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iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad
iKey introduces the first Bluetooth;-compatible, wireless industrial keyboard with an integrated touchpad – the BT-87-TP. This fully-sealed keyboard is designed to meet NEMA 4X specifications, meaning it is resistant to dirt, dust, water, ice and corrosives.
Built with an industrial silicone rubber keypad and a rugged ABS polycarbonate case, the BT-87-TP is submersible and easy to clean with disinfectants. The compact design and internal Bluetooth; module make the BT-87-TP highly portable. It is an ideal fit for mobile, material handling, food and beverage processing, medical, and other environments where rugged flexibility is a necessity.
The BT-87-TP requires 2 AA batteries for power and does not require a USB dongle if your computer has an internal Bluetooth; radio.
BT-87-TP Features
- Wireless Bluetooth
- Up To 30-Foot Range
- 12 Function Keys
- 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
No Backlight
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
IP Rated, NEMA 4X
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
12.01" x 7.75" x 2.03" (w-h-d) 305.54 mm x 196.85 mm x 51.56 mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 5.4' straight (1.6 m) DESIGN: Single cable USB
Compatibility
All Windows Operating Systems
Connectivity
Wireless , Bluetooth
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
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 in. (1.4mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.03 oz +/- 1.06 oz. (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
87
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Power
Bluetooth : 2 AA Batteries
Product Weight
2.00 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (0.91 kg +/- 0.05 kg)
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: -40C to +65C (-40F to +149F) OPERATING: 0C to +60C (+32F to +140F)
The iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the BT-87-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-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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-87-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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