InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard

  • IP65 RATED
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE
  • CAPACITIVE TOUCH
  • TOUCHPAD
  • CUSTOMISABLE
  • WINDOWS OS
  • SHOCK
  • DUSTPROOF

For teams working across industrial and medical settings, the InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard offers a sealed and robust input solution designed to withstand harsh operational environments. The keyboard features an ABS polycarbonate case complemented by an aluminium front panel secured with threaded bolts for increased durability. Its dust-sealed structure and capacitive short-travel keys ensure reliable operation even in the presence of dust and moisture. The integrated capacitive touchpad provides smooth pointing control without mechanical wear points, suitable for control room and medical device applications. Compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems, the keyboard supports a wide range of deployment scenarios.

Engineered for continuous-duty use, the TKS-104c-MODUL tolerates temperature ranges from -25°C to +70°C, maintaining responsiveness despite environmental fluctuations. Certified with RoHS compliance and CE marks, it endures approximately 3 million key actuations, demonstrating long-term reliability. The keyboard’s modular design allows customisation of layout, language, cable type, and length to meet specific integration needs. Heavy-duty construction combined with vibration tolerance makes it a dependable choice for industrial environments demanding consistent performance.

TKS-104c-MODUL Features

  • Panel Mount Version With Reserve Side Screwing Studs
  • Key Emboss Frame
  • Chemical, Abrasion and Scratch Resistant Frontsheet
  • Resistant Against Dirt, Dust and Liquids (IP65)
  • Integrated Capacitive Touchpad
  • Chemical, Abrasion and Scratch Resistant Frontsheet
  • Resistant To Dirt, Dust and Liquid (IP65)

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Product Type

Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

Germany

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

RoHS Compliant, CE

Custom Options Products

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

Dimensions

370 x 180 x 26.3 mm

Housing Colour

White / Medical White

Active Area

59 x 42 mm

Ball Material

phenolic resin

Compatibility

All Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems

Key Material

Aluminium

Key Switch

Short Travel Keys

Mounting Type

aluminium front panel with threaded bolts

No. Of Keys

104

Operating Force

2.6 N

Operating Principle

capacitive

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Pointing Device Operating Principle

Capacitive

Product Weight

approx. 1000 g

Resolution

100 - 300 dp

Switch / Key Travel

0.3 mm

Switching Cycles

approx. 3 mill. (per key

Trackball Diameter

38 mm

Temperature Rating

STORAGE: -25C to +80C OPERATING:-25C to +70C

The InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TKS-104c-MODUL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

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

Across these sectors, the TKS-104c-MODUL is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Secure Access, Authentication, And Control Terminals.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TKS-104c-MODUL 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 TKS-104c-MODUL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty 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, InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL Industrial Keyboard or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the InduKey TKS-104c-MODUL or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • RUGGED offers free technical support for the lifetime of products you purchase. This includes help with setup, troubleshooting, and integration. Support is available online or directly from the technical team

    Rugged Limited provides a range of rugged keyboards designed to withstand challenging industrial environments, including those found on forklifts and heavy machinery. These keyboards are built to be extremely durable, offering resistance to liquids, dust, and extreme temperatures, which are common conditions in such operational settings.

    The design of many rugged keyboard models includes features that facilitate easy integration into various industrial setups. This often involves robust casings and adaptable mounting solutions, ensuring a secure and stable fit even with vibrations or impacts inherent to machinery operation. Their resilience makes them a reliable interface for data entry and control in demanding applications. Rugged Limited’s extensive experience ensures these keyboards meet the rigorous demands of industrial use.

    Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial-grade input solutions, including rugged keyboards, designed to operate reliably in challenging conditions. These keyboards are built to withstand elements such as extreme temperatures, dust, dirt, liquids, and heavy usage, which are common causes of failure for standard peripherals.

    By preventing premature failure and reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs, a rugged keyboard inherently contributes to less operational downtime. Their robust construction ensures consistent performance, enabling uninterrupted work in industries where reliability is paramount. Rugged Limited’s keyboards are engineered for longevity and resilience, giving businesses peace of mind and supporting continuous operations.

    Explore Rugged Limited’s range of rugged keyboards to find a solution that meets your specific industrial needs and helps minimise downtime.

