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iKey BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard
You need a keyboard that can withstand a hostile environment. It needs to be convenient to use, easy to clean and reliable, with wireless technology and long battery life. Are you expecting too much? No – iKey has created the innovative BT-80-TP to satisfy the most demanding users, combining enhanced functionality with rugged good looks.
The BT-80-TP is a tough industrial keyboard that offers the most innovative Bluetooth; compatibility available to date—a key feature is that it doesn’t require the use of a USB dongle if your computer has an internal Bluetooth; radio. Add to that the compact design and rugged exterior, and you have a keyboard that is highly portable.
Tough and functional
The BT-80-TP has also been designed to withstand harsh industrial settings. The casing is fully sealed and meets IP68 / NEMA 4X specifications, making it dirt, dust, water, corrosives and ice resistant. The keypads are silicone rubber with tactile, mechanical snap key switches, while the case itself is ABS polycarbonate. Adjustable LED backlighting allows for use in poor light and it has an integrated touchpad. Furthermore, it is also available with a VESA mounting pattern and optional magnetic mounting, making it ideal for vehicular or medical cart applications.
Who needs one?
Built for testing conditions, the BT-80-TP is the go-to keyboard for users who need rugged flexibility and convenience of use. This makes it ideal for professionals in the military, emergency services, medical settings, the food and drink processing and distribution industries, laboratories and clean rooms, material handling, on industrial and manufacturing sites and in the energy industry.
The iKey BT-80-TP Rugged Ultra Compact Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad – setting new standards for harsh environments
BT-80-TP Features
- Fully Sealed, Compact IP68 / NEMA 4X
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Adjustable LED Backlighting
- Integrated Touchpad
- 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
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
IP68
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
10.04" x 7.41" x .71"
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 5.4' straight (1.6 m) DESIGN: Single cable USB
Compatibility
Mac OS and iOS
Connectivity
Wireless , Bluetooth
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB
Function Keys
12 Keys
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" ACTUATION FORCE: 7.05 oz +/- 1.06 oz (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
80
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Power
Bluetooth: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Product Weight
1.2 +/- 0.10 lbs (0.54 +/- 0.05kg)
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Switch Force
200g (+/- 30g)
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: -40F to +158F (-40C to +70C) OPERATING: -4F to +140F (-20C to +60C)
The iKey BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the BT-80-TP is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Medical and Healthcare, Military and Defence, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Pharmaceutical, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard 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 BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard 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 BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard 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 BT-80-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard 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 BT-80-TP or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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