RUGGED RKB-M298-FN-BL-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard

82 keys IP65 dynamic vandal proof industrial keyboard with adjustable industrial backlight (Blue or Red colour optional) and industrial PCB with carbon-on-gold key switch technology with key stroke 1.50mm with extremely good tactile feeling for fast and accurate input without any noise, with FN (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12) on the top line for easy operation, with CLEAN key to lock/disable the keyboard for easy cleaning and washing without needing to take out the keyboard from PC, high quality durable black titanium electroplated on the top stainless steel plate , rear panel mounted. DIMENSIONS:298.0mm x 129.50mm (top panel)

RKB-M298-FN-BL-BT Features

  • Rugged Desktop Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

China

Case Material

Silicone Rubber

Certifications

RoHS, CE and FCC, ESD

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

298.0mm x 129.5mm

Humidity

90% Humidity Resistant

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

1.5mm Stainless Steel Plate With Super Quality Durable Black Titanium Electroplated (Optional)

Key Spacing

11.4mm x 11.4mm for normal keys, 11.4mm x 24.3mm for enter key, 11.4mm x 71.8mm for space bar.

Key Switch

Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

1.5mm Stainless Steel Plate

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

82

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Supply Current

20mA for keyboard without backlight. 140mA for keyboard with backlight on

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

1.50mm

Length

298.0mm

Temperature Rating

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C (industrial level)-40C to +85C Storage temperature: :-30C to +70C (industrial level)-55C to +150C

Width

129.5mm

The RUGGED RKB-M298-FN-BL-BT 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-M298-FN-BL-BT is commonly used:

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

These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKB-M298-FN-BL-BT 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-M298-FN-BL-BT 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-M298-FN-BL-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-M298-FN-BL-BT 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-M298-FN-BL-BT or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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