iKey BT-870-TP-SLIM Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad

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Designed for industrial and mobile environments, the iKey BT-870-TP-SLIM Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad offers compact, reliable input with both wireless Bluetooth and wired USB connectivity. Its impact-resistant ABS polycarbonate housing and industrial silicone rubber keys meet IP67 and NEMA 4X ratings, ensuring dust and water resistance ideal for harsh field conditions. The keyboard supports continuous operation with red LED backlighting and includes an integrated touchpad for precision control in low-light or confined spaces.

It withstands MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration tests and operates across 0°C to 60°C, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial deployments. Mounting options like VESA and AMPS add flexibility for vehicle or fixed installation. This sealed keyboard resists corrosive agents and offers a key lifespan exceeding 10 million actuations, supporting long-term heavy-duty use in logistics, manufacturing, and medical fields.

BT-870-TP-SLIM Features

  • Dual Connectivity
  • Fully Sealed IP67 and NEMA 4X
  • Red LED Backlighting
  • Ultra Slim Profile
  • 75mm VESA and 1.188” x 1.5” AMPS mounting

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Interface

Country Of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Backlight

Red

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

CE, RoHS compliant

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

11.193" x 7.098" x 0.850" (lwh)

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

A MicroUSB cable is included to recharge the keyboard and turn it into a wired USB keyboard when necessary.

Compatibility

USB: All Windows and Macintosh OS

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: 0.055in.

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

87

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Product Weight

1.56 lbs +/- 0.010 lbs

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 .04G/HZ FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz-2Khz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours

Shock

3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes

Temperature Rating

STORAGE: -40⁰F TO +149⁰F (-40⁰C to +65⁰C). OPERATING: 32⁰F to +140⁰F (0⁰C to +60⁰C)

The iKey BT-870-TP-SLIM Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The BT-870-TP-SLIM supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

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

Across these sectors, the BT-870-TP-SLIM is typically used in applications such as Cold-Store And Freezer Operations, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Proof Of Delivery And Last-Mile Logistics, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs), Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the BT-870-TP-SLIM 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-870-TP-SLIM is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey BT-870-TP-SLIM Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad comes with a 3 Year Rtb 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 BT-870-TP-SLIM Bluetooth Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey BT-870-TP-SLIM 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-870-TP-SLIM 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-870-TP-SLIM or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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