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iKey SL-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR
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Designed for industrial and vehicle-mounted applications, the iKey SL-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR combines a sealed, robust ABS polycarbonate housing with an integrated Force Sensing Resistor pointing device. Its fully sealed construction meets NEMA 4X standards, protecting against dust, water, and spills, making it suitable for harsh environments. The keyboard features industrial silicone rubber keys with tactile feedback and mechanical snap action, rated beyond 10 million keystrokes, ensuring reliable use in continuous-duty settings. It complies with MIL-STD shock standards, withstanding 50g pulses on three axes and operating across temperatures from -20°C to +60°C.
Weighing approximately 2 pounds, the keyboard supports USB interfaces compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, making it an effective and durable input solution for field workstations and vehicle consoles with limited space. The Force Sensing Resistor enhances precise pointer control, reducing mechanical wear. This field-ready keyboard is built to deliver long-term performance in demanding industrial and emergency service deployments.
SL-86-911-FSR Features
- One-Touch Emergency Key
- Integrated LED Backlighting
- Integrated Force Sensing Resistor
- USB, PS2 and AT/Serial Configurations Available
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
Green
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
IP Rated, NEMA 4X, CE UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
11.40" x 6.30" x 1.86" (w-h-d) 289.6mm x 160.0mm x 47.2mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
All Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO
Function Keys
10 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 in. (1.4mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.05 oz +/- 1.06 oz (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap
Lifespan
>10 Million Actuations
No. Of Keys
86
Pointing Device
Force Sensing Resistor
Power
PS/2: KEYBOARD: 200mA@5V (from Keyboard port) POINTER: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 235mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
2 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (0.91 kg +/- 0.05 kg)
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: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST 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-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SL-86-911-FSR supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the SL-86-911-FSR is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Fleet Management And Telematics, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, 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-86-911-FSR 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-86-911-FSR is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey SL-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR 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-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey SL-86-911-FSR Rugged Keyboard With FSR 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 iKey SL-86-911-FSR 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial-grade solutions engineered for extreme conditions, and a
Rugged Keyboard
is built with longevity in mind. Keyboards from Rugged Limited are designed to withstand challenging environments, including exposure to dust, dirt, liquids, and extreme temperatures, which significantly contributes to their extended operational life compared to standard consumer keyboards. Many models feature high ingress protection (IP) ratings, indicating their resistance to environmental factors. For example, some keyboards come with IP65 or even IP67 ratings, signifying protection against dust ingress and submersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, respectively.
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Rugged Keyboard
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