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RUGGED RKB-B361-TB-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard
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The RUGGED RKB-B361-TB-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around a reinforced stainless steel front plate, supporting reliable data input in harsh industrial and outdoor environments. It features fully sealed membrane keys rated to IP67 and an IP68-rated stainless steel trackball module, providing accurate cursor control and exceptional tactile feedback through gold-on-gold key switches. Its threaded bolt mounting system combined with a water-tight gasket ensures secure sealing against moisture and contaminants while preventing corrosion.
The keyboard operates effectively within a wide temperature range from -20°C to +60°C and conforms with IEC 61000 electromagnetic compatibility standards, alongside RoHS, CE, and FCC certifications. Designed for continuous-duty use, it withstands shock and vibration and boasts a lifecycle exceeding 50,000 hours. Optional washable optical or laser trackball variants offer adaptable resolution for precise industrial applications.
RKB-B361-TB-DWP Features
- Rugged Panel Mount Keyboard
- Integrated Trackball
- IP67 Rated
- 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
Membrane
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
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Humidity
30-90% Humidity Resistant
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
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 travel: 0.45mm
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
71
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
Trackball
Power
+5V DC +/-5% appr. 20mA
Product Weight
2.00KGs
Resolution
+400 DPI
Supply Current
appr. 30mA
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
0.45mm
Trackball Diameter
38.0mm
Length
361.0mm
Operating Temperature
Operating temperature:-20C to +60C
Storage Temperature
Storage temperature: -30C to +70C
Temperature Rating
Operating temperature:-20C to +60C (industrial level)-40C to +85C Storage temperature: :-30C to +70C (industrial level)-55C to +150C
Width
125.0mm
The RUGGED RKB-B361-TB-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-B361-TB-DWP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the RKB-B361-TB-DWP is typically used in applications such as Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Port, Terminal, And Cargo Handling, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Utilities Inspection And Meter Reading, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-B361-TB-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-B361-TB-DWP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-B361-TB-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-B361-TB-DWP Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-B361-TB-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-B361-TB-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-B361-TB-DWP 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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