Metal Keyboard
KY-PC-F3T Metal Keyboard With Touchpad and Numeric Keypad
KY-PC-F3T combines a stainless steel keyboard, a numeric keypad and an integrated 60x44mm touchpad in one sealed panel, so a terminal needs only a single cut-out and a single USB or PS/2 connection.
Product Overview
KY-PC-F3T combines a stainless steel keyboard, a numeric keypad and an integrated 60x44mm touchpad in one sealed panel, so a terminal needs only a single cut-out and a single USB or PS/2 connection. It is built for public and industrial enclosures where a plastic keyboard and separate mouse would be pried off, flooded or worn out. The front panel measures 478*135 mm and the overall body 502*159 mm.
- Keyboard, numeric keypad and touchpad on one 478*135 mm front panel, removing the separate pointing device from your bill of materials
- Water and vandal proof design carrying an IP65 approval, so wash-down and outdoor exposure do not end a deployment
- Stainless steel keys rated at a durability of 2million operations for sites with continuous public use
- Rear mounting or front mounting from the same part, so the panel suits both new enclosures and retrofits
- Laser or etching key labeling lets you ship the same hardware into several language markets
- Draws under 150mA at DC5V±5%, so it runs from the host board without an extra supply
Application Scenarios
- Self-service kiosk solution terminals in lobbies and transport hubs
- Medical equipment carts and bedside stations that are wiped down between patients
- Industrial facilities where operators work with gloves and oily hands
- Prison and secure-visitor terminals exposed to deliberate abuse
- Food service counters where spills reach the panel daily
- Oil fields and numerical control equipment operating from -20℃ to 55℃
Who It Is For
- Kiosk OEMs that need keyboard and pointer in one panel cut-out
- Medical device integrators specifying cleanable input surfaces
- Industrial automation builders replacing office keyboards on the line
- Security and correctional facility system integrators
- Distributors serving oil field and outdoor terminal projects
Problems It Solves
- Separate keyboard and mouse assemblies that double the cut-outs and cabling in a kiosk front plate
- Plastic keyboards that fail after liquid ingress or deliberate impact in unattended sites
- Key legends that rub off long before the switch itself wears out
- Sourcing different keyboards per export market because the layout cannot be changed
- Field replacement cost when consumer input devices wear out in continuous public service
Technical Features
- Stainless steel keyboard body and stainless steel buttons across the full layout
- Integrated touchpad of 60x44mm with a compact key arrangement around it
- Key trip of 2mm with an operation force of 280g±20g for a definite press through gloves
- Durability of ≥2million operations per the published mechanical data
- USB and PS/2 interface options from the same panel
- Operation temperature -20℃~55℃ and storage temperature -30℃~85℃
- Rated for relative humidity 20%-85% and atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa in service
Specifications
| Front Panel | 478*135 mm |
|---|---|
| Overall | 502*159 mm |
| Touchpad Diameter | 60x44mm |
| Power Supply | DC5V±5% |
| Working Current | <150mA |
| Interface | USB, PS/2 |
| Key Trip | 2mm |
| Operation Force | 280g±20g |
| Durability | ≥2million |
| Operation Temperature | -20℃~55℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -30℃~85℃ |
| Mounting Way | Rear mounting or front mounting |
Materials
- Stainless steel front panel with a wire drawing surface finish
- Stainless steel key buttons
- Sealed touchpad module set into the metal panel
Manufacturing Process
- Sheet-metal blanking and panel forming of the 478*135 mm front plate
- CNC machining of key apertures and the touchpad window
- Surface wire drawing of the exposed panel face
- Laser marking or chemical etching of key legends
- Sealing and assembly of key modules and touchpad to the panel
- Cable termination for the USB or PS/2 interface
Quality Control
- Key press testing against the ≥2million durability figure
- Operation force sampling to confirm the 280g±20g specification
- Ingress checking of the sealed panel to support the IP65 approval
- Touchpad tracking and full key matrix test on USB and PS/2
- Temperature soak within the -20℃~55℃ operating range
Approvals And Test Documentation
- RoHS
- IP65
- FCC
- CE
Customisation Options
- Language layout changed at no extra charge
- Laser or etching selected for key legend method
- Front panel drilling and cut-out adapted to your enclosure
- Rear mounting or front mounting build
- USB or PS/2 cable and exit position
- Key legend artwork supplied by your engineering team
How It Compares
| Plastic membrane keyboard with external mouse | KY-PC-F3T puts the pointer inside the same stainless steel panel and carries an IP65 approval rather than relying on a separate sealed mouse. |
|---|---|
| KY-PC-F2 metal keyboard with trackball | KY-PC-F3T uses a 60x44mm touchpad on a 478*135 mm panel with a numeric keypad, while KY-PC-F2 uses a 38mm trackball on a shorter 392*135 mm panel. |
| Keyboard-only metal panel | No second cut-out or second cable is needed because the pointing device shares the keyboard interface. |
Use Guide
- Cut the enclosure opening to the 478*135 mm front panel and allow for the 502*159 mm overall body
- Choose rear mounting or front mounting before ordering as the fixing pattern differs
- Connect to a host supplying DC5V±5% and confirm the port can deliver the under 150mA draw
- Keep the installed panel within -20℃~55℃ in service and -30℃~85℃ in storage
- Clean the stainless face with a damp cloth; the sealed design tolerates wash-down
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Questions About This Model
What size opening does the panel need?
The front panel is 478*135 mm and the overall body is 502*159 mm, so size the cut-out to the front panel and allow clearance for the body behind it.
How large is the pointing area?
The integrated touchpad measures 60x44mm and sits within the compact key layout.
Which interfaces are available?
USB and PS/2 are both offered, powered at DC5V±5% with a working current under 150mA.
Is it sealed against water?
It uses a water and vandal proof design and carries an IP65 approval alongside RoHS, FCC and CE.
Can the key legends be changed for our market?
Yes. Language layout is customized for free and legends can be produced by laser or by etching.
How long do the keys last?
The published durability is ≥2million operations with a key trip of 2mm and an operation force of 280g±20g.
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