Mechanical trackball P38 Compact
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Mechanical trackball - P38 Compact - Cursor Controls - panel-mount / PS2 / rugged
Mechanical trackball - P38 Compact - Cursor Controls - panel-mount / PS2 / rugged
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Characteristics

Technology
mechanical
Mounting
panel-mount
Other characteristics
PS2, rugged, stainless steel, USB, vandal-proof, IP65
Applications
for Radar or Control Platform, industrial, medical

Description

Product overview
The P38 Compact series are professional-grade trackballs designed for demanding industrial environments. High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings deliver precise pointer control, while the patented floating-seal technology limits ingress of liquids and particulates. Multiple top-plate and chassis configurations allow options for sealing, backlighting, bezel diameter and installation. Units are designed for back-of-panel mounting for integration into OEM keyboards and consoles.

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


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


Product configuration / Ordering code
Ordering code format: P38 - X X 0 2 X - 0
  • Sealing Rating:
    • IP40
    • IP51
    • IP65
  • Output Protocol:
    • Combined interface - PS/2 & USB
    • Quadrature
  • Integrated Switches:
    • No switches
  • Mounting Style:
    • Back-of-panel mounting
  • Top & Body Style:
    • P38C Sealed
    • P38C Non-Sealed
  • Ball Colour:
    • Black (additional colours may be available)


Technical specifications
  • Model: P38 Compact
  • Series: P38 Compact Series
  • Sealing: up to IP65 (BS EN 60529)
  • Outputs/Interfaces: PS/2 & USB (auto-select); TTL Quadrature
  • Shaft & Bearings: high-grade stainless steel
  • Sealing technology: patented floating seal to limit ingress of liquids and particulates
  • Mounting: designed for back-of-panel mounting (suitable for OEM keyboards and consoles)
  • Top plate / chassis: multiple configurations available for sealing, backlighting, bezel diameters and installation
  • Options: backlit ball, custom connector options, optional anti-vandal kit, external switch connections (USB & PS/2 only)
  • Typical applications: control systems, medical systems, navigation systems, compact keyboards, industrial consoles

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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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