Designed for demanding industrial environments, the RUGGED RKB-D-8608-DESK Compact Desktop Stainless Steel Keyboard with Touchpad offers a sealed and impact-resistant input solution. Its stainless steel housing and aluminium alloy base plate ensure corrosion resistance and durability in harsh conditions, while IP65 ingress protection guards against dust and liquid entry. This keyboard supports continuous-duty use with a lifespan exceeding 10 million keystrokes and meets MIL-STD-810H vibration standards, ensuring reliability in rugged operations.
Compatible with USB or PS2 interfaces, it functions across a broad temperature range from -40 0 0C to +70 0 0C, suitable for varied industrial and outdoor deployments. The integrated touchpad and compact layout enhance usability in constrained spaces. Certified to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards, it accommodates various operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac, and iOS, supporting flexible computing setups. With a robust mounting design and over 50,000 hours MTBF, the RKB-D-8608-DESK is built for consistency in field-ready applications.
Product Type
Manufacturer
Certifications & Standards
CE, FCC, IP65, MIL-STD-810H, RoHS
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Operating System
Country Of Manufacture
China
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
400 x 124 x 25mm (front panel)
Extended Warranty
Available On Request
Function Keys
12 Keys
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Base plate Material
Aluminum Alloy
Case Material
Stainless Steel (front panel) and Aluminum Alloy
Certified European Standards
CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant
Colour
Stainless Steel
Compatibility
DOS/Windows95/98/NT/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7,8,10 Linux, Mac,etc
Connectivity
USB or PS2 (optional)
Dimensions
400*124*25mm (front panel)
Frontplate Material
Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
Function Keys
12
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
Material (Bottom Plate)
Aluminum Alloy
Mounting Type
rack mount
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
67
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
1.5mm
Vibration
POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours
Lifetime
Lifespan > 5 years
Operating System
IOS,Linux,Windows,Windows 10 IOT
Operating Temperature
OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
Storage Temperature
STORAGE: -50C to +80C
The RUGGED RKB-D-8608-DESK Compact Desktop Stainless Steel Keyboard with Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-D-8608-DESK supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Offshore Operations, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.
Across these sectors, the RKB-D-8608-DESK is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Field Data Capture And Reporting, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Security And Surveillance Operations.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-D-8608-DESK 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-D-8608-DESK is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-D-8608-DESK Compact Desktop Stainless Steel Keyboard with Touchpad 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-D-8608-DESK Compact Desktop Stainless Steel Keyboard with Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-D-8608-DESK Compact Desktop Stainless Steel Keyboard with Touchpad or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-D-8608-DESK 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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