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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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.

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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 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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