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RUGGED RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille Industrial Rugged Keyboard
The RUGGED RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around a stainless steel enclosure, supporting tough industrial environments that require high reliability and durability. It combines a sealed design with carbon-on-gold key switch technology, rated for over 10 million actuations, making it low-maintenance and resistant to vibration. Its integrated mechanical trackball with multi-function mouse buttons enhances control and usability in field or control room deployments.
Designed to meet IP65 ingress protection and EMC standards, including IEC 61000-4 series, the keyboard withstands dust, moisture, and electromagnetic interference. The device operates reliably within a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C and has passed certifications including RoHS, CE, and FCC. With 69 keys featuring Braille markings, it accommodates accessibility needs without sacrificing industrial-grade performance for continuous-duty applications.
RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille Features
- Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
- Integrated Trackball
- Stainless Steel (Black) Construction
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Manufacturer
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
361.0mm x 125.0mm (front panel) , 343.0mm x 105.0mm (back panel)
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Compatibility
All Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android
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
Key Material
Stainless Steel
Key Switch
Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology
Lifespan
> 10 Million Actuations
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
69
Pointing Device
Trackball
Power
+5V DC +/-5% appr. 30mA
Product Weight
1.80KGs
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
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
The RUGGED RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defense and Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille is typically used in applications such as Forklift And Materials-Handling Terminals, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille 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-A361-CTB-BT-Braille is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille 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-A361-CTB-BT-Braille Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A361-CTB-BT-Braille 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-A361-CTB-BT-Braille 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-A361-CTB-BT-Braille or need a custom Industrial Keyboard 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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