Metal Keypad
KY2100 16 Key Metal Keyboard With Embossed Key Option
KY2100 is a 16 KEY metal keyboard in SUS304 stainless steel with a rugged vandal proof and anti-corrosion design. Keys can carry etched black text or embossing, which gives a tactile legend as well as a visual one.
Product Overview
KY2100 is a 16 KEY metal keyboard in SUS304 stainless steel with a rugged vandal proof and anti-corrosion design. Keys can carry etched black text or embossing, which gives a tactile legend as well as a visual one. Layouts are customized and the unit fixes by rare mounting behind the panel.
- Embossing is available, giving legends that can be felt as well as read
- Etched black text raises contrast against the brushed steel face
- Rugged vandal proof and anti-corrosion design suits unattended entrances
- Customized layouts adapt the same 16 KEY field to different products
- Operation force 3N ± 10% prevents accidental presses
- Durability >2 Million supports constant public entry
Application Scenarios
- Building entry and intercom code panels
- Accessible terminals where users identify keys by touch
- Locker and parcel pickup stations
- Industrial machine code entry positions
- Gate and barrier access posts
Who It Is For
- Access control equipment manufacturers
- Accessibility-conscious terminal designers
- Parcel and locker system suppliers
- Machine builders needing a compact code pad
Problems It Solves
- Flat printed legends give no tactile cue for visually impaired users
- Public keypads are attacked and corrode in outdoor entrances
- Standard key orders do not suit every product
- Light-action pads register unwanted presses in busy doorways
Technical Features
- 16 KEY SUS304 stainless steel keypad with SUS304 keys
- Black text etching with embossing available
- Key size 14*14*1.5mm and key trip 0.45mm
- Operation force 3N ± 10%
- Power supply 5V±5% and working current <150mA
- USB, PS/2 and RS232 support
- Rare mounting fixing behind the panel
Specifications
| Key count | 16 KEY |
|---|---|
| Panel material | SUS304 stainless steel |
| Power supply | 5V±5% |
| Working current | <150mA |
| Durability | >2 Million |
| Interface | USB / PS/2 / RS232 |
| Key size | 14*14*1.5mm |
| Key trip | 0.45mm |
| Operation force | 3N ± 10% |
| Mounting way | Rare mounting |
| Operating temperature | -10℃~45℃ (relative humidity 20%~85%, atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa) |
| Storage temperature | -30℃~85℃ (relative humidity 20%~90%, atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa) |
Materials
- SUS304 stainless steel panel
- SUS304 stainless steel keys
Manufacturing Process
- Panel blanking and 16 key aperture punching
- Key embossing where the tactile option is ordered
- Etching of black text legends
- Switch layer assembly and rear closure
- Keymap and force testing
Quality Control
- Emboss height and etch contrast inspected on each batch
- Operation force sampled against 3N ± 10%
- All 16 key outputs verified on a host
- Panel corrosion resistance checked on incoming SUS304 stock
Customisation Options
- Embossed keys as an alternative to etched black text
- Customized layouts within the 16 KEY field
- USB, PS/2 or RS232 interface build
- Panel outline matched to the host fascia
- OEM and ODM production from the KEYU Shenzhen factory
How It Compares
| Etched-only metal keypad | Embossing adds a tactile legend for users who cannot read the panel |
|---|---|
| Plastic 16 key pad | A SUS304 body gives the rugged vandal proof and anti-corrosion behaviour plastic cannot |
| Front mounted keypad | Rare mounting leaves a flush fascia with no exposed fixing heads to attack |
Use Guide
- Confirm whether you need embossing, etched black text or both before tooling
- Prepare a rear mounting aperture as the unit fixes from behind
- Provide 5V±5% with under 150mA available
- Operate within -10℃~45℃ and store within -30℃~85℃
- Clean the face with a soft damp cloth only
Questions About This Model
How many keys does it carry?
16 KEY.
Are tactile keys available?
Yes, embossing is available in addition to black text etching.
How is it mounted?
Rare mounting, that is fixing from behind the panel.
What is the operation force?
3N ± 10% with 0.45mm travel.
Which interfaces are supported?
USB, PS/2 and RS232.
What is the key life?
Durability greater than 2 Million.
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