Mechanical trackball F50 series

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Product description
The F50 Series trackball module is a high-spec human interface device engineered for demanding industrial, marine and aerospace environments. The module features an aluminium housing providing impact resistance, electrical shielding and environmental protection. It is supplied with three integrated switches for left, middle and right button functions; switch number and position can be customised. High-grade stainless steel shafts and bearings ensure precise pointer control. The module integrates Cursor Controls' patent-protected anti-vibration technology to suppress unwanted cursor movement from external shocks and vibration. Multiple top-plate and ball-retention options offer choices for tracking force and low-light illumination. Designed for front-of-panel mounting as part of rugged keyboards and consoles.

Key features

• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2 or TTL quadrature
• Three integrated switches (left, middle, right) — configurable on request
• Aluminium construction for impact strength and electrical shielding
• Environmental protection: IP65 standard sealing; IPX5 rating noted for specific components
• Sand and dust protection and high corrosion resistance
• Patented anti-vibration technology to prevent unintended cursor motion
• Top-plate and ball retention options
  • Non-removable ball/ring
  • Removable ball/ring for serviceability with bayonet quick-release or threaded locking
• Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system
• Refer to product selector DS50073 for full configuration options

Typical applications
Front-of-panel trackball for rugged keyboards and consoles in military, marine and aerospace equipment.

Technical specifications

• Series: F50 Series
• Electrical outputs: USB, PS/2, TTL quadrature
• Integrated switches: Three by default; configurable number/position
• Ingress protection: IP65 standard (IPX5 indicated for specific configurations)
• Construction: Aluminium body
• Mechanical: Stainless steel shafts and bearings for accurate tracking
• Anti-vibration: Patent-protected technology
• Mounting: Front-of-panel
• Top/body options: PC/ABS removable ring (bayonet/threaded), non-removable ball, aluminium removable ring (threaded)
• Ball colour examples: Black, Yellow (additional colours possible)
• Connector/orientation examples: Connector right/top/bottom/base/left
• Ordering code prefix: F50 (configurable variant keys)