RUGGED RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad

The RUGGED RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad is built around its industrial-grade stainless steel construction, supporting field-ready use in tough environments. It offers IP65 sealing for dust and weather resistance, making it suitable for continuous operation outdoors or in industrial control settings. The backlit keys improve usability in low-light conditions, while broad compatibility with USB, PS2, and RS232 interfaces enables seamless integration into various existing systems.

Designed for reliability, the keypad functions reliably across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and meets CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications, ensuring compliance with industrial standards. It is vibration tolerant and boasts a key lifespan exceeding five years, making it a durable and dependable numeric input device for prolonged deployments.

RKP-12-BNP Features

  • Industrial Grade Stainless Steel
  • IP65 Rated
  • Suitable for Industrial & Public Environments
  • 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

Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface

Dimensions

95 x 100mm (front panel)

Extended Warranty

Available On Request

Housing Colour

Stainless Steel

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

MTBF

>50000H

MTTR

<30min

No. Of Keys

12

Supply Voltage

+5V DC +/-5%

Switch / Key Travel

0.4mm

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 RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RKP-12-BNP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.

Across these sectors, the RKP-12-BNP 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.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RKP-12-BNP 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 RKP-12-BNP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RUGGED RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad 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 RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RUGGED RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad 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 RKP-12-BNP 12 Key Backlit Stainless Steel Numeric Keypad, 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 RKP-12-BNP or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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