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RUGGED RKB-D-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball
Designed for industrial and harsh environments, the RUGGED RKB-D-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball offers a durable and sealed input solution. Its stainless steel and aluminium alloy build and IP65 sealing protect against dust and moisture ingress, ensuring reliable operation in demanding conditions. The integrated 36mm trackball combined with tactile keys rated for over 10 million actuations supports precise control and extended use in compact setups.
Blue LED backlighting enhances visibility in low-light conditions, while compatibility with USB and PS/2 interfaces across multiple operating systems adds versatile deployment options. The keyboard is vibration tolerant within a frequency range of 20Hz to 2kHz and can operate between -40°C and +70°C. Certification to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards, an MTBF exceeding 50,000 hours, and an operational lifespan beyond five years demonstrate its robustness for continuous duty in industrial control rooms, transportation hubs, and similar settings.
RKB-D-8635G-BG Features
- Integrated Backlight
- IP65 Rated
- Blue LED Backlighting
- Rear Panel Mount
- Suitable for Industrial & Public Environments
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- UK RTB Warranty
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Operating System
Country Of Manufacture
China
Backlight
Blue
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
329.8 x 99.8mm (front panel)
Extended Warranty
Available On Request
Function Keys
12 Keys
Housing Colour
Stainless Steel
Backlight
Blue LED
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
329.8* 99.8mm (front panel)
Frontplate Material
Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
Function Keys
12
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
Material (Bottom Plate)
Aluminum Alloy
MTBF
>50000H
MTTR
<30min
No. Of Keys
65+3
Pointing Device
Trackball
Supply Voltage
+5V DC +/-5%
Switch / Key Travel
1.5mm
Trackball Diameter
36mm
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-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-D-8635G-BG supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.
Across these sectors, the RKB-D-8635G-BG is typically used in applications such as 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, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-D-8635G-BG 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-8635G-BG is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The RUGGED RKB-D-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball 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-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RUGGED RKB-D-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball 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-8635G-BG Panel Mount Backlit Keyboard With Trackball, 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-8635G-BG 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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