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iKey DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball
The new DU-5K-TB features one of our most popular industrial keyboard layouts with an integrated, 25-mm laser trackball. It is constructed with a highly rugged, ABS polycarbonate case and industrial silicone rubber keypad.
The DU-5K-TB is completely sealed and designed to meet NEMA 4X specifications. The trackball pointing device is removable for convenient cleaning and has an adjustable tension ring. Keys above the trackball provide left, right and middle click functionality.
DU-5K-TB Features
- Integrated Trackball
- Rugged ABS Polycarbonate Case
- Built-In Mounting Holes
- USB and PS2 Configurations Available
- 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; UL 60950
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
14.94" x 6.63" x 1.81" (w-h-d) 379.5 mm x 168.4 mm x 46.0 mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters)
Compatibility
PS/2 KEYBOARD/TRACKBALL: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TRACKBALL: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Connectivity
No filter
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Function Keys
24 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: 6.35 oz +/- 1.06 oz (180g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
116
Pointing Device
Trackball
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Kybd. port) POINTER: 45mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 95mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
2.25 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (1.02 kg +/- 0.05 kg)
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Switch Force
180g (+/- 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 +85C (-40F to +185F) OPERATING: 0C to +65C (+32F to +149F)
The iKey DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the DU-5K-TB 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 DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DU-5K-TB Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DU-5K-TB or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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