6-4 series switches are commercial grade limit switches that are water tight and completely sealed to IP68S and IP69K. They are designed to be operated in extreme temperature ranges and with their stainless steel housing, are for use in the most rugged, harsh environments. These switches are available with either a ball or roller plunger actuation method. In addition, these switches can be configured as single pole and double pole plus single throw and double throw. The P6-4 offer three connection methods, solder or screw terminal plus flying wire leads.
Features:
NEW FROM OTTO!
The CAN Rocker is a CANbus technology-enabled, programmable operator control module. It has three switches, each of which features two RGB LEDs to denote functions, such as cab temperature and vehicle speed. Use CAN messages to select nearly any LED color or brightness and to program buttons for two- or three-position, momentary or maintained action.
The standard CAN Rocker ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The CAN Rocker module may be ordered preconfigured to customer parameters to drop into a customer CAN network. In these cases, OTTO will establish a customer-specific part number tailored for every instance of a CAN Rocker module used. Consult with an OTTO salesperson for pricing and more information.
The CAN Rocker is a CANbus technology-enabled, programmable operator control module. It has three switches, each of which features two RGB LEDs to denote functions, such as cab temperature and vehicle speed. Use CAN messages to select nearly any LED color or brightness and to program buttons for two- or three-position, momentary or maintained action.
The standard CAN Rocker ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The CAN Rocker module may be ordered preconfigured to customer parameters to drop into a customer CAN network. In these cases, OTTO will establish a customer-specific part number tailored for every instance of a CAN Rocker module used. Consult with an OTTO salesperson for pricing and more information.
Features:
- Snap-in design for easy installation and button changes
- Programmable LEDs with variable intensity color and synchronized or individual flashing
- Standard and customizable icons
- Customer-configurable operating parameters
- Choose two- or three-switch position and momentary or maintained function for each rocker position
- Supports up to seven modules using a secondary CAN expansion bus connection
- Built-in Deutsch® connection
- 9-32VDC voltage input
- Sealed watertight to IP65
- Withstands -40°C to +85°C operating temperatures
- Buttons available in black, red, yellow or orange color options
Specs:
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The K series rockers are rugged, high performance sealed switches designed for use under severe conditions found in marine, appliance, heavy equipment and industrial control applications. Sealed to IP68S and IP69K with an optional panel gasket available.
The K1 series is offered in single pole configuration while the K2 series is available in single and double pole configurations. Both series offer illuminated models. Illumination can be independent or dependent of the switch position or a combination of both. A choice of red, green, clear or amber colored lenses are offered in illuminated models. Illumination options include incandescent, LED or neon light sources.
Mounting is simple and quick; snaps into panel from the front. The OTTO snap-in design supports a variety of panel thicknesses with just one cutout size specified. A choice of models are offered to handle power levels to 16 amps, 1/2 HP and logic level electronic switching applications.
FEATURES: 
- Withstands direct water spray
- Sealed to IP68S and IP69K
- Fits industry standard panel openings for drop-in replacement of panel sealed & unsealed switches
- Snap-in feature accommodates a wide range of panel cutouts
- Switches up to 16 amps
- UV & solvent resistant
- Withstands extreme shock & vibration
- Custom legends available
- 2 & 3-position, momentary & maintained action
- Incandescent, LED & neon illumination with independent & dependent light source options
- UL recognized
- Ignition protected
- RoHS compliant
The B3S-5 sealed, subminiature basic switch is made with an integral actuating lever, combining the switch and actuator into one assembly. Sealed to IP68S, the snap-action switch is tested to 1 million cycles at logic level, offering reliable operation in demanding applications and precision in terms of accuracy and repeatability.
The B3S-5 subminiature switch is designed for use in places where space is limited, including internally within toggle, pushbutton and limit switches. It works well in the aerospace, industrial and material handling markets for applications such as conveyor belts, forklifts, ON/OFF switches, door latching mechanisms, fire suppression systems, and timing devices.
FEATURES:
- Integral Lever Actuators
- Sealed to IP68S
- Double break circuit
- Logic level switching option tested to 1 million electrical cycles
- 0.200” switch width
- Choice of 11 standard terminal styles or wire leads
- Momentary action
- RoHS compliant
These miniature toggles are rugged, highly reliable switches offering positive detent action for safe switching operation, and feature the unique OTTO snap-action switch actuation in conjunction with a unique toggle actuator design.
