Optical trackball L38 Series Trackerball™

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Overview
Utilizing infra-red optical solid-state tracking, the L38 Series trackball provides contact-less cursor control suitable for demanding applications. The infra-red sensor delivers accurate cursor motion across speed ranges while preserving a solid-state sensing architecture (no moving sensing parts; ball is the only moving element). Designed for back-of-panel mounting, the unit integrates into OEM keyboards and consoles and can be washed, decontaminated and sterilised where required.

Features

• Infra-red optical solid-state tracking engine (no moving sensing parts)
• Sealing options up to IP68
• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature and Combined Interface variants available
• Smooth operation in rugged environments; washable, decontaminable and sterilizable
• Top-plate and body configurations: scraper seal, no-seal, drain hole variants
• Optional friction controls and custom connector options
• Self-draining and back-flushing options (optional)
• Multiple ball colour options
• VX3 integrated zoom feature providing scroll‑wheel functionality (series-specific)

Typical Applications

• Medical systems
• Marine systems
• Custom keyboard applications
• Industrial consoles
• OEM custom solutions

Technical specifications

• Series/Model: L38 Series Trackerball
• Tracking technology: Infra‑red optical, solid‑state (no moving sensing parts)
• Sealing: Options up to IP68
• Electrical outputs/protocols: USB, PS/2 (auto‑select), Quadrature, Combined Interface (PS/2 & USB)
• Integrated switches: Optional (configurable variants available)
• Mounting: Designed for back‑of‑panel mounting (OEM keyboard/console integration)
• Top & body style options: L38 Scraper Seal (non‑removable ball), L38 No Seal (non‑removable ball), Drain Hole variants, Scraper Seal with Drain Hole
• Ball colour options: Black, Metallic Grey (additional colours may be available)
• Optional features: Friction controls, custom connector options, self‑draining and back‑flushing
• Special functions: VX3 integrated zoom feature for scroll‑wheel functionality (series‑specific)
• Environmental: Designed for rugged environments; washable, decontaminable and sterilizable
• Intended use: Contact‑less cursor control for demanding applications
• Ordering code base: L38 (product configuration variants available for sealing rating, output protocol, integrated switches, mounting style, top & body style, ball colour)