iKey SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount Rugged Keyboard

For teams working across industrial and medical environments, the iKey SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount Rugged Keyboard offers a robust data entry solution designed for demanding conditions. It features a full-size layout with an integrated HulaPoint pointing device, enabling precise control in compact settings. The keyboard’s red LED backlit keys support operation in low light, while its ABS polycarbonate housing meets NEMA 4X and IP ratings for dust and moisture resistance.

This keyboard suits field-ready deployments requiring continuous-duty performance, resistant to shock and vibration tested to MIL-STD standards withstanding 50g pulses. Its tactile mechanical keys provide low-maintenance, lifecycle-optimized feedback lasting over 10 million actuations, ensuring longevity. Operating temperatures range from -40°C to +70°C, with full humidity resistance supporting reliable use across diverse industrial and medical sites. Connectivity options include PS/2 and USB interfaces compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, powered directly from respective ports for efficient integration.

SLK-102-M Features

  • Integrated LED Backlighting
  • Ms Windows Function Keys
  • 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

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

Red

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

14.74" x 5.69" x 1.64" (w-h-d) 374.4mm x 144.5mm x 41.7mm

Housing Colour

Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 10' straight (3 m)

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

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. +/- 1.06 oz. (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

88

Pointing Device

HulaPoint

Power

PS/2: KEYBOARD: 210mA@5V (from Keyboard port) HULAPOINT: 35mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 245mA@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 +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)

The iKey SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SLK-102-M supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Food And Beverage Processing, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical, Public Sector.

Across these sectors, the SLK-102-M is typically used in applications such as Forklift And Materials-Handling Terminals, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Warehouse Picking And Put-Away.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SLK-102-M 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 SLK-102-M is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount Rugged Keyboard 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 SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount 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 SLK-102-M Backlit Mobile Mount 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 SLK-102-M or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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