Mechanical trackball F50-500230- A

panel-mount2 inch (50 mm)waterproof

Product overview
The F50 Series trackball is a human interface device engineered for demanding environments where reliability and environmental protection are required. The aluminium body provides impact resistance, electrical shielding and environmental sealing suitable for military, marine and aerospace applications. High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings deliver precise pointer control. The trackball incorporates Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology to prevent unintended cursor movement from shocks or vibration. Various top-plate styles are available for different ball retention and illumination options for low-light use. The unit is designed for back-of-panel mounting as part of a rugged keyboard/console or can be supplied as part of a custom panel solution with integrated switches.

Features

• Electrical output: USB, PS/2 or TTL Quadrature
• Smooth operation in demanding environments
• Environmental protection
  • IPX5 sealing rating
  • Sand and dust protection
  • High corrosion resistance
  • High impact strength
• Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology to eliminate unwanted cursor motion from external shocks/vibration
• Top-plate / ball retention options:
  • Non-removable ring/ball
  • Removable ring/ball for servicing
    • Quick-release bayonet locking ring
    • Threaded locking ring
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• External switch connections (USB & PS/2 only)

Typical Applications
Intended for marine, rugged and aerospace keyboards and consoles.

Technical specifications

• Model / Series: F50
• Construction: Aluminium body providing impact strength and electrical shielding
• Shafts & bearings: High-grade stainless steel for precision pointer control
• Anti-vibration: Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology to prevent unintended cursor movement from shocks/vibration
• Electrical outputs supported: USB, PS/2, TTL Quadrature
• Sealing / environmental rating: IPX5 (standard). Product selector shows sealing option IP65
• Top & body configurations: Non-removable ball; Removable ball with PC/ABS bayonet or threaded retention ring; Aluminium removable ball retention ring (threaded)
• Ball retention styles available: Quick-release bayonet locking ring; Threaded locking ring
• Ball colour options shown: Black, Yellow (additional colours may be available)
• Integrated switches: Option for no switches (default) or configured integrated switches
• Mounting style: Designed for back-of-panel installation
• Suffix / tracking engine: Mechanical Tracking Engine (suffix A shown)
• Illumination: Configurable for low-light environments
• Servicing: Removable ring/ball options to allow servicing
• Quality standard: Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• Notes: External switch connections available for USB & PS/2 outputs; product intended for rugged / military / marine / aerospace use