Mechanical trackball F38

panel-mount38 mmUSB

Product overview
The F38 Series trackball is a human interface device engineered for demanding industrial environments requiring electrical shielding, impact strength and environmental protection. Its aluminium housing, high-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings and patent-protected anti-vibration system provide precise pointer control and suppression of unintended cursor movement caused by shock or vibration. The unit supports back-of-panel mounting for integration in rugged keyboards/consoles or can be supplied as part of custom panel solutions with integrated switches.

Features

• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2 and TTL Quadrature
• Aluminium housing for impact strength and electrical shielding
• Patent-protected anti-vibration technology
• IPX5 sealing rating (IP65 option available)
• Sand, dust and corrosion protection
• High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings
• Multiple top-plate and ball retention options
• Removable ring/ball options for servicing:
  • Quick-release bayonet locking ring
  • Threaded locking ring
• Non-removable ring/ball option
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system

Typical applications
Integration in military, marine, aerospace and other rugged keyboards and control consoles.

Product configuration / options
Configurable options include sealing rating (e.g. IP65), output protocol (Quadrature, PS/2, USB), integrated switch count, mounting style (back-of-panel), top & body style (bayonet removable, threaded removable, non-removable, aluminium removable threaded), ball colour (Black, Yellow, others), and tracking engine suffixes.

Technical specifications

• Series: F38 Series
• Construction: Aluminium housing
• Bearings & shafts: High-grade stainless steel
• Anti-vibration: Patent-protected technology
• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2, TTL Quadrature
• Sealing rating: IPX5 (IP65 option)
• Environmental protection: Sand, dust and corrosion resistance
• Mounting: Back-of-panel or custom panel integration
• Top & body styles: PC/ABS removable (bayonet), PC/ABS removable (threaded), non-removable, aluminium removable (threaded)
• Ball colours: Black, Yellow (additional colours available)
• Standards: Manufactured under ISO 9001