Optical trackball X38 Halo

panel-mount38 mmIP68

Product Description
The X38 HALO Series optical Trackerball™ utilises advanced infrared optical tracking (Generation II) to provide high-specification, contact-less cursor control optimized for low-light environments. The device features an illuminated HALO ring around the ball to aid location in low light and complement backlit interfaces. The removable top ring allows easy cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation for reliable operation under harsh conditions. The X38 HALO Series is offered with multiple electrical outputs, tracking force options and sealing up to IP68, and is designed for back-of-panel OEM keyboard and console integration.

Features

• Solid-state sensing technology — infrared optical tracking engine (Generation II)
• HALO illumination — multiple colours available
• Sealing up to IP68
• Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select)
• Smooth operation in rugged environments
• Various top-plate configurations
• Custom connector options available
• Multiple ball colour options
• VX3™ — integrated zoom feature for scroll-wheel functionality
• External switch connections (USB/PS2 only)

Typical Applications

• Medical systems
• Sound and lighting consoles
• Video editing consoles
• Marine systems
• Custom keyboard applications
• Industrial consoles
• OEM custom solutions

Product Configuration / Options

• Sealing rating: IP68 (option shown)
• Output protocol: Quadrature or Combined Interface (PS/2 & USB)
• Integrated switches: options including no switches
• Mounting style: back-of-panel mounting
• Top & body style: X38 Damper Ring or X38 PTFE Ball Seal
• Ball colour: Black, Metallic Grey (additional colours may be available)
• Suffix / HALO light colours: Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow

Technical specifications

• Model family: X38 HALO Series
• Tracking technology: Infrared optical tracking engine (Generation II), solid-state sensing (no moving parts except the ball)
• Contact-less operation
• Illuminated HALO ring for low-light visibility
• Removable top ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
• Sealing: up to IP68
• Electrical outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto-select); Quadrature and Combined Interface options
• Integrated zoom feature: VX3™ for scroll-wheel-like zoom functionality
• External switch connections supported (USB/PS2 only)
• Mounting: designed for back-of-panel OEM mounting
• Top/body options: X38 Damper Ring, X38 PTFE Ball Seal
• Available ball colours: Black, Metallic Grey (others may be available)
• HALO light colour options: Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow
• Custom connector options available
• Typical applications: medical, sound & lighting, video editing, marine, industrial and custom keyboard applications