RUGGED RKB-B120-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard

  • IP65 RATED
  • VANDAL RESISTANT
  • TRACKBALL
  • EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
  • DUSTPROOF
  • CUSTOMISABLE
  • USB

The RUGGED RKB-B120-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around its stainless steel housing and sealed construction, supporting use in harsh industrial environments. Designed with a compact 16-key layout, it combines durable carbon-on-gold key switches with a robust gasketed front plate that provides dust and water ingress protection at IP65 level. This keypad offers tactile feedback with a short 2.0mm key travel, ensuring accurate data entry in confined spaces where reliability matters.

The vandal-proof design includes an industrial metal dome PCB controller resistant to electromagnetic interference according to IEC 61000-4 EMC standards, ideal for manufacturing floors or outdoor kiosks. The device endures over five million keystrokes and operates within temperature ranges of -30°C to +70°C for storage, making it suitable for continuous-duty applications requiring a rugged numeric keypad that demands low maintenance and longevity.

RKB-B120-BL Features

  • Backlight 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 and FCC, ESD

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

120.0mm x 98.0mm (L x W )

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Humidity

30-90% Humidity Resistant

Ball Material

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

1.5mm Thickness Super Quality Brushed Stainless Steel 

Key Material

Metal

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

> 5 Million Actuations

Material (Bottom Plate)

3.0mm Thickness Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

16

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. 20mA

Product Weight

0.80KGs

Resolution

400 DPI 

Supply Current

appr. 30mA 

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

2.0mm

Trackball Diameter

38.0mm

Length

420.0mm

Temperature Rating

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

Width

145.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-B120-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-B120-BL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Retail, Security And Surveillance, Warehousing.

Across these sectors, the RKB-B120-BL is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Forklift And Materials-Handling Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs), Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-B120-BL 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-B120-BL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-B120-BL 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-B120-BL Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-B120-BL 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-B120-BL 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-B120-BL or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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