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iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad
The PM-5K-MEM-TP is the panel mount model in iKey’s membrane keyboard product line, built to withstand the harshest environments. It is manufactured with a hard coated, textured polyester film and trampoline-mounted, snap-dome switches that provide a superior feel and actuation over a standard membrane keyboard. The integrated Synaptic touchpad is completely sealed under an extra layer of PVC membrane, which extends the life of the product. It lacks the crevices found between the keys of regular keyboards. It is designed to meet NEMA 4X specifications, withstanding directed hose water, disinfectants, environmental contaminants and heavy industrial use.
PM-5K-MEM-TP Features
- Rugged Stainless Steel Case
- Integrated Touchpad
- Hard Coated Textured Polyester Film
- 24 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
- 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; CE
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
17.70" x 9.20" x 1.58" (w-h-d) 449.6mm x 233.7mm x 40.1mm
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 Cable (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
PS/2 KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: 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
Membrane
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Hardcoated Textured Polyester Film LIFE: Greater Than 1 Million Cycles TRAVEL: 0.020 in. (0.51mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 9.88 oz +/- 1.06 oz (280g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
116
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10mA@5V (Mouse port) USB: 60mA@5V (CPU port)
Product Weight
5.25 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (2.38 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-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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