Optical trackball E38

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Product description
The E38 Series keyboard-mount trackball module by Cursor Controls Ltd is a panel-mount human interface device designed for integration into IP65 keyboard assemblies. It combines infra-red optical ball tracking with an integrated hall-effect scroll wheel and integrated left, middle and right switch functions. When mounted into an IP65 keyboard assembly the module provides an IP65-rated, solid-state trackball solution suitable for washdown, decontamination and sterilisation required in demanding environments. Standard configuration includes a 38 mm ball, black fine-textured housing, auto-select USB & PS/2 outputs and a grey scroll wheel.

Features

• Environmental sealing to IP65 when mounted into an IP65 keyboard assembly
• Infra-red optical navigation technology
• Integrated IP65 hall-effect scroll wheel
• Integrated left, middle and right switch functionality
• 38 mm ball for precise cursor control
• USB & PS/2 outputs (auto-select)
• Solid-state design suitable for washdown and sterilisation
• Various custom options available

Typical applications

• Medical systems
• Custom keyboard applications
• Industrial consoles
• OEM custom solutions
• Factory automation applications

Product configuration / Ordering code
Ordering code shown on page: E38 - 7 6 A 1 X X

Available configuration options (examples)

• Sealing rating: IP65
• Output protocol: Combined interface – PS/2 & USB (auto-select)
• Integrated switches: 2 switches + scroll wheel (standard)
• Mounting style: Front-panel mount
• Top & body style: E38 Damper Ring or E38 PTFE Ball Seal
• Ball colour options: Black; Metallic Grey; Metallic Red (Ruby); Metallic Yellow

Technical specifications

• Series / Model: E38
• Ball diameter: 38 mm
• Navigation technology: Infra-red optical trackball
• Scroll wheel: Integrated hall-effect, IP65 rated when mounted
• Switches: Integrated left, middle and right switch functionality (standard: 2 switches + scroll wheel)
• Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select combined interface)
• Ingress protection: IP65 when mounted into an IP65 keyboard assembly
• Housing: Black fine-textured housing (standard)
• Mounting: Panel mount, front of panel (cut-out and mounting details in datasheet section 7)
• Environment: Solid-state design allows washdown, decontamination and sterilisation
• Typical uses: Medical, industrial, OEM keyboards and factory automation
• Customisation: Multiple electrical outputs, ball tracking force options, colours and backlighting available