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GIK-2700-BLACK PrehKeyTec Keyboard
Designed for industrial settings, the PrehKeyTec GIK-2700-BLACK keyboard features a durable glass surface with capacitive touch technology, enabling reliable data entry even with thin gloves. Its sealed ABS polycarbonate housing provides resistance to dust and liquids, suitable for continuous-duty operations between 0°C and +50°C. The keyboard includes an embedded glide pad to aid navigation in compact spaces, combined with mechanical snap key feedback and red backlighting for use in low-light environments.
The GIK-2700-BLACK supports reliable connectivity via a single USB cable and complies with rigorous EMI and shock standards including EN 61000-4-2 and 3 x 11 ms pulses of 50g on three axes. Its key lifespan exceeds 100 million actuations, reinforced by flame-resistant silicone overlays, assuring long-term performance in industrial-grade applications. Compatible with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, this mechanical keyboard meets high operational demands in harsh environments.
GIK-2700-BLACK Features
- Cleaning Function (Keys Deactivated)
- Acoustic Feedback (4 Levels Of Adjustment)
- Water-Resistant
- 18 mm Key Grid
- Shockproof
- High Lifetime (No Moving Parts)
- Sensitivity Can Be Adjusted On 4 Levels
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
Germany
Backlight
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
CE, EN55022, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, EDI DIN EN 61000-4-2, DIN EN 61000-4-3, EN 60601-1-2
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
387 mm x 140 mm x 27 mm (W x D x H)
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
85% Humidity Resistant
Cable
Single-Cable USB Appx. 1.6m-2m
Compatibility
All Windows 2000 and above, Macintosh & Linux Operating Systems
Connectivity
No filter
EMI
EN55022, FCCPart 15 Subpart B Class A
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
Glass
Key Spacing
18 mm
Key Switch
Capacitive Touch
LED Indicators
3 status LEDs (NUM, CAPS und SCROLL)
Lifespan
>100 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
88
Operating Force
Adjustable
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Power
+5V DC +/-5% appr 50mA
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
62.39g (+/- 5g)
Switch / Key Travel
0.120 in. (3.0mm)
Temperature Range
STORAGE: -40C to +60C OPERATING: 0C to +50C
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 GIK-2700-BLACK PrehKeyTec Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The GIK-2700-BLACK supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the GIK-2700-BLACK is typically used in applications such as Asset Tracking And Management, Cold-Store And Freezer Operations, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Inventory Management And Stock Control, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the GIK-2700-BLACK 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 GIK-2700-BLACK is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The GIK-2700-BLACK PrehKeyTec Keyboard comes with a 1 Year Limited 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, GIK-2700-BLACK PrehKeyTec Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the GIK-2700-BLACK PrehKeyTec Keyboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the PrehKeyTec GIK-2700-BLACK 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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Rugged Limited provides a range of rugged keyboards designed to withstand challenging industrial environments, including those found on forklifts and heavy machinery. These keyboards are built to be extremely durable, offering resistance to liquids, dust, and extreme temperatures, which are common conditions in such operational settings.
The design of many rugged keyboard models includes features that facilitate easy integration into various industrial setups. This often involves robust casings and adaptable mounting solutions, ensuring a secure and stable fit even with vibrations or impacts inherent to machinery operation. Their resilience makes them a reliable interface for data entry and control in demanding applications. Rugged Limited’s extensive experience ensures these keyboards meet the rigorous demands of industrial use.
Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial-grade input solutions, including rugged keyboards, designed to operate reliably in challenging conditions. These keyboards are built to withstand elements such as extreme temperatures, dust, dirt, liquids, and heavy usage, which are common causes of failure for standard peripherals.
By preventing premature failure and reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs, a rugged keyboard inherently contributes to less operational downtime. Their robust construction ensures consistent performance, enabling uninterrupted work in industries where reliability is paramount. Rugged Limited’s keyboards are engineered for longevity and resilience, giving businesses peace of mind and supporting continuous operations.
Explore Rugged Limited’s range of rugged keyboards to find a solution that meets your specific industrial needs and helps minimise downtime.
Rugged keyboards are an excellent choice for control rooms, where reliability and durability are paramount. These environments often require equipment that can endure continuous use and potential exposure to dust or spills without compromising performance.
