Description61-key IPX6 fully sealed embedded rugged keyboard designed to meet IEC60945-2002 EMC and environmental adaptability tests. Integrated 34.0 mm optical trackball (500 CPI) with front-removable assembly for simplified installation and maintenance. Keyboard surface uses P+R (PC keycaps + Rubber) with carbon contact and FPC carbon-on-gold key switch technology, 1.50 mm ±0.10 mm key travel and 1.2 N ±0.2 N actuation force; switch life >5 million operations. Durable coated surface with anti-microbial properties and chemical/liquid resistance for harsh environments. CNC aluminum alloy front and back plates. Adjustable white backlight. Top-panel mounting with 6 × M4 countersunk holes; interface options include USB or aviation plug. Top-mounted power button and 7 rotary encoder buttons; 20 programmable function keys on left/right.
Dimension450.0 mm × 185.0 mm (L × W)
Mechanical DataKey configuration: 61 keys (keyboard) + 20 function keys + 7 rotary encoder buttons
Key technology: Carbon contact + FPC carbon-on-gold key switch
Key travel: 1.50 mm ±0.10 mm
Switch life: > 5 million operations
Actuation force: 1.2 N ±0.2 N
Electrical DataSupply voltage: DC +5 V ±5%
Current rating: ≤30 mA (backlight off), ≤300 mA (backlight on)
EMC standard: EN 55032:2015; EN 55035:2017
Lifespan: > 5 years
Interface: USB (option: aviation plug)
OS compatibility: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, VxWorks, Android (uC/OS to be confirmed)
Environmental AdaptabilityOperating temperature: -40°C to +75°C
Storage temperature: -45°C to +85°C
Operating RH: 3%–95%
Atmospheric pressure: 60–106 kPa
Saline mist: 96 hours (IEC 60512-6)
Damp heat: +40°C, 21 days (IEC 60512-6)
Dry heat: +85°C, 10 days (IEC 60512-6)
ReliabilityStandards: RoHS, CE, FCC; IEC60945-2002 EMC compliance; MIL-STD-810H (standard); MIL-STD-461G optional
Protection: IPX6
Key lifespan: > 5 million actuations
MTBF: > 20,000 h
MTTR: < 30 min
Application- Vehicle
- Aerospace
- Naval / Maritime
- Radar
- Display console
- Portable rugged laptop
- UAV ground station
Technical specifications- Category: Ultra Thin Keyboard
- Model: K-TEK-M450-OTB-RS-BL-KC-NV-EMC
- Keys: 61 (keyboard) + 20 function keys + 7 rotary encoder buttons
- Key travel: 1.50 mm ±0.10 mm
- Key switch: Carbon contact + FPC carbon-on-gold
- Actuation force: 1.2 N ±0.2 N
- Backlight: Adjustable white
- Interface: USB (option: aviation plug)
- Protection: IPX6
- Mounting: Top panel mount (6 × M4 countersunk holes)
- Dimensions: 450.0 mm × 185.0 mm (L × W)
- Trackball: 34.0 mm optical trackball, 500 CPI, front-removable
- Materials: CNC aluminum alloy front and back plates
- Environmental range: Oper. -40°C to +75°C; Storage -45°C to +85°C
- Standards: IEC60945-2002 EMC; MIL-STD-810H (standard); MIL-STD-461G optional
- Switch life / Key lifespan: > 5 million operations