OverviewThe X19 Series Trackball is a contact-less laser trackball designed for back-of-panel integration in OEM keyboards and consoles. Using a Generation II laser tracking engine, it delivers precise cursor control across a wide range of speeds while eliminating moving sensing parts. The design includes a removable top ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation, enabling reliable operation in demanding environments. Available with multiple electrical outputs, tracking force options and sealing up to IP68.
Features- Contact-less solid state sensing — Generation II laser tracking engine
- Sealing up to IP68 for hostile or wet environments
- Output protocols: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option available
- VX3™ integrated zoom function for scroll wheel behaviour
- Removable top ring for ease of cleaning and sterilisation
- Various top plate and ball configurations; ball colours: Black, Metallic Grey
- Custom connector and external switch options (external switches supported on USB/PS2 only)
- Designed for back-of-panel mounting in OEM applications
Typical Applications- Medical systems and devices
- Marine and shipboard consoles
- Industrial control and operator consoles
- Custom OEM keyboards and human‑machine interfaces
- Environments requiring frequent decontamination or washdown
Product configuration / Ordering options- Ordering code prefix: X19
- Sealing rating: IP68 (option)
- Output protocol: Combined interface - PS/2 & USB (auto-select) or Quadrature
- Integrated switches: Configurable (optionally omitted)
- Mounting style: Back-of-panel mount
- Top & body style: X19 Damper Ring or X19 Rubber Ball Seal
- Ball colour: Black, Metallic Grey
- Suffix: K - Optical Tracking Engine
Available documentation- DS19005 - X19 USB - Technical Datasheet
- DS19005 - X19 USB - Quick Guide
- AN0063 - X-RANGE TRACKBALL INSTALLATION GUIDE
- AN0016 - Maintenance Instructions
Technical specifications- Laser tracking engine (Generation II) — contact-less solid state sensing
- Sealing: up to IP68
- Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option available
- VX3™ integrated zoom/scroll functionality
- Removable top ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
- Back-of-panel mounting design for OEM keyboards and consoles
- Custom connector options and various top plate configurations
- External switch connections supported (USB/PS2 only)