Optical trackball X50

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Product Description
The X50 Skeletal is a top‑mount, contact‑less infra‑red optical trackball engineered for demanding cursor‑control applications. The solid‑state infra‑red tracking engine delivers accurate motion across speeds while only the ball is a moving element. Designed for top‑side panel installation without external fasteners, the unit reduces integration and assembly time. A removable top ring and ball allow straightforward cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation to maintain performance in harsh environments. Multiple electrical outputs, sealing ratings and tracking‑force options are available to match application requirements.

Features

• Solid‑state infra‑red optical tracking engine
• Top‑mount installation (panel top‑side)
• Removable top ring and ball for easy maintenance and decontamination
• Sealing up to IP68 (variant dependent)
• Output options: Combo USB & PS/2 (auto‑select) or TTL Quadrature
• Smooth operation in rugged environments
• Various top‑plate and body configurations
• Multiple ball colours
• Custom connector options available
• VX3™ integrated zoom for scroll‑wheel style control
• External switch connections (USB/PS/2 only)

Typical Applications

• Medical systems
• Marine and naval systems
• Custom keyboard and HMI panels
• Industrial control consoles
• OEM embedded solutions

Product configuration (overview)
The X50 is configurable via selectable options including sealing rating, output protocol, integrated switch count, mounting style, top and body style, ball colour and tracking‑engine generation. An ordering code specifies the required combination for production and supply.

Technical specifications

• Series: X50
• Tracking technology: Infra‑red optical (solid‑state sensing)
• Mounting: Top‑mount / front‑of‑panel (top‑side installation)
• Sealing: Up to IP68 (model dependent)
• Output protocols: Combo USB & PS/2 (auto‑select) or TTL Quadrature
• Integrated switches: Optional (configurable)
• Top & body options: Damper ring or PTFE ball seal variants
• Ball colours: Black, Metallic Grey (additional colours possible)
• Connector: Custom options available
• Special features: Removable ring/ball; VX3™ zoom; external switch connections (USB/PS/2)
• Environments: Designed for rugged and demanding cursor control use
• Ordering: Configured via variant selection (sealing, output, switches, mounting, top/body, colour, engine suffix)
• Example suffix: Optical Tracking Engine (Gen II)