40 Key Programmable Keypad

40 key programmable keypad

Standard Features:

• Interface with AT or PS/2 connector
• Layout stored in permanent EEPROM
• Easy to use set-up software
• Robust design & construction
• Ergonomically designed moulded ABS enclosure
• Switch life >50 million operations
• Keyboard wedge port

Options:

• Custom colour keytops, single or multi-space
• 2 LED indicators
• ISO credit card reader
• Barcode reader input
• LCD display

General Description:

Each key position can be programmed to have a single character or string of characters including caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, shift, control and alt conditions. A local shift (or layer 2) function can be enabled on one of the keys. The shift can be toggle or momentary allowing dual functionality of each of the remaining keys. The two optional LED indicators can be set to represent caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, local shift (or layer 2) or power on. The repeat rate for the keypad is also programmable. This technology may be used as shown to provide an off-the- shelf programmable keypad or configured in manufacture to provide a cost-effective custom product with special key layout, colours and legends.

The keypad is programmed by software provided. Optionally, a PC keyboard, attached to the wedge port on the keypad, can control the software. Layouts may be stored on disk to be retrieved later. The software can be used to auto-download new layouts if required when changing applications. Layouts and key programming can be globally downloaded to keypads across a PC-based network. Once the keypad is programmed there is no need to use the software again unless a new layout is required.

ACCESS KEYBOARDS range of download programmable keypads are designed and manufactured to offer a flexible solution for any teller, financial, back room, retail, test or production application. Other keypads/keyboards are available with 44 to 120 keys.

Standard Specification:

Supply:

Voltage +5V d.c. 40mA. Not including keyboard connected to wedge.

Dimensions:

196mm wide x 147mm deep x 40mm high

Interface:

Bi-directional, serial synchronous via clock and data with the host.

Weight:

0.7kg including cable

Cable length:

1.8m when uncoiled

Data Format:

Data transfer to and from the keypad in IBM compatible format.

Colour:

Pearl white

Keytops:

Relegendable with clear lens or Two Shot Moulded/Engraved

Data Output:

Open collector TTL custom engraved

Data Buffer:

All codes are buffered before transmission

Switch:

Cherry MX linear feel, rated life per switch >50 million operations