High contact pressure and superior wiping action of the OTTO design makes the T3 series an excellent choice for switching loads from logic level up to 5 amps. Choose sealed one or two pole circuitry, 15/32-32 sealed or 1/4-40 unsealed bushing construction, momentary and/or maintained operation. The 15/32-32 bushing model is also available with lever lockout toggle feature or thumb button actuators.
Molded-in terminals seal the contacts against moisture and solder flux wicking. The front-panel side of 15/32-32 bushing models are sealed against water and other liquids per MIL-DTL-83731. In addition to the single turret solder terminal specified in MIL-DTL-83731, we also offer two different lengths of pins for printed circuit soldering.
Mounting hardware provided includes two hex nuts, one lock washer and one keyway washer.
Features:
Featured Hall Effect Controls
New from OTTO! The CAN Keypad is a rugged, programmable, CANbus-enabled controller that can communicate with other CAN Keypads, CAN Rockers and CANbus joysticks on the same network. Its snap-in design allows for easy front mounting—vertically or horizontally—into panels or armrests on heavy equipment and vehicles.
Each of the six buttons has a white backlight LED near the center and three full-color, RGB LEDs on the outer edge. The RGB LEDs, which flash in sync or individually, can be set by CAN messages.
The standard CAN Keypad module ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The standard module can immediately drop into a customer CAN network if the network is designed to accept the default parameters. The module may also be ordered as custom part, pre-configured to customer parameters. Contact Sales for more information or refer to User Manual (OTTO P/N: 804486-1).
FEATURES: 
- CANbus J1939 and CANopen outputs with integral Deutsch® connector option
- Easy snap-in design
- 24-bit RGB LEDs on buttons are software-controllable for color and brightness
- Custom legends available for buttons
- Center encoder with pushbutton
- Separate input and output connector to easily daisy-chain devices
- Up to 1 million cycles
- Withstands -40°C to +85°C operating temperatures
- Sealed to IP68S
The HTWM offers the same performance as the standard HTW Proportional Thumbwheel but with a much shorter behind panel depth, ideal for use in grip, armrest and panel applications. Available with eight output options, the HTWM offers a spring-return-to-center, single axis thumbwheel actuator that provides linear change in voltage output in either direction from center. Options include increasing or decreasing voltage output from the center position to the full travel position, and single or dual (redundant) outputs per axis. The HTWM offers snap-in style mounting and a three million cycle rotational life. The HTWM electronics are sealed to IP68S and have excellent EMI/RFI immunity.
- Shorter behind panel depth: 0.96” max.
- 8 output options
- Spring-return-to-center single axis actuator
- Rocker switch style mounting
- 3 million cycle rotational life
- Electronics sealed to IP68S
- Excellent EMI/RFI immunity
- Tighter center tolerance options
- RoHS compliant
OTTO’s HTLT Series miniature Hall Effect joystick is a proportional linear output finger joystick with a pushbutton option. With a lower base price than the HTL, the HTLT features 6 different button styles, multiple output configurations and 3 mounting options including top mount with threaded housing.
Gating options include omnidirectional square on axis guided feel, gated single axis return to center, gated dual axis return to center and omnidirectional round smooth feel. The HTLT offers excellent tactile feedback and is available with a mechanical seal of either dusttight or watertight per IP68S. All electronics are sealed to IP68S.
Featuring contactless Hall Effect technology, the HTLT is designed to withstand harsh environments and works well in the industrial, medical, unmanned vehicle and off-highway industries for applications such as remote controls, armrest integration, control panels and belly boxes.
FEATURES:
- One/two axis gated or 360º
- Pushbutton option
- Electronics sealed to IP68S
- Dusttight or Watertight per IP68S
- 3.3V SPI output option
- Single or redundant analog output options
- PWM output option
- 3 million cycle mechanical life
- Tested for harsh environments
- Great for industrial, medical, unmanned vehicle and off-highway industries
CAN Solutions
OTTO Controls’ Controller Area Network Solutions are advanced communication systems designed for industrial applications. These solutions facilitate the seamless transmission of data between various components of industrial equipment, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
Key Features:
Robust Communication: Ensures reliable data exchange between different parts of industrial machinery & Minimizes the risk of data loss or corruption in harsh industrial environments.
Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate smoothly with existing systems and equipment & Supports a wide range of industrial protocols and standards.
Real-Time Data Monitoring: Provides real-time insights into equipment performance & Allows for immediate detection and resolution of issues, reducing downtime.
