RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard

  • IP67 RATED
  • IP65 RATED
  • VANDAL RESISTANT
  • TOUCHPAD
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE
  • WINDOWS OS
  • CUSTOMISABLE
  • SHOCK

Designed for industrial environments, the RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard delivers a corrosion-resistant, compact input solution. Its stainless steel housing withstands dust, moisture, and physical impact, maintaining reliability in demanding settings. Featuring carbon-on-gold key switches and a vibration-tolerant layout, the keyboard offers tactile, noise-minimised keystrokes suited to continuous-duty operations. The integrated touchpad is sealed against dust and moisture, ensuring effective cursor control without compromising durability. It supports flexible deployment as either a standalone desktop unit or a mounted device, adapting to specific operational needs.

This IP65-rated keyboard operates from -20°C to +60°C and complies with IEC 61000 electromagnetic compatibility standards, assuring robust performance amid industrial electrical interference. With a robust MTBF exceeding 50,000 hours and certifications including RoHS, CE, and FCC, the RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT is engineered for extended use in rigorous field or factory environments.

RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Features

  • Rugged Desktop Keyboard
  • Integrated Touchpad
  • Stainless Steel Construction

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Product Type

Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

China

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

120.0mm x 98.0mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Compatibility

All Windows Operating Systems

EMC

IEC 61000-4-2:2008?IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010?IEC 61000-4-4:2004

EMI

EN 55022: 2010

EMS

EN 55024:2010

Frontplate Material

Super Quality Sus304 Brushed Stainless Steel

Key Material

Carbon-on-Gold

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Super Quality Sus304 Stainless Steel

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

16

Operating Force

0.60N +/-0.10N (pressure point), 1.20 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 28.0mm (pressure point)

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

+5V DC +/-5%

Supply Current

20mA

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Length

120.0mm

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C

Storage Temperature

Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Temperature Rating

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C - Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Width

98.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Warehousing.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT is typically used in applications such as Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Inventory Management And Stock Control, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT 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-A228-TP-FN-DT is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged 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, RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard 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-A228-TP-FN-DT Industrial Rugged Keyboard, or would you like to discuss a customised solution?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-A228-TP-FN-DT or need a custom 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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    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 offers a range of durable keyboards specifically engineered to meet the stringent requirements of cleanroom settings. These rugged keyboard solutions are often fully sealed and easy to clean, preventing the accumulation of dust and contaminants crucial for maintaining cleanroom protocols.

    Our industrial keyboards are built with materials and designs that can withstand harsh cleaning agents and frequent sanitization without compromising performance or integrity. This makes them an ideal rugged keyboard choice for pharmaceutical, medical, and other controlled environments where hygiene and reliability are paramount.

    Rugged Limited understands the importance of versatility in industrial and demanding environments. That’s why our range of rugged keyboards is designed to accommodate global users by supporting multiple language layouts. This means that whether you require a keyboard with a UK, US, German, French, or another specific language layout, Rugged Limited can provide a solution tailored to your operational requirements.

    This adaptability in language options ensures that users worldwide can operate our durable keyboards efficiently and comfortably, without compromising on the ruggedness and reliability that our products are known for. When sourcing a rugged keyboard, it’s important to specify your language layout needs to ensure the best fit for your application.

    Rugged Limited provides a range of rugged keyboards specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of military applications. These keyboards are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, shocks, and exposure to dust and liquids, making them ideal for deployment in challenging operational environments.

    Our rugged keyboards feature robust casings, often manufactured from stainless steel or aluminum, and incorporate sealed keypads to prevent ingress of contaminants. Many models also include features like adjustable backlighting for use in varying light conditions, and some are night vision compatible, which is crucial for covert operations. The design prioritises reliability and consistent performance, ensuring that critical data entry functions remain operational when they are needed most.

    Furthermore, the durability of a rugged keyboard from Rugged Limited ensures a longer product lifespan and reduced maintenance, offering a cost-effective solution for military organisations seeking dependable input devices.

    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 is Rugged Limited’s own brand, meaning the hardware is supplied under the company’s own name rather than a third-party label. This own-brand range is the largest in the catalogue at 326 products and covers displays, keyboards, keypads, touchpads and trackballs. Buying own-brand through a single UK supplier consolidates the supply chain, simplifies support and makes customisation more direct, since the product line is controlled in-house. The range is built to recognised standards such as CE, UL, FCC, RoHS and, on sealed input devices, IP ratings. Because each product has its own specification, confirm certifications and ratings on the relevant product page before ordering.

