iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad

The iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard with Touchpad is built around a sealed, wireless design supporting industrial and mobile deployments where exposure to moisture and dust is common. Its impact-resistant ABS polycarbonate housing combined with a dust-sealed industrial silicone rubber keypad provides durability against repeated handling and harsh conditions. The integrated touchpad allows for precise navigation without the need for separate pointing devices, streamlining workflow in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and field maintenance.

Designed to meet NEMA 4X standards, this keyboard offers ingress protection from water jets and corrosion, while MIL-STD-810G certification ensures resistance to shock and vibration. It operates on Bluetooth connectivity powered by two AA batteries, eliminating cable constraints and enabling flexible installation with compatible Windows devices. With a lifespan exceeding 10 million keystrokes and a tactile mechanical snap key switch, the BT-87-TP supports continuous-duty use in challenging environments up to 60°C operating temperature.

BT-87-TP Features

  • Wireless Bluetooth
  • Up To 30-Foot Range
  • 12 Function Keys
  • Integrated Touchpad
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

No Backlight

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

12.01" x 7.75" x 2.03" (w-h-d) 305.54 mm x 196.85 mm x 51.56 mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 5.4' straight (1.6 m) DESIGN: Single cable USB

Compatibility

All Windows Operating Systems

Connectivity

Wireless , Bluetooth

Flammability

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO

Function Keys

12 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: 7.03 oz +/- 1.06 oz. (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

87

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

Bluetooth : 2 AA Batteries

Product Weight

2.00 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 +65C (-40F to +149F) OPERATING: 0C to +60C (+32F to +140F)

The iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The BT-87-TP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Warehousing.

Across these sectors, the BT-87-TP is typically used in applications such as Asset Tracking And Management, Forklift And Materials-Handling Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Mobile Workforce Operations, Proof Of Delivery And Last-Mile Logistics, Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the BT-87-TP across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the BT-87-TP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad comes with a Standard Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend 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 BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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 iKey BT-87-TP Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the iKey BT-87-TP or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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