Metal Keypad
16 Key Metal Desktop Keypad KY-2088A-DESK
KY-2088A-DESK is a desktop level industrial keypad with 16 keys covering numbers and common function keys for fast data entry.
Product Overview
KY-2088A-DESK is a desktop level industrial keypad with 16 keys covering numbers and common function keys for fast data entry. Stainless steel panel and buttons make it waterproof, dustproof and corrosion-resistant for workshops, warehouses and laboratories where a desk keyboard would not survive. Precision metal contacts give crisp rebound through long high-frequency shifts.
- Desktop form factor needs no panel cutout, so it can be added to an existing workstation
- 16 key compact layout covers numbers and commonly used function keys for efficient data entry
- All stainless steel panel and buttons cope with workshop, warehouse and laboratory conditions
- Precision metal contact design gives crisp rebound and a clear tactile sensation
- Service life of >2 million times for high-frequency data entry
- Interface supports USB/PS/2/RS232 so it drops onto older consoles too
Application Scenarios
- Self-service terminal operator desks
- Industrial consoles in production areas
- Desktop workstations in workshops and warehouses
- Financial equipment counters
- Communication and military equipment stations
Who It Is For
- Workshop and warehouse IT buyers
- Self-service terminal operators
- Laboratory equipment managers
- Financial and communication equipment integrators
Problems It Solves
- Office keypads fail in dusty, wet workshop air, while this one is stainless and sealed
- Panel mounting is not always possible, so this unit is desktop level
- Mushy keys slow data entry, addressed by precision metal contacts with crisp rebound
- Mixed console generations are supported by USB/PS/2/RS232 interfaces
Technical Features
- Working voltage 5V ± 5% with working current <150mA
- Normal key 14 * 14 * 1.5mm and function key 28 * 14 * 1.5mm
- Button stroke 0.45mm with button force 3N ± 10%
- Installation from top to bottom with the panel fixed assembly
- Working temperature -20 ℃~45 ℃ and storage temperature -30 ℃~85 ℃
- Supports Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, Ubuntu and Android
Specifications
| Model | KY-2088A-DESK |
|---|---|
| Keys | 16 |
| Working voltage | 5V ± 5% |
| Working current | <150mA |
| Service life | >2 million times |
| Interface | USB/PS/2/RS232 |
| Normal key size | 14 * 14 * 1.5mm |
| Function key size | 28 * 14 * 1.5mm |
| Button stroke | 0.45mm |
| Button force | 3N ± 10% |
| Net weight | 0.35KG |
| Working temperature | -20 ℃~45 ℃ |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
Manufacturing Process
- Sheet metal forming of the desktop housing and panel
- Brushing of panel and button surfaces
- Laser etching of black key characters
- Metal contact assembly and rebound setting
- Top to bottom panel fixed assembly and function test
Quality Control
- Key rebound and tactile consistency sampling
- Working current measured against the <150mA figure
- Interface test across USB, PS/2 and RS232
- Surface finish inspection on the brushed panel
Customisation Options
- Button silk screen or etching content per customer requirement
- Function key assignment within the 16 key layout
- Interface selection from USB, PS/2 or RS232
- Cable length and connector
How It Compares
| Panel mount keypads | A desktop unit can be added to an existing workstation without cutting the console |
|---|---|
| Plastic desktop numeric pads | SUS304 brushed panel and buttons are explosion-proof and corrosion-resistant in workshops and laboratories |
| USB only keypads | USB/PS/2/RS232 support covers older financial and communication equipment |
Use Guide
- Place the keypad on the workstation and connect using USB, PS/2 or RS232
- Confirm function key assignments before etching as legends are permanent
- Keep the unit inside the -20 ℃~45 ℃ working temperature range
- Wipe the brushed panel with a damp cloth for cleaning
Questions About This Model
How many keys does it have?
16 keys covering numbers and commonly used function keys.
Is it panel mounted?
No, it is a desktop level unit, assembled from top to bottom with the panel fixed.
What interfaces are supported?
USB, PS/2 and RS232.
What is the key travel?
Button stroke 0.45mm with 3N ± 10% button force.
How long does it last?
Service life of more than 2 million presses.
What is the working temperature?
-20 ℃~45 ℃, with storage from -30 ℃ to 85 ℃.
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