    Rugged keyboards are an excellent choice for control rooms, where reliability and durability are paramount. These environments often require equipment that can endure continuous use and potential exposure to dust or spills without compromising performance.

    Specifically designed with robust materials, a rugged keyboard offers superior protection compared to standard keyboards. This resilience ensures that critical operations in control rooms can proceed uninterrupted, even in challenging conditions. Rugged Limited provides a range of these specialized input devices, built to meet the rigorous demands of such settings, ensuring long-lasting functionality and consistent performance.

    Absolutely, rugged keyboards are engineered to be highly compatible and functional with kiosks and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). These environments often require input devices that can withstand continuous use, potential spills, dust, and even vandalism. Rugged Limited provides a range of rugged keyboard solutions that are purpose-built to meet these stringent demands.

    Our rugged keyboards feature durable construction, often including stainless steel or silicone, and are designed to offer protection against liquids and particulates. This makes them an ideal choice for public-access kiosks, industrial control panels, and other HMI applications where standard keyboards would quickly fail. The robust design ensures consistent performance and a long operational lifespan, reducing maintenance needs and improving user experience in challenging settings.

    Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial solutions, and this includes offering customisation options for their rugged keyboard range. We understand that different industries and applications have unique demands, which is why our rugged keyboards can be tailored to incorporate various features.

    For instance, standard options like integrated pointing devices, backlighting, and different mounting solutions are available to enhance functionality and usability. Beyond these, Rugged Limited can implement bespoke modifications to ensure the rugged keyboard seamlessly integrates into your specific setup and operational environment. This commitment to customisation ensures that you receive a product perfectly suited to your needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

    Rugged Limited specialises in providing industrial peripherals built to withstand harsh conditions, including marine settings. Our rugged keyboards are engineered with features like IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, which are crucial for protecting against water and other liquids commonly found in marine applications. This ensures that the keyboard can endure exposure to moisture, salt spray, and even submersion, depending on the specific IP rating.

    Furthermore, the materials used in our rugged keyboard manufacturing are selected for their durability and resistance to corrosion, which is a significant factor in saltwater environments. This robust construction guarantees reliable operation and a long lifespan, reducing downtime and maintenance in challenging marine conditions.

    Rugged Limited’s range of industrial keyboards are rigorously tested and certified to meet the demands of challenging environments. Our rugged keyboards are designed to withstand conditions that would compromise standard peripherals.

    Key certifications and ratings for our keyboards include:

    • IP Ratings: Our keyboards often feature high Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, such as IP65, IP67, and IP68. These ratings indicate resistance to dust, dirt, and liquids, making them suitable for washdown areas and environments prone to spills.
    • IK Ratings: Many models also possess IK ratings, signifying their resistance to external mechanical impacts. An IK rating ensures the keyboard can endure significant physical stress without functional impairment.
    • ATEX Certification: For hazardous environments where explosive atmospheres may be present, selected rugged keyboard models are ATEX certified. This certification confirms compliance with essential health and safety requirements relating to explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe operation in such critical zones.

    These certifications collectively ensure that a Rugged Limited rugged keyboard delivers reliable performance and longevity, even in the most demanding industrial, marine, and outdoor settings.

    Rugged keyboards are specifically engineered to withstand various forms of abuse, including vandalism. This resistance is achieved through robust construction using materials like stainless steel or industrial-grade silicone, which can endure impacts, sharp objects, and attempts at key removal.

    Features such as sealed casings protect internal components from dust, dirt, and liquids, which can often be part of vandalisation attempts. Additionally, some models incorporate reinforced keys and tamper-proof mounting options to deter and prevent damage. When looking for a durable input solution, a rugged keyboard offers significant protection against vandalism, making it ideal for public access terminals, industrial settings, and other environments where durability is paramount.

    Rugged Limited provides a range of these highly durable and vandal-resistant rugged keyboards designed for long-lasting performance in challenging conditions.

    InduKey devices appear across food and beverage processing, healthcare and medical, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing, with several models also suited to construction, energy, marine and offshore, and oil and gas. The common thread is environments where hygiene, washdown or ingress protection matters, such as production lines, clinical workstations and process-control panels. Sealed IP65 and IP68 models suit moisture-prone and frequently sanitised areas, while wide operating temperature ranges support both chilled and heated settings. The range covers industrial HMI, machine interfacing, quality inspection and secure access terminals. Industry suitability varies by specific model and its sealing, so check the listed industries on each product page.

