
ARK200 Rugged Keyboard
Rugged Computer Peripherals When You Need Them
| Main Features |
|---|
| ▸ Fully Qualified |
| ▸ Extremely Small Mechanical Outline |
| ▸ Low Weight |
| ▸ Rubber Sealed, Backlit Keys |
| ▸ NVIS Option |
| ▸ USB, RS-232 or PS/2 Communications |
| ▸ Hinged Mounting Options |
| Applications |
|---|
| ▸ Fixed & Rotary Wing Aircraft |
| ▸ Naval & Maritime Vessels |
| ▸ Military Ground Vehicles |
| ▸ Transportation |
| ▸ Oil & Gas |
| ▸ Industrial & Manufacturing |
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Overview
ArgonFDS has developed full-sized, 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 ARK200 is fully qualified to airborne (C-130) specifications, including NVIS backlit keys. 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. We can provide a version that has a hinged (with several locking positions) mounting provision for a 19” rack or a surface mounting version. The customer may select a variety of indicators or buttons depending on the application.
Moreover, ArgonFDS prides itself on working collaboratively with customers to precisely achieve their desired solution. Our company has a proven track record of providing high-quality, reliable, and long-lasting products, earning us a trusted reputation in aerospace & defense. A trackball or glide pad can be specified by the customer.
Specifications
| Unit Description | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.8” x 9.0 ”x 2.1” Typical (Can be customized) |
| Weight | ~4.5 lbs |
| Power Consumption | 1W Typical |
| Keyboard | Rubber over Buttons, Sealed, Travel Keys, Select Language (Customizable) |
| Interface | USB, RS-232 or PS2 |
| Keys | Backlit and Dimmable, or NVIS as Option |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Meets, but not limited to, the Following Specifications | |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +55°C, 71°C for 30 minutes |
| Storage Temp | -57°C to +85°C |
| Shock | 40g, 11msec |
| Vibration | 30 Min Sine On Random, MIL-810E, Method 514.4, Proc 1, Cat 4 |
| EMI/EMC | Full suite of MIL-STD-461E Performed |
| Altitude | 50k ft Operational |
| Salt Fog, Sand/Dust | MIL-STD-810F, Method 510.4, Proc I & II |
| Humidity | 100% Condensing, MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5 |


