
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

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
| Power supply | 5V±5% |
|---|---|
| Working current | <100mA |
| Durability | >2 million |
| Product interface | USB / PS/2 |
| Key size | 12*12*2.0/24*12*2.0mm |
| Key Trip | 0.45mm |
| Key strength | 3N+/-0.1N(Contact Force) |
| Mounting Way | Rear mounting or Front mounting |
| Net weight | 0.5Kg |
| Gross weight | 0.65 Kg |
| Operation Temperature | -10℃~45℃ |
| Protection | IP65 |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
- Gold plated shrapnel contacts
Manufacturing Process
- SUS304 panel forming and brushing
- CNC punching of 12*12 and 24*12 key apertures
- Gold plated shrapnel dome placement
- Sealing assembly to the IP65 level
- Back panel fixing and cable gland fitting
- 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 keyboards | A SUS304 face and gold plated shrapnel hold up where moulded plastic softens or cracks |
|---|---|
| KY-PC-C300 | Compact 12*12*2.0mm keys instead of the 14*14*4.5mm key set for smaller fascias |
| Non IP rated keyboards | IP65 waterproof and dustproof design serves equipment with special environmental requirements |
Use Guide
- Confirm the fascia can host the compact key field
- Select rear or front mounting
- Connect over USB or PS/2
- Operate between -10 and 45 degrees C
- 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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