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iKey SL-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad
The iKey SL-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is built around a slim, compact design, supporting vehicle and transportation deployments demanding robust input solutions within confined dashboards. Its case, constructed from industrial-grade ABS polycarbonate and sealed to NEMA 4X standards, protects against dust, moisture, and humidity, making it suitable for harsh environments encountered in emergency and public safety vehicles.
This keyboard combines a slim profile, just over an inch deep, with a full backlit key layout and an integrated touchpad to deliver reliable control in low-light conditions. The tactile keys use industrial silicone rubber with mechanical snap feedback, rated for over 10 million actuations, ensuring durability and continuous operation. Certified to UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B, it functions across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and resists shock and vibration per military-grade standards, supporting extended duty cycles in transportation, marine, or industrial contexts.
SL-86-911-TP-FL Features
- 86-Key Functionality
- Integrated Touchpad
- One-Touch Emergency Key
- Red LED Backlighting
- Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
- Customisation Available On Request
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
NEMA 4X UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
12.0" x 7.74" x 1.27" (w-h-d) 304.8mm x 196.6mm x 32.3mm
Housing Colour
White / Medical White
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
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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: 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
Touchpad
Power
KEYBOARD: 200mA@5V (from Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10mA@5V (from mouse port) USB: 210mA@5V (from CPU port)
Product Weight
2 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (1.38 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 +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)
The iKey SL-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SL-86-911-TP-FL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.
Across these sectors, the SL-86-911-TP-FL is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Marine Bridge And Vessel Control Systems, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SL-86-911-TP-FL 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-TP-FL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey SL-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile 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-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey SL-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile 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-86-911-TP-FL Slim Profile Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad or require a custom 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-TP-FL 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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