Scalability: Suitable for small-scale operations to large industrial plants & Easily adaptable to growing business needs and expanding operations.
Enhanced Control: Offers precise control over machinery, improving operational efficiency & Facilitates advanced functionalities like remote control and diagnostics.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces maintenance costs through predictive maintenance capabilities & Minimizes downtime, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
NEW FROM OTTO!
The CAN Rocker is a CANbus technology-enabled, programmable operator control module. It has three switches, each of which features two RGB LEDs to denote functions, such as cab temperature and vehicle speed. Use CAN messages to select nearly any LED color or brightness and to program buttons for two- or three-position, momentary or maintained action.
The standard CAN Rocker ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The CAN Rocker module may be ordered preconfigured to customer parameters to drop into a customer CAN network. In these cases, OTTO will establish a customer-specific part number tailored for every instance of a CAN Rocker module used. Consult with an OTTO salesperson for pricing and more information.
The CAN Rocker is a CANbus technology-enabled, programmable operator control module. It has three switches, each of which features two RGB LEDs to denote functions, such as cab temperature and vehicle speed. Use CAN messages to select nearly any LED color or brightness and to program buttons for two- or three-position, momentary or maintained action.
The standard CAN Rocker ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The CAN Rocker module may be ordered preconfigured to customer parameters to drop into a customer CAN network. In these cases, OTTO will establish a customer-specific part number tailored for every instance of a CAN Rocker module used. Consult with an OTTO salesperson for pricing and more information.
Features:
Snap-in design for easy installation and button changes
• Programmable LEDs with variable intensity color and synchronized or individual flashing
• Standard and customizable icons
• Customer-configurable operating parameters
• Choose two- or three-switch position and momentary or maintained function for each rocker position
• Supports up to seven modules using a secondary CAN expansion bus connection
• Built-in Deutsch® connection
• 9-32VDC voltage input
• Sealed watertight to IP65
• Withstands -40°C to +85°C operating temperatures
• Buttons available in black, red, yellow or orange color options
Specs:
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New from OTTO! The CAN Keypad is a rugged, programmable, CANbus-enabled controller that can communicate with other CAN Keypads, CAN Rockers and CANbus joysticks on the same network. Its snap-in design allows for easy front mounting—vertically or horizontally—into panels or armrests on heavy equipment and vehicles.
Each of the six buttons has a white backlight LED near the center and three full-color, RGB LEDs on the outer edge. The RGB LEDs, which flash in sync or individually, can be set by CAN messages.
The standard CAN Keypad module ships with a default configuration with pre-specified communications parameters. The standard module can immediately drop into a customer CAN network if the network is designed to accept the default parameters. The module may also be ordered as custom part, pre-configured to customer parameters. Contact Sales for more information or refer to User Manual (OTTO P/N: 804486-1).
FEATURES:
- CANbus J1939 and CANopen outputs with integral Deutsch® connector option
- Easy snap-in design
- 24-bit RGB LEDs on buttons are software-controllable for color and brightness
- Custom legends available for buttons
- Center encoder with pushbutton
- Separate input and output connector to easily daisy-chain devices
- Up to 1 million cycles
- Withstands -40°C to +85°C operating temperatures
- Sealed to IP68S
JH – Large Industrial Hall Effect Joystick 
The JH Series joystick is designed around the rugged mechanism of a traditional 4-way hydraulic joystick, while utilizing contactless Hall Effect technology for increased life and more dependable performance in the field. This combination provides performance and features never before available in an electronic joystick. The joystick uses OTTO’s field-proven dual magnet configuration found in OTTO’s HPL linear output Hall effect switches. The Hall effect sensors are fully protected against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI and RFI) up to 100V/M. Programmable sensors with built-in magnetic temperature compensation logic ensure consistent and repeatable operation. The JH Series is designed for maximum flexibility in features and in tactile feel. A wide variety of input and output configurations are available to satisfy different applications. The modular electronic package can be configured for both standard and custom I/O requirements, including CANbus and other output options.
