Optical trackball X38

panel-mount38 mmUSB

Overview
The X38 Standard trackball is a contact-less, high-performance input device using a Generation II infrared optical tracking engine. Designed for demanding industrial and OEM console environments, it delivers accurate cursor motion at variable speeds on virtually any ball. The unit features solid-state sensing (no moving parts except the ball) and a removable top ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation, ensuring reliable operation even in harsh conditions. Available with multiple electrical outputs, tracking force options and sealing up to IP68, the X38 is intended for back-of-panel mounting in OEM keyboards and consoles.

Features

• Solid-state sensing technology – Generation II infrared optical tracking engine
• Sealing up to IP68 for harsh environments
• Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option available
• Smooth, reliable operation in rugged conditions
• Multiple top-plate and body style configurations
• Custom connector options available for OEM integration
• Various ball colours (e.g. black, metallic grey)
• VX3™ integrated zoom feature providing scroll-wheel functionality
• External switch connections available (USB/PS/2 variants)

Typical Applications

• Medical systems and equipment
• Marine and maritime systems
• Custom industrial keyboards and consoles
• OEM control panels and operator stations
• Environments requiring frequent cleaning or sterilisation

Product configuration
Ordering code example shown on the product page: X38-7 X 0 2 X X - G

• Sealing Rating: example option – IP68 (default selectable)
• Output Protocol: Quadrature; Combined Interface – PS/2 & USB (auto-select)
• Integrated Switches: option for no switches (other switch configurations available)
• Mounting Style: back-of-panel mount (for OEM keyboards/consoles)
• Top & Body Style: Damper Ring; PTFE Ball Seal; PTFE Ball Seal with removable ball retention ring with ribs
• Ball Colour: Black; Metallic Grey
• Suffix / Tracking Engine: Optical Tracking Engine (Generation II)

Datasheets & Supporting Documents (titles)

• DS38070 - X38 USB - Quick Guide
• DS38070 - X38 USB - Technical Datasheet
• DS38071 - X38 Quadrature - Quick Guide
• DS38071 - X38 Quadrature - Technical Datasheet
• AN0063 - X-RANGE TRACKBALL INSTALLATION GUIDE
• AN0016 - Maintenance Instructions

Technical specifications

• Series / Model family: X38 series
• Tracking technology: Infrared optical tracking engine (Generation II)
• Sensing: Solid-state sensing (no moving parts except the ball)
• Sealing: Up to IP68
• Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature option
• VX3™: Integrated zoom for scroll-wheel functionality
• External switch connections available for USB/PS/2 variants
• Top ring: Removable for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
• Mounting: Designed for back-of-panel mounting (OEM keyboards/consoles)
• Top & body style options: Damper Ring; PTFE Ball Seal; PTFE Ball Seal with removable retention ring with ribs
• Ball colours: Black; Metallic Grey
• Integrated switches: Configurable (option shown: no switches)
• Ordering code: Multi-field configurable code as shown on product page