iKey DU-5K-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad

The iKey DU-5K-TP rugged keyboard with touchpad is built around a sealed, industrial-grade ABS polycarbonate enclosure, designed for demanding industrial and field applications where dust and moisture are prevalent. Its NEMA 4X certification ensures reliable ingress protection, allowing it to operate in wet or dusty environments without compromising performance. The keyboard features 116 keys including 24 function keys, employing tactile mechanical switches housed beneath an industrial silicone rubber overlay, rated for over 10 million cycles for long-life durability.

This keyboard integrates an extended temperature touchpad, suitable for continuous use across a wide temperature range from -40 B0C to +70 B0C. The device is vibration and shock resistant, passing tests with 50g pulses and broad frequency vibration, making it suitable for continuous-duty operations in rough conditions. A 10-foot Y-shaped PS/2 cable enables simple integration with existing control systems. Compliance with UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B confirms its robust build quality and reliability in industrial environments.

DU-5K-TP Features

  • Integrated Touchpad
  • ABS Polycarbonate Case
  • Built-In Mounting Holes
  • USB and PS2 Configurations Available
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

No Backlight

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

14.94" x 6.63" x 1.81" (w-h-d) 379.5mm x 168.1mm x 45.9mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 Cable (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections)

Compatibility

PS/2 KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows and Macintosh OS

Connectivity

No filter

Flammability

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

Function Keys

24 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: 6.35 oz +/- 1.06 oz (180g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

116

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

PS2: KEYBOARD: 40mA@5V (from Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 50mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

2.25 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (1.02 kg +/- 0.05 kg)

Shock

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

Switch Force

180g (+/- 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 +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)

The iKey DU-5K-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The DU-5K-TP 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 DU-5K-TP is typically used in applications such as Fleet Management And Telematics, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs), Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the DU-5K-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 DU-5K-TP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey DU-5K-TP 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 DU-5K-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey DU-5K-TP 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 DU-5K-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad or require a custom solution or demonstration?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the iKey DU-5K-TP or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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