RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard

Designed for industrial settings, the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL keyboard delivers reliable performance through its impact-resistant stainless steel construction and sealed design, preventing dust and moisture ingress. It uses industrial-grade carbon-on-gold key switches giving a precise 2.0mm travel with quiet tactile feedback, ideal for continuous data input in harsh environments. The compact 66-key layout includes rear panel mounting for secure installation in fixed or mobile deployments. Built to withstand vibration and corrosion, it suits manufacturing floors, transport hubs, and outdoor terminals.

Meeting IP65 standards and certified to RoHS, CE, FCC, and IEC 61000 for EMC/EMI resistance, the RKB-A272-BL ensures dependable operation. It features a long life exceeding 50,000 hours and adjustable backlighting to maintain usability in varied lighting conditions. Compatibility is broad, covering major operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, and Android. Powered by +5V DC with a low 20mA draw, this keyboard supports rugged, continuous-duty applications requiring dependable input devices.

RKB-A272-BL Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated
  • Stainless Steel Construction

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

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

272.0mm x 105.0mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Compatibility

All Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android

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 Brushed Stainless Steel

Key Material

Stainless Steel

Key Spacing

14.0mm x 14.0mm for normal keys, 14.0mm x 28.0mm for enter key, 14.0mm x 100.0mm for space bar

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

66

Operating Force

0.6 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 14.0mm (pressure point ), 1.2 N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 28.0mm (pressure point)

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

+5V DC +/-5% 

Supply Current

appr. 20mA

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Length

272.0mm

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

105.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A272-BL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Retail.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A272-BL is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A272-BL 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-A272-BL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-A272-BL 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-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-A272-BL or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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