Programmable Keyboards

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Programmable Keyboard from EKI

Programmable keyboards can be programmed in the field to make a key output a sequence of keys thus giving a more accurate output and saving time. EKI makes keyboard that do not require any software to be loaded on the PC making the keyboard very portable. Each keyboard can be programmed by a simple sequence with LED indication of being in program mode.

Programmable keyboards for Industry can be programmed in the field. Industries including industrial automation, process control, machine control, POS, retail, fast food, data input, control room, desk top, health care, testing, inspection, and being reprogrammable we fit tomorrows needs today.

Up to 180 keys rated at 30,000,000 hits per year per key

Key text, key colors, graphics, can be permanant or changed in the field

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Input devices that can be mounted or stand alone

Standard output PS2, optional RS-232/422 or USB $20 extra

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Two basic sizes of programmable keyboards, 90 position and 180 position keyboard. Optional touch pad mouse. Compact size, the 90 position is 6" x 12"x 1" with a 6x15 key matrix, and the 180 position is 10" x 12" x 1" with a 12x15 key matrix. The programmable keyboards are NEMA 4. They can be mounted or standalone. In one setting the programmable keyboard can have the normal QWERTY type pattern for servicing the machine or process PC, then be switched to a fully programmable keyboard to control the machine or process. The programmable keyboards can have programmable key sequences of 4, 8 and 16 keys and can be programmed on the fly in the field with no software to load, just flip a switch on the rear of the keyboard, touch a key position, then touch the key sequence, touch the program key, and it's programmed. You can turn a key position off by touching a key position and then the program key. You can have background programmed keys on the keys you are using in normal operation, then by touching the program key, the next key touched will output the background sequence, then automatically

revert back to the normal key. Once one keyboard is programmed you can connect a second keyboard to it and clone the programmed keys to a second, third, etc. keyboard. Each key also has audible feedback for operator inputs. The keyboard can also be used with a standard keyboard on one computer. Optional external key switch or other mechanical switch inputs can output codes dependent on external switch positions, or control or modify keyboard outputs. EKI also adds custom key text, key colors, key patterns and logo's for no extra charge. Outputs can be PS2, dual RS-232/422, or USB. Dual RS-232/422 inputs can receive serial comms from other equipment, convert to PS2 and send via the PS2 port to the host PC. Key text overlays can have permanent adhesive, or removable adhesive so the overlays can be changed in the field as the key text need changes. Because the keys are completely electronic with no moving parts they are unaffected by vibration, altitude, G forces, and can be used inside or outside.

Programmable Keyboard

NEMA 4 Field Programmable Keyboard ONLY $279

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts below we have done for others. You can have your number of keys, shapes of keys, colors, logo's, and hot keys.

83 PPKB-SA-N4-B (stand alone programmable keyboard) shown above is $279 in quantity one. This NEMA 4 standalone programmable industrial keyboard just sits on a table or piece of equipment and is sealed to NEMA 4. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. The keyboard above is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes for no extra change to fit a customers application. The keyboard is 12.50 inches (317mm) wide, and 6.25 inches (159mm) deep, and 1.50 inch (38mm) thick at the rear. The keyboard above can be fitted with the optional Cirque touch panel as shown below in the SAMPLE key overlay patterns for an extra $50. The keyboard is mounted to a angled mount that can be removed allowing the keyboard to be mounted directly to a surface.

NEMA 4 Field Programmable Keyboard Operation

Rear Switch 1 - Test - if an "s" is sent from rs-232 port it will dump emitters and detectors on, off, and difference. When the programmable keyboard is started with switch 1 on it enables setting the number of key sequences, so when started if you touch the prog key you will be able to program the default up to 8 key sequence; or touch any other key once, then the prog key, you will be able to program up to 4 key sequences; or touch any other key twice, then the prog key you will be able to program up to 8 key sequences; or touch any other key trice, then the prog key, you be able to program up to 16 key sequences. When finished switch 1 must be turn off, if left on then the next time you start the keyboard you will have to reset the sequence. If turned off then the sequence programmed prior will be used.

