Email threads with ambiguous stick descriptions slow RFQ cycles. Trunsin’s industrial joystick configurator workflow at trunsin.com/configure turns model, grip, gate, movement, and connector choices into a PDF spec sheet RFQ attachment engineering can quote without reinterpretation.
For the product story behind the tool, see how our online configurator replaces days of email — this article is the specifier’s step-by-step operating guide.
Industrial joystick configurator workflow: who should use it
| Role | Outcome |
|---|---|
| OEM controls engineer | Locked BOM codes for harness design |
| Fleet maintenance manager | Replacement stick documented before outage season |
| Procurement / sourcing | Apples-to-apples vendor comparison on identical configs |
| System integrator | PDF attached to customer submittal |
The configurator complements — not replaces — engineering review for non-catalog adaptations.
Workflow steps from model selection to RFQ
1. Start from model or application — Open trunsin.com/configure or deep-link with ?model= — e.g. configure ZS30, configure AT16, configure ZS40. Alternatively, browse the industrial joystick hub and follow Configure from the product page.
2. Complete required wizard steps — Typical sequence (varies by model): palm grip code, gate (1-axis, 2-axis cross, or all-direction), movement (spring return vs friction lock), connector and cable exit, optional CANopen parameters on digital models. Each step writes a configuration code segment — the PDF lists the full code string.
3. Export PDF spec sheet — Download before closing the session. The sheet includes model name, configuration code, grip illustration reference, electrical interface summary, and mechanical specifications from catalog (IP, temperature, handle force where applicable).
4. Attach to RFQ email — Send PDF to sales@trunsin.com with quantity, target delivery, machine application, export market for compliance, and existing drawing if retrofit.
5. Engineering confirmation — Trunsin returns quotation against the locked configuration — changes after order require a new PDF revision.
Configurator vs product page
| Need | Use |
|---|---|
| SEO-rich product overview | WooCommerce product page |
| Exact orderable configuration | Configurator PDF |
| Category browsing | Industrial joystick hub |
Product pages rank; the configurator converts — default noindex per Trunsin SEO policy.
How we validate configurator outputs
- PDF hash tied to build — configuration code in PDF matches production traveler
- Engineering gate — non-catalog combinations flagged before quote acceptance
- First article vs PDF — shipped unit matches exported grip and connector codes
- Replacement parity — reorder uses same PDF reference — no verbal drift
- Support lookup — sales references configuration code, not email prose
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
No account required for configure-and-download; account features may expand in future releases.
Can I save multiple configurations?
Download each PDF locally with a descriptive filename (zs30-kw-gate2-friction-qty40.pdf).
What if my option is not in the wizard?
Email sales@trunsin.com with the closest PDF baseline and a marked-up drawing — engineering quotes the delta.
Is the configurator indexed by Google?
Default policy: noindex on configurator shell — use product pages and blog content for discovery; use configurator for conversion.
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Run the workflow now
- Open trunsin.com/configure
- Complete wizard steps for your target model
- Download PDF and email sales@trunsin.com