Rugged Keyboards

Electronic Keyboards, Inc.

"The Next Generation of Man - Machine Interface"

Rugged Keyboards

Rugged Keyboard from EKI

Rugged Keyboards, Input Devices and Interfaces for factory floor, machine control, process control and the automation industry.

Keyboards and Keypads to fit your application. Keyboards can be mounted or stand alone. NEMA 4 Custom rugged keyboard. All keyboards are field programmable.

"Ultra tech - Ultra tough"

30 Million Touches a year - Up to 180 Keys

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The Ultimate NEMA 4/IP 66 Rugged Industral Mouse - Touchpad - Track ball - Joystick - Roller Ball

Keyboard Mounts - Keyboards with Displays

Custom patterns in 1-2 weeks with only a $240 NRE, and no minimum order

EKI manufactures optical NEMA 4 rugged keyboard where the finger is detected by a matrix of infrared sensors with drift free technology so they can be used outside, desk top or the factory floor. There are no nooks and crannies around keys so they can be just washed off if something is spilled on them. As standard they can be either completely silent or have an audible response.

Rugged keyboards that will not wear out, rated at 30,000,000 touches per year. EKI's rugged keyboard detects your finger optically so there are no moving parts, and no domes to crack... these are not membrane or mechanical switch keyboards, you can stick a knife in the touch surface and not affect the life or operation. Keyboard can have permanent, semi-permanent key text overlays. Rugged keyboard that can I/O dual ascii (rs-232 or rs-422), USB or PS2 codes and sequences of codes. They are sealed so they can be easily washed off.

With our rugged keyboards that use PS2 output, there is no other connections required.

Our rugged keyboards are also compact in size so they can be used on your lap, stand, or desk. We have models that can be mounted to a panel or machine. They can be fitted with a touch pad to one side, or in the middle of the keyboard.

And because they're optical we can make them to fit your application. You can have only the keys you want, your name, your colors, your organization's name, your department, and text (a function name). And Hot Keys, one key can input a URL, ctrl-C, etc., so if you're using a program that you press a sequence of keys on a regular basis, those sequences can be programmed into one key with the function name put on the key position.

Because there are no moving parts they will never wear out.

We also make them in any language. You send us the keys you want and we'll send you a keyboard.

USB Output only $20 extra, if you're using a mouse or a touch pad mouse you can plug it into our Y and have the keyboard and mouse connected to one USB port.

Up to 180 key position rugged keyboard

Field Programmable NEMA 4 Keyboard ONLY $289

83 PPKB-SA-N4-B (stand alone industrial keyboard) is $289 in quantity one. This NEMA 4 standalone rugger 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 is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes 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.

Rugged Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts below we have done for others.

Field Programmable NEMA 4 Flush Mounted Keyboard ONLY $229

83 PPKB-FM NEMA 4 (flush mount keyboard) or-FMT (flush mount w/threads) is $229 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PKB-FM 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.

Rugged Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others.

Field Programmable NEMA 4 Surface Mounted Keyboard ONLY $254

83 PPKB-SM NEMA 4 (surface mount rugged keyboard) -W (white bezel, as shown) -B (black bezel) -G (gray bezel) is $254 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PKB-SM 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 is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes 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.

Rugged Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts above we have done for others.

83 PPKB-SA (stand alone keyboard) -W (white bezel) -B (black bezel) -G (gray bezel, as shown) is $254 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PKB-SA is a standalone field programmable 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 is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes 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.

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83 PPKB-SA (stand alone keyboard) -W (white bezel) -B (black bezel, as shown) -G (gray bezel) is $254 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PKB-SA is a standalone field programmable 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 is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes 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.

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180 PPKB-FM NEMA 4 (flush mount keyboard) or-FMT (flush mount w/threads) is $329 in quantity one, w/Touch Pad +$50. The 83 PKB-FM is a flush mount field programmable 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 (254mm) deep, and 1.10 inch (27mm) thick. The key text area is 7.50 inches (191mm) by 9.75 inches(247mm). In the -FM there are 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 mounting holes with 8-32 threads for mounting with the heads exposed, click on "Mounting" for a drawing to show the screw position.

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Up to 180 Position Standalone POS Keyboard with Security Key and Swipe Reader

180 PPKB-SAM-W-CR-K field programmable keyboard for POS and fast food keyboards with custom key patterns to match your markets! Standard colors are off white as shown and black, custom colors on request. Removable key text to keep up with you ever changing promotions. Washable to always be friendly to your personnel. Comes with or without a swipe reader, and also with or without key switch. Rated at 30 million key touches per year. The 180 position as shown is only $450, without card reader $375.

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20 PKB-SAMS is $279 in quantity one. The 20 PKB-SAMS is a standalone stainless steel 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 $329. You can have your colors, key text and key patterns in 1-2 weeks. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. Size is 7 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 2 inches high.

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83 PKB-SAMS is $329 in quantity one. The 83 PKB-SAMS is a standalone stainless steel field programmable 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 $389. You can have your colors, key text and key patterns in 4-6 weeks. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. Size 8" x 13.25".

