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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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Product Type
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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