Panel-mount trackball F38 Series

38 mmruggedprecision

Overview
The F38 Series trackball is a precision human interface device engineered for use in demanding industrial environments such as military, marine and aerospace consoles. Its aluminium construction provides impact resistance, electrical shielding and environmental protection. High‑grade stainless steel shafts and bearings deliver accurate pointer control. The HALO illuminated ring around the ball aids location in low light and can be colour‑matched to other backlit controls.

Features

• Electrical output: USB or PS/2
• Aluminium body for impact strength and electrical shielding
• High corrosion resistance, sand and dust protection
• Sealing / ingress protection: IP65 (variant shown); IPX5 referenced
• High‑grade stainless steel shafts and bearings for precise tracking
• HALO illuminated ring available in multiple colours
• Patented anti‑vibration technology to prevent unwanted cursor motion from external shocks and vibration
• Multiple top plate configurations to adjust ball tracking force and illumination
• Removable ball/ring for servicing with locking options:
  • Quick release bayonet locking ring
  • Threaded locking ring
• Back‑of‑panel mountable; can be supplied integrated into customised panels or rugged keyboards/consoles
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system
• Refer to product selector documents DS38057/DS38058 for configuration options

Typical Applications

• Military keyboards and consoles
• Marine keyboards and consoles
• Aerospace keyboards and consoles

Technical specifications

• Series / Model family: F38 Series
• Electrical output options: USB or PS/2
• Sealing / ingress protection: IP65 (variant shown); IPX5 referenced
• Environmental protection: sand and dust protection; high corrosion resistance; high impact strength
• Construction: aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• Shafts & bearings: high‑grade stainless steel
• Illumination: HALO illuminated ring around ball; multiple colours available (e.g. White, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow)
• Anti‑vibration: patent protected technology to prevent unwanted cursor motion from external shocks/vibration
• Top & body style options: multiple top plate configurations; removable ball retention ring in PC/ABS (bayonet or threaded) or aluminium (threaded)
• Ball colour options: Black, Yellow (additional colours may be available)
• Mounting style: back‑of‑panel mount (configurable)
• Integrated switches: configurable; option for no switches or external switch connections (USB & PS/2 only)
• Servicing: removable ring/ball for ease of servicing
• Quality: manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system