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83 PKB-SAMS-CKPS2R is $375 in quantity one. The 83 PKB-SAMS is a standalone stainless steel field programmable 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 $425. You can have your colors, key text and key patterns in 1-2 weeks. 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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8320 PKB-SAMS is $498 in quantity one. The 8320 PKB-SAMS is a standalone field programmable keyboard in a stainless steel housing 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 NEMA 4 version is $548. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and is permanently attached to the keyboard. The industrial keyboard can have a standard key pattern, or a custom pattern with hot keys and custom graphics. 4-6 weeks delivery.

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**Standard key patterns and a SAMPLE**

Custom patterns in 1-2 weeks with only a $240 NRE, and no minimum order

Rugged Keyboard Standard key pattern

similiar to a notebook

computer.

Pattern -064

Rugged Keyboard Key pattern with

numbers on the right.

Pattern -050

Rugged 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.

Pattern -037

Rugged Keyboard With touch pad in the keyboard,

and numbers on the right, very

compact for complete computer

control in 6"x12"x1".

Pattern -065

Rugged Keyboard Key pattern with

numbers on the right

in colors to stand out

on the factory floor.

Pattern -061

Rugged Keyboard Key pattern with

for harsh environments.

Pattern -066

Rugged Keyboard Key pattern with

numbers on the right

for harsh environments.

Pattern -067

Rugged Keyboard Process Control Keyboard.
Rugged Keyboard Industrial Keyboard with

90 Positions and

touch pad.

Rugged Keyboard Industrial Keyboard with

180 positions. In the field

the lower half can reprogram

the upper half, then clone

the 90 position keyboard

shown above.

Rugged Keyboard Industrial keyboard

with company logo.

Fast Food Bump Bar

and POS keyboards.

Rugged Keyboard We can superimpose the

the keypad on the right

side that can be toggled

in by the NL key.

Pattern -043

Rugged Keyboard Industrial Automation

industrial keyboard.

Rugged Keyboard Hot keys save time in

Process Control.

Rugged Keyboard Machine Control

Bucher Molding Press

Replacement. Click on

image to see complete

industrial keyboard.

Rugged Keyboard Machine control industrial

keyboard.

Rugged Keyboard Machine control industrial

keyboard.

Rugged Keyboard Large Key Keyboard

The keys are one inch

square, waiting for your

colors and text. Click here

for physically challanged

key formats.

Rugged Keyboard Custom French industrial

keyboard.

Rugged Keyboard Standard Spanish industrial

keyboard.

The layout can be in

your colors.

Rugged Keyboard Stardard German Industrial

Keyboard.

The layout can be in

your colors.

Rugged Keyboard Custom Arabic Industrial

Keyboard.

We can also do the keyboard

with the standard full set of

keys.

Rugged Keyboard Custom Thai Industrial

Keyboard.

We can also do the keyboard

with the standard full set of

keys.

Rugged Keyboard------------------Rugged Keyboard Industrial Keyboard to

match your machine

control needs,they can

be mounted next to the

machine display.

Let us do a custom

keyboard for you.

Up to 35 position Keyboards and Keypads

USB Output only $20 extra, if you're using a mouse or a touch pad mouse you can plug it into our Y and have the keyboard and mouse connected to one USB port.

Custom patterns in 1-2 weeks with only a $240 NRE, and no minimum order

Rugged Keyboard

Note: The key layout is only shown for an example. Please see sample layouts below we have down for others.

20 PKB-FM (flush mount industrial keyboard) or-FMT (flush mount w/threads industrial keyboard) shown above is $169 in quantity one. The 20 PKB-FM and -FMT above is a flush mount industrial keyboard or industrial keypad 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 above is shown with one of many overlay styles that EKI custom makes to fit a customers application. The keyboard is 5.00 inches (127mm) wide, and 6.00 inches (152mm) deep, and 1.00 inch (26mm) thick. The key text area is 3.00 inches (51mm) by 3.75 inches (95mm). In the -FM there are four mounting holes that have no threads and are .169 inches in diameter to fit over 6-32 studs, the studs part number is PEM FH-632-20, they can be purchased from Penn Engineering. In the -FMT there are four mounting holes with 8-32 threads for mounting with the heads exposed, click on "Mounting" for a drawing to show the screw position.

Rugged Keyboard

20 PKB-SM (surface mount industrial keyboard) -W (white bezel) -B (black bezel) -G (gray bezel) shown above is $184 in quantity one. The 20 PKB-SM's above are surface mount industrial keyboards or industrial keypad that mount on top of a customers panel, when mounted are sealed. The gasket is included with the keyboard. It can be mounted horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) depending on your key pattern. The cable plugs into the PS2 port and to the keyboard. There are 4 mounting holes that have 8-32 threads. The 20 PKB-SA (stand alone) looks the same as the -SM except the PS2 cable is fixed to the keyboard and it has four rubber feet so it can be used on a desk or shop table.

Samples of 20 position key text overlays for industrial keypads

USB output only $25 more

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35 Position Industrial Keyboards

The 35 position industrial keyboards have the same overall size as the 20 position industrial keyboard or industrial keypad, and mount the same way. The only difference is there are more sensors inside to detect the added positions, and are slightly higher in cost. The 35 PKB-FM is $179, the 35 PKB-SM is $194, and the 35 PKB-SA is $194. The key pitch is .5 inches.

Samples of some 35 position key text overlays for industrial keypad

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