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iKey DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball
Designed for industrial and hazardous environments, the iKey DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard combines a sealed stainless steel chassis with an industrial silicone rubber keypad and an IP65-rated enclosure. It integrates a fully sealed 38 mm laser sensor trackball in a corrosion-resistant housing, with a removable ball and adjustable tension for maintenance and control. The keyboard’s tactile mechanical snap keys support over 10 million actuations, making it fit for continuous-duty operations. The DT-2000-TB meets NEMA 4X, MIL-STD-810G, and IEC hazardous location standards, ensuring resistance to dust, water jets, shocks, and corrosive conditions.
Its operating temperature ranges from 0°C to +55°C, while it can be stored from -40°C to +85°C. Connectivity options include PS/2 and USB interfaces, compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems. The product’s robust design and certifications support reliable use in control rooms, industrial plants, and military settings needing durability and lifecycle optimisation.
DT-2000-TB Features
- 114-Key Functionality
- Industrial Grade Stainless Steel Case
- Integrated Trackball
- PS2 and Separate-Cable USBconfigurations Available
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
No Backlight
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
IP Rated, NEMA 4X UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
20.25" x 7.88" x 1.8" (w-h-d) 514.4mm x 200.2mm x 45.7mm
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 10 feet (3.04 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 Cable (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or two USB cables
Certified European Standards
EN60079-0:2009, EN60079-11:2007 and EN60529:1991 + A1:2000
Compatibility
PS/2 KEYBOARD/TRACKBALL: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TRACKBALL: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Entity Parameters
Ui = 6.51V, Ii = 730mA, Pi = 1.01W, Ci = 63.23, Li = 2.41uf
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Function Keys
24 Keys
Hazardous Location Ratings
II 3 G Ex ic IIB T4 Ta = 60, IP65
Key Feedback
Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Key Material
Industrial Silicone Rubber
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Industrial silicone rubber LIFE: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in (1.4 mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.03 oz +/- 1.06 oz (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
114
Pointing Device
Trackball
Power
PS2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) POINTER: 45mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 95mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
8.25 lbs+/- 0.10 lbs (3.74 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 +85C (-40F to +185F) OPERATING: 0C to +55C (+32F to +131F)
The iKey DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The DT-2000-TB supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the DT-2000-TB is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the DT-2000-TB 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 DT-2000-TB is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball 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 DT-2000-TB Desktop Rugged Keyboard With Trackball, 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 DT-2000-TB or need a custom Rugged 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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