Cortron Rugged Keyboards, Keypads & Pointing Devices

Reliable operator input for defence, maritime, aerospace and industrial systems.

Cortron develops rugged human-machine interface (HMI) devices for equipment operating in demanding environments. From compact keyboards and numeric keypads to trackballs, touchpads and smart card readers, the range supports data entry, cursor control and user authentication.

Metromatics supplies Cortron products across Australia and New Zealand, helping customers select devices to suit their installation, operating conditions and system requirements.

Rugged Input Devices Built Around Your Application

Selecting a rugged keyboard or pointing device involves more than choosing a layout. Available mounting space, operator access, lighting, exposure to contaminants and connection requirements all influence the right configuration.

Cortron’s modular product range offers options for keyboard layouts, integrated pointing devices, mounting arrangements and backlighting. Selected configurations provide environmental sealing and resistance to shock and vibration for demanding installations. Features and environmental ratings depend on the model and configuration selected.

Cortron Product Portfolio

Rugged Keyboards Compact and full-size keyboards for installations ranging from confined equipment panels to operator consoles. Available configurations include integrated pointing devices, different key layouts and backlighting options, allowing data entry and cursor control to be combined in one assembly. Explore Cortron Rugged Keyboards	Rugged Keypads Numeric and function keypads for systems that need a dedicated set of controls. Cortron keypads can be supplied as standalone devices or integrated with keyboards and pointing devices, with mounting and layout options to suit the equipment. Explore Cortron Rugged Keypads	Trackballs & Pointing Devices Rugged cursor-control devices for operator workstations, consoles and control panels. The range includes DuraTrack trackballs, with options for ball size, button arrangement and mounting. Devices can be used independently or incorporated into a Cortron keyboard. Explore Cortron Pointing Devices
Force Transducers & Touchpads Alternative pointing devices for applications requiring a sealed interface with minimal moving parts. Options include force-stick transducers, laptop-style touchpads and Cortron’s TouchPuck device, providing different approaches to cursor control. Explore Cortron Force Transducers & Touchpads	Rugged Smart Card Readers The Cortron Model 698 DuraCAC™ provides a rugged smart card interface for user authentication in demanding environments. It supports ISO 7816 smart cards, including CAC and PIV cards, with a USB connection for integration into compatible systems. Explore the Cortron DuraCAC™ Smart Card Reader

Solutions for Demanding Operating Environments

Cortron rugged input devices support applications such as:

• Defence and tactical systems: operator interfaces for vehicle consoles, field equipment and mission systems.
• Maritime and shipboard equipment: keyboards and pointing devices for control consoles and workstations.
• Aerospace systems: input devices for installations with space, mounting and environmental constraints.
• Industrial equipment: operator controls exposed to dust, liquids, vibration or frequent use.

Specify the Right Device with Metromatics

Whether you are developing new equipment, upgrading an operator console or replacing an existing input device.  Metromatics can help review your requirements and identify suitable Cortron options.

Tell us about your available space, mounting arrangement, connection interface, preferred key layout, pointing device and backlighting needs. For projects with specified environmental or qualification requirements, include these so we can check the proposed configuration with Cortron.

Ask Metromatics to help select a rugged keyboard or pointing device for your application.