Metal Keypad
KY2160 Metal Keypad With Large 18.5mm Keycaps
KY2160 is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad built around oversized 18.5*23.5*2.0mm keycaps with 18.5*50*2.0mm function keys. The larger targets make it easier to hit the right key with gloves or in poor light.
Product Overview
KY2160 is a SUS304 stainless steel keypad built around oversized 18.5*23.5*2.0mm keycaps with 18.5*50*2.0mm function keys. The larger targets make it easier to hit the right key with gloves or in poor light. Etched key content is customized, so the pad can be labelled for the exact machine function.
- 18.5*23.5*2.0mm keycaps give a bigger target than standard 14mm keys
- 18.5*50*2.0mm function keys stand apart from the numeric field by feel
- Etched key content is customized to the machine terminology
- SUS304 panel described as anti-riot and anti-corrosion for exposed positions
- Key strength 3N ± 10% avoids accidental operation
- Operation to 50℃ suits enclosed control cabinets
Application Scenarios
- Cold store and freezer area terminals used with gloves
- Heavy machinery consoles where operators wear protective gear
- Outdoor utility cabinets requiring large readable keys
- Construction and quarry equipment control panels
- Access points used by operators carrying tools
Who It Is For
- Machine builders specifying gloved-operator interfaces
- Cold chain and logistics equipment suppliers
- Utility and infrastructure cabinet manufacturers
- Integrators upgrading small-key keypads after user complaints
Problems It Solves
- Standard small keys are hard to hit with gloves on
- Operators cannot distinguish function keys by touch
- Printed legends wear off in harsh outdoor service
- Keypads fail in cabinets that run warm
Technical Features
- Key size 18.5*23.5*2.0 / 18.5*50*2.0mm
- 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
- Durability >2 million
- Operation temperature -10℃~50℃
Specifications
| Panel material | SUS304 brushed stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Key size | 18.5*23.5*2.0 / 18.5*50*2.0mm |
| 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 large-format keycaps
Manufacturing Process
- Panel punching for the oversized key apertures
- Forming and brushing of the large keycaps
- Etching of the customized key content
- Switch and controller assembly
- Keymap and force verification
Quality Control
- Keycap dimensions sampled against 18.5*23.5*2.0mm
- Key strength checked to 3N ± 10%
- Full key output test on a host PC
- Cap alignment and gap consistency inspected
Customisation Options
- Etched key content and function naming
- Mix of standard and 18.5*50*2.0mm function keys
- Interface choice of USB, PS/2 or RS232
- Panel outline to an existing cutout
- Rear or front mounting hardware
How It Compares
| 14*14mm key metal keypad | Larger 18.5*23.5*2.0mm caps cut mis-hits for gloved operators |
|---|---|
| Membrane overlay keypad | Discrete metal keycaps give travel and an audible end stop a flat overlay cannot |
| Touch keypad | Mechanical keys still work with thick gloves and wet fingers |
Use Guide
- Allow for the larger key pitch when laying out the fascia aperture
- Confirm function key positions before etching artwork is released
- Power from 5V±5% with under 150mA available
- Operate within -10℃~50℃ and store within -30℃~85℃
- Wipe the panel along the grain after outdoor exposure
Questions About This Model
How big are the keys?
18.5*23.5*2.0mm for standard keys and 18.5*50*2.0mm for function keys.
Is it usable with gloves?
The oversized caps and 3N ± 10% key strength are intended for gloved operation, though very thick gauntlets should be trialled first.
Can we choose the key legends?
Yes. Button silk screen etching content is customized to customer requirements.
What interfaces are supported?
USB, PS/2 and RS232.
What is the key travel?
0.45mm.
How long do the keys last?
Durability is rated at more than 2 million operations.
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