Optical trackball X50 HALO

panel-mount2 inch (50 mm)PS2

Product overview
The X50 HALO Series is a contact‑less infrared optical trackball designed for back‑of‑panel mounting in industrial and OEM consoles. It features an illuminated HALO ring for quick location in low‑light conditions, a Generation II solid‑state infrared tracking engine and a removable top retention ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation. Available with sealing options up to IP68, multiple ball colours and configurable electrical outputs including USB & PS/2 (auto‑select). VX3™ integrated zoom and external switch connections are available on supported interfaces.

Key features

• Infrared optical solid‑state sensing (Generation II)
• HALO ring illumination — multiple colours available
• Sealing options up to IP68 for harsh environments
• Outputs: USB & PS/2 (auto‑select); optional Quadrature
• Removable top retention ring for cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation
• Various top‑plate and ball colour options; custom connector and switch configurations
• VX3™ integrated zoom for scroll wheel functionality; external switch connections (USB/PS2)

Typical applications

• Medical systems and equipment
• Industrial and control consoles
• Audio, sound and lighting consoles
• Video editing and broadcast workstations
• Marine and navigation systems
• OEM custom keyboard and console integrations

Technical specifications

• Series / Model: X50 HALO Series
• Tracking technology: Infrared optical, solid‑state sensing (Generation II)
• Halo illumination: Illuminated ring around ball; multiple colours available
• Sealing: Options up to IP68 (configuration dependent)
• Outputs / Protocols: USB & PS/2 (auto‑select); Quadrature configurable
• Integrated switches: Configurable; default: none
• Mounting: Designed for back‑of‑panel mounting
• Top & body options: Damper Ring or PTFE Ball Seal with removable retention ring
• Ball colours: Black; Metallic Grey; Metallic Red (Ruby); Metallic Yellow (other colours may be available)
• VX3™: Integrated zoom for scroll wheel functionality
• External switch connections: Supported for USB/PS2
• Removable top ring: Standard for maintenance and sterilisation
• Customisation: Electrical outputs, tracking force, sealing levels, connector options
• Ordering code prefix: X50; Halo colour suffix examples: Blue (GH0B), Green (GH0G), Red (GH0R), White (GH0W), Yellow (GH0Y)