Specifically designed with robust materials, a rugged keyboard offers superior protection compared to standard keyboards. This resilience ensures that critical operations in control rooms can proceed uninterrupted, even in challenging conditions. Rugged Limited provides a range of these specialized input devices, built to meet the rigorous demands of such settings, ensuring long-lasting functionality and consistent performance.
Absolutely, rugged keyboards are engineered to be highly compatible and functional with kiosks and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). These environments often require input devices that can withstand continuous use, potential spills, dust, and even vandalism. Rugged Limited provides a range of rugged keyboard solutions that are purpose-built to meet these stringent demands.
Our rugged keyboards feature durable construction, often including stainless steel or silicone, and are designed to offer protection against liquids and particulates. This makes them an ideal choice for public-access kiosks, industrial control panels, and other HMI applications where standard keyboards would quickly fail. The robust design ensures consistent performance and a long operational lifespan, reducing maintenance needs and improving user experience in challenging settings.
Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial solutions, and this includes offering customisation options for their rugged keyboard range. We understand that different industries and applications have unique demands, which is why our rugged keyboards can be tailored to incorporate various features.
For instance, standard options like integrated pointing devices, backlighting, and different mounting solutions are available to enhance functionality and usability. Beyond these, Rugged Limited can implement bespoke modifications to ensure the rugged keyboard seamlessly integrates into your specific setup and operational environment. This commitment to customisation ensures that you receive a product perfectly suited to your needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial peripherals built to withstand harsh conditions, including marine settings. Our rugged keyboards are engineered with features like IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, which are crucial for protecting against water and other liquids commonly found in marine applications. This ensures that the keyboard can endure exposure to moisture, salt spray, and even submersion, depending on the specific IP rating.
Furthermore, the materials used in our rugged keyboard manufacturing are selected for their durability and resistance to corrosion, which is a significant factor in saltwater environments. This robust construction guarantees reliable operation and a long lifespan, reducing downtime and maintenance in challenging marine conditions.
Rugged Limited’s range of industrial keyboards are rigorously tested and certified to meet the demands of challenging environments. Our rugged keyboards are designed to withstand conditions that would compromise standard peripherals.
Key certifications and ratings for our keyboards include:
- IP Ratings: Our keyboards often feature high Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, such as IP65, IP67, and IP68. These ratings indicate resistance to dust, dirt, and liquids, making them suitable for washdown areas and environments prone to spills.
- IK Ratings: Many models also possess IK ratings, signifying their resistance to external mechanical impacts. An IK rating ensures the keyboard can endure significant physical stress without functional impairment.
- ATEX Certification: For hazardous environments where explosive atmospheres may be present, selected rugged keyboard models are ATEX certified. This certification confirms compliance with essential health and safety requirements relating to explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe operation in such critical zones.
These certifications collectively ensure that a Rugged Limited rugged keyboard delivers reliable performance and longevity, even in the most demanding industrial, marine, and outdoor settings.
Rugged keyboards are specifically engineered to withstand various forms of abuse, including vandalism. This resistance is achieved through robust construction using materials like stainless steel or industrial-grade silicone, which can endure impacts, sharp objects, and attempts at key removal.
Features such as sealed casings protect internal components from dust, dirt, and liquids, which can often be part of vandalisation attempts. Additionally, some models incorporate reinforced keys and tamper-proof mounting options to deter and prevent damage. When looking for a durable input solution, a rugged keyboard offers significant protection against vandalism, making it ideal for public access terminals, industrial settings, and other environments where durability is paramount.
Rugged Limited provides a range of these highly durable and vandal-resistant rugged keyboards designed for long-lasting performance in challenging conditions.
PrehKeyTec keyboards are engineered for environments and workflows that defeat standard keyboards. They offer high actuation lifecycles, from over 30 million on elastomer models to over 100 million on capacitive glass models, programmable keys that map to specific tasks, and rugged ABS polycarbonate housings. Medical variants add sealed glass surfaces, IP66 protection, glove-friendly capacitive input and EN 60601-1-2 compliance for clinical use, with the HospiTouch also meeting MIL-STD-810G. The result is faster operation, longer service life and fewer failures in retail, logistics, industrial and medical settings. Exact features, lifecycles and certifications vary by model, so confirm the specification on the relevant product page.
