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INDUSTRIAL KEYBOARDS
& POINTING DEVICES
38 mm INFRA-RED OPTICAL TRACKBALL
L38
Utilizing the latest and most advanced infra-red optical tracking
technology, the L38 Series Trackerball™ is an extremely high specification,
contact-less device, ideal for the most demanding of cursor control
applications.
The infra-red optical tracking engine provides accurate cursor motion at
all speeds and on virtually any ball, combining the benefits of solid state
sensing (no moving parts except the ball).
The L38 trackballs are available with a variety of electrical outputs,
tracking force options, and sealing capabilities up to IP68.
The solid state design allows the device to be subjected to extreme
conditions and provides the user with the ability to wash down,
decontaminate, and sterilise, making it the ideal trackball for a wide range
of demanding applications and environments.
The unit has been designed to be back of panel mounted as part of OEM
keyboards and consoles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
Weight
Ball
Tracking Force
100 grams
Epoxy Resin, 38,1 mm
5 grams Nominal Free Running
20 grams Nominal Friction / Scraper Ring
30 - 80 grams Nominal / Removable Ball, plastic ring
5 - 100 grams Nominal / Removable Ball, alu ring
Ball Load
200N Maximum downward pressure (20 Kg) for 2 mins.
Ball Rotation
Continuous and reversible any direction
Resolvable Ball Speed 40 Inches/sec.
Housing Material
Polycarbonate / ABS
Tracking engine
Infra-red Optical Navigation Technology (solid state sensing)
Mounting Position
All angles
Sealing gasket
Cellular silicone
Electrical
Supply voltage
Supply current
Resolution
Output connector
Switch Inputs (USB, PS/2)
Environmental
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Storage humidity
Vibration
Operating Shock
Non-operating shock
Mechanical lifetime
MTBF
ESD
EMC
Sealing capability
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Sealing to IP68
Solid state sensing technology-Infra-red tracking engine
Smooth operation in rugged environments
3 versions
- Free running ball : minimal ball tracking force
- Fixed friction/scraper ring : slightly increased ball
tracking force
- Removable ball
Custom connector options possible
Self draining and back flushing features
Vx3™ integrated zoom feature for scroll wheel
Functionality
Self draining and back flushing features
Outputs : Quadrature, USB & PS/2
4.4V to 5.25V D.C.
80mA typical, 85mA maximum
900 counts per ball revolution +/- 10%
10 Way, right-angled JST header, part no: S10B-PH-SM3-TB
3 switches: left, middle, and right.
Connection through 4-way JST, right-angled header, part no: S4B-PH-SM3-TB
0°C to +55°C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2)
-40°C to +85°C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2)
93% RH @ 40°C, non-condensing (IEC 60068-2-78)
10%-95% non-condensing (IEC 60068-2-78)
5g, 10-500Hz, 1 octave/min, 10 sweep cycles (IEC 60068-2-6)
15g/11ms, ½ sine, 3 shocks in +ve and -ve direction, all 3 axes (IEC 60068-2-27)
50g/11ms, ½ sine, 3 shocks in +ve and -ve direction, all 3 axes (IEC 60068-2-27)
1 million ball revolutions
in excess of 80,000 hours (MIL-STD-217F)
15kV air-discharge and 8kV contact discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)
Radiated immunity - limits according to level 3 of IEC 61000-4-3
Radiated emissions to EN55022 class A
IP68 (BS EN 60529)
NSI bvba, Haakstraat 1A, B-3740 Bilzen, Belgium
Tel. : +32 89 51 90 00 E-mail : info@nsi-be.com
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