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iKey SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit Rugged Keyboard
The iKey SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit Rugged Keyboard is built around a fully sealed, ingress-protected design ideal for industrial and harsh field environments. It supports continuous-duty operation with integrated backlighting for low-light conditions, housed in durable ABS polycarbonate for lasting protection. The industrial silicone rubber keys offer tactile feedback with mechanical snap action, ensuring precise control.
Its Force Sensing Resistor pointing device is impact-resistant and vibration-tolerant, making it suitable for mobile or vibration-prone deployments. The unit meets NEMA 4X standards when sealed correctly and complies with CE and RoHS directives. Tested to MIL-STD-810 for shock and vibration resilience, it operates reliably between -20°C and 60°C and withstands 100% humidity, confirming its suitability for challenging operational settings.
SLP-86-911 Features
- 12 Function Keys
- 86-Key Functionality
- Integrated Backlighting
- Integrated Force Sensing Resistor Pointing Device
- One-Touch Emergency Key
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Backlight
Red
Case Material
ABS Polycarbonate
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant
Custom Options Products
Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
11.80" x 6.79" x 1.35" (w-h-d) 299.7mm x 172.5mm x 34.3mm CUTOUT: 10.40" x 5.40" (w-h) 264.2mm x 137.2
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
100% Humidity Resistant
Cable
LENGTH: 4 feet (1.2 meters) DESIGN: "Y" PS/2 Cable (providing separate keyboard and mouse connections), or Single-Cable USB
Compatibility
USB: All Windows and Macintosh OS
Flammability
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94 HB 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: 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
Force Sensing Resistor
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: -40F to +158F (-40C to +70C) OPERATING: -4F to +140F (-20C to +60C)
The iKey SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit Rugged Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SLP-86-911 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Marine And Offshore, Offshore Operations, Oil and Gas.
Across these sectors, the SLP-86-911 is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Surveying, Mapping, And GIS Data Capture, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SLP-86-911 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 SLP-86-911 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The iKey SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit 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 SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit Rugged Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the iKey SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit 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 SLP-86-911 Panel Mount Backlit Rugged Keyboard 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 SLP-86-911 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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