iKey RDC-1535 Rackmount Rugged Keyboard

This Rack drawer unit is a standardized desktop keyboard with the benefits of “click-feel” keys and a ruggedized HulaPoint; pointing device.
Standard size units have 14-inch rails (15-inch-deep drawer) and come with chrome handle or pull slot options. Larger size units have 16-inch rails (17-inch drawer) and come with T-handle or locking T-handle options. The drawers have a CRS steel construction, which is coated with black epoxy paint and chrome-plated, ball-bearing slides. 
(Model shown in photo has a chrome handle, part number RDC-1535-H).

RDC-1535 Features

  • Integrated Pointing Device
  • Slide Load Rating: 130 Lbs/Pair
  • PS2 Configurations Available
  • ABS Polycarbonate Frame With Mounting Studs
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Format

IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

No Backlight

Case Material

Metal Rackmount

Certifications

UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

Pull Slot/Chrome Handle: 19" x 15" x 1U (1.75") (w-h-d) 482.6mm x 381mm x 44.5mm T-Handle: 19" x 17" x 1U (1.75") 482.6mm x 431.8mm x 44.5mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

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

Compatibility

PS/2: All Windows Operating Systems

Flammability

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO

Function Keys

12 Keys

Key Feedback

Tactile with Mechanical Snap

Key Material

ABS Plastic

Key Switch

MATERIAL: Industrial silicone rubber LIFE: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 ACTUATION FORCE: 200g (+/- 20g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

102

Pointing Device

No Pointer

Power

KEYBOARD: 5V@ 10 ma (from CPU port) HULAPOINT: 5V@ 10 ma (from mouse conn. port)

Product Weight

16 lbs (7.36 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 +60C (-40F to +140F)

The iKey RDC-1535 Rackmount 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 RDC-1535 is commonly used:

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

These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey RDC-1535 Rackmount 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 RDC-1535 Rackmount 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 RDC-1535 Rackmount Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey RDC-1535 Rackmount 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 RDC-1535 Rackmount 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 RDC-1535 or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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