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iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision
iKey’s rugged AK-39-NV keyboard is designed to be worn on the arm, providing a simple, compact data-input solution that does not restrict the user’s arm movements. It is designed to meet MIL-461 standards and is intended for use in very harsh electro magnetic interference (EMI) environments.
The AK-39-NV’s small-footprint design features essential components for military and public safety applications, including an integrated Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) pointing device with left- and right-click functionality. The AK-39-NV also features six levels (including off) of adjustable green B LED backlighting that is night vision (NVIS) compatible. Designed with gloved users in mind, the AK-39’s Snap-On faceplate eliminates accidental key strokes and can be easily removed to clean the pad.
AK-39-NV Features
- Rugged Wearable Design - Fits On Arm
- Night Vision - NVIS Green B
- Snap-On Faceplate
- High Emi Standards
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
NVIS Green
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
UL60950
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
6.65" x 3.06" x 0.81" (w-h-d) 168.9mm x 77.7mm x 20.6mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 5.4' straight (1.6 m) DESIGN: Single cable USB
Compatibility
USB: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Key Feedback
Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Key Material
Industrial Silicone Rubber
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Industrial Silicone Rubber LIFE: Greater than 10 Million Cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in. ACTUATION FORCE: 230 g +/- 30 g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
39
Pointing Device
Force Sensing Resistor
Power
USB: 190 mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
0.50 lbs (0.23 kg)
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Switch Force
230 g (+/-30 g)
Switch / Key Travel
0.055 in (1.4mm)
Vibration
POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
The iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the AK-39-NV is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Keyboard, Rugged Keyboard fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty 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, iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision 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 iKey AK-39-NV Wearable Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision or require a custom solution or demonstration?
At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the iKey AK-39-NV or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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