iKey SL-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision

Designed for aerospace and military vehicle operations, the iKey SL-88-NV Rugged Keyboard provides NVIS-compliant green backlighting to support night vision compatibility. Its rugged ABS polycarbonate housing is shock and vibration resistant to MIL-STD-810G standards, making it well suited for tough field use. The keyboard is sealed to NEMA 4X and IP standards, delivering protection against dust and moisture for continuous-duty in demanding industrial and mobile environments. Certified to UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B, it offers electrical safety and electromagnetic interference resistance.

Tactile mechanical keys guarantee a lifespan of over 10 million actuations, ensuring dependable performance in extended deployments. Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +70°C, allowing it to maintain reliability in extreme conditions. Compact yet robust, this industrial-grade keyboard supports PS/2 and USB interfaces, compatible with a wide range of Windows and Macintosh systems. Its green backlit keys minimise light bloom, optimising visibility without interfering with night vision devices.

SL-88-NV Features

  • Nvis Compliant -Green B Backlighting
  • 88-Key Functionality + 12 Function Keys
  • Polycarbonate Case With Mounting Holes
  • 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

NVIS Green

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

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

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

11.40" x 6.30" x 1.86" (w-h-d) 289.6mm x 160mm x 47.2mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 4 ft coiled (1.2m)

Compatibility

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

Flammability

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB 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: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in. (1.4mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.05 oz +/- 0.71 oz (200g +/- 20g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

88

Pointing Device

No Pointer

Power

PS2: Keyboard: 200mA@5V (from Keyboard port) USB: 200mA@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 (+/- 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 +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158)

The iKey SL-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SL-88-NV supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Aerospace, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the SL-88-NV is typically used in applications such as Aircraft Cockpit And Avionics Support Systems, Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SL-88-NV 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-88-NV is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey SL-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision 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-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey SL-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision 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-88-NV Rugged Keyboard With Night Vision, 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-88-NV or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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