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RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball
The RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard with Trackball is designed for demanding industrial and field applications requiring reliable human-machine interaction. Its front panel is forged from corrosion-resistant stainless steel paired with an aluminium alloy base plate, providing a dust-sealed and IP65-rated ingress protection suitable for harsh environments.
This keyboard integrates a fully sealed trackball employing carbon contact technology for precise input control during extended use. It offers USB and PS/2 connectivity options, supporting a wide range of operating systems including various Windows versions, Linux, and Mac. Tested for vibration resistance across 20Hz to 2kHz and rated for over 10 million key actuations, it withstands operating temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, ensuring durability and reliability in continuous-duty deployments. Certified to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards, this unit meets industrial requirements for long-term performance.
RKB-8630 Features
- Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
- IP65 Rated
- Suitable for Industrial & Public Environments
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- UK RTB Warranty
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Operating System
Country Of Manufacture
China
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
288 x 101mm (front panel)
Extended Warranty
Available On Request
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Ball Material
Stainless Steel
Base plate Material
Aluminum Alloy
Case Material
Stainless Steel (front panel) and Aluminum Alloy
Certified European Standards
CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant
Colour
Stainless Steel
Compatibility
DOS/Windows95/98/NT/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7,8,10 Linux, Mac,etc
Connectivity
USB or PS2 (optional)
Dimensions
288* 101mm (front panel)
Frontplate Material
Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
Function Keys
12
Key Switch
Carbon Contact Technology
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
Material (Bottom Plate)
Aluminum Alloy
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
67
Pointing Device
Trackball
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
1.5mm
Vibration
POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours
Lifetime
Lifespan > 5 years
Operating System
IOS,Linux,Windows,Windows 10 IOT
Operating Temperature
OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
Storage Temperature
STORAGE: -50C to +80C
The RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-8630 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the RKB-8630 is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Field Data Capture And Reporting, 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, Utilities Inspection And Meter Reading.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-8630 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 RKB-8630 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball 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, RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball 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 RUGGED RKB-8630 Stainless Steel Industrial Keyboard With Trackball, 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 RUGGED RKB-8630 or need a custom Industrial 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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