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RUGGED RKP-A68 Industrial Rugged Keyboard
12 keys compact format IP67 dynamic water proof and vandal proof stainless steel industrial dot matrix keypad with fully sealed industrial PCB with socket on the back panel for connecting electronics controller, with industrial PCB with carbon-on-gold key switch technology with long stroke (2.0mm) with extremely good tactile feeling for fast and accurate data input without any noise, rear stainless steel plate with mounting holes and water-tight gasket for easy mounting and tightening to enclosure or panel. Industrial Backlight optional (red/blue/white/green optional?. Which is good for outdoor application with direct rain and very harsh environments with humidity, much dynamic water, oil, dirt, salt mist etc, no rust risk and anti-salt spray corrosion. Dimensions: 68.0mm x 90.0mm x 14.9mm (L x W x H)
RKP-A68 Features
- Rugged Panel Mount Keypad
- IP67 Rated
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Stainless Steel Construction
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
China
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD
Custom Options Products
Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Keypad Layout
Dimensions
68.0mm x 90.0mm x 14.9mm
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
95% Humidity Resistant
Base plate Material
Epoxy resin gilding
Compatibility
All Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android
Dimension with Trackball
482.6mm x 133.3mm
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 Steel Back Stainless Steel Housing: 1.0mm Thickness Super Quality Stainless Steel
Height
14.9mm
Key Material
Carbon-on-Gold key switch technology PCB
Lifespan
> 5 years
Material (Bottom Plate)
Stainless Steel Plate
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
12
Operating Force
0.6 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 14.0mm (pressure point), Switch life: more than 10 million of operations.
Pointing Device
Trackball
Power
+5V DC +/-5%
Product Weight
1.0Kg.
Resolution
440 edges/revolution
Supply Current
20mA
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
2.0 mm
Trackball Diameter
38.1mm (1.5’)
Length
68.0mm
Operating Temperature
Operating temperature:-20C to +60C
Storage Temperature
Storage temperature: -30C to +70C
Temperature Rating
Operating temperature:-20C to +60C - Storage temperature: -30C to +70C
Width
90.0mm
The RUGGED RKP-A68 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 RKP-A68 is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence
These examples highlight the versatility of the RUGGED RKP-A68 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 RKP-A68 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 RKP-A68 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKP-A68 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 RKP-A68 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 RKP-A68 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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