8 models in this range
Compact Mini Metal Keyboards for Tight Panels
Short depth stainless keyboards for fascias and embedded devices where a full size keyboard simply will not fit.
Mini models keep the water and vandal proof stainless construction while reducing the panel footprint, with published front panels from 293*87 mm up to 392*110 mm. Key trip is 1.5mm with operation force below 2N and durability of 2 million operations or more. A wireless 64 key variant with touchpad and low power design is available where cabling is not practical.
IP65 Mini Keyboard With Trackpad KY-PC-VG160T
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KY-PC-MINI-T Mini Stainless Steel Keyboard for Kiosks
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KY-PC-MINI3 Mini Metal Keyboard for Terminals and Fuel Stations
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KY-PC-MINI-D3 Wireless Metal Keyboard With Touchpad and 64 Keys
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KY-PC-MINI4 Slim Panel Mount Metal Keyboard
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KY-PC-MINI2 Compact Metal Panel Keyboard
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KY-PC-MINI1 Small Format Metal Keyboard
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KY-PC-MINI Miniature Stainless Steel Keyboard
View SpecificationProblems This Range Solves
- The fascia opening left by the mechanical design cannot take a full size keyboard.
- Compact keyboards usually trade away sealing and impact resistance.
- Cable routing to a moving or portable station is awkward or impossible.
- Operating temperature ranges on small units are often narrower than the site requires.
Who Specifies It
- Mechanical designers working to a fixed and limited panel opening.
- Embedded device makers needing keys plus pointing in a small area.
- Integrators fitting portable or repositionable operator stations.
- Buyers needing a compact unit that still meets IP65.
Where It Is Installed
- A 293*87 mm front panel mini keyboard inside a narrow control cabinet.
- A 300*103 mm unit fitted into a compact terminal fascia.
- A 370*103 mm mini layout where a full keyboard would overhang the panel.
- An IP65 mini keyboard with trackpad in an embedded control device.
- A wireless metal keyboard with touchpad on a desktop self service station.
What You Get From This Range
- Compact stainless steel bodies with water and vandal proof design.
- Key trip of 1.5mm with operation force below 2N.
- Durability of 2 million operations or more.
- USB or PS/2 interface with rear or front mounting.
- Operating temperature down to -20C on selected models.
- Wireless 64 key variant with touchpad and low power dissipation design.
What To Specify When You Order
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- Measure the available opening and compare it to both front panel and overall dimensions.
- Decide whether an integrated trackpad is needed in the same footprint.
- Choose USB or PS/2, or the wireless variant if cabling is not possible.
- Check the operating temperature range against the installed site.
- Confirm rear or front mounting before ordering.
Industries Using This Range
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Read ArticleMini Keyboard Questions Buyers Ask
How small do these go
Published mini models start from a 293*87 mm front panel, with overall dimensions of 317*111 mm on that version.
Do mini models keep the sealing
Yes. They keep the water and vandal proof stainless design, and an IP65 mini keyboard with trackpad is available.
What is the key travel
Key trip is 1.5mm with an operation force below 2N.
Is a wireless option available
Yes. A 64 key wireless metal keyboard with touchpad and low power dissipation design is offered as a desktop device.
What temperature range is supported
Operating ranges published across the mini models run from -10C to 55C, with selected models rated from -20C.
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