Mechanical trackball F38-500230- A

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Product Description
The F38 Series trackball is a human interface device engineered for operation in demanding industrial, marine and aerospace environments. Its aluminium construction provides impact resistance, electrical shielding and environmental protection. High‑grade stainless steel shafts and bearings deliver precise pointer control. The unit incorporates Cursor Controls Ltd patent‑protected anti‑vibration technology to prevent unwanted cursor movement from external shock or vibration. Configurations include multiple top plate styles, removable or non‑removable ball options and optional illumination for low‑light use. The device is designed for back‑of‑panel mounting as part of rugged keyboards/consoles or can be supplied within custom panel solutions with integrated switches.

Features

• Electrical output: USB, PS/2 and TTL Quadrature
• Aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• High‑grade stainless steel shafts and bearings for accurate tracking
• Cursor Controls Ltd patent‑protected anti‑vibration technology
• IPX5 sealing rating (product variants available; ordering options include IP65)
• Sand and dust protection with high corrosion resistance
• Multiple top plate and ball retention options: quick‑release bayonet ring, threaded locking ring, or non‑removable ball
• Removable or non‑removable ring/ball for ease of servicing where applicable
• Optional integrated switches; external switch connections available for USB & PS/2 variants
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• Refer to datasheets DS38041, DS38042 and product selector DS38057 for further configuration options

Typical Applications
Integration in military, marine, rugged and aerospace keyboards and consoles where reliable pointer control and resistance to shock, vibration and contamination are required.

Technical specifications

• Model / Series: F38 Series
• Construction: Aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• Shafts & Bearings: High‑grade stainless steel
• Anti‑vibration: Cursor Controls Ltd patent‑protected technology
• Electrical output options: Quadrature, PS/2, USB
• Sealing / Ingress protection: IPX5 (variants available; ordering options include IP65)
• Environmental protection: Sand and dust protection, high corrosion resistance
• Ball retention / servicing options: Quick‑release bayonet locking ring; Threaded locking ring; Non‑removable ball
• Mounting style: Back‑of‑panel mounting
• Top & Body style options: PC/ABS removable bayonet ring; PC/ABS removable threaded ring; Non‑removable ball; Aluminium removable threaded ring
• Ball colours available: Black, Yellow (additional colours may be available)
• Integrated switches: No switches or configured integrated switches (external switch connections for USB & PS/2)
• Suffix / Engine: Mechanical Tracking Engine (example suffix option A)
• Quality: Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• Relevant documents: DS38041 (F38 Trackball USB/PS2), DS38042 (F38 Trackball Quadrature); supporting documents DS38057, AN0037, AN0035, AN0031