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iKey SL-86-911 Rugged Keyboard
The SL-86-911 offers a rugged keyboard and a rugged computer pointing device in one compact package. Ideal for public safety applications, it features a specially designed emergency key and red LED backlit keys. The SL-86-911 integrates the Hula Point II;, an upgraded pointing device that offers improved sensitivity and increased durability. Featuring a compact design with mounting holes, the SL-86-911 fits securely in a vehicle’s console to serve effectively as a mobile application. It boasts a completely sealed and ruggedized construction that allows it to meet NEMA 4X specifications, ensuring that this keyboard is sealed against the elements or unwanted spills.
SL-86-911 Features
- One-Touch Emergency Key
- Integrated LED Backlighting
- Integrated Pointing Device
- USB, PS2 and AT/Serial Configurations Available
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
IP Rated, NEMA 4X, CE UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
11.40" x 6.30" x 1.86" (w-h-d) 289.6mm x 160.0mm x 47.2mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 4 ft coiled (1.2 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
PS/2 KEYBOARD/HULAPOINT: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/HULAPOINT: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Function Keys
10 Keys
Key Feedback
Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Key Material
Industrial Silicone Rubber
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Industrial silicone rubber LIFE: Greater Than 10 million Cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in. (1.4mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.05 oz +/- 1.06 oz (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
Mounting Type
VESA Mount or Desktop
No. Of Keys
86
Pointing Device
HulaPoint
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 200mA@5V (from Keyboard port) POINTER: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 235mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
2 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (0.91 kg +/- 0.05 kg)
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Switch Force
200g (+/- 30g)
Switch / Key Travel
0.055 in (1.4mm)
Vibration
POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F) OPERATING: -20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)
The iKey SL-86-911 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 SL-86-911 is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Military and Defence, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics
These examples highlight the versatility of the iKey SL-86-911 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 iKey SL-86-911 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, iKey SL-86-911 Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey SL-86-911 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 iKey SL-86-911 or need a custom Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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