RUGGED RKB-A290-FN-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard

The RUGGED RKB-A290-FN-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed for industrial environments requiring reliable and precise data entry in tough conditions. Constructed from brushed stainless steel, it features a sealed design meeting IP65 standards to resist dust and water jets. Its 79-key compact layout uses carbon-on-gold key switch technology with 2.0mm key travel, providing tactile, low-noise feedback suitable for extended operational use. The keyboard is built for durability, with a reinforced top plate secured by threaded bolts, supporting continuous duty across temperatures from -20 C to +60 C and humidity levels between 30% and 90%.

Certified to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards, the keyboard also meets IEC 61000-4 requirements for immunity against ESD, EMI, and electrical fast transients. It offers a long operational lifespan exceeding five years and over 50,000 hours MTBF, backed by an industrial-grade PCB. Power requirements are minimal at 5V DC and approximately 20mA. The RKB-A290-FN-1 supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, and Android, ensuring field-ready compatibility for diverse industrial deployments.

RKB-A290-FN-1 Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

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

290.0mm x 145.0mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Humidity

30-90% Humidity Resistant

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

Key Switch

Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium

MTBF

>50000H 

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

79

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% appr. 20mA

Product Weight

1.20KGs

Supply Current

appr. 20mA 

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Length

290.0mm

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

145.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-A290-FN-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A290-FN-1 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Oil and Gas, Public Sector.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A290-FN-1 is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, 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-A290-FN-1 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-A290-FN-1 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-A290-FN-1 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-A290-FN-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A290-FN-1 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-A290-FN-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, 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-A290-FN-1 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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