    Yes. Many InduKey keyboards integrate a pointing device directly into the sealed housing, removing the need for a separate mouse in confined or hygiene-critical workspaces. Options include 38mm trackballs, both mechanical and optical, and integrated capacitive touchpads with a typical active area around 59 x 42mm and resolution of roughly 100 to 300 dpi. The TKG-086-IP68-WHITE pairs an IP68 sealed keyboard with a mechanical trackball, while several TKG and TKV models combine capacitive keys with a capacitive touchpad. InduKey also supplies standalone sealed mice and touchpads such as the TKH range. The exact pointing device and its specification vary by model, so confirm on the product page.

    Yes. InduKey keyboards typically offer customisation of keyboard layout, language, cable type, cable length and interface, letting integrators match a unit to a specific console, language market or host system. Variants exist for front-panel, modular and drawer mounting, with different housing materials and colours, and options such as antimicrobial surfaces, backlighting and choice of trackball or touchpad. This makes the range well suited to OEM integration where a keyboard must fit a defined panel cut-out and electrical interface. Available custom options differ between models and some changes may carry minimum quantities, so confirm the specific options and any conditions on the relevant product page.

    InduKey uses several key technologies depending on the model, including capacitive keys, mechanical carbon-contact keys and the stainless steel Fit-Inox silicone keypad with carbon contacts. Capacitive and mechanical sealed models such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68 and TKG-086-IP68-WHITE are rated for approximately 2 million switching cycles per key, while certain touchpad modules are rated around 1 million operations per key. Operating force is typically between 1.5N and 3N with short key travel of about 1mm. These figures support continuous-duty industrial use. Key technology, cycle life and operating force vary by model, so confirm the figures on the specific product page before specifying.

    Yes. InduKey produces dedicated medical and hygiene-oriented models, several sealed to IP68 with antimicrobial surfaces that resist microbial growth and tolerate repeated disinfection, such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68. Smooth silicone-rubber or stainless steel surfaces with no key gaps allow thorough cleaning in place, supporting infection-control routines in hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical production and food preparation. Many carry CE and RoHS compliance. Wide operating temperatures, for example around -25C to +70C on the MED model, also suit cold-chain and processing areas. Antimicrobial treatment, IP rating and exact temperature range vary by model, and medical electrical certification differs across the range, so confirm the specifics on each product page.

    A standard office keyboard has exposed key gaps, no ingress protection and a short service life under dust, moisture or frequent cleaning, so it fails quickly on a shop floor or in a clinical setting. InduKey keyboards are sealed to IP65 or IP68, built from silicone rubber, aluminium or stainless steel, and rated for around 2 million cycles per key, with wide operating temperatures and optional integrated trackballs or touchpads. They mount securely to panels, support washdown and offer customisable layouts and interfaces for OEM integration. The result is far lower failure and replacement cost in demanding environments. Exact ratings vary by model, so confirm on the product page.

    InduKey is a German manufacturer of sealed industrial keyboards, keypads, mice, touchpads and keyboard decoders for demanding environments. The catalogue spans front-panel and modular keyboards in stainless steel, aluminium and silicone-rubber housings, many sealed to IP65 or IP68, with integrated trackballs or capacitive touchpads. Its strength is input hardware that survives moisture, dust, frequent cleaning and wide temperature swings, with several models rated from around -25C to +70C. Buyers choose InduKey for industrial HMI, machine interfacing, process control and medical workstations where a consumer keyboard would fail. Specific sealing, materials and key technology vary by model, so confirm on the product page.

    InduKey seals its keyboards through fully enclosed silicone-rubber, aluminium or stainless steel construction with no exposed gaps, allowing washdown and disinfection without ingress. Several models are rated to IP65, protecting against dust and low-pressure water jets, while others reach IP68 for dust-tight and immersion-grade protection, such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68 and TKG-086-IP68-WHITE. Some variants add IK08 impact protection for vandal resistance. This sealed approach means the keyboards can be cleaned in place on a panel rather than removed, which matters in food processing, pharmaceutical and clinical settings. Exact IP and impact ratings differ between models, so always confirm the rating on the specific product page.

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