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KY-3088LP-2 Low Temperature Metal Industrial Keyboard
KY-3088LP-2 is a SUS304 brushed stainless steel industrial keypad specified for low temperature service from -40 degrees C. The front reaches IP65 waterproofing and the RS232 interface connects to industrial controllers directly.
Product Overview
KY-3088LP-2 is a SUS304 brushed stainless steel industrial keypad specified for low temperature service from -40 degrees C. The front reaches IP65 waterproofing and the RS232 interface connects to industrial controllers directly. It is chosen where cold stores freezer logistics and outdoor equipment defeat ordinary keypads.
- Operation temperature down to -40 degrees C for cold store and winter outdoor use
- Front waterproof reaches IP65 against rain and washdown
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel and buttons resist riot damage and corrosion
- Etched button silk screen content customized to customer requirements
- RS232 support connects directly to industrial controllers
- Rear mounting or front mounting for either fascia style
Application Scenarios
- Cold storage and freezer warehouse terminals
- Outdoor equipment in winter climates
- Industrial control cabinets using RS232
- Unattended terminals exposed to rain
- Logistics handling stations
- Process plant operator panels
Who It Is For
- Cold chain equipment builders
- Outdoor terminal manufacturers
- Industrial automation integrators
- Process control panel makers
Problems It Solves
- Standard keypads stiffen or fail below freezing
- Water reaches the switch layer on exposed fronts
- Legacy controllers expect RS232 rather than USB
- Printed legends peel in cold wet conditions
Technical Features
- Operation temperature -40 to 45 degrees C and storage -40 to 85 degrees C
- Key size 15.5*21.5*3.0mm with 0.45mm key trip
- Key strength 3N plus or minus 10 percent
- Power supply 5V plus or minus 5 percent and working current under 150mA
- Durability above 2 million operations
- RS232 product interface
- Rear mounting or front mounting
Specifications
| Power supply | 5V±5% |
|---|---|
| Working current | <150mA |
| Durability | >2 million |
| Product interface | Support RS232 |
| Key size | 15.5*21.5*3.0mm |
| Key Trip | 0.45mm |
| Key strength | 3N ± 10% |
| Mounting Way | Rear mounting or Front mounting |
| Operation Temperature | -40℃~45℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~85℃ |
| Front waterproof | IP65 |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
Manufacturing Process
- SUS304 sheet forming and brushing
- CNC punching of 15.5*21.5*3.0mm key apertures
- Etching of the button silk screen content
- Low temperature rated sealing assembly
- RS232 interface board fitting
- Cold chamber functional check
Quality Control
- Function test at low temperature against the -40 degrees C rating
- Key strength measured at 3N plus or minus 10 percent
- Front face water ingress check to IP65
- Travel verified at 0.45mm
- Life sampling above 2 million operations
Approvals And Test Documentation
- IP65
Customisation Options
- Button silk screen etching content to customer requirements
- Layout of the key field
- Rear or front mounting build
- Cable length for cabinet routing
- Panel fixing pattern to the host
How It Compares
| Standard industrial keypads | Operation from -40 degrees C extends use into freezer and winter outdoor sites |
|---|---|
| USB only keypads | RS232 support connects to controllers with no USB host |
| Printed legend keypads | Etched silk screen content stays readable after cold wet cleaning |
Use Guide
- Confirm the host offers an RS232 port before ordering
- Operate between -40 and 45 degrees C
- Store units between -40 and 85 degrees C
- Mount from the rear or the front as the fascia allows
- Supply 5V plus or minus 5 percent with headroom above 150mA
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Questions About This Model
How cold can KY-3088LP-2 operate?
Operation temperature is -40℃~45℃.
What interface does it use?
It supports RS232.
Is the front sealed?
Front waterproof reaches IP65.
What is the key size?
15.5*21.5*3.0mm with a 0.45mm key trip.
Can the legends be changed?
Button silk screen etching content can be customized according to customer requirements.
Which systems are compatible?
Window XP Window 7 Window 8 Window 10 Linux Ubuntu and Android.
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