RUGGED RKB-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard

Designed for industrial control rooms, kiosks and field operations, the RUGGED RKB-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard provides durable and reliable input where resistance to harsh conditions is essential. Its heavy-duty stainless steel housing is combined with a dust-sealed, IP65-rated enclosure to prevent ingress from dust and water. The brushed and oxidised aluminium base plate adds structural strength for continuous-duty use. Featuring carbon-on-gold key switch technology, the keyboard delivers dependable tactile feedback with laser-etched legends for clear, long-lasting key identification. Extensive certification to RoHS, CE and FCC standards confirms its electromagnetic compatibility with IEC 61000 series tests including ESD protection and EMC immunity.

Operating reliably across a temperature range from -20°C to +60°C, it supports deployment in varied environmental conditions. Rear panel mounting options provide secure installation in industrial and kiosk settings. The keyboard’s sealed construction and rugged materials suit it for enduring use in demanding environments, backed by a lifespan exceeding five years through accelerated lifetime testing.

RKB-A30 Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP65 Rated
  • Suitable for Kiosk
  • 1.5mm High Grade Brushed Stainless Steel Front Plate

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

China

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE and FCC, ESD - EC 61000-4-2:2008ï¼›IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010ï¼›IEC 61000-4-4:2004

Custom Options Products

Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface,Laser Etching

Dimensions

300.0mm x 110.0mm (front panel), 324.0mm x 134.0mm (back panel)

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Base plate Material

Brushed & oxidized aluminium

Colour

Brushed Stainless Steel

Compatibility

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

Connectivity

PS2, USB available

EMC

IEC 61000-4-2:2008ï¼›IEC 61000-4-3:2006+AI:2007+A2:2010ï¼›IEC61000-4-4:2004

EMI

EN 55022: 2010

EMS

EN 55024:2010

Frontplate Material

1.5mm thickness super quality brushed stainless steel

Humidity

Operating RH: 30-90%
Atmospheric pressure: 60-106Kpa.
Saline mist: 96 hours, IEC 60512-6
Damp heat test at + 40oC: 21 days, IEC 60512-6
Dry heat test at + 85oC: 10 days, IEC 60512-6

Interface

PS2, USB available

Key Feedback

Actuation 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_x005F_x000D_ (pressure point)

Key Material

SUS304 brushed stainless steel

Kind of Printing

Laser engraved & etched legends

Lifespan

Lifespan > 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

3.0mm thickness brushed & oxidized aluminium

Mounting Type

Rear Panel Mount

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

66 keys

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_x005F_x000D_ (pressure point)

Operating Principle

Carbon-on-Gold key switch technology PCB

Power

+5V DC +/-5%

Product Weight

1.20KGs

Supply Current

appr. 20mA

Supply Voltage

+5Volts

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Lifetime

Lifespan > 5 years

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C

Ordering Info

RKB-A300-xxx-xx

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(xx= language/layout)

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(xxx= USB or PS2)

Storage Temperature

Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

The RUGGED RKB-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A30 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Emergency Services, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Retail.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A30 is typically used in applications such as Broadcast And Media Control Consoles, Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Security And Surveillance Operations, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A30 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-A30 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-A30 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-A30 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A30 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-A30 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-A30 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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