PrehKeyTec is a German manufacturer of industrial and medical keyboards and keypads, known for programmable, durable input devices used in point-of-sale, healthcare, logistics and industrial environments. The range spans compact programmable POS keyboards, full alphanumeric units, dedicated keypads and sealed medical keyboards with capacitive glass surfaces. Many models offer extensive programmability, integrated touchpads, magnetic card readers and high actuation lifecycles. PrehKeyTec hardware is chosen where keys must be reconfigured to a workflow and survive heavy continuous use. The catalogue includes both semi-rugged retail keyboards and fully sealed medical models. Sealing, key technology and certifications vary considerably across the range, so confirm details on the relevant product page.
PrehKeyTec keyboards are built for heavy continuous use, with key lifecycles that vary by technology. Elastomer-switched models such as the MCI-84 are rated for over 30 million actuations, while capacitive glass models such as the HospiTouch and GIK-2700 series are rated for over 100 million actuations. Rugged ABS polycarbonate housings resist dust and impact, and tested models tolerate shock and vibration, with the HospiTouch meeting MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration criteria. Wide operating ranges support demanding settings. These figures reflect specific models, and actuation life, housing and environmental ratings differ across the catalogue, so confirm the durability specification on the relevant product page before specifying.
Yes. Programmability is a core PrehKeyTec strength. Many models allow keys to be reconfigured, with programmable layouts, macros and adjustable repeat frequency and delay, so an operator’s most-used functions can be assigned to dedicated keys. The MCI-84, for example, offers programmable keys and custom macro and keycap options, which suits point-of-sale, logistics and industrial workflows where speed and consistency matter. Custom layouts, languages, interfaces and keycaps are commonly available, letting a keyboard be tailored to a specific task or software. The exact programming features, tools and custom options vary by model, so confirm what is supported on the relevant product page.
Yes. PrehKeyTec produces dedicated medical keyboards with sealed capacitive glass surfaces designed for clinical and cleanroom environments, including the HospiTouch and GIK-2700 series. These register input even when operated with surgical gloves, and their sealed, impact-resistant housings withstand fluids, dust and corrosive cleaning agents to support infection control. Several carry IP66 sealing and EN 60601-1-2 electromagnetic compatibility for use near sensitive medical equipment, and the HospiTouch additionally meets MIL-STD-810G. Integrated glide pads or touchpads provide cursor control in sterile settings. Sealing, medical certifications and surface technology vary by model, so confirm the relevant ratings and standards on the specific product page.
PrehKeyTec keyboards carry certifications appropriate to their intended use. Across the range you will find CE marking, FCC Part 15 and EN 55022 electromagnetic compatibility, and RoHS compliance. Medical models add EN 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility in clinical environments, and the HospiTouch is rated to IP66 and tested to MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration, with stated tolerance to shock pulses of 50g across three axes. POS and industrial models such as the MCI-84 meet EMI standards including EN 55022 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A. The exact certifications differ significantly by model, so confirm the standards listed on the relevant product page.
PrehKeyTec keyboards serve retail, logistics and warehousing, healthcare and medical, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing. Programmable POS and industrial keyboards such as the MCI-84 suit point-of-sale, inventory management, warehouse picking and proof-of-delivery workflows, while sealed capacitive medical keyboards like the HospiTouch and GIK-2700 series suit clinical workstations, medical carts and cleanrooms. The common requirement is durable, reconfigurable input that survives heavy use or strict hygiene routines. Models range from semi-rugged retail units to fully sealed, MIL-STD-tested medical keyboards. Industry suitability depends on the specific model’s sealing, certifications and key technology, so check the listed industries and ratings on each product page.
Yes. PrehKeyTec keyboards are often specified with integrated peripherals to consolidate a workstation into a single device. Many models include a built-in touchpad for cursor control, and status LEDs for caps, num and scroll lock plus accept indicators. POS-oriented keyboards commonly support magnetic stripe card readers and offer accept LEDs for card-read confirmation, which suits retail and secure-access terminals. Programmable keys, custom keycaps and adjustable feedback further tailor the unit to a workflow. The exact combination of card reader, touchpad and indicators depends on the model and configuration chosen, so confirm the available integrated options on the relevant product page before ordering.