RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Industrial Rugged Keyboard

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The RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Industrial Rugged Keyboard is built around a sealed stainless steel housing, supporting reliable input in dusty and wet industrial environments. Its carbon-on-gold key switch technology delivers a quiet, tactile response with 1.50mm key travel, ideal for precise data entry. This field-ready keyboard is rated IP67 for dust and liquid resistance and meets MIL-STD standards for shock and vibration, ensuring durability in industrial use. An antimicrobial coating protects against chemical exposure, helping maintain hygiene during cleaning routines.

Operating from -20°C to +60°C with a lifespan over 50,000 hours, it suits continuous-duty deployments. The keyboard is compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Android, and other systems, connecting through a robust single cable. EMC certifications including EN 55022 and IEC 61000 series affirm its resilience against electromagnetic interference. Dimensions at 388mm by 188mm and a 23.20mm height support ergonomic use. The keyboard also features a built-in trackball with 800 DPI resolution, enhancing operational efficiency in tight or mobile setups.

RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Features

  • Rugged Desktop Keyboard
  • IP67 Rated
  • Rugged Construction

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

China

Case Material

Silicone Rubber

Certifications

RoHS , CE, FCC, ESD

Custom Options Products

Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface

Dimensions

388.0mm x 188.0mm x 23.20mm

Humidity

1

Cable

Single-Cable Appx. 2.2 to 2.5m

Compatibility

All Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android

Dimension with Trackball

368.0mm x 142.90mm x (18.0mm-31.0mm)

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

Flammability

Flammability PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VOSILICONE OVERLAY: 94 HBINTERFACE CABLE: 94V

Frontplate Material

Ruggedized Silicone Rubber & Aluminium

Height

23.20mm

Key Spacing

12.0mm X 13.0mm for normal keys, 23.4mm x 13.0mm for enter key and 68.0mm x 13mm for space bar key.

Key Switch

Carbon-on-Gold key Switch Technology

Lifespan

> 3 years

Material (Bottom Plate)

Industrial Silicone, Aluminum

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

< 30min

No. Of Keys

119

Operating Force

0.8 N+/-0.1N for normal key with 12.0mm x 13.0mm(pressure point), 1.6 N+/-0.1N for key 23.40mm x 13.0mm (pressure point)

Pointing Device

Trackball

Resolution

800DPI

Shock

3x11 ms pulses of 50g on each of 3 axes

Supply Current

20mA (non-backlight), 140mA (with backlight on)

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

1.50mm

Trackball Diameter

16.0mm

Vibration

POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz, FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2kHz, DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours

Length

388.0mm

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C

Shock

3x11 ms pulses of 50g on each of 3 axes

Storage Temperature

Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Temperature Rating

Operating temperature:-20C to +60C - Storage temperature: -30C to +70C

Width

188.0mm

The RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Industrial Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

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

Across these sectors, the RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS 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, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs), Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS 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-M376KP-FN-DT-SS is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS 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-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Industrial Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS Industrial Rugged Keyboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RUGGED RKB-M376KP-FN-DT-SS or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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