Ruggedized Keyboards

Military and Industrial-Grade Keyboards Available from Metromatics in Australia

Cortron Ruggedized Keyboards are built to withstand the toughest military and industrial environments, delivering exceptional reliability and performance. Available through Metromatics in Australia, these keyboards meet and exceed stringent application requirements and standards.

Features & Customisation Options

• Available Styles:

  • Compact Keyboards for space-constrained applications
  • Full-Size Keyboards with dedicated function keys and outputs
  • Spill and Beverage Proof Designs
  • Customisable Options to meet your requirements

• Modular Design: Select your keyboard model and customise:

  • Enclosures, cables, connectors (standard or custom)
  • USB or PS2 interfaces
  • Integrated pointing devices (trackball, keypad, DuraPuck, button mouse, or none)
  • Internal USB hubs
  • Custom legends and backlighting options
  • Mounting configurations: panel, rack, wall, or tabletop

Built for Harsh Environments

• Rugged Compliance:
  • Meets MIL-STD-810 for environmental performance
  • UL and CE compliant
  • Optional MIL-STD-901D shock configuration and other industry standards
• Sealed Electronics: Resistant to water, beverages, sand, dust, dirt, and chemicals
• Easy Cleaning: Washable with soap and hot water
• Operator Comfort: Designed for high-speed data entry and reduced operator strain

Backlighting & Legends

• Negative image legends: Legends glow, brightness adjustable
• Backlighting colours: Green, red, amber, white, blue, NVIS Green
• Low power backlighting: Plug-and-play, no extra power required
• Custom key legends: Standard US layout or tailored to customer needs
• Forever keys: Chemically and abrasion-resistant legends for long-term durability

Environmental Protection & Performance

• Sealed to IP65, MIL-STD-810 for rain, spill, sand, and dust resistance
• EMI/RFI/ESD/EMP shielded for mission-critical applications
• Optional extreme shock protection (100+ gs), shock sensors, and keycap clips

Cables, Connectors & Interfaces

• Connectors: PS2, USB, SUN USB, or custom
• Standard cable length 6 feet or per customer request
• Interface flexibility to suit your system

Enclosures & Mounting

• Durable metal enclosures with scratch-resistant finish
• Mounting: panel, rack, wall, tabletop, or custom designs
• Colours: Black, Navy Gray, Army Green, Off-White (custom colours on request)
• Slide kits compatible with 19” RETMA racks (MIL-STD-189 / EIA RS-310)
• High-quality ball bearing slides with lock-in/lock-out/quick-disconnect

Recommended Applications

Trusted for use in:

• Naval Vessels
• Ground Mobile Units
• Airborne Platforms
• Severe Industrial Environments (e.g., Air Traffic Control Towers)

Learn More

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