Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball

For teams working across industrial control environments, the Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball offers a robust input solution designed to maintain precision even in contaminated and demanding settings. Its aluminium housing and thermoset phenolic 50mm ball deliver durability while a high-grade PTFE seal protects against dust, gels, and other particles commonly found in operational areas. This sealed trackball ensures consistent directional control with a resolution of 155 pulses per ball revolution, aided by photo-optical encoders and LEDs, reducing mechanical wear and maintenance.

The device operates reliably across ambient temperatures from 0°C to 70°C and supports continuous-duty use, making it suitable for prolonged industrial deployments. Certified to CE and RoHS standards, the R50-SERIES is vibration-tolerant and designed for rear mounting in horizontal or elevated positions. It interfaces through PS/2 or RS232 with stable power requirements. These specifications make the R50-SERIES a sealed, field-ready trackball tailored to precise industrial input needs.

R50-SERIES Features

  • Sealing Options To IP65 (NEMA)
  • Rugged Professional Trackerball
  • Sealed Membrane Panel
  • Quadrature, Sun, RS232 Or USB Or PS2
  • High Grade Stainless Steel Shafts and Bearings
  • Various Top Plate Configurations and Ball Colours
  • Custom Connector Options

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

Country Of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Case Material

Aluminum

Certifications

CE, RoHS compliant

Custom Options Products

Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Trackball Colour

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

30% min, 95% max, non-condensing

Storage Temperature

Storage Temperature -25C to + 85 C

Temperature Rating

Operating Temperature 0C to +70C
Storage Temperature -25C to +85 C

Ball

Thermoset Phenolic, 50mm

Ball Load

200N Maximum downward pressure (20Kg) @ 20C

Ball Rotation

Continuous and reversible in any direction

Ball Speed

200 RPM maximum

Housing Material

Case - coated steel (pearl white)
Finger plate - polyester membrane on aluminium

Mounting Filter

Rear Mount

Mounting Position

Horizontal to 30(non-sealed versions)
Horizontal to 90° rear elevation (sealed)

Power

PS/2 - 5 V DC +/- 5%
RS232 - +/- 12 V DC

Resolution

(Quadrature) 155 pulses per ball revolution (Protocol) 310/155 ppr - switch selectable (other options

Tracking Force

10gms Nominal continuous no seal (IP40) 50gms Nominal continuous - PTFE seal (I

Transducers

Photo-optical encoders with LEDS

The Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The R50-SERIES supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport.

Across these sectors, the R50-SERIES is typically used in applications such as Construction Site Supervision And Reporting, Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the R50-SERIES across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the R50-SERIES is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball comes with a 18 Month Limited Warranty With Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

Do you need further details about the Cursor Controls R50-SERIES Trackball, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Cursor Controls R50-SERIES or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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