RUGGED RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard

For teams working across industrial environments, the RUGGED RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard offers reliable and continuous data input. Its stainless steel construction and vandal-proof design provide resilience against dust, moisture, and physical impact typical in tough settings. The compact 82-key layout includes a durable trackball sealed to IP65 standards, ensuring protection against water and dust ingress. Carbon-on-gold key switch technology delivers precise, low-noise keystrokes with a robust tactile response, supporting continuous-duty operation over extended periods.

This keyboard is mechanically reinforced with threaded bolts in the stainless steel frontplate, enhancing stability for harsh handling and long-life use. Certified to RoHS, CE, and FCC standards and compliant with IEC 61000 series EMC and ESD regulations, it offers electromagnetic and electrostatic resistance essential in industrial deployment. Operable from -20°C up to +60°C, the device weighs 1.8kg and features a 38.1mm trackball diameter. Its brushed and oxidized aluminium bottom plate adds to overall durability, making it suited for field-ready and industrial-grade applications requiring a rugged and dependable input solution.

RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • Integrated Trackball
  • IP65 Rated
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • Customisation Available On Request

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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

361.0mm x 125.0mm (front panel) , 343.0mm x 105.0mm (back panel)

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Ball Material

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.

Key Switch

Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Brushed & Oxidized Aluminum

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

82

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

Trackball

Power

+5V DC +/-5% appr. 30mA

Product Weight

1.80KGs

Resolution

400DPI

Supply Current

appr. 30mA

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Trackball Diameter

38.1mm (1.5’) diameter

Length

361.0mm

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-A361-MTB-FN-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Robotics And Autonomous System Control, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Security And Surveillance Operations.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT 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-MTB-FN-BT is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT 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-MTB-FN-BT Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A361-MTB-FN-BT 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-MTB-FN-BT 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-MTB-FN-BT or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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