iKey DT-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard

The iKey DT-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard is designed for industrial environments, offering proven durability and sealed protection against moisture, dirt, and chemicals. Its stainless steel enclosure meets NEMA 4X standards, ensuring resistance to corrosion and ingress of water or grime. The integrated Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) pointing device provides reliable navigation with no moving parts, reducing mechanical wear. This keyboard supports accurate input through 81 tactile keys with mechanical snap feedback, built for over 10 million keystrokes to withstand heavy daily use.

The DT-810-FSR complies with MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration tests, ensuring stability under vibration and shock pulses. It connects via a single USB cable compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems, simplifying integration. Designed for continuous-duty applications, it operates effectively within a temperature range of -20 6C to +60 6C and supports full NEMA 4X ingress protection certification. This combination of reinforced construction, environmental sealing, and tested mechanical resilience makes it suited to industrial setups demanding dependable input performance over time.

DT-810-FSR Features

  • 81-Key Functionality
  • Integrated Force Sensing Resistor
  • 12 Function Keys + Fn Key For Secondary Legend Flexibility
  • USB and PS2 Configurations Available
  • Industrial Silicone Rubber Keypad
  • 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

Stainless Steel

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X, CE UL-60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

16.12" x 7.02" x 1.74" (w-h-d) 409.4mm x 178.3mm x 44.2mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

Single-Cable USB

Compatibility

All Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems

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

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

81

Pointing Device

Force Sensing Resistor

Power

PS2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) POINTER: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 85mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

3.75 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (1.70 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 DT-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The DT-810-FSR supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical.

Across these sectors, the DT-810-FSR is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the DT-810-FSR 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-810-FSR is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey DT-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard 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-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey DT-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard 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-810-FSR Desktop Rugged Keyboard, 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-810-FSR or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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