Industrial Keyboards Specifications

General Features & Specifications


	Connection Type:
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	Cable		A straight or coiled multi-conductor cable with a serial, PS/2 or other computer interface connector. Cables are also available with a "Y" split with separate connectors for keyboards with integrated pointing devices.
	Wireless		The keyboard utilizes an RF or IR radio data link to transfer keyboard commands to the computer. The wireless feature can be useful in applications where an operator needs to move the keyboard away from the computer.
	Other		Unit supplied without integrated cable. The unit may have PC pins or another connector for internal connection into an OEM's product.
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	Form Factor:
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	Desktop / Enclosed		Enclosed or encased keyboard configured for desktop, tabletop or benchtop applications. Desktop keyboards often use an angled enclosure or folding legs to tilt the keyboard's surface toward the operator.
	Handheld / Miniature		Handheld or miniature keyboards.
	OEM Kit / Module		Kits or keyboards for OEM product integration or evaluation. For example, one type of OEM keyboard kit consists of a rubber keypad overlay, switch matrix PCB, keyboard controller and connecting cable. The kits do not have an enclosure, case or front panel adapter plate. The OEM design engineer supplies the panel or enclosure. The units are also known as OEM modules, uncased units or back panel mounted keyboards.
	Panel Mount		Keyboard on a flat frame for mounting on the top or front surface of an instrumentation or equipment panel. The keyboard may be bezel mounted or flush with the equipment panel.
	Rackdrawer / Rack Mount		Rackdrawer unit consist of a keyboard in a metal drawer with sliders that will fit into a 19" rack.
	Other		Other form factor, configuration or mounting type not listed such as arm mounted units.
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	Enclosure / Adapter Plate Material:		The construction material for the keyboard's enclosure, case, rack drawer, frame or front panel adapter plate.
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	Metal		Steel, coated steel, stainless steel or aluminum enclosure, case or mounting plate.
	Plastic		Hard or flexible plastic enclosure, case or mounting plate.
	Other
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	Keys / Overlay Material:
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	Rubber / Elastomer Keypad		Industrial elastomer, silicone rubber or black rubber keys or an overlay keypad. The elastomeric keypads replace the keycaps and plunger found in conventional keyboards. These keyboard features can provide excellent environmental ingress protection.
	Membrane Overlay		Membrane keyboards do not consist of discrete keys (keycaps and plastic plungers), but a continuous film or membrane on which the keyboard pattern is printed over a matrix of key switches. The overlays are typically made of a flexible and durable plastic such as Mylar^TM / thermoplastic polyester or polycarbonate films. Also known as graphic overlays or graphic membrane keyboards.
	Metal		Steel, stainless steel or aluminum keys or panels are used to provide a puncture or vandal proof keyboard. Flat metal panels with a graphic overlay are possible with membrane switch or piezoelectric sensor technology.
	Hard Plastic		Molded thermoplastic keys or flat panels.
	Other Materials or Types
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	Number of Keys:
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	Keyboard Interface:
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	IBM PS/2 / AT		A serial interface type based on IBM's Personnel System 2 (PS/2) computer interface that utilizes a small 6 pin DIN connector. XT/AT is a legacy type interface that is still widely used. The 6-pin Mini-DIN PS/2 connector is smaller than the 5-pin IBM XT/AT connector. Most of today's keyboards utilize a PS/2 interface. Modern keyboards use internal electronics to automatically detect the type of interface and provide backward compatibility for systems with XT or AT interfaces.
	Parallel		A channel capable of transferring more than one bit simultaneously. Also known as PC printer port, Centronics®
	Serial		A port, or interface employing serial binary data interchange, that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 describe standard types of serial interfaces.
	Sun		Interfaces compatible with Sun Microsystems workstations and computer systems such as Type 5 or Type 6 keyboards.
	USB		Universal Serial Bus. The standard serial bus for low-to-medium speed peripheral device connections to Personal Computers, including keyboards, mice, modems, printers, joysticks, audio functions, monitor controls, etc. USB is often recommended as a replacement for PS/2 interface in newer systems.
	Other		Other interfaces such as DEC, X-terminal, Apple Desktop Bus (ADB, Macintosh), etc.
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Additional Features


