Product overviewUtilizing infra-red optical tracking technology, the L50 Series Trackball is a contact-less cursor-control device designed for demanding OEM and industrial applications. The infra-red optical tracking engine delivers accurate cursor motion across speed ranges while using solid-state sensing (no moving sensing parts except the ball). Units are offered with multiple electrical outputs, configurable tracking force and sealing up to IP68, and are designed for back-of-panel mounting in keyboards and consoles.
Features- Solid-state sensing technology — infra-red optical tracking engine
- Sealing up to IP68
- Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option available
- Smooth operation in rugged environments
- Various top-plate configurations to adjust sealing and tracking force
- Custom connector options
- Self-draining and back-flushing features (optional)
- Various ball colours
- VX3™ — integrated zoom feature for scroll-wheel functionality
Typical Applications- Medical systems
- Marine systems
- Custom keyboard applications
- Industrial consoles
- OEM custom solutions
Product configuration / Ordering codeThe product ordering code shown is L50-7 X 0 2 X X (elements correspond to configurable options). Available options include:
- Sealing Rating: IP68 (default)
- Output Protocol: Quadrature; USB/PS/2 & SUN (auto-select)
- Integrated Switches: No switches (default) (other switch options available)
- Mounting Style: Back-of-panel mount (default)
- Top & Body Style options: L50 No Seal, Non-removable ball; L50 Scraper Seal, Non-removable ball; L50 No Seal, Non-removable ball, Drain Hole; L50 Scraper Seal, Non-removable ball, Drain Hole
- Ball Colour options: Black; Metallic Red (Ruby); Metallic Yellow; Metallic Grey; Metallic White
Technical specifications- Tracking method: infra-red optical tracking engine (solid-state sensing)
- Contact-less design (no moving sensing parts except ball)
- Sealing: up to IP68 (series dependent)
- Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option available; SUN support noted for USB/PS/2 variant
- VX3™ integrated zoom feature for scroll-wheel-like functionality
- Optional self-draining and back-flushing features
- Multiple top-plate configurations to adjust sealing and tracking force
- Custom connector options available
- Designed for wash-down, decontamination and sterilisation
- Intended mounting: back-of-panel for OEM keyboards and consoles
- Suitable for demanding environments including medical, marine and industrial applications