Product overview50 mm optical trackball X50 designed for demanding industrial and embedded applications. Solid-state infrared optical sensing delivers reliable cursor control in harsh environments. Sealing up to IP68 and multiple interface options suit medical, marine, industrial and OEM consoles.
Features- 50 mm optical ball with infrared solid-state tracking engine (Generation II)
- Sealing to IP68 for protection against dust and water ingress
- Output interfaces: Combined USB & PS/2 (auto-select) or TTL Quadrature
- VX3™ integrated zoom for scroll-wheel functionality
- External switch connections supported (USB/PS/2 only)
- Multiple top-plate and ball-retention ring configurations (including damper ring and PTFE seal)
- Custom connector and switch options available
- Various ball colours and finish options
Typical applications- Medical systems and diagnostic consoles
- Marine and navigation equipment
- Industrial control consoles and HMI panels
- Custom keyboards and embedded OEM solutions
Product configuration / Ordering information- Ordering code prefix: X50
- Sealing rating: up to IP68 (variant)
- Output protocol options: TTL Quadrature or Combined PS/2 & USB (auto-select)
- Integrated switches: configurable (option shown: no switches)
- Mounting: rear-panel mount (variant shown)
- Top & body options: damper ring; removable ball retention ring with ribs; PTFE ball seal variants
- Ball colours: Black, Metallic Grey (other colours available on request)
- Tracking engine: Optical Tracking Engine (Gen II)
Technical specifications- Ball diameter: 50 mm (optical)
- Sensing: Infrared optical tracking engine, Generation II
- Sealing: up to IP68
- Interfaces: Combined USB & PS/2 (auto-select) or TTL Quadrature
- Scroll: VX3™ integrated zoom for scroll-wheel emulation
- External switches: supported via connections (USB/PS/2 only)
- Mounting: rear-panel mount option
- Top/body configurations: multiple removable retention ring and seal options
- Ball colours: Black; Metallic Grey (others on request)
- Application environments: rugged and demanding conditions (medical, marine, industrial, OEM)