Metal Keypad
KY2116A Metal Keypad With Standard and Double Width Keys
KY2116A is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad that mixes 14*14*1.5mm standard keys with 14*28*1.5mm double-width keys. The size difference lets operators find enter or cancel by touch without looking down.
Product Overview
KY2116A is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad that mixes 14*14*1.5mm standard keys with 14*28*1.5mm double-width keys. The size difference lets operators find enter or cancel by touch without looking down. Etched key content is customized to the equipment's own command set.
- Mixed 14*14*1.5 and 14*28*1.5mm caps let key roles be identified by feel
- Double-width keys give confirm and cancel a larger, safer target
- Etched key content is customized to the machine command set
- SUS304 panel described as anti-riot and anti-corrosion for exposed sites
- Durability >2 million supports heavy repeat operation
- USB, PS/2 and RS232 cover new and legacy hosts
Application Scenarios
- Machine consoles with distinct confirm and abort keys
- Access panels where enter must be unmistakable
- Test and measurement benches with repeated function presses
- Vending and service terminals with mixed key roles
- Control cabinets operated without close visual attention
Who It Is For
- Machine builders defining operator key hierarchies
- Terminal manufacturers needing mixed key sizes
- Laboratory instrument OEMs
- Integrators replacing uniform keypads that cause input errors
Problems It Solves
- Uniform keypads make it easy to press the wrong function key
- Operators must look away from the machine to find enter
- Printed legends wear off in daily industrial handling
- Small keys are hard to hit under time pressure
Technical Features
- Key size 14*14*1.5 / 14*28*1.5mm
- Key trip 0.45mm with key strength 3N ± 10%
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel and buttons
- Power supply 5V±5% and working current <150mA
- USB, PS/2 and RS232 interface support
- Rear mounting or front mounting
- Operation temperature -10℃~50℃
Specifications
| Panel material | SUS304 brushed stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Key size | 14*14*1.5 / 14*28*1.5mm |
| Key trip | 0.45mm |
| Key strength | 3N ± 10% |
| Power supply | 5V±5% |
| Working current | <150mA |
| Durability | >2 million |
| Interface | USB / PS/2 / RS232 |
| Compatible systems | Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, Linux, Ubuntu, Android |
| Mounting way | Rear mounting or front mounting |
| Storage temperature | -30℃~85℃ (relative humidity 20%~90%, atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa) |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel standard and double-width keycaps
Manufacturing Process
- Panel punching for mixed key apertures
- Forming of standard and double-width caps
- Brushing of all visible faces
- Etching of the customized key content
- Assembly and full keymap test
Quality Control
- Cap dimensions sampled against 14*14*1.5 and 14*28*1.5mm
- Key strength verified to 3N ± 10%
- Double-width keys checked for even actuation across the cap
- All key outputs confirmed on a host PC
Customisation Options
- Choice of which functions use double-width keys
- Etched key content to customer artwork
- USB, PS/2 or RS232 build
- Panel outline and fixing holes to drawing
- Rear or front mounting hardware
How It Compares
| Uniform key metal keypad | Mixed cap widths let operators identify key roles without looking |
|---|---|
| Rectangular key keypad | Keeps compact 14*14*1.5mm keys for the numeric field while enlarging only the function keys |
| Plastic keypad | Etched SUS304 keeps legends and finish through heavy industrial handling |
Use Guide
- Decide which functions deserve double-width caps before tooling
- Confirm the panel cutout covers the mixed key pitch
- Power from 5V±5% with under 150mA available
- Press double-width keys near their centre for consistent feel
- Store within -30℃~85℃ when equipment is out of service
Questions About This Model
What key sizes does it use?
14*14*1.5mm standard keys and 14*28*1.5mm double-width keys.
Can we choose which keys are wide?
Yes, the key arrangement and etched content are customized to your requirement.
What force is needed?
3N ± 10% with 0.45mm travel.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10 plus Linux, Ubuntu and Android.
How is it mounted?
Rear mounting or front mounting.
What is the key life?
Durability is rated above 2 million operations.
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