Product overviewThe P38 Compact Series are high specification, professional trackballs designed for demanding environments. The device is available with backlit translucent ball colours (blue, green, red, white and yellow). High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings provide precise pointer control while patented floating seal technology limits ingress of liquids and particulates. Multiple top-plate and chassis configurations offer options for sealing, backlighting, bezel diameter and installation. The unit is designed for back-of-panel mounting as part of OEM keyboards and consoles in low-light environments.
Features- Sealing options up to IP65 (BS EN 60529)
- Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select) and TTL Quadrature
- Backlit ball — various translucent colours available
- Smooth operation in rugged environments
- Stainless steel shaft and bearings
- Multiple top plate configurations for sealing and tracking force 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 codeP38 - X X 0 2 X X
- Sealing Rating: IP40, IP51, IP65
- Output Protocol: Quadrature; Combined Interface - PS/2 & USB
- Integrated Switches: No switches (default) or selectable switch configurations
- Mounting Style: Mount to back of panel (default) or other mounting options
- Top & Body Style: P38C Sealed; P38C Non-Sealed
- Ball Colour: Backlit Blue (translucent Ball); Backlit Red (translucent Ball); Backlit White (translucent Ball); Backlit Yellow (translucent Ball); additional colours may be available
- Suffix: Standard (No Suffix) (default)
Technical specifications- Series / Model: P38 Compact Backlit
- Sealing: up to IP65 (BS EN 60529)
- Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select) and TTL Quadrature
- Ball: backlit translucent options (blue, red, white, yellow; additional colours may be available)
- Shaft and bearings: high-grade stainless steel
- Ingress protection enhanced by patented floating seal technology
- Mounting: designed for back-of-panel mounting in OEM keyboards and consoles
- Top plate / chassis: multiple configurations for sealing, backlighting and bezel diameter options
- Optional accessories: custom connector options; optional anti-vandal kit; external switch connections (USB & PS/2 only)
- Typical use cases: control, medical, navigation, compact keyboards, industrial consoles, OEM custom solutions