RUGGED RKB-D-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards

The RUGGED RKB-D-8609-1-DESK is an industrial desktop keyboard designed for demanding environments requiring durable input devices. It features a reinforced stainless steel housing and aluminium alloy base plate, providing strong resistance to dust ingress and physical impact. This keyboard supports USB and PS2 interfaces, enabling compatibility with a range of legacy and modern systems.

Engineered to meet IP65 standards, the keyboard withstands harsh conditions, including exposure to vibration and shocks as specified by MIL-STD-810. It operates reliably across temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, making it suitable for extended use in severe industrial settings. The design includes 84 hexagon-shaped keys with a lifespan exceeding 10 million keystrokes, suited for continuous-duty applications.

Its robust construction and compliance with CE, FCC, and RoHS standards ensure reliability during long operating cycles. The compact form factor measures 298 by 138 by 25 mm, supporting rack mount installation. This keyboard delivers field-ready resilience for industrial production floors and environments exposed to toxins or heavy traffic.

RKB-D-8609-1-DESK Features

  • Compact Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
  • High Impact Resistance
  • IP65 Rated
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • UK RTB Warranty

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

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

298 x 138 x 25mm

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

298*138*25mm

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

84

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-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-D-8609-1-DESK supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical.

Across these sectors, the RKB-D-8609-1-DESK is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-D-8609-1-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-8609-1-DESK is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-D-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards 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-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-D-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards 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-D-8609-1-DESK 84 Hexagon Key Industrial Desktop Keyboards, 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-D-8609-1-DESK or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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