iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard

For teams working across mobile and industrial environments, the iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard offers a compact and reinforced input solution designed for field-ready deployment. Its industrial silicone rubber keys provide tactile feedback with mechanical snap and can withstand over 10 million actuations, ensuring long-term reliability under continuous-duty conditions. The keyboard includes an integrated HulaPoint pointing device and a dedicated emergency key, supporting efficient operation in mobile command consoles and similar applications.

This keyboard meets NEMA 4X and IP ingress protection standards when sealed correctly, delivering dust-sealed and weatherproof performance suitable for harsh environments. Certified to UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B, it is resistant to humidity, vibration across 20Hz to 2kHz, and shock pulses of 50g on multiple axes. Operating temperatures range from -20 C to +60 C, with storage tolerance extending to -40 C, confirming suitability for demanding industrial settings.

SL-86-911-OEM Features

  • 86-Key Functionality + One-Touch Emergency Key
  • Integrated LED Backlighting
  • Integrated Pointing Device
  • USB and PS2 Configurations Available
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

Red

Case Material

No Case

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

11.12" x 6.05" x 0.72" (w-h-d) 282.4mm x 153.7mm x 18.3mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant (when properly installed)

Cable

LENGTH: 4 feet coiled (1.2 m) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or Single-Cable USB

Compatibility

PS/2 KEYBOARD/HULAPOINT: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/HULAPOINT: All Windows and Macintosh OS

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: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 ACTUATION FORCE: 200g (+/- 20g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

86

Pointing Device

HulaPoint

Power

KEYBOARD: 200mA@5V (from Keyboard port) HULAPOINT: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 235mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

0.45 kg

Shock

3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes

Switch Force

200g (+/- 20g)

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-OEM Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SL-86-911-OEM supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

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

Across these sectors, the SL-86-911-OEM is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SL-86-911-OEM 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-OEM is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard comes with a 90 Day 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, iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard 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-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard, 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-86-911-OEM or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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