Product overviewThe 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 / ConfigurationOrdering 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