Mighty HaWC controller - Esterline

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Harm’s Way Controllers (HaWC )
Rugged, reliable hand-held controllers for unmanned systems
Whether you’re securing an area, locating and neutralizing explosive
devices, or conducting airborne surveillance, our HaWC controllers put
you in precise control of unmanned systems in any environment while
keeping you out of harm’s way.
Photograph courtesy of iRobot
Mighty HaWC rugged hand-held controller
with 5.6-inch display
For missions requiring real-time visual feedback,
the Mighty HaWC is the mid-range unit in
Esterline’s HaWC line of controllers for unmanned
systems. It combines a convenient 5.6-inch
heads-down display with the game-style controller
design of the Small HaWC. Its familiar switch and
button layouts make it intuitive, efficient, and
simple to use by operators of unmanned systems.
It is designed for use by military or civilian operators
and built to survive extreme environments.
Push-button
switch
Toggle controls
Choice of 2, 3, or 4-way
switches, with an optional
center push switch.
Features
• Rugged, reliable design
• Precise joystick-style control using Mason ®
patented Hallducer controls
• Hall-effect rocker and trigger switches
• 5.6-inch high-definition sunlight-readable display
• Durable, tough design to withstand high-stress use
• Over-molded elastomer for user comfort
• Game-style controller design for minimal
training time
• Tip-tilt steering optional
Hall-effect rocker
or trigger
Three push buttons
Ring guard available
for far right button.
Push-button controls
Locations of push-button
controls and toggle controls
are interchangeable.
Hallducer controls
Optional push switch
function and choice
of concave or convex
knob shape.
Environmental
Designed to MIL-STD-810 for:
5.6-inch daylightviewable
LCD display
Operating temperature: - 40° to +55°C
Storage temperature: - 40° to +71°C
Humidity: +20° to +60°C at 95% non-condensing
Blowing rain
Sand and dust
Salt fog
Explosive atmosphere
Shock and vibration
Fluid contamination
Designed to meet MIL-STD-461E (army ground)
for EMI/EMIC.
Mighty HaWC controller

HaWC controllers: keeping our troops out of harm’s way
A global leader in human-machine interface systems, Esterline
has engineered the HaWC product line as a superior control
solution for unmanned platforms in all environments.
HaWC controllers are ergonomically designed and offer
a highly reliable, robust, and easy-to-use solution for all
types of users and applications.
Small HaWC
Our basic unit, this
game-style controller
offers familiar switch
and button layouts for
intuitive use.
Atom HaWC
The ultimate controller with
embedded data processing,
the Atom HaWC features
Windows CE6, Linux, or
VxWorks capability and a
larger, 6.5-inch display.
Mighty HaWC
This controller upgrades the
Small HaWC unit with a built-in
5.6-inch HD display for video
and menu information.
Land
HaWC controllers provide a ruggedized
solution for reliable control of military
and civilian unmanned systems when
operating in extreme environments.
Sea
HaWC controllers can be customized for
maritime unmanned applications, whether
a remotely operated surface vessel or an
exploration submersible.
Mighty HaWC controller
Air
Portable HaWC controllers are ideal
for operation of unmanned airborne
vehicles (UAVs) in remote locations and
harsh conditions.
For more information about the Mighty
HaWC and other HaWC controllers, please
call Clay Ogletree at 818-675-9112 or
email sales.mason@esterline.com.
Esterline Control Systems
13955 Balboa Boulevard
Sylmar, CA 91342
818-361-3366
www.esterline.com/controlsystems
Photograph courtesy of iRobot
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