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KY-PC-HHCT IP65 gold plated shrapnel SUS304 industrial keyboard front view
Industrial Keyboard

KY-PC-HHCT Gold Plated Shrapnel IP65 Industrial Keyboard

KY-PC-HHCT is an IP65 waterproof and dustproof industrial keyboard using gold plated shrapnel contacts under a SUS304 brushed stainless steel face.

Product Overview

KY-PC-HHCT is an IP65 waterproof and dustproof industrial keyboard using gold plated shrapnel contacts under a SUS304 brushed stainless steel face. The compact 12*12*2.0mm and 24*12*2.0mm keys pack a full layout into a small panel. It is specified for equipment with special requirements for the environment where ordinary keyboards fail.
  • IP65 industrial design for waterproof and dustproof service
  • Gold plated shrapnel contacts keep switching stable in humid air
  • Compact 12*12*2.0mm keys with 24*12*2.0mm double width keys fit tight panels
  • SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel and buttons resist riot damage and corrosion
  • Working current under 100mA on a 5V plus or minus 5 percent supply
  • Rear mounting or front mounting for varied enclosures
KY-PC-HHCT IP65 gold plated shrapnel SUS304 industrial keyboard front view
KY-PC-HHCT IP65 gold plated shrapnel SUS304 industrial keyboard front view

Application Scenarios

  • Equipment with special environmental requirements
  • Washdown areas in processing plants
  • Dusty workshop control cabinets
  • Humid outdoor equipment shelters
  • Compact machine panels with limited fascia area
  • Industrial terminals replacing sealed plastic keyboards

Who It Is For

  • Industrial machine builders
  • Process plant equipment integrators
  • Outdoor equipment manufacturers
  • Panel builders with restricted fascia space

Problems It Solves

  • Water and dust destroy unsealed keyboards on plant equipment
  • Contacts corrode in humid atmospheres and cause missed keys
  • Full size keyboards do not fit compact machine fascias
  • Painted keyboards corrode where chemicals are present

Technical Features

  • Gold plated shrapnel contact system
  • Key size 12*12*2.0/24*12*2.0mm with 0.45mm key trip
  • Key strength 3N+/-0.1N contact force
  • Durability above 2 million operations
  • USB and PS/2 product interface
  • Net weight 0.5Kg and gross weight 0.65 Kg
  • Operation temperature -10 to 45 degrees C and storage -30 to 85 degrees C

Specifications

KY-PC-HHCT specification
Power supply5V±5%
Working current<100mA
Durability>2 million
Product interfaceUSB / PS/2
Key size12*12*2.0/24*12*2.0mm
Key Trip0.45mm
Key strength3N+/-0.1N(Contact Force)
Mounting WayRear mounting or Front mounting
Net weight0.5Kg
Gross weight0.65 Kg
Operation Temperature-10℃~45℃
ProtectionIP65

Materials

  • SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
  • SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
  • Gold plated shrapnel contacts

Manufacturing Process

  1. SUS304 panel forming and brushing
  2. CNC punching of 12*12 and 24*12 key apertures
  3. Gold plated shrapnel dome placement
  4. Sealing assembly to the IP65 level
  5. Back panel fixing and cable gland fitting
  6. USB and PS/2 functional test

Quality Control

  • Contact force verified at 3N+/-0.1N
  • Gold plated shrapnel resistance measurement
  • Water and dust ingress test to IP65
  • Travel confirmed at 0.45mm
  • Life sampling above 2 million operations

Approvals And Test Documentation

  • IP65

Customisation Options

  • Key legend etching on the brushed keys
  • Layout arrangement within the compact key field
  • USB or PS/2 output
  • Rear or front mounting build
  • Cable length and exit for the enclosure

How It Compares

Sealed plastic keyboardsA SUS304 face and gold plated shrapnel hold up where moulded plastic softens or cracks
KY-PC-C300Compact 12*12*2.0mm keys instead of the 14*14*4.5mm key set for smaller fascias
Non IP rated keyboardsIP65 waterproof and dustproof design serves equipment with special environmental requirements

Use Guide

  1. Confirm the fascia can host the compact key field
  2. Select rear or front mounting
  3. Connect over USB or PS/2
  4. Operate between -10 and 45 degrees C
  5. Store between -30 and 85 degrees C

Questions About This Model

What contacts does KY-PC-HHCT use?
Gold plated shrapnel.
Is it sealed?
It has an IP65 industrial design that is waterproof and dustproof.
What key sizes are used?
12*12*2.0 and 24*12*2.0mm.
What is the key strength?
3N+/-0.1N contact force.
What does it weigh?
Net weight 0.5Kg and gross weight 0.65 Kg.
Which interfaces are available?
USB and PS/2.

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