RUGGED RKB-D-8635G Stainless Steel Keyboard With Trackball

For industrial and military operators, the RUGGED RKB-D-8635G Stainless Steel Keyboard With Trackball provides a robust input solution for challenging environments. Constructed with industrial-grade stainless steel and an aluminium alloy base plate, it offers corrosion resistance and impact durability required in harsh conditions. The sealed design achieves IP65 ingress protection, defending against dust and moisture for dependable use in outdoor and industrial settings. Featuring a 38mm resin trackball integrated within the sealed front panel, the unit enables precise navigation without compromising enclosure integrity.

Designed for extended-duty operation, this panel mount keyboard withstands over 10 million key actuations and vibration frequencies from 20Hz to 2kHz. Its compatibility with USB and PS2 interfaces allows flexible integration across systems. The keyboard supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Mac. Certified to CE, FCC, and RoHS standards and operating reliably from -40°C to +70°C, it suits a range of regulated and field-ready deployments needing continuous availability and rugged performance.

RKB-D-8635G Features

  • Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
  • IP65 Rated
  • Rear Panel Mount
  • Integrated Trackball
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • UK RTB Warranty

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

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

329.8 x 99.8mm (front panel)

Extended Warranty

Available On Request

Function Keys

12 Keys

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

Ball Material

Resin Trackball

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

Mounting Type

rack mount

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

68

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

1.5mm

Trackball Diameter

38mm

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 Stainless Steel Keyboard With Trackball is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-D-8635G supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Transportation and Rail.

Across these sectors, the RKB-D-8635G is typically used in applications such as ATEX And Hazardous-Area Data Capture, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, 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.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-D-8635G 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 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-D-8635G Stainless Steel 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 Stainless Steel Keyboard With Trackball, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-D-8635G Stainless Steel 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 Stainless Steel 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 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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