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RUGGED RKB-B255-TB-FN Industrial Rugged Keyboard
MINI 81 Keys IP65 dynamic Compact Format Vandal Proof IP65 Stainless Steel Industrial keyboard with IP68 dynamic rated washable 25mm stainless steel trackball module for fast and accurate cursor position with extremely smooth operation, industrial metal dome PCB with gold-on-gold key switch technology with short stroke 0.45mm with excellent tactile feeling for stable and accurate data input, function keys F1, F2..F10, F11, F12 are on the top panel for easy operation, 3 mouse buttons designed for right & left clicking and scrolling up and down with ball rolling, with rear panel mounting solution .Two trackball resolutions: IP65 static Mechanical trackball with 400DPI(MTB), IP68 dynamic Optical trackball with 800DPI(OTB)
RKB-B255-TB-FN Features
- Compact Panel Mounted Metal Keyboard
- Rugged Construction
- Can Be Customised / Modified
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
China
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
255.0mm x 105.0mm (top panel) , 275.0mm x 117.80mm (rear panel)
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
30-90% Humidity Resistant
Ball Material
stainless steel
Compatibility
All windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX
EMC
Compliance with the council 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
1.5mm Thickness Super Quality Brushed Stainless SteelÂÂ
Key Material
Metal
Key Spacing
14.0mm x 14.0mm for normal keys, 14.0mm x 28.0mm for enter key, 14.0mm x 70.0mm for space bar
Key Switch
Gold-on-Gold key Switch Technology
Lifespan
> 5 Million Actuations
Material (Bottom Plate)
3.0mm Thickness Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
81
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
1.30KGs
Resolution
400 DPIÂÂ
Supply Current
appr. 30mAÂÂ
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
2.0mm
Trackball Diameter
38.0mm
Length
420.0mm
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: -30C to +70C OPERATING: -20C to +60C
Width
145.0mm
The RUGGED RKB-B255-TB-FN 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-B255-TB-FN is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKB-B255-TB-FN 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-B255-TB-FN 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-B255-TB-FN Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-B255-TB-FN 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-B255-TB-FN Industrial Rugged Keyboard or require a custom solution?
At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-B255-TB-FN or need a custom Keyboard 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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