RUGGED RD-1502-KVM 15″ Industrial Rugged Display

The RUGGED RD-1502-KVM is a 15-inch industrial rugged display designed for compact control environments in defence, aerospace, and industrial applications. It integrates a durable keyboard and KVM switch within a 1U 19-inch rack mount enclosure, ideal for space-constrained setups. The display offers a 1024 x 768 resolution with a 300:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 brightness, ensuring clear visuals under controlled temperature conditions from 0°C to +40°C. Its robust design includes a dust-sealed casing and a long-life backlight rated for 50,000 hours. Certified to CE and UL standards, it also features low power consumption with DPMS power management and a responsive 12 ms display response time.

The device supports cascading control of up to 256 PCs via an 8 or 16 port KVM switch, enhancing operational flexibility in multi-system environments. The RD-1502-KVM is suited for continuous-duty operation with a reinforced keyboard and touchpad, making it a reliable choice for sustained deployment in industrial and field-ready applications.

RD-1502-KVM Features

  • 15" LCD Display, 8/16 Channel, Cat5 Port/ Db15 Port
  • 1U Rack Mount, Fit 19" Cabinet
  • Cascade Control Up To 256 Pcs
  • 1U Compact Design With Keyboard & Touchpad
  • Hotkeys Or OSD Selection Of PC Channel

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Screen Size

Country Of Manufacture

Taiwan

Certifications

CE, UL

Dimensions

485.6 x 682.0 x 44.8 (mm)

Display Accessories Included

AC/DC Power Adapter

Active Display Area

304.128 (H) x 228.096

Aspect Ratio

0.16875

Backlight Life

50,000 hours (typ)

Connectivity

Front panel button, OSD Auto Scan Interval 5, 10, 15, 20 seconds, vScissor-typeKeyboard/ouchpad, USB, Cat 5 or DB15/ 8 or 16 channel ports

Contrast Ratio

29.167361111111

Display Backlight

Long life Backlight

Display Brightness

250 cd/m2

Display Resolution

1024 x 768

Frequency Range

Fh: 30 to 82Khz, Fv: 60 to 75Hz

Input Power

Universal/ Auto Switching, 110 to 220V AC, 50/60Hz

Osd Control

No

Pixel Dimension

0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm

Power Consumption

Operation 20 Watt ( Max ) Stand-by < 2 Watt

Power Management

DPMS

Response Time

< 12ms

Screen Technology

LCD

Screensize

15"

Sync Signal

Separate Sync, Composite Sync, Sync on Green

Video Signal

Analog RGB (0.7/1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms)

Viewing Angle

140 degree in horizontal/ 125 degress in Vertical

Operating Temperature

OPERATING: 0C to +40C

Storage Temperature

STOREAGE: -20C to +60C

Temperature Rating

OPERATING: 0C to +40C / STOREAGE: -20C to +60C

The RUGGED RD-1502-KVM 15″ Industrial Rugged Display is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RD-1502-KVM supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Aerospace, Broadcast and Media, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Public Sector, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the RD-1502-KVM is typically used in applications such as Aircraft Cockpit And Avionics Support Systems, Broadcast And Media Control Consoles, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RD-1502-KVM 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 RD-1502-KVM is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RD-1502-KVM 15″ Industrial Rugged Display comes with a 1 Year RTB UK Warranty With 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, RUGGED RD-1502-KVM 15″ Industrial Rugged Display, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RD-1502-KVM 15″ Industrial Rugged Display or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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