ARK200 Argon Rugged Keyboard

Argon has developed small, lightweight and compact family of keyboards for rugged military environments. Our keyboards are resistant to penetrating materials such as sand, dust and liquids. A variety of keyboards can be selected for different languages, backlighting schemes, key force and travel.

The enclosure is made of bent, welded aluminum for the top assembly and a milled aluminum plate for a secure bottom plate that provides a solid base that is resistant to bending motions or can be bolted down. Pictured (right) is a version that has a hinged (with several l°Cking positions) mounting provision for a 19” rack. The customer may select a variety of indicators or buttons depending on the application.

We provide a sealed pointing device or the customer can specify.

Main Features:

  • Extremely Small Mechanical Outline
  • Low Weight
  • Rubber Sealed, Backlit Keys
  • USB, RS-232 or PS/2 Communications
  • Pigtail or Military Connectors
  • Hinged Mounting Options

    • Argon Corp has nearly 20 years of experience designing, producing and supporting a variety of rugged computing and display solutions that serve land based, naval and airborne applications. These solutions are also suitable for adjacent applications where extreme, combat like environments are present, such as oil and gas exploration, and mining activities.

    Argon has developed a standing reputation for working with customers to design custom solutions and reliable products. Add to this extensive industry knowledge and Argon is a partner you can trust.

    Technical Specifications for ARK100 Series Keyboards (Typical)

    Overall Unit

    Dimensions

    12.0” x 7.0 ”x 0.75”

    Weight

    ~2.8 lbs

    Power Consumption

    1W Typical

    Keyboard

    Rubber over Buttons, Sealed, Select Language

    Interface

    USB, RS-232or PS2

    Keys

    Backlit and Dimmable

    Actuation Force

    200 Grams

    Key Travel

    0.055 Inches

    Key Lifetime

    10 Million Cycles

    Pointing Device

    Sealed Micro Joy Stick

    Other

    Customizations And Adaptations Available On Request

    Environmental

    Operating Temp

    -40°C to +60°C

    Storage Temp

    -40°C to +70°C

    Sh°Ck

    40g, 11msec or Test to Application

    Vibration

    2.25grms random or Test to Application

    EMI/EMC

    Designed to MIL-STD-461E, Test to Application

    Altitude

    20k ft Operating, 40k ft Non Operating

    Salt Fog, Sand/Dust

    Resistant to Salt Fog, Unit is 100% Enclosed, No fans

    Humidity

    Operating & Storage – 95% @ 40°C, Non-condensing
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