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RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard
The RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around its industrial-grade stainless steel construction, supporting demanding field deployments where durability is essential. Its sealed, dust-tight design with IP65 ingress protection ensures resilience to contaminants and heavy use, maintaining consistent input performance. The keyboard features carbon-on-gold mechanical key switches offering quiet keystrokes with a lifespan exceeding 50,000 hours MTBF, suitable for continuous operation across a temperature range of 20 6C to +60 6C and humidity from 30% to 90%. This makes it suitable for industrial, vehicle, or control room environments where reliable interaction is required.
It integrates a transparent mechanical trackball with adjustable backlighting, enhancing usability in varied lighting conditions. Compatibility spans multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, VxWorks, and Android, facilitating flexible deployment across mixed platform environments. EMC compliance with IEC 61000 series and certifications such as RoHS, CE, and FCC confirm its electrical immunity and safety standards, essential for stable industrial operation.
RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Features
- Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
- Integrated Trackball
- IP65 Rated
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
CE, FCC, IEC 61000-6-2, RoHS
Ruggedness
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
400.0mm x 124.0mm
Humidity
30-90% Humidity Resistant
Ball Material
Transparent Mechanical Trackball Module
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 And Oxidized Aluminum
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
84
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
2.00KGs
Resolution
400 DPIÂÂ
Supply Current
appr. 30mA
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
2.0mm
Trackball Diameter
38.1mm (1.5’) diameter
Length
400.0mm
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: 30C to +70C OPERATING: 20C to +60C
Width
124.0mm
The RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence 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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 is typically used in applications such as Forklift And Materials-Handling 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), Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-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-A400-CTB-KP-BL-BT-1 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
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