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ARK100 Rugged Keyboard
Compact ruggedized keyboard with sealed backlit keys, sealed micro joystick and military connectors for C5ISR console and vehicle crew station installations.
2.8 lbs
System weight
1W
Typical power consumption
10M
Key lifetime cycles
-40°C
Minimum operating temperature
Description
The ARK100 is a compact ruggedized keyboard in a 12.0″ × 7.0″ × 0.75″ bent and milled aluminum enclosure at 2.8 lbs and 1W typical power. Rubber-sealed backlit keys with 200-gram actuation force and 10-million-cycle lifetime resist sand, dust and liquid ingress across all operating environments. USB, RS-232 and PS/2 interfaces, pigtail or military connectors and hinged mounting options adapt the unit to vehicle, vessel and airborne C5ISR crew stations.
Advantage
Rubber-sealed backlit keys rated to 10 million cycles in a 2.8-pound aluminum enclosure deliver mission-ready keyboard input for the most demanding C5ISR installations.
Naval and maritime vessels
Serves as a sealed console keyboard for bridge, combat information center and damage control workstations exposed to salt fog, humidity and shipboard vibration.
Combat and tactical vehicles
Provides backlit, sealed keyboard input in armored vehicle crew stations with configurable language, backlighting and hinged mounting options for operator-specific workflows.
Fixed and rotary-wing aircraft
Delivers a compact, low-power keyboard solution for cockpit and mission crew stations where sealed keys and dimmable backlighting support all operating lighting conditions.
Key features & benefits:
Key features
- Compact 12.0″ × 7.0″ × 0.75″ aluminum enclosure at 2.8 lbs and 1W typical power
- Rubber-sealed, backlit and dimmable keys with 200-gram actuation force
- 10-million-cycle key lifetime with configurable language options
- USB, RS-232 or PS/2 interface with pigtail or military connector options
- Optional sealed micro joystick and hinged mounting configurations
Benefits
- Compact 2.8-pound form factor minimizes SWaP impact in space-constrained crew stations
- Sealed rubber keys resist sand, dust and liquid ingress in all field environments
- Dimmable backlighting supports operator input from full daylight to blacked-out conditions
- 10-million-cycle key lifetime reduces maintenance in long-duration deployments
- Configurable language, connectors and mounting adapt the keyboard to any platform requirement
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