Mechanical trackball F38 Module

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Product overview
The F38 Series trackball module is a human interface device engineered for demanding industrial environments. Its aluminium construction, high-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings, and integrated switches deliver precise pointer control and ease of servicing for front-panel rugged keyboard and console installations.

Features

• Electrical output: USB, PS/2 and TTL Quadrature
• Three integrated switches (left, middle, right); configurable number and positions for custom solutions
• Patented anti-vibration technology from Cursor Controls Ltd to prevent unwanted cursor motion from external shocks or vibration
• Aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• IPX5 sealing rating; sand and dust protection and high corrosion resistance
• Available top-plate and ball retention options to adjust tracking force and illumination
• Removable and non-removable ring/ball configurations for ease of servicing:
  • Quick-release bayonet locking ring
  • Threaded locking ring
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system

Typical applications

• Military, marine and aerospace keyboards and consoles

Technical specifications

• Model: F38 Module
• Construction: Aluminium body for impact strength, electrical shielding and environmental protection
• Shafts and bearings: High-grade stainless steel for precise pointer control
• Anti-vibration: Cursor Controls Ltd patent-protected anti-vibration technology
• Switches: Supplied with three integrated switches (left, middle, right); configurable for custom solutions
• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2 and TTL Quadrature
• Sealing rating: IPX5 (IP65 option selectable)
• Ingress protection: Sand and dust protection; high corrosion resistance
• Mounting: Front-of-panel mounting for rugged keyboards/consoles
• Top & body styles: Removable ball retention ring (PC/ABS bayonet or threaded), non-removable ball, aluminium removable ring (threaded)
• Ball colours: Black, Yellow (other colours may be available)
• Suffix/options: Mechanical Tracking Engine (default)
• Servicing: Removable ring/ball options for ease of servicing
• Standards: Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system