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KY-55A02 20 key SUS304 stainless steel side keypad for self service terminals
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KY-55A02 20 Key Stainless Steel Side Keypad

KY-55A02 is an embedded side keypad carrying 20 stainless steel buttons in a SUS304 panel. It is fitted alongside a display on financial, communications, military and other self service equipment where the operator selects from…

Product Overview

KY-55A02 is an embedded side keypad carrying 20 stainless steel buttons in a SUS304 panel. It is fitted alongside a display on financial, communications, military and other self service equipment where the operator selects from on screen options. Black text can be etched into the keys and embossing is available where a tactile marker is needed.
  • 20 buttons give enough selection keys for a soft key column without a full keyboard cutout
  • SUS304 stainless steel resists prying and corrosion on terminals left outdoors
  • Etched black text stays readable after years of finger contact
  • Embossing adds a raised marker for operators who locate keys by touch
  • Layouts are customized so the key pitch lines up with your display rows
KY-55A02 20 key SUS304 stainless steel side keypad for self service terminals
KY-55A02 20 key SUS304 stainless steel side keypad for self service terminals

Application Scenarios

  • Financial self service terminals with soft key columns
  • Communications equipment cabinets
  • Military and secure facility equipment
  • Unattended service machines in public areas
  • Panel builds where a side column replaces on screen touch input

Who It Is For

  • ATM and financial terminal manufacturers
  • Self service equipment OEMs
  • Communications cabinet integrators

Problems It Solves

  • Touch screens fail as the only input on terminals used with gloves or in rain
  • Printed plastic soft keys wear out and become unreadable
  • Standard keypads do not match the key pitch of a specific display
  • Public equipment attracts deliberate damage to exposed keys

Technical Features

  • 20 buttons made of stainless steel
  • High quality SUS304 stainless steel side keypad panel
  • Vandal proof and anti-corrosion construction
  • Black text etching on SUS304 stainless steel keys
  • Embossing available on the key surface
  • Embedded design for installation behind the equipment fascia

Specifications

KY-55A02 specification
Buttons20
Panel MaterialSUS304 stainless steel
Key MaterialSUS304 stainless steel
MarkingBlack text etched
Surface OptionEmbossing available
InstallationEmbedded device

Materials

  • SUS304 stainless steel panel
  • SUS304 stainless steel keys

Manufacturing Process

  1. Stainless steel panel blanking and forming
  2. CNC machining of the 20 key apertures
  3. Etching of black text legends
  4. Embossing of key surfaces where specified
  5. Contact layer assembly and function test

Quality Control

  • Continuity test on all 20 keys
  • Etch depth and legibility inspection
  • Panel flatness check before shipment
  • Salt and corrosion resistance verification on the SUS304 finish

Customisation Options

  • Customized layout for the 20 key field
  • Etched legend content to your artwork
  • Embossed key surfaces where a tactile marker is needed
  • Panel outline sized to your fascia
  • Cable and connector to your specification

How It Compares

KY-55A01 side keypadKY-55A02 carries 20 buttons where KY-55A01 carries 28 for denser option lists
Printed plastic soft key stripEtched SUS304 keys keep their legends and resist vandalism
Touch screen only inputPhysical stainless keys stay usable with gloves and in wet weather

Use Guide

  1. Align the 20 key pitch with your display soft key rows at design stage
  2. Install as an embedded device behind the equipment fascia
  3. Specify etched legends before production since marking is permanent
  4. Request embossing if operators need to find keys without looking

Questions About This Model

How many buttons does KY-55A02 have?
20 buttons made of stainless steel.
What is the panel made of?
SUS304 stainless steel with a vandal proof and anti-corrosion design.
Can the legends be changed?
Yes, black text can be etched and layouts are customized.
Is a raised key surface available?
Yes, embossing is available.
Where is this keypad used?
Financial, communications, military and other self service equipment.
How is it installed?
It is an embedded device fitted behind your panel.

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