    The RUGGED own-brand range covers a wide spread of industrial hardware. It includes rugged industrial displays from small panel sizes up to large-format screens, in panel-mount, chassis-mount, open-frame and digital-signage configurations, plus OEM display modules. On the input side it covers stainless steel and metal industrial keyboards, sealed keypads, trackballs, touchpads and pointing devices, including backlit, panel-mount and medical variants such as glass keyboards. This breadth lets a single brand supply both the screen and the input devices for an industrial or defence workstation. Sizes, sealing and features vary considerably, so confirm the exact specification on the relevant product page.

    Ruggedness across the RUGGED brand ranges from semi-rugged through to ultra-rugged, depending on the product. Many input devices carry IP ingress ratings: the RKP-16-VP-SS stainless steel keypad is rated IP65 and operates from -40°C to +70°C, while the B45 medical glass keyboard is rated IP67 for sealed, hygienic use. Displays such as the RD-1502-SC use a sealed stainless steel chassis for corrosion and impact resistance. Common certifications include CE, UL, FCC and RoHS. Because ingress ratings, temperature ranges and build vary widely from product to product, always confirm the IP rating and environmental limits on the specific product page rather than assuming a brand-wide figure.

    Yes. Customisation is a core strength of the RUGGED own-brand range. Many products list configurable options such as keyboard layout and language, cable type and length, interface, housing colour, custom logo, custom printing and mounting options, and OEM display modules can be specified for integration into larger systems. Because the range is Rugged Limited’s own brand, requirements can be discussed directly with the supplier rather than routed through a third party. This suits OEM, defence and industrial projects that need hardware tailored to a specific panel, console or environment. Available options and any effect on lead time vary by product, so confirm the detail with Rugged against the relevant product page.

    Buying the RUGGED own brand means sourcing from a single UK supplier across a very broad product range, which simplifies procurement, support and customisation. With 326 products covering displays, keyboards, keypads, touchpads and trackballs, one relationship can equip an entire industrial or defence workstation rather than coordinating several vendors. The own-brand model gives more direct control over configuration and OEM requirements, and products are built to recognised standards such as CE, UL, FCC, RoHS and, where applicable, IP ingress ratings. This consolidation reduces complexity for projects in regulated sectors. Specifications differ by product, so confirm certifications, ratings and options on each product page.

    The RUGGED own-brand range serves sectors that demand durable, sealed hardware. Across the catalogue, products are mapped to aerospace, defence and military, industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, marine and offshore, rail and transport, construction, logistics, healthcare and medical, and the public sector. Displays suit aircraft cockpit support, marine bridge systems, SCADA and control-room consoles; sealed keypads and keyboards suit shop-floor HMI, access control terminals and field inspection; and medical variants suit clinical workstations. The breadth means the brand can cover both the display and input layers of a workstation in one place. The right products depend on the environment, so confirm specifications on each product page.

    RUGGED-brand products are built to recognised industrial and safety standards, though the exact marks vary by product. Common certifications across the range include CE, UL, FCC and RoHS, and sealed input devices carry IP ingress ratings, such as IP65 on the RKP-16-VP-SS stainless steel keypad and IP67 on the B45 medical glass keyboard. Some products also publish vibration test data, for example the RKP-16-VP-SS tested at 0.04g/Hz across 20Hz to 2kHz, and displays such as the RD-1502-SC are certified to CE and UL with sealed stainless steel construction. Because certification differs from item to item, always confirm the standards and IP rating on the specific product page.

    RUGGED is Rugged Limited’s own-branded hardware range and the largest brand in the catalogue, with 326 products. It spans rugged industrial displays, panel-mount and chassis-mount monitors, OEM displays, stainless steel and metal industrial keyboards, keypads, touchpads, trackballs and pointing devices, plus specialist items such as medical glass keyboards. The breadth means a single supplier can cover input devices, displays and OEM components for a complete industrial or defence workstation. Products are designed for harsh environments across aerospace, defence, manufacturing, energy, marine, rail and healthcare. Specifications, ingress ratings and certifications differ widely across the range, so confirm the detail on each product page.

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