Rear Switch 2 - Program Mode can be select at at any time the programmable keyboard is running, when selected the Prog key LED will turn on. The programming sequence is to touch the key you want to program, then touch the keys in the sequence, then touch the Prog key. To turn off a location or key touch the key, and then the Prog key. To erase a programmed key, touch the key and then the Prog key twice. There is 1K of program space, 256 at 4 key sequences, 128 at 8, and 64 at 16. The 90 position has 90 positions at 4 keys per sequence, 90 positions at 8 keys per sequence and 64 positions at 16 keys per sequence. The 180 position has 180 positions at 4 keys per sequence, 128 positions at 8 keys per sequence and 64 positions at 16 keys per sequence.

Rear Switch 3 - Audible Key response Enable.

Rear Switch 4 - Repeat Key Enable.

Rear Switch 5 - Programmable Keyboard Clone - enables keyboard to keyboard sequence transfer, so after you get one keyboard programmed the way you want it you can clone others. The sending keyboard connects to the cloning keyboard via rs-232 port on the rear of the keyboard, special cable needed. The cloning sequence is to turn on switch 5 then touch the Prog key. Sending will continue until the Prog LED flashes, about 15 seconds, then turn off switch 5 and the LED will stop flashing. The receiving keyboard is just plugged into the rs-232 port, when the Prog key is touch on the sending keyboard the Prog key LED will come on on the receiving keyboard until the send is complete then the LED will flash ten times and resume normal operation.

Rear Switch 6 - Keypad enable, if the keyboard has an overlay that is dual marked with a numeric keypad on the right switch 6 will enable the keyboard to be selected via the PS2 port with the NUM Lock key.

Rear Switch 7 - Slave Mode Enable - When in slave mode the keyboard does not answer host requests. This is to allow multiple keyboard to operate on host where only one keyboard can answer host requests.

Rear Switch 8 - 2nd Overlay Enable - Switch 8 toggles between programmable overlay and a second overlay. When off keys are programmable in sequences of 4, 8, and 16. When on the second overlay is selected, if the Prog key is touched, the next key if programmed will output the program sequence, then revert back to the key in second overlay, e.g. if you program the R key for the word Richard, or the T key for your telephone number, while you are typing on the standard keyboard key text overlay, you can touch Prog, then R and Richard will appear on the display, and if you touch R again it will output a R.

**These are just a SAMPLE of what we can do**

Programmable keyboard can have up to 90 touch programmable positions, or up to 180 programmable positions

	EKI's standard key layout for 83 position field programmable keyboard.
	180 position field programmable keyboard, you choose your colors, and text no extra charge.
	180 position field programmable keyboard with touch pad mouse.
	Process Control industrial keyboard with 52 programmable positions and touch pad.
	Industrial Keyboard with 180 positions. In the field the lower half can reprogram the upper half, then clone the 52 position keyboard shown above.
	90 position field programmable keyboard waiting for your key text and colors.
	180 position field programmable keyboard waiting for your key text and colors.
	Company Logo.
	Fast Food Bump Bar and POS keyboards, pocess changes so can your key outputs.
	Programmable keys give you flexibility in Process Control.
	Industrial Automation keyboard

	Programmable keyboard with number pad on the right.
	Machine control programmable keyboard.
	Machine control programmable keyboard.
	With touch pad in the keyboard, that is toggled between the keyboard and touch pad with the Mouse Enable touch position in the lower left.
	Process Control programmable keyboard.
------------------	Programmable keyboards to match your machine control needs, they can be mounted next to the machine display. Let us do a custom keyboard for you at no extra charge.

90 or 180 key position programmable keyboard

Programmable Keyboard

NEMA 4 Flush Mounted Field Programmable Keyboard ONLY $229

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others. You can have your number of keys, shapes of keys, colors, logo's, and hot keys - No extra charge in quantities from one up.

