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iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad
For teams working across field and industrial environments, the iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard with Touchpad offers a sealed, compact interface designed to withstand harsh conditions. Its industrial-grade ABS polycarbonate case and silicone rubber keypad meet NEMA 4X standards, providing resistance to dust, water, corrosion, and humidity. The integrated touchpad removes the need for external pointing devices, saving space and enhancing convenience in tight or mobile setups.
Constructed for continuous duty, the SL-80-TP endures over 10 million key actuations and meets vibration and shock requirements withstanding multiple pulses of 50g. It operates reliably within a temperature range from -20°C to 60°C and delivers consistent performance even in 100% humidity. Certified to CE and RoHS standards, this keyboard is engineered for reliable use in industrial, medical, and public safety applications, with tactile feedback from industrial silicone rubber keys for efficient data entry.
SL-80-TP Features
- Rugged Construction
- Three Levels of Red LED Backlight
- VESA Mount Pattern
- 12 Function Keys
- Integrated Touchpad
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
10.04" x 7.41" x .78"
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Compatibility
USB: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94 HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Function Keys
12 Keys
Key Feedback
Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Key Material
Industrial Silicone Rubber
Key Switch
MATERIAL: Industrial Silicone Rubber LIFE: Greater than 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055" ACTUATION FORCE: 6.35 oz +/- 1.06 oz (180g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with Mechanical Snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
80
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Product Weight
1.0 +/- 0.10 lbs (0.45kg +/- 0.05kg)
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Switch Force
200g (+/- 30g)
Switch / Key Travel
0.055 in (1.4mm)
Vibration
POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: .04g/HZ FREQUENCY RANGE:20Hz-2Khz DURATION OS TESTS PER AXIS: 3 hours
Shock
3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F) OPERATING: -20C to +60C (-4F to +140F)
The iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SL-80-TP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Public Sector.
Across these sectors, the SL-80-TP is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SL-80-TP 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 SL-80-TP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad comes with a 3 Years Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend 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, iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad 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 iKey SL-80-TP Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, 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 iKey SL-80-TP or need a custom Rugged Keyboard solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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