Features:
- Adapts to a wide variety of shaft styles
- 15 million cycle life in all directions
- 300 lbs. static load strength at grip reference point (grp)
- Electronics sealed to IP68S
- Excellent EMI/RFI shielding
- Factory programmable pretravel & overtravel
- Analog, CANbus, USB & other custom output options available
- Redundant outputs available
- Fail safe & neutral indicator available
- Single or dual axis
- Z-Axis is an option on the universal grip
- Programmable sensors
- 5V standard regulator available to accommodate a 9-32VDC power supply
- Various output configurations
- Available with a variety of grip & switch options
- RoHS compliant
JHL – Cost-Effective, Sealed Joystick 
Offering high performance in a cost-effective, sealed Hall effect joystick, the JHL series boasts a cycle life of up to 6 million cycles and can handle up to 250 lbs. static load strength. Electronics are sealed to IP68S and it offers excellent immunity to RFI and EMI per SAE J1113.
The standard JHL is a top mount joystick. Available as a joystick only or with a ball handle, it has multiple gating options and various output configurations including single analog output, dual analog output, CANopen, CANbus J1939, and redundant sensors.
The JHL can also be paired with an OTTO G3 series universal grip or a G3-D control grip for a more complete solution. See the HJLG3 series.
Features:
- Contactless analog output Hall effect technology
- Electronics sealed to IP68S
- Up to 250 lbs. static load strength at grip reference point (GRP)
- Top mount is standard
- Excellent EFI/RFI immunity
- Up to 6 million cycle mechanical life (1 million cycle life with detent)
- Multiple output configurations available
- Available with grips in the HJLG3 series
- CANbus J1939 with Deutsch connector and CANopen with Deutsch connector output options
JMH – Medium Industrial Hall Effect Joystick 
he JHM medium joystick offers full functionality and fits in an armrest, on a panel or any other location where a shallow behind panel depth joystick is needed. It utilizes Hall effect technology for unmatched life and reliability. Electronics are sealed to IP68S with an operational life of up to 10 million cycles in all directions.
The standard JHM offers 18 handle styles, 18 output configuration choices and nine gating options.
Choose from CANopen, CAN J1939, USB, analog and digital output; redundant sensors; and a variety of switches and handle styles such as a ball handle, a lockout handle, and handles with pushbuttons, rockers and 5-button keypads.
Gating options include single axis, dual axis, friction y-axis, and various omnidirectional selections that include omnidirectional round smooth feel, omnidirectional on-axis and off-axis guided feel and omnidirectional square on-axis guided feel.
Features:
- Designed for armrest & panel mounting
- Shorter behind panel depth
- Contactless Hall effect technology
- Electronics sealed up to IP68S
- Up to 10 million operational cycles in all directions
- Selection of grip & switch options
- Redundant sensors available
- Various output configurations
- Output options: CANopen®, CAN J1939, USB, PWM, serial and analog
- Variety of gating options
- RoHS compliant
JHT – Miniature Joystick 
JHT miniature, Hall effect joysticks feature compact design and robust construction, making them ideal where space is limited and precision control is required. Ideal applications include robotics, construction equipment, hydraulic controls, medical and surgery equipment, and security and surveillance video cameras. The JHT has been tested to 5 million cycles with no degradation of electrical performance or boot wear. Electronics are sealed to IP68S, and the EMI/RFI are per SAE J1113 specifications.
Features:
- Compact design excellent for armrest & panel mounting
- Proven contactless analog output Hall effect technology
- CANbus, SPI, PWM, or single or redundant analog output
- 5 million operational cycles in all directions
- Electronics sealed per IP68S
- Single or omni-directional gating option
- PWM output option
- Optional pushbutton switch(es) available
- RoHS compliant
JHT Z-Axis – Miniature Z-Axis Joystick 
The z-axis mechanism of the miniature Hall effect joystick knob means that it can rotate horizontally up to 60°. Z-Axis options include detent, friction hold or spring return to center. Its compact design is the ideal solution where space is limited and precision control is required, while its robust construction is suited for demanding applications.
The JHT joystick has been tested to five million cycles in all directions with no degradation of performance. The Z-Axis and/or pushbuttons have been tested to one million cycles. Various gating options are also available. The JHT Z-Axis electronics are sealed to IP68S and can withstand EMI/RFI per SAE J1113 specifications. The JHT Z-Axis has numerous applications and is ideal for construction equipment, unmanned vehicles, hydraulic controls, industrial vehicle controls, medical and surgical equipment, remote control boxes and surveillance cameras.
Features:
- 60° rotational movement of the ergonomic knob
- Compact design
- Contactless analog output Hall effect technology
- 5 million operational cycles in all directions (Joystick)
- Joystick electronics sealed per IP68S
- Optional pushbutton switches available
- 3.3V SPI & 5V SPI or analog output options
- RoHS compliant