Product DescriptionThe Z50 Series optical trackball is a contact-less, high-performance cursor control device using Generation II infrared optical tracking. It provides precise X/Y cursor movement plus a surrounding Z-axis control wheel for scroll and zoom functions. The removable top ring allows easy cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation for continued operation in demanding environments. Designed for back-of-panel mounting in OEM keyboards and consoles, the Z50 supports multiple electrical outputs and tracking force options.
Features- Solid-state sensing technology – infrared optical tracking engine (Generation II)
- Z-axis control wheel for scroll/zoom capability
- Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select)
- Smooth operation in rugged environments
- Various top plate configurations available
- Custom connector options available
- Various ball colours available
Typical Applications- Sound and lighting desks
- Video editing consoles
- Medical systems
- Marine systems
- Custom keyboard applications
- Industrial consoles
- OEM custom solutions
Product Configuration / Options (overview)- Sealing Rating: IP40
- Output Protocol: Quadrature; Combined Interface - PS/2 & USB
- Integrated Switches: No switches (option selections available)
- Mounting Style: Mount to back of panel
- Top & Body Style options:
- Z50 Damper Ring, Smooth Z-Axis Ring
- Z50 Rubber Ball Seal, Smooth Z-Axis Ring
- Z50 PTFE Ball Seal, Smooth Z-Axis Ring
- Ball Colour options: Black; Metallic Grey
- Suffix / Tracking Engine: Optical Tracking Engine (Gen II)
Technical specifications- Optical tracking: Infrared optical, solid-state sensing (Generation II)
- Contact-less operation (no moving sensing parts other than ball)
- Cursor control: X and Y axes plus Z-axis control wheel (scroll/zoom)
- Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select) and Quadrature/combined interface options
- Designed for rugged environments and smooth operation
- Removable top ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
- Back-of-panel mounting suitable for OEM keyboards and consoles
- Available top plate/body styles, sealing options and ball colours
- Custom connector options and OEM/custom solutions supported