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iKey KYB-81-OEM Rugged Keyboard
The KYB-81-OEM Compact Industrial Keyboard delivers complete 101-key functionality while maintaining an efficiently minimised footprint. Despite its space-saving design, this keyboard offers all standard input capabilities without compromising usability or performance. The robust construction features industrial-grade materials that withstand intensive daily use, making it ideal for both stationary and mobile applications across various environments.
A notable space-saving feature is the innovative integrated numeric keypad, which overlays the alpha keys in a secondary layer. Users can quickly toggle between standard and numeric input modes by using a simple key combination of the Function and NumLock keys. This dual-layer design eliminates the need for a separate numeric pad while maintaining full numerical input functionality.
Each KYB-81-OEM kit comes complete with four essential components:
- A high-grade industrial silicone keypad membrane providing tactile feedback and spill resistance
- A precision-engineered switch matrix board ensuring accurate key registration
- A responsive keyboard controller that manages all input processing
- A complete set of connecting cables for system integration
KYB-81-OEM Features
- 12 Function Keys
- 81-Key Functionality
- OEM Kit: PCB, Rubber Overlay and Cable
- USB, PS2 and AT/Serial 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
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
11.35" x 5.11" x 0.42" (w-h-d) 288.3mm x 129.8mm x 10.7mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant (when properly installed)
Cable
LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2, AT or Single-Cable USB
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
10 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 ACTUATION FORCE: 180g (+/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
81
Pointing Device
No Pointer
Power
KEYBOARD: 5mA @ 5V (from keyboard port) USB: 50mA @ 5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
1.5 lbs (0.68 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 +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
The iKey KYB-81-OEM 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-81-OEM is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey KYB-81-OEM 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-81-OEM 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-81-OEM Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey KYB-81-OEM 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-81-OEM 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-81-OEM or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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