iKey KYB-42-KIOSK Compact Rugged Keyboard

The KYB-42-KIOSK rugged keyboard is purpose-built for kiosk applications, with a minimal key layout that ensures users can only access the information you intend. Its sealed design and low-profile keys provide durability, making it capable of withstanding the toughest conditions. Ideal for public display kiosks, this keyboard offers a waterproof and environmentally robust solution, perfect for harsh environments.

Each kit includes an industrial silicone keypad, switch matrix board, keyboard controller, and cables.

KYB-42-KIOSK Features

  • OEM Kit: PCB, Rubber Overlay and Cable
  • Easy Integration
  • USB, PS2 and AT/Serial Configurations Available
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request
  • Customisation Available On Request

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

No Backlight

Case Material

No Case

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface

Dimensions

9.17" x 4.45" x 0.43" (w-h-d) 232.9mm x 113mm x 10.9mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant (when properly installed)

Cable

LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2, AT or Single USB Cable

Compatibility

PS/2: All Windows Operating Systems USB: All Windows and Macintosh OS

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: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in. ACTUATION FORCE: 200g (+/- 20g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

42

Pointing Device

No Pointer

Power

PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) USB: 50mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

1 lb (0.45 kg)

Shock

3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes

Switch Force

200g (+/- 20g)

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 KYB-42-KIOSK Compact 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 KYB-42-KIOSK is commonly used:

Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence

These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey KYB-42-KIOSK Compact 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 KYB-42-KIOSK Compact Rugged Keyboard comes with a 90 Day 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 KYB-42-KIOSK Compact Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey KYB-42-KIOSK Compact 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 KYB-42-KIOSK Compact 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 KYB-42-KIOSK or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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