Metal Keypad
KY2116R Metal Keypad With Rectangular 20x12.5mm Keys
KY2116R is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad using wide 20*12.5*1.5mm rectangular keycaps rather than square ones. The wider cap leaves room for longer etched labels such as word commands instead of single characters.
Product Overview
KY2116R is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad using wide 20*12.5*1.5mm rectangular keycaps rather than square ones. The wider cap leaves room for longer etched labels such as word commands instead of single characters. It suits panels where each key must be self-explanatory to an occasional user.
- 20*12.5*1.5mm rectangular caps carry longer etched words than square keys
- Wider targets reduce mis-hits by untrained or occasional users
- Etched labels stay readable where printed overlays would rub away
- SUS304 panel described as anti-riot and anti-corrosion for public sites
- Three interface options cover USB, PS/2 and RS232 hosts
- Durability >2 million suits shared public equipment
Application Scenarios
- Public information terminals with named command keys
- Machine consoles labelled with process step names
- Visitor and reception access panels
- Transport help points with function-labelled keys
- Service and maintenance panels used infrequently
Who It Is For
- Kiosk designers needing word-labelled keys
- Machine builders labelling process functions
- Public sector equipment suppliers
- Integrators replacing ambiguous icon keypads
Problems It Solves
- Square keycaps cannot fit a readable word label
- Icon-only keypads confuse occasional users
- Printed labels on plastic caps wear off in public places
- Narrow keys cause mis-presses on shared terminals
Technical Features
- Key size 20*12.5*1.5mm with key trip 0.45mm
- Key strength 3N ± 10%
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel and buttons
- Customized etched button content
- Power supply 5V±5% and working current <150mA
- USB, PS/2 and RS232 support
- Operation temperature -10℃~50℃
Specifications
| Panel material | SUS304 brushed stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Key size | 20*12.5*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 |
| Mounting way | Rear mounting or front mounting |
| Operation temperature | -10℃~50℃ (relative humidity 20%~85%, atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa) |
| Storage temperature | -30℃~85℃ (relative humidity 20%~90%, atmospheric pressure 60~106Kpa) |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel rectangular keycaps
Manufacturing Process
- Panel punching for rectangular key apertures
- Keycap forming and brushing
- Etching of extended word labels
- Switch assembly and panel closure
- Output and force verification
Quality Control
- Keycap dimension check against 20*12.5*1.5mm
- Key strength sampled to 3N ± 10%
- Label legibility inspected at arm's length
- Full keymap tested before packing
Customisation Options
- Word or symbol labels etched to artwork
- Number and arrangement of rectangular keys
- USB, PS/2 or RS232 interface build
- Panel outline and fixing pattern to drawing
- Rear or front mounting
How It Compares
| Square 14*14mm key keypad | The wider 20*12.5*1.5mm cap fits a readable word instead of a single character |
|---|---|
| Icon-only keypad | Etched words remove the training needed to interpret pictograms |
| Plastic labelled keypad | Etched stainless steel labels do not rub off under public use |
Use Guide
- Send final label wording before etching as it is permanent
- Keep label text short enough to remain legible at the cap size
- Power from 5V±5% within the <150mA budget
- Operate within -10℃~50℃ and store within -30℃~85℃
- Choose rear or front mounting to suit the fascia thickness
Questions About This Model
Why are the keys rectangular?
The 20*12.5*1.5mm shape leaves room for longer etched labels than a square cap.
Can each key carry a different word?
Yes. Button etching content is customized according to customer requirements.
What is the key force?
3N ± 10% with 0.45mm travel.
Which interfaces are supported?
USB, PS/2 and RS232.
How is the keypad mounted?
Rear mounting or front mounting.
What is the rated key life?
More than 2 million operations.
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