iKey PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR

The iKey PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard combines a numeric keypad with an integrated Force Sensing Resistor pointing device, housed in a stainless steel enclosure. Designed for industrial environments, it supports continuous-duty use in dusty, humid, and vibration-prone settings such as manufacturing floors and outdoor control stations. The enclosure meets IP and NEMA 4X ratings, ensuring dust and water resistance. Keys are made of industrial silicone rubber with tactile mechanical snap feedback and sustain over 10 million actuations for extended durability. It withstands temperatures from -20°C to +60°C, vibrations from 20Hz to 2kHz, and shocks up to 50g. The keyboard is 100% humidity resistant when properly installed and complies with UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B standards.

A single USB interface cable simplifies system integration across Windows and Macintosh platforms. This sealed, industrial-grade device offers reliable numeric and pointing input with long service life and minimal maintenance in harsh operational environments.

PM-5K-FSR Features

  • Industrial Grade Stainless Steel Case
  • Integrated Force Sensing Resistor
  • 20 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
  • USB, PS2 and AT/Serial Configurations Available
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • 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

No Case

Certifications

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

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

17.70" x 9.20" x 1.58" (w-h-d) 449.6mm x 233.7mm x 40.1mm

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant (when properly installed)

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

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

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

116

Pointing Device

Force Sensing Resistor

Power

PS/2 or AT/Serial: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) HULAPOINT: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 85mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

5.25 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (2.38 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 PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The PM-5K-FSR supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the PM-5K-FSR is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

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

The iKey PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR 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 PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR 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 PM-5K-FSR Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With FSR, 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 PM-5K-FSR or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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