	Integral Pointing Device:
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	Mouse Keypad		Small keypad module with keys to control cursor movement.
	Pointing Button / Joystick		Cursor controls in the form of a button dome, pointing stick or joystick. The operator rocks the mobile section (joystick or button) to control cursor movement. These units employ variable resistance, potentiometer, magnetic Hall effect, or force/pressure sensing to capture the operator's input (the direction and degree of travel of the mobile section) and translate these signals into cursor movement. Joysticks are often referred to as "industrial mice" because they can withstand spills, washdowns, contaminants, and the impacts of an industrial environment.
	Touchpad		Touch Pads allow for mouse movement simply by dragging a finger tip across a surface. Beneath this surface are grid-like array of sensors, which detect the skin of a person. Touch Pads use a technology called field distortion sensing, a form of capacitance-sensing technology. When you touch the surface, your fingertip distorts the electrical field at that spot. Tapping on the pad or buttons provide the same function as a mouse click - icon selection.
	Trackball		A trackball has a large ball embedded in the top surface. The operator’s movement of the ball drives two "encoder wheels" or sensors that generate pulses in response to the movement of the mouse. Encoders or sensors may utilize optical, mechanical, fiber optic or magnetic technologies.
	Other		Other or device type not specified.
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	Special Features:
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	Backlighting		Illuminated keys or keyboards. The illumination may be utilized throughout the keyboard for application areas with poor external lighting such as in cockpits or mining end-uses. The illumination may also be used on individual keys or sections to provide a particular response to an operator; for example, numlock, caps locks, scroll lock or disabled/enabled keys.
	Ergonomic Features		Design features to enhance ergonomics such as contoured or split keyboards designs or integral wrist/arm rests.
	Integral Display		LCD display embedded into the keyboard panel or attached to the back of a keyboard. Rackmounted units often have integrated displays.
	Integrated Automatic ID Device		Automatic identification devices such as barcode, magnetic stripe or smart card readers, biometric units for security or inventory control purposes.
	Speaker Alarm / Buzzer		An integral buzzer or speaker to provide an audible response to operators such as disable functions or keys.
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Environment / Industrial Rating


	Environment / Industrial Rating		NEMA Enclosure or IEC IP (Ingress Protection) Ratings NEMA Standards are outlined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to provide general safety information on electrical equipment for architects, engineers, installers, inspectors, and other interested parties.
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	NEMA 4, 4X		Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-directed, washdown water; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure. IEC IP56 is usually considered equivalent to the NEMA 4, 4X rating.
	NEMA 12		Enclosures constructed (without knockouts) for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flying chips; and against dripping and light splashing of liquids. IEC IP52 is usually considered equivalent to the NEMA 12 rating.
	NEMA 13		Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flying chips; and against the spraying, splashing, and seepage of water, oil, and non-corrosive coolants. IEC IP54 is usually considered equivalent to the NEMA 13 rating.
	Other		Other industrial agency rating such as Underwriters Laboratory UL 1950, CE Mark, ETL, IEC or CSA ratings or other NEMA type ratings not listed.
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	Meets EMI/EMC Specifications?		The keyboard is designed to pass or meet one or more of the following tests, standards or ratings for electromagnetic conditions: · Mil-Std 461 · TEMPEST, COMSEC & COMPUSEC · DE/CISPR · FCC Class A or B rating · FAA tests · CE Mark EMC Directive - ESD/EMI susceptibility tests · EMI/EMC - Other electromagnetic interference or compatibility tests · ESD - Electrostatic discharge tests · EMP - Electromagnetic pulse tests
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	Meets Military / Aerospace Specifications?		Meets one or more of the following Military, government or Aerospace specifications: Mil-Std-167 Environmental Mil-Std-461 Environmental EMC/EMI Mil-Std-202 Shock Mil-Std-108 Enclosures Mil-Std-1472C Human Engineering Design Criteria
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	Intrinsically Safe?		Keyboard is suitable for hazardous environments where explosive or combustible materials may be present. Also, known as non-incendive keyboards.
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	Operating Temperature:		Full required range of operating temperature.
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	Vibration Rating:		This is the full required operating range related to vibration.
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	Shock Rating:		This is the full required operating range related to shock.
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