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iKey PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard
iKey’s rugged panel mount keyboards allow for easy integration into workstations or other industrial environments. The PMU-5K combines a Force Sensing Resistor pointing device and a 10-key numeric keypad to provide dual functionality in one compact unit. Its 24 function keys provide user versatility. This keyboard also offers user Windows keys for ease of access to the operating system.
PMU-5K-FSR Features
- Ms Windows Function Keys
- Integrated Force Sensing Resistor
- 24 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
- 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
15.39" x 7.06" x 0.62" (w-h-d) 390.9mm x 179.3mm x 15.7mm SCREWS: 0.75" (19.05MM) CUTOUT: 13.52" x 5.18" (w-h) 343.4mm x 131.6mm
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant (when properly installed)
Cable
Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
All Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems
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
Force Sensing Resistor
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@ 5V (from Keyboard port) HULAPOINT: 35mA@ 5V (from Mouse port) USB: 85mA@ 5V (from CPU port)
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
(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 +70C (-40F to +158F) OPERATING: -20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)
The iKey PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount 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 PMU-5K-FSR is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount 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 PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard 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 PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount 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 PMU-5K-FSR Panel Mount 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 PMU-5K-FSR or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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