Custom Keyboard
KY-2220B Customized Control Keyboard for Metro Systems
KY-2220B is a control keyboard developed for metro system operator positions, built in 304 stainless steel to a customer-defined size and key set.
Product Overview
KY-2220B is a control keyboard developed for metro system operator positions, built in 304 stainless steel to a customer-defined size and key set. It connects by USB or PS2, so it drops into existing signalling and station control workstations. Every unit is made to the operator's own command layout rather than a catalogue order.
- Size and key set are defined by the customer instead of a fixed catalogue layout
- 304 stainless steel construction stands up to continuous shift operation
- USB or PS2 connection fits both current and older station workstations
- Purpose-built command keys shorten operator actions in time-critical tasks
- KEYU holds over 1,000 sets of in-house molds to support bespoke panel shapes
- OEM and ODM service covers drawing review through production
Application Scenarios
- Metro station control and dispatch desks
- Signalling and traffic supervision consoles
- Depot and maintenance control positions
- Passenger information system operator desks
- Rail security monitoring workstations
Who It Is For
- Metro and rail system integrators
- Control room console manufacturers
- Transport authority engineering teams
- Signalling equipment suppliers
Problems It Solves
- Standard keyboards do not carry the dedicated commands a metro desk needs
- Office keyboards wear out under 24 hour shift operation
- Console apertures rarely match off-the-shelf keyboard outlines
- Mixed workstation generations need both USB and PS2 support
Technical Features
- 304 stainless steel panel construction
- Custom size to the console drawing
- Custom key count and command layout
- USB or PS2 host interface
- Etched legends for permanent command labelling
- Built with KEYU CNC and sheet-metal equipment in house
Specifications
| Material | 304 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Size | Custom size |
| Keys | Custom keys |
| Interface | USB/PS2 |
| Application | Customized control keyboard for metro system |
| Service | OEM and ODM from the KEYU Shenzhen factory |
Materials
- 304 stainless steel panel and keys
Manufacturing Process
- Drawing review against the console aperture
- CNC and sheet-metal forming of the custom panel
- Brushing of the stainless steel face
- Etching of the agreed command legends
- Keymap programming for USB or PS2
- Sample approval before series production
Quality Control
- First article checked against the approved drawing
- Every key position verified against the agreed keymap
- Panel fit trialled in the customer cutout where a sample is supplied
- Interface enumeration tested on the target workstation
Customisation Options
- Panel outline and thickness to the console drawing
- Key count, pitch and command grouping
- Etched legends in the operator's own terminology
- USB or PS2 interface selection
- Colour and finish of the stainless steel face
- Cable length and exit direction
How It Compares
| Standard office keyboard | A 304 stainless steel panel with dedicated command keys survives shift work an office board does not |
|---|---|
| Catalogue industrial keyboard | Custom size and custom keys match the console aperture rather than forcing a redesign |
| Software-only shortcut mapping | Physical labelled keys remove the training burden of memorised key combinations |
Use Guide
- Send the console aperture drawing and the required command list at enquiry
- Confirm whether the workstation expects USB or PS2
- Approve the etched legend artwork before series tooling
- Request a sample unit for fit trial in the console
- Keep a spare unit per desk group to avoid downtime during swaps
Industries
Questions About This Model
Is this a standard product?
No. It is a customized control keyboard developed for metro systems, with custom size and custom keys.
What material is used?
304 stainless steel.
How does it connect?
USB or PS2.
Can you match our existing console cutout?
Yes. Send the aperture drawing and we will build the panel outline to it.
Can KEYU handle low volume bespoke runs?
KEYU offers OEM and ODM service and holds over 1,000 sets of in-house molds, so bespoke panels are routine work.
Where is it manufactured?
At the KEYU factory in Shenzhen, China, which covers 4,500 square meters.
Request A Quote On KY-2220B
Tell us quantity, interface and mounting method. Drawings and panel cutouts are welcome by WhatsApp or email.