Mechanical trackball P38 series
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Mechanical trackball - P38 series - Cursor Controls - panel-mount / USB / rugged
Mechanical trackball - P38 series - Cursor Controls - panel-mount / USB / rugged
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Characteristics

Technology
mechanical
Mounting
panel-mount
Other characteristics
USB, rugged, PS2, IP65, stainless steel, precision
Applications
medical, industrial

Description

Product overview
The P38 Series backlit mechanical trackballs are modules offered with a range of backlit ball colours, electrical outputs and sealing ratings up to IP65. High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings provide precise pointer control, while the patented floating seal reduces ingress of liquids and particulates. Multiple top-plate and chassis configurations allow selection of sealing level, tracking force, backlighting and installation style. The units are designed for back-of-panel mounting in OEM keyboards and industrial consoles.

Features
  • Sealing options up to IP65 (BS EN 60529)
  • Outputs: USB, PS/2 (auto-select) and TTL quadrature
  • Smooth operation in rugged environments
  • Stainless steel shaft and bearings
  • Various top-plate configurations for sealing and tracking-force options
  • Multiple backlit ball colours
  • Custom connector options
  • External switch connections (USB & PS/2 only)


Typical Applications
  • Control systems
  • Medical systems
  • Navigation systems
  • Compact keyboards
  • Industrial consoles
  • OEM custom solutions


Ordering / Configuration
Ordering code base: P38 - (selection fields for sealing rating, output protocol, integrated switches, mounting style, top & body style, ball colour, suffix). Options include sealing ratings (IP40, IP51, IP65), output protocols (Combined Interface - PS/2 & USB, Quadrature), integrated switches (No switches), mounting styles (Universal Adapter Style), top/body styles (P38 No Seal, P38 Sealed), ball colours (Backlit Blue, Backlit Red, Backlit White, Backlit Yellow, Backlit Blue / Navy).

Technical specifications
  • Series: P38 Series
  • Sealing: up to IP65 (BS EN 60529)
  • Outputs: USB, PS/2 (auto-select), TTL quadrature
  • Materials: high-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings
  • Seal technology: patented floating seal limiting ingress of liquids and particulates
  • Mounting: designed for back-of-panel mounting; Universal Adapter Style available
  • Top & body options: P38 No Seal, P38 Sealed
  • Ball: various backlit translucent and coloured balls
  • Connectivity: custom connector options; external switch connections (USB & PS/2)
  • Typical applications: control systems, medical systems, navigation systems, compact keyboards, industrial consoles, OEM custom solutions

Exhibitions

Meet this supplier at the following exhibition(s):

SMM 2026
SMM 2026

1-04 Sep 2026 Hamburg (Germany) Hall B6 - Stand 519

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