RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard

66 keys compact format IP65 dynamic vandal proof stainless steel industrial keyboard, industrial PCB with carbon-on-gold key switch technology with long stroke (2.0mm) with extremely good tactile feeling for fast and accurate input without any noise, with rear panel mounting solution. Stainless steel key caps etched out via special professional way and filled with transparent epoxy for backlight out, with adjustable industrial backlight included.(Blue, Red, White colours etc. optional).
DIMENSIONS: 272.0mm x 105.0mm (front panel)

RKB-A272-BL Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated
  • Stainless Steel Construction

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

China

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

272.0mm x 105.0mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Compatibility

All Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android

EMC

IEC 61000-4-2:2008; IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010; IEC 61000-4-4:2004

EMI

EN 55022: 2010

EMS

EN 55024:2010

Frontplate Material

Super Quality Brushed Stainless Steel

Key Material

Stainless Steel

Key Spacing

14.0mm x 14.0mm for normal keys, 14.0mm x 28.0mm for enter key, 14.0mm x 100.0mm for space bar

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

66

Operating Force

0.6 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 14.0mm (pressure point ), 1.2 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 28.0mm (pressure point)

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

+5V DC +/-5% 

Supply Current

appr. 20mA

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Length

272.0mm

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C

Storage Temperature

Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Temperature Rating

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C - Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Width

105.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial 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 RKB-A272-BL is commonly used:

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

These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial 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 RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial 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, RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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