Jog Buttons

Jog buttons are electromechanical or electronic push-button switches integrated into machine control panels, specifically designed to provide temporary, incremental motion commands to actuators (such as motors, cylinders, or servos) when pressed. They allow operators to move machinery in small, controlled steps for alignment, testing, or maintenance purposes, typically overriding continuous automatic operation modes.

When pressed, jog buttons complete an electrical circuit (in electromechanical types) or send a digital signal (in electronic types) to the machine's control system (e.g., PLC or CNC controller). This signal triggers a brief, predefined movement in the selected axis or function. The movement ceases immediately upon release, ensuring precise, operator-controlled positioning without continuous operation.