Grizzly Xtreme Ruggedized Keyboard

Grizzly Xtreme: Reliably Operates in Tough Environments

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Advanced Input Systems designed this extreme ruggedized keyboard—dubbed “Grizzly” for its survival abilities—to reliably operate in harsh situations. The durable Grizzly Xtreme withstands environmental usage hazards typical of mobile, rugged, and industrial applications. With the Grizzly Xtreme, users no longer need to compromise wear or performance to benefit from extreme keyboard protection and full functionality.

Well-suited for gloved applications and light pressure typing, the Grizzly Xtreme is an elastomer keypad encased in an upper and lower powder-coated die cast aluminum housing. Waterproof, dustproof and chemical resistant, the housing features a gasket-sealed perimeter along with an area on the bottom for a gortex vent. Wear-proof legends on the elastomer are painted and laser etched with “rhino” coating for additional protection. A strong performance advantage comes from the Grizzly Xtreme’s ability to operate in low-light environments due to LED backlit legends. The single USB cable with sealed strain relief provides a connection to both the keyboard buttons and FSR pointing device. An integrated 10-key numeric keypad adds to the utility. If fixed attachment is preferred, this keyboard contains four mounting points to provide easy system configuration—and to satisfy applications with high vibration problems.

For users who operate within environmental and/or board functionality limitations, the Grizzly Xtreme ruggedized keyboard puts a powerful alternative in your hands.

Typical Applications

• Mobile
• Harsh industrial environments
• Low-light environments
• Rugged computing
• Security

Grizzly Xtreme Features and Benefits

• Space saving
• 101 key layout
• 10 key numeric keypad
• LED backlight with intensity control
• USB compatible
• Rugged
• Integrated pointing device (force sensing resistor)
• Excellent tactile feel – light pressure typing
• Low profile – full size keys
• FCC, UL, and CE compliant

• RoHS compliant
• Meets NEMA 4 requirements, IP67
• Waterproof, dustproof, resistant to most chemicals
• Sealed elastomeric keyboard
• Wear-proof legends
• Powder-coated aluminum upper and lower housing
• Mounting points for fixed attachments
• Low power requirements
• High vibration tolerance
• Customizable legends and colors

Specifications

EXTREME RUGGEDIZED KEYBOARD: GRIZZLY XTREME
	Grizzly 101 key design
MECHANICAL
Operating force	185 Grams
Switch travel	1.5 mm
Switch life (mechanical and electrical)	2 million cycles
Mