Trackballs and Industrial Mice

Bokam trackballs and industrial mice are a solid-state technology-based device with a wide range of outputs including USB, Ethernet, and Analog outputs. The solid-state track balls do not have any moving or rubbing parts which means that they can operate in any environments and be subjected to a wide range of debris, spills and contaminations without affecting performance. The sealed nature of these input devices mean that they can be easily decontaminated and cleaned without having to remove any parts, remove them from the assembly or causing damage. These devices are uniquely suited for harsh applications and environments as well as applications where decontamination and repeated cleaning are required.

Key Features and Advantages:

Sealed configuration without any moving or rubbing parts for harsh, ultra-dirty or ultra-clean environments
Ultra-sensitive interface can feel the position of the finger and provide rate-based output
The dives come with either embedded or stand-alone electronics that provide a wide range out system
interfaces and outputs including USB, Ethernet, and Analog outputs
Re-calibration, re-setting and re-programming electronics allow for change of sensitivity and output

Force Ball Mouse

Construction

Fully integrated roller ball replacement mouse allows for cursor control like rollerball but without any rolling or moving parts that wear or are susceptible to contamination
Ball element is sensitive to the movement of the finger around the ball
Right and Left mouse click under the bar
All solid-state construction immune to contamination or debris
USB cursor control or game style control options available
All anodized aluminum housing and inputs elements
Life rating for 10,000,000 life cycles minimum

Advantages:

No moving or rubbing parts to limit life or degrade performance
Meets/exceeds Automotive EMI/RFI susceptibility requirements
Life capability exceeds 10,000,000 life cycles without change in performance
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements and susceptibility
Incorporates all of the precision and advantages of a non-compliant input device
No disassembly or cleaning required to maintain proper operation
Unit can be operated under compliant overlay for medical and or biological hazardous environments
Units can be cleaned or washed without affecting performance or life

High REL explosive environments Mouse

Construction:

Solid State Welded (hermetically sealed) mining and underwater mouse.
Solid-state stainless steel construction
Internal electronics can be provided with either cursor control, game control or digital outputs
Package provides up to four axis (8 directions) of control
Light industrial packages comes in lightweight aluminum sealed configurations Force proportional or user feed-back position proportional input buttons available
Meets MSHA and Class 1 Div 1 requirements

Advantages:

Solid State input devices and sensors without moving or rubbing parts for ultimate life, survivability and performance
Meets/exceeds Automotive EMI/RFI susceptibility requirements and MSHA certification standards
Increased reliability and substantially longer life capability than potentiometer and optical joysticks
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements
Programmable microprocessor-based electronics

Options:

Programmable Interface can be configured to re-program over USB or with programming cables brought out to connector
USB interface output on all models with optional:
- USB Cursor
- USB Cursor
- Custom serial interface output

High REL Submersible Mouse HMI Device

Construction:

Solid-state, welded (hermetically sealed) underwater mouse.
All stainless steel construction
Submersible interface connector
Internally potted zero-volume construction
Force-proportional input devices

Advantages and Features:

Solid-state input devices without moving or rubbing parts provide over 1,000,000,000 cycles of operation without degradation in performance
Meets/exceeds Automotive EMI/RFI susceptibility requirements and MSHA certification standards
Increased reliability and substantially longer life capability than potentiometer and optical joysticks
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements including diver depth rating, drop and shock loading and temperature extremes
Programmable microprocessor-based electronics allow unit to be re-programmed from the outside of the unit through the external output connector - complete change of sensitivity and functionality is possible through new firmware installation using this process
Potted and evacuated interior cavity with an electron-beam welded configuration provides for an explosion proof configuration
Externally potted cavities prevent debris gathering under the knobs

Solid-State Track Ball

Roller ball replacement allows for man-machine interface like roller ball but without any rolling or moving parts.
Ball element is sensitive to the movement of the finger around the ball.
Solid stainless steel force sensing element provides output proportional to input force
Bokam proprietary embedded strain element technology allows for reliable non-contacting non-rubbing output
Embedded or external signal conditioning electronics with various system interface options vary from Various USB HIDs to Ethernet and RS232 interfaces
Aluminum Housing in either clear or black anodize
Additional optional push buttons located on the housing provide the push to select feature

Advantages:

No moving or rubbing parts
Meets/exceeds Automotive EMI/RFI susceptibility requirements
Modular design allows for incorporation of various additional components and features
Life capability measured in the billion of life cycles
Meets the most stringent environmental requirements
Incorporates all of the precision and advantages of a non-compliant input device with a compliant feedback grip
No disassembly or cleaning required to maintain proper operation
Unit can be operated under a plastic film for medical and or biological hazardous environments
Push-button in the base housing or at base of ball can be integrated to the electronics or as pass-through input control
Unit can be provided without the bottom housing and outside electronics for minimum incursion below mounting
Various ball sizes and mounting configurations available
Either internally or externally mounted signal conditioning electronics available with various standard and custom output options:
- USB Cursor or HIM / Game
- 0 - 5 V (in stand-alone electronics version)