Drawing and Projection Details

The document specifies the use of third-angle projection for the technical drawing, ensuring standardized visualization of the component.

Component Specifications

• Body Material: Aluminum with a black color finish.
• Top Ring: Made of aluminum, anodised, black color.
• Coating: Black Alexit soft coat applied to the top plate.
• Top Plate: 2 mm thick aluminum, anodised.
• Ball Material: Black phenolic resin.

Mechanical Parameters

• Ball Rotation: 960 edges per ball revolution on X and Y axes.
• Top Ring Rotation: 512 edges per revolution on the Z axis.

Connector and Cable Assembly

• Connector Type: 8-way header, square pin, 2.5 mm pitch.
• Cable: Compatible ribbon cable assembly supplied.
• Pin Description: Includes +5V supply, ground, and channels for X, Y, and Z axes signals (A and B channels for each axis).
• Connector Housing: 8-way Molex 5051 series housing.

Electrical Specifications

• Supply Voltage: +5 V DC with ±15% tolerance.
• Maximum Output Current: 50 mA.
• Output Signal: TTL quadrature signal.

Additional Information

• Scale and Dimensions: Provided in millimeters.
• Manufacturer: Sterling Corporation, Ringwood, Hants, UK.
• Contact: Website: www.traxsys.com, Email: [email protected], Tel: +44 (0)1425 463100, Fax: +44 (0)1425 463111.
• Document Control: Includes issue dates, change history, and engineering change notices (ECNs) for traceability.

Summary

This document details the specifications and assembly instructions for a 3-axis panel-mounted tracker ball device. It covers mechanical materials and finishes, electrical supply and signal outputs, connector and cable assembly details, and manufacturing information. The key parameters such as edge counts per revolution and electrical tolerances are critical for ensuring proper device function and integration.