Custom Keyboards and Input Devices - INDUKEY - #9

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56 1 2 3 Stainless Steel/ Carbon Keyboards Technologies www.custom.indukey.com InduKey® Keyboard Production GmbH & Co. KG The technology at a glance In the age of the Internet, the demand for robust Internet terminals has caused a sudden upvaluation of metal keyboards. However, those input systems are frequently used for the classical applications as well, such as for cash or ticket machines. Those metal keyboards are available as modular component assemblies without housing or as models integrated into special customized housing. The key layout, the external dimensions and the lasing of the key caps are made according to the customer’s specifications. Optionally available: a classical, flat key top design or higher key tops ensuring a longer key travel and a higher input speed. Application examples • Keyboards for Points of Information in public areas • Ideally suited for internet terminals • Bancomats and cashpoints • Ticket machines • Applications in public area Important technological advantages • Elevator and lift control systems • Robust design • High quality and noble appearance • Suitable for unsupervised use (outdoors as well) • Optionally with integrated heating for the use at temperatures below 0°C • Safe and pleasant tactile feel • Single keys available • Integration of electronics (e.g. keyboard controller) • Lettering is selectable on request • Backlight function available • Key positions and external dimensions are freely selectable Industrial operating systems - Flexibly configurable component carriers Control panels can be divided into four basic elements: base carrier or carrier plate/ casing, central data input unit, additional data input unit and data output unit. With these four elements, various versions can be developed which are always oriented towards the demands made by the operational environment. As component carriers, various materials can be used. In the majority of cases, aluminium is used. Further possible options are carbon or plastic. The carriers can be integrated into the system in various ways. By default, stay bolts for the front mounting of the carrier plate which are mounted on 1 Front panel (stainless steel or carbon) the reverse are used. 2 Silicone keypad with stainless steel key caps 3 Switch membrane with contact meanders i