83 PPKB-FM NEMA 4 (flush mount programmable keyboard) or-FMT (flush mount w/threads) shown above is $229 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PPKB-FM shown above is a flush mount keyboard that mounts from the rear through a customers panel, when mounted it is sealed. The gasket is included with the keyboard. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and to the keyboard. The keyboard is 12.00 inches (305mm) wide, and 6.25 inches (159mm) deep, and 1.00 inch (26mm) thick. The key text area is 3.75 inches (95mm) by 9.75 inches(247mm). In the -FM there are eight mounting holes .169 inches in diameter to fit over 4-40 standoffs, the standoff part number is PEM BSO-440-10, they can be purchased from Penn Engineering. In the -FMT there are eight mounting holes with 8-32 threads for mounting with the heads exposed, click on "Mounting" for a drawing to show the screw position.

Programmable Keyboard

NEMA 4 Surface Mounted Field Programmable Keyboard ONLY $254

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others. You can have your number of keys, shapes of keys, colors, logo's, and hot keys.

83 PPKB-SM NEMA 4 (surface mount programmable keyboard) -W (white bezel, as shown) -B (black bezel) -G (gray bezel) shown above is $274 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PPKB-SM above is a surface mount keyboard that mounts on top of a customers panel, when mounted it is sealed. The gasket is included with the keyboard. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and to the keyboard. The keyboard above is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes for no extra change to fit a customers application. The keyboard is 12.00 inches (305mm) wide, and 6.25 inches (159mm) deep, and 1.00 inch (26mm) thick. There are 8 mounting holes that have 8-32 threads. The keyboard above can be fitted with the optional Cirque touch panel as shown above in the sample key overlay patterns.

Programmable Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others. You can have your number of keys, shapes of keys, colors, logo's, and hot keys.

83 PPKB-SA (stand alone programmable keyboard) -W (white bezel) -B (black bezel) -G (gray bezel, as shown) shown above is $254 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PPKB-SA above is a standalone keyboard that is not mounted and just sits on a table or piece of equipment, it can be washed off but the rear is not sealed. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. The keyboard above is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes for no extra change to fit a customers application. The keyboard is 12.00 inches (305mm) wide, and 6.25 inches (159mm) deep, and 1.00 inch (26mm) thick. The keyboard above can be fitted with the optional Cirque touch panel as shown above in the sample key overlay patterns.

Programmable Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others. You can have your number of keys, shapes of keys, colors, logo's, and hot keys.

83 PPKB-SA (stand alone programmable keyboard) -W (white bezel) -B (black bezel, as shown) -G (gray bezel) shown above is $254 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PPKB-SA is a standalone keyboard that is not mounted and just sits on a table or piece of equipment, it can be washed off but the rear is not sealed. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. The keyboard above is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes for no extra change to fit a customers application. The keyboard is 12.00 inches (305mm) wide, and 6.25 inches (159mm) deep, and 1.00 inch (26mm) thick. The keyboard above can be fitted with the optional Cirque touch panel as shown above in the sample key overlay patterns.

Programmable Keyboard

83 PPKB-SAMS is $329 in quantity one. The 83 PPKB-SAMS shown above is a standalone stainless steel programmable industrial keyboard that is not mounted to be used on a work station or piece of equipment, it can be washed off from the top. The NEMA 4 version is $409. You can have your colors, key text and key patterns in 4-6 weeks, and no tooling or minimun order. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. Size 8" x 13.25"

Programmable Keyboard

83 PPKB-SAMS-CKPS2R is $375 in quantity one. The 83 PPKB-SAMS shown above is a standalone stainless steel programmable industrial keyboard that is not mounted to be used on a work station or piece of equipment, it can be washed off from the top. The NEMA 4 version is $445. You can have your colors, key text and key patterns in 1-2 weeks, and no tooling or minimun order. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. The Cirque touch pad mounted to the right has PS2 mouse output. Size is 17 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 2 inches high.

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