Product overviewThe F38 Halo trackball module is a front-panel mount human interface device designed for demanding industrial, military, marine and aerospace environments. It features aluminium construction, stainless steel shafts and bearings, integrated switching and an illuminated HALO ring to aid location and panel integration.
Features- Electrical output: USB or PS/2
- Three integrated switches providing left, middle and right button functions (configurable)
- Aluminium main construction for impact strength and electrical shielding
- High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings for precise pointer control
- HALO illuminated ring available in multiple colours
- Patented Cursor Controls Ltd anti-vibration technology to reject unintended ball motion from shock/vibration
- Removable ball/ring for serviceability
- Sealing: IPX5 standard; IP65 option available
- Sand, dust and corrosion resistant
- Various top-plate and ball-retention ring styles (bayonet and threaded)
Typical applications- Keyboards and consoles for military, marine and aerospace control systems
Product configuration (ordering overview)Ordering code base: F38 - variants selectable to build final ordering code.
- Sealing rating: IPX5 standard, IP65 selectable
- Output protocol: PS/2 or USB
- Integrated switches: three standard, other configurations possible
- Mounting style: front-of-panel (standard)
- Top & body style: options include PC/ABS removable ring (Bayonet), PC/ABS removable ring (Threaded), Aluminium removable ring (Threaded)
- Ball colour: examples Black, Yellow (additional colours may be available)
- Suffix options: Mechanical Tracking Engine and others
Technical specifications- Model: F38 Module Halo
- Manufacturer / Brand: Cursor Controls Ltd
- Electrical interface: USB or PS/2
- Integrated switches: 3 (left, middle, right) — configurable
- Sealing / ingress protection: IPX5 standard; IP65 option
- Materials: aluminium main construction; high-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings
- HALO feature: illuminated ring around ball, multiple colours
- Anti-vibration: patented anti-vibration technology
- Serviceability: removable ring/ball (bayonet or threaded options)
- Mounting: front-of-panel for rugged keyboards/consoles
- Applications: military, marine, aerospace, industrial environments
- Quality: manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system