RUGGED RKB-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard

Rugged 66 key, IP65 stainless steel industrial keyboard, industrial PCB with carbon-on-gold key switch technology. Suitable for mounting into kiosks and industrial consoles.

RKB-A30 Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated
  • Suitable for Kiosk
  • 1.5mm High Grade Brushed Stainless Steel Front Plate

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

China

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD - EC 61000-4-2:2008ï¼›IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010ï¼›IEC 61000-4-4:2004

Custom Options Products

Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Laser Etching

Dimensions

300.0mm x 110.0mm (front panel), 324.0mm x 134.0mm (back panel)

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Base plate Material

Brushed & oxidized aluminium

Colour

Brushed Stainless Steel

Compatibility

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

Connectivity

PS2, USB available

EMC

IEC 61000-4-2:2008ï¼›IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010ï¼›IEC61000-4-4:2004

EMI

EN 55022: 2010

EMS

EN 55024:2010

Frontplate Material

1.5mm thickness super quality brushed stainless steel

Humidity

Operating RH: 30-90%
Atmospheric pressure: 60-106Kpa.
Saline mist: 96 hours, IEC 60512-6
Damp heat test at + 40oC: 21 days, IEC 60512-6
Dry heat test at + 85oC: 10 days, IEC 60512-6

Interface

PS2, USB available

Key Feedback

Actuation 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_x005F_x000D_ (pressure point)

Key Material

SUS304 brushed stainless steel

Kind of Printing

Laser engraved & etched legends

Lifespan

Lifespan > 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

3.0mm thickness brushed & oxidized aluminium

Mounting Type

Rear Panel Mount

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

66 keys

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_x005F_x000D_ (pressure point)

Operating Principle

Carbon-on-Gold key switch technology PCB

Power

+5V DC +/-5%

Product Weight

1.20KGs

Supply Current

appr. 20mA

Supply Voltage

+5Volts

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Lifetime

Lifespan > 5 years

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C

Ordering Info

RKB-A300-xxx-xx

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(xx= language/layout)

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(xxx= USB or PS2)

Storage Temperature

Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

The RUGGED RKB-A30 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-A30 is commonly used:

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

These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKB-A30 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-A30 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-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A30 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-A30 or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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