RUGGED RKB-B340KP-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard

The RUGGED RKB-B340KP-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around a stainless steel enclosure with sealed, ingress-protected design supporting field-ready use in outdoor and industrial environments. It is engineered to resist water, dust, salt mist, and corrosion with an IP67 rating and a water-tight gasket ensuring continuous-duty reliability. Featuring gold-on-gold key switch technology and a rugged metal dome PCB, it delivers stable tactile feedback and vibration tolerance for accurate input in challenging conditions. The keyboard complies with IEC 61000-4-2 and IEC 61000-4-4 EMC standards, providing reliable operation amid electromagnetic disturbances.

It supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Android, powered via +5V DC with low current consumption. Operating reliably from -20°C to +60°C, the device is impact-resistant and intended for long-life industrial applications where durability is essential. Its robust design and extensive certifications make it suitable for high-availability use in sectors requiring robust, sealed input solutions.

RKB-B340KP-DWP Features

  • Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
  • IP67 Rated
  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • 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

340.0mm x 125.0mm

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Humidity

30-90% Humidity Resistant

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

1.5mm Thickness 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 70.0mm for space bar

Key Switch

Gold-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 5 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

3.0mm Thickness Brushed & Oxidized Aluminium

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

81

Operating Force

2.0N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 14.0mm (pressure point) 4.0N+/-0.1N for key 14.0mm x 28.0mm (pressure point)

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

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

Product Weight

1.30KGs

Resolution

+400 DPI

Supply Current

appr. 30mA

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

0.45mm

Length

340.0mm

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

125.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-B340KP-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-B340KP-DWP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defense and Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.

Across these sectors, the RKB-B340KP-DWP is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Construction Site Supervision And Reporting, Environmental Monitoring And Data Logging, Field Data Capture And Reporting, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-B340KP-DWP 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-B340KP-DWP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-B340KP-DWP 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-B340KP-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-B340KP-DWP 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-B340KP-DWP 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-B340KP-DWP or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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    Rugged Limited understands the importance of versatility in industrial and demanding environments. That’s why our range of rugged keyboards is designed to accommodate global users by supporting multiple language layouts. This means that whether you require a keyboard with a UK, US, German, French, or another specific language layout, Rugged Limited can provide a solution tailored to your operational requirements.

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