iKey SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad

  • IP66 RATED
  • NEMA 4X
  • SHOCK
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE
  • WINDOWS OS
  • TOUCHPAD
  • USB
  • BACKLIGHT

Designed for industrial and field deployments, the iKey SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK rugged keyboard with touchpad offers robust operation in demanding environments. Its ABS polycarbonate housing provides IP66 and NEMA 4X rated protection against dust, water, and humidity. USB connectivity ensures broad compatibility with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS platforms, supported by CE UL60950 and FCC Part 15 Class B certifications. Its sealed, industrial-grade design ensures durability and reliable input for vehicle, manufacturing, or military applications where stable, consistent control is required.

The integrated touchpad eliminates the need for separate pointing devices, streamlining work in confined or mobile spaces. Keys provide tactile feedback with a mechanical snap suited for use with gloves, enhancing usability where manual dexterity is limited. This keyboard supports continuous-duty deployment with over 10 million key actuations and withstands shock pulses of 50g and vibration up to 0.04 g/Hz from 20Hz to 2kHz. Operating temperatures from -40°C to +70°C accommodate extreme environmental ranges.

SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK Features

  • Cleanable, Liquid Proof Design
  • Integrated Touchpad
  • 12 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
  • Rugged Abs Case
  • Red LED Backlighting
  • Customisation Available On Request

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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Interface

Operating System

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

Red

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

14.44x 5.40x 0.89 (w-h-d) 366.8mm x 137.2mm x 22.6mm

Housing Colour

ABS Black

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 10ft (3m)

Compatibility

PS/2 KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: 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

97

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10 mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 60mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

1.5 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (0.68 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-97-TP-USB-BLK Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Offshore Operations, Oil and Gas.

Across these sectors, the SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK 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, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK 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-97-TP-USB-BLK is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK 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 SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK 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 SLK-97-TP-USB-BLK Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, 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-97-TP-USB-BLK or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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