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iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad
Designed for industrial and harsh field environments, the iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad provides a sealed membrane design and a reinforced PVC membrane over the Synaptics touchpad, safeguarding against moisture and contaminants. The stainless steel housing offers corrosion resistance and protection from mechanical impacts, supporting continuous 24/7 operation. It fits panel mount installations where space is limited or protective deployment is required.
The keyboard features tactile membrane keys with mechanical snaps, engineered for over 10 million actuations, ensuring reliable responsiveness. Certified to NEMA 4X standards, it withstands exposure to directed hose water and disinfectants, operating efficiently within 0°C to 60°C. It also meets MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration, tolerating 50g pulses and vibration frequencies from 20Hz to 2kHz. EMI resistance helps maintain performance in electrically noisy industrial settings.
PM-5K-MEM-TP Features
- Rugged Stainless Steel Case
- Integrated Touchpad
- Hard Coated Textured Polyester Film
- 24 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
CE, FCC, IP66, MIL-STD-810G, NEMA 4X
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; CE
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
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 10 feet (3 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 Cable (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
PS/2 KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows and Macintosh OS
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
Membrane
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Hardcoated Textured Polyester Film LIFE: Greater Than 1 Million Cycles TRAVEL: 0.020 in. (0.51mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 9.88 oz +/- 1.06 oz (280g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
116
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10mA@5V (Mouse port) USB: 60mA@5V (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 +65C (-40F to +149F) OPERATING: 0C to +60C (+32F to +140F)
The iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The PM-5K-MEM-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, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the PM-5K-MEM-TP is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, 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, Utilities Inspection And Meter Reading.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the PM-5K-MEM-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 PM-5K-MEM-TP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount 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 PM-5K-MEM-TP Panel Mount Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, 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-MEM-TP 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
RUGGED offers free technical support for the lifetime of products you purchase. This includes help with setup, troubleshooting, and integration. Support is available online or directly from the technical team
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