Argon Rugged Keyboards

Computer peripherals when you need them

Argon has developed small, lightweight and compact 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 motion or can be bolted down.

We provide a sealed pointing device or the customer can choose another.

This leaflet gives one example of a production keyboard that we have supplied.

Main Features:

  • Extremely Small Mechanical Outline
  • Low Weight (2.75 Lbs)
  • Rubber sealed, backlit keys
  • UBS or PS/2 communications
  • Pigtail or connectorized cable

Technical Specifications for Rugged Keyboard (Typical)

Overall Unit  
Dimensions 12.0" x 7.0 "x 0.75" 
Weight 2.75 lbs
Pwr Consumption 1W Typical
Keyboard Rubber over buttons, sealed
Interface USB or 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 All units are designed to pass Mil Std 810
Operating Temp -40°C to +60°C
Storage Temp -40°C to +70°C
Shock 40g, 11msec or Test to Application
Vibration 2.25grms random or Test to Application
EMI/EMC Designed to Mil Std 461D, 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% @ 40C, non-condensing
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