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RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard
84 Keys Compact Format IP65 static Vandal Proof stainless steel industrial Keyboard with numeric keypad & IP65 static rated 38mm Transparent Mechanical Trackball Module with touch changeable chameleon backlight & 400 DPI resolutions, 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, high quality durable black titanium electroplated on the top stainless steel plate, 3 mouse buttons designed for right & left clicking and scrolling up and down with ball rolling, with top 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: 400.0mm x 124.0mm (front panel)
RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Features
- Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
- Integrated Trackball
- IP65 Rated
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Customisation Available On Request
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Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
400.0mm x 124.0mm
Humidity
30-90% Humidity Resistant
Ball Material
Transparent Mechanical Trackball Module
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
Key Switch
Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology
Lifespan
> 5 years
Material (Bottom Plate)
Brushed And Oxidized Aluminum
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
84
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
Trackball
Power
+5V DC +/-5% appr. 30mA
Product Weight
2.00KGs
Resolution
400 DPIÂ
Supply Current
appr. 30mA
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
2.0mm
Trackball Diameter
38.1mm (1.5’) diameter
Length
400.0mm
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: 30C to +70C OPERATING: 20C to +60C
Width
124.0mm
The RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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