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Standard Keyboards

Standard Keyboards

Product catalog summary

Overview
This document outlines the technical specifications and features of various keyboard models, focusing on the Type A and Type B series. It details protection standards, technical data, interface compatibility, and applications.

Specifications

Protection Standards: Keyboards meet IP protection standards such as IP 65, IP 68, and IP 54, ensuring resistance to dust, water jets, and submersion.
Technical Data: RAFI RF15 short-travel keys provide tactile feedback, gold contacts, and LED indicators. They are climate-proof per IEC standards and have a long operating life.
Interface Compatibility: Supports USB and PS/2 interfaces, with some models featuring integrated hubs for additional connectivity.

Key Features

Type A9: Water-jet proof, compatible with Microsoft and PS/2 mice, includes a pointing device unit with mouse buttons or mini-joystick.
Type A6: Available in metal housing and front panel versions, suitable for 19" racks.
Type A5: Offers mechanical and optical tracker balls, touch pads, compatible with Microsoft and PS/2 mice.
Type A8: Designed for 19" drawers, available in metal housing and front panel versions.
Type A4: Provides alphanumerical character entry, with auto-repeat and N-key roll-over features.

Applications
Suitable for workshops, laboratories, medical technology, and food handling due to hygienic design and ease of cleaning.

Additional Information
Includes order numbers for different configurations and layouts (German, US, French, UK) and details on accessories like adapter boxes and cables for connecting multiple keyboards to a PC.

Vandal-Resistant Keyboards Overview
These keyboards are designed for public access terminals, built to withstand harsh environments, and provide a durable user interface.

Specifications

Vandal-resistant design with stainless steel front panel, key caps, and tracker ball.
Sealed to IP 65 for dust and water jet protection.
RAFI RACON 12 switches with 2.5N operating force and lifespan over 1 million operations.
Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C; Storage temperature: -25°C to +80°C.
Robustness: Withstands 750N load and 10 Joules impact on the front face.
Supply Voltage: +5Vdc ±5%; Supply Current: ~100mA.
Dimensions: 350 mm x 150 mm x 35 mm; Panel cut-out: 330 mm x 122 mm.
Standards: CE approved, conforms to EN55022 Class B Part 2, and UL specifications.

Type B Series Keyboards

Designed for 19" racks or drawers with 1HU.
Comply with EC Directive 89/336, including EN 61000-6-4/EN 55022-B and EN 61000-6-2/EN 55024-B.
Climate-proof according to IEC standards for static and dynamic environments.

Technical Data

Contact system: Gold/gold contacts or solid-state mechanical.
Operating force: ≤ 0.9 N for B4, ≤ 0.7 N for B6-C/B8-C.
Operating life: ≥ 10 million for B4, ≥ 100 million for B6-C/B8-C.
Degree of protection: IP 40 for B4, B6-C, and B8-C.

Key Features

RS 76 C keyswitches with Hall-IC technology for bounce-free and wear-free switching.
Keycaps are two-shot molded for abrasion resistance.
N-key roll-over feature for simultaneous key presses.
Tracker ball can be used as USB or PS/2 mouse.

Accessories

Adapter box for connecting two keyboards to a PC.
Mini-DIN/USB connector adapter available.

Catalog excerpts

Technical DataB4B6-C/B8-C Contact systemGold/gold contactsSolid statemechanicalOperating force ≤ 0.9 N ≤ 0.7 NActuating travel4 mm4 mm Switching travel2 > Full-Travel Keys RS 76 M and RS 76 C The Type B series keyboardsare based on the RS 76 M full-travel keys (mechanicalcontacts) or the RS 76 C keys (solid state switch withHall-IC). Keycaps The keycaps of the B6-C and B8-C keyboards are twoshot moulded. The symbols form an integral component of the keycap,thereby excluding any abrasion. The keycaps of the other keyboards are laser engraved.In this process, a laser is used for burning the symbolsinto...

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