Pathfinder Trackball

Marine-grade USB trackball with scroll wheel & dual buttons, IEC 60945 certified for waterproof, ergonomic control of Raymarine Commercial radar/chart systems.

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Pathfinder Trackball
Ergonomic. Waterproof. Unshakable.

Ergonomic. Waterproof. Unshakable.

This rugged marine-grade USB trackball controller is purpose-built for Raymarine Pathfinder Radar, ECDIS, and ECS systems. Featuring a responsive 38mm optical ball, two tactile buttons, and a hall-effect scroll wheel, it offers precise control in demanding marine environments. The ergonomic design fits comfortably in the hand, while the heavy metal baseplate with anti-slip pads ensures stability in rough seas. Fully waterproof to IP68 standards and certified to IEC 60945, it withstands washdowns and harsh conditions. With plug-and-play USB connectivity and no drivers required, it’s a reliable, marine-grade solution for professional maritime operations. 

Pathfinder Trackball

Trackball includes a responsive 38mm optical ball, two tactile buttons, and a hall-effect scroll wheel.

Pathfinder Trackball

SKU: A80788
Pathfinder Trackball

Pathfinder Trackball Resources

Electrical
Protocol

USB & PS/2 (auto-select)

Supply voltage

4.4V to 5.25V DC

Supply current

100mA Max.

Trackball resolution

1200 counts per ball revolution @ 1 IPS (inches per second) +/- 10%
2400 counts per ball revolution @ 5 IPS (inches per second) +/- 10%

Scroll wheel resolution

24 counts per wheel revolution

Output connector

USB "A" type connector with 2 metre cable

Mating output connector

Standard USB "A" type socket

Mechanical
Weight

~500 grams

Housing material

PC/ABS

Housing colour/finish

Black/fine-textured finish

Base plate material

Aluminum

Base plate finish

Bead blasted & clear anodised

Mounting position

All angles

Ball size/material

Ø38.1mm (1.5")/Epoxy resin

Tracking force

20 grams nominal – damper ring seal

20-40 grams – PTFE seal

Ball load

100N (10Kg) maximum downward pressure for 2 minutes @ 20°C

Resolvable ball speed

30 IPS (inches per second)

Tracking engine

Infra-red optical navigation technology

Removable ring

PC/ABS, black

Wheel diameter

Ø25mm

Wheel material

PC/ABS

Wheel colour

Grey

Encoding technology

Hall effect

Magnet strength

N42

Detent-scrolling force

30 grams nominal

Switch actuation force

275 ± 125 grams force

Left/Right Switch actuation force

250 ± 100 grams force

Environmental
Operating temperature

0°C to +55°C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2)

Storage temperature

-40°C to + 85 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2)

Operating humidity

93% RH @ 40°C, non-condensing (IEC 60068-2-78)

Storage humidity

10%-95% non-condensing (IEC 60068-2-78)

Vibration

2g, 10-500Hz, 1 octave/min, 10 sweep cycles (IEC 60068-2-6)

Operating Shock

15g/11ms, ½ sine, 3 shocks in +ve and –ve direction, all 3 axes (IEC 60068-2-27)

Mechanical lifetime

1 million ball revolutions

MTBF

in excess of 80,000 hours (MIL-STD-217F)

ESD

15kV air-discharge and 8kV contact discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)

EMC

Radiated immunity - limits according to level 3 of IEC 61000-4-3
Radiated emissions to EN55022 class B

Sealing capability

IP68

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