OverviewM-Track Technology's M-Track Pro platform combines sealed trackball mechanics with touch interface technology to deliver hybrid HMI modules for demanding applications. Leveraging more than 60 years of trackball expertise and multiple patented innovations, the platform offers extensive customization options and enhanced input functionality suitable for industrial consoles and panels.
Design and servicingM-Track modules integrate a sealed trackball with a dedicated ball-retention system designed for quick, simple servicing and effective decontamination. With no moving parts other than the ball, the hybrid design provides a robust, easy-to-clean input solution for environments that require frequent cleaning and high operational reliability.
Integration and applicationsEmbedding a trackball within a full-touch interface provides flexibility for console and panel manufacturers needing to maximise HMI functionality, adaptability and ergonomics. Most M-Track products are delivered as custom solutions developed in close collaboration with customers to meet specific application requirements and regulatory constraints.
Customisation options- Size and shape of touch zones
- Number and configuration of switches
- RGB backlighting options
- Gesture controls (e.g., pinch-to-zoom, swipe actions)
- Custom key commands and output profiles
- Haptic and audible feedback
Specifications- Platform: M-Track (M-Track Pro platform referenced)
- Technology: Hybrid trackball integrated with touch interface
- Ball design: Sealed trackball with dedicated ball-retention system for easy servicing and decontamination
- Customization: Extensive options including touch-zone sizing, switch configuration, backlighting, gesture controls, custom key/output profiles, haptic/audible feedback
- Target markets: Console and panel manufacturers, demanding HMI applications requiring durability and cleanability
- Delivery: Typically supplied as custom-developed solutions in collaboration with customers