RUGGED RKB-A290-FN Industrial Rugged Keyboard

  • IP65 RATED
  • VANDAL RESISTANT
  • TOUCHPAD
  • CUSTOMISABLE
  • MECHANICAL KEYS
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE
  • USB

Designed for industrial environments, the RUGGED RKB-A290-FN Industrial Rugged Keyboard offers a compact 79-key layout suited for heavy use in control rooms and factory floors. Its stainless steel construction delivers corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, ensuring durability even under frequent interaction. The keyboard features carbon-on-gold key switch technology with 2.0mm travel, providing quiet and precise key actuation ideal for noise-sensitive settings. This sealed device meets an IP65 rating for dust and splash resistance, making it reliable across a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C for continuous-duty applications.

Compliant with IEC 61000 standards, the keyboard resists electromagnetic interference, enhancing operational stability. It supports over 10 million keystrokes and maintains a mean time between failure exceeding 50,000 hours. Installation is facilitated through top panel mounting with threaded bolts, allowing secure deployment in industrial-grade setups. With compatibility across Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, it includes an integrated touchpad, powered by a +5V DC supply consuming approximately 20mA. Weighing 1.2kg, this rugged keyboard balances robustness and practicality for demanding field and shop floor use.

RKB-A290-FN Features

  • Panel Mount Metal Keyboard
  • Rugged Construction
  • Can Be Customised / Modified
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

China

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

290.0mm x 145.0mm (front panel) , 272.0mm x 125.0mm (back panel)

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Compatibility

All windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX

EMC

Compliance with the council 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 70.0mm for space bar

Key Switch

Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 10 Million Actuations

Material (Bottom Plate)

Brushed & Oxidized Aluminum

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. 30mA

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

STORAGE: -30C to +70C OPERATING: -20C to +60C

Width

105.0mm

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

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical, Public Sector.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A290-FN is typically used in applications such as Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A290-FN 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 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

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

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A290-FN 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 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-A290-FN 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

    • RUGGED offers free technical support for the lifetime of products you purchase. This includes help with setup, troubleshooting, and integration. Support is available online or directly from the technical team

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