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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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Product Type
Format
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
_x005F_x000D_(xx= language/layout)
_x005F_x000D_(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.
Do you need further details about the RUGGED RKB-A30 Industrial 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 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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