Compact rugged full travel keyboard with rugged trackball

Product catalog summary

Product Overview: The MKBE87 is a rugged keyboard with an integrated trackball, designed for critical applications and compliant with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G standards. It features a high-spec rubber dome key mechanism with 10 million actuations and illuminated keys for low-light visibility. The keyboard is customizable in layout and backlighting, and is constructed from durable aluminum.

Backlighting: The keyboard's backlighting is USB-powered and adjustable via the "Fn" key and arrow keys. NVIS backlighting is available as an option.

Order Information: The keyboard is available in panel mount and desktop versions with various country layouts. Optional cables and connectors are available.

Main Features: Key features include IP65 sealing, waterproof and backlit keys, a 38mm trackball with optical navigation, anti-vibration features, and a rugged aluminum enclosure. The keyboard offers high corrosion resistance and is available in customizable configurations.

Technical Specifications:

Mechanical: The keyboard is made from aluminum with a Surtec 650 treatment and a black polyurethane finish. It features stainless steel fasteners and a key switch actuation force of 0.49N to 0.97N.
Electrical: The keyboard operates on USB 2.0 with a supply voltage of +4.4V to +5.25V DC and a maximum supply current of 300mA. It uses an Amphenol circular connector.
Trackball: The trackball is made from epoxy resin with a PTFE seal and features infrared optical navigation technology. It has a resolution of 850 counts per revolution at 1 IPS.

Environmental Standards: The MKBE87 meets various environmental standards, including MIL-STD-461G for EMC and MIL-STD-810G for temperature, humidity, vibration, and shock resistance. It is also compliant with IPX5 for water resistance.

Connection Details: The keyboard connects via a 6-way MIL-DTL-38999 Series III circular connector, with Amphenol as the manufacturer.

Dimensional Drawings: The document includes dimensional drawings for both panel mount and desktop versions, with detailed measurements and tolerances.

Catalog excerpts

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desktop version 87 full travel backlit keys IP65 sealingergonomic 38mm trackballMIL-SPEC RUGGED KEYBOARD WITH ERGONOMIC RUGGED TRACKBALL The MKBE87 is a rugged keyboard with Integrated rugged trackball, designed to meet MIL-STD-810G / MIL-STD-461G standards for critical applications. With a high-spec rubber dome key mechanism, 10 million actuations, and illuminated keys, it ensures durability and visibility in low-light environments. Backlighting is BUS powered over USB, customizable via PWM signal. The QWERTY layout is customizable, and the aluminium construction provides robustness and protection. The integrated trackball module utilizes patented optical technology and IP rated mechanical switches, offering precise cursor control. It can withstand extreme conditions and is washable and sterilizable. Customize the MKBE87 with options for NVIS backlighting, key layout, and more. • Designed to meet MIL-STD-810G / MIL-STD-461G • The default backlighting system is Powered by the USB p°rt • IP65 sealed • The backlight intensity can be controlled by using the • Backlit, waterproof, full travel switches with excellent tactile feedback Fn key + the UP / DOWN arrow keys. • High reliability key switch mechanisms • Rugged 38mm diameter ball for precise cursor control (no scroll wheel) • Infra-red optical navigation technology • Anti-vibration feature • Rugged aluminium machined enclosure, matt black • High level of corrosion resistance • Rugged Amphenol electrical connection system • Panel mount and desktop versions available • Customization possible • Manufactured to ISO 9001 quality system ORDER INFO Country layout Panel mount Desktop version Other lay-outs and languages on request. USB output over Ampohenol connector. Optional cables: A029-80-03 Optional USB output cable with Amphenol connector, 3 m The comoanv reserves the riaht to alter without orior knowledae the specification or desian of any standard product or service.

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GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KEYBOARD Mechanical Weight Panelmount Version: 2150gram/ Desktop Version: 2500gram Enclosure material / finish Aluminium 6082-T6 - Surtec 650 treatment, according to MIL-DTL-5541 Type II Classe 3 - 2K epoxy primer Black Layer thickness 30μm +/- 10μm Adhesion testing according to DIN EN ISO 2409 - 2K poly urethane finishing layer RAL 9005 30% gloss Layer thickness 30μm +/- 10μm Gloss according to DIN 67530/ ISO2813 ( measurement angle 60°) Adhesion testing according to DIN EN ISO 2409 Fastener material A4 / 316 Stainless steel Key switch actuation force 0.49N –...

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*The MKBE87 series is designed to meet the below standards: EMC test standard: MIL-STD-461G: 2015 Re101, Radiated Emissions, Magnetic Field, 30 Hz to 100 kHz Re102, Radiated Emissions, Electric Field, 10kHz to 18 GHz Cs109, Conducted Susceptibility, Structure Current, 60 Hz to 100kHz Cs114, Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injection, 10 kHz to 200 MHz Cs115, Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable injection, Impulse Excitation, 33MHz Cs116, Conducted Susceptibility, Damped Sinusoidal Transients, 10 kHz to 100 MHZ Cs118, Conducted Susceptibility, Personnel Borne Electrostatic Discharge RS103,...

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KEYBOARDS & POINTING DEVICES for the most demanding jobs DIMENSIONAL DRAWING Cutout Dimensions MKBE87 The company reserves the right to alter without prior knowledge the specification or design of any standard product or service. NSI bv • Kap ittelstraat 18 • 3740 Bilzen-Hoeselt • Belgium +32 (0)89 51 90 00 • [email protected] www.nsi-be.com ISO 9001 ISO 14001

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING The company reserves the right to alter without prior knowledge the specification or design 6 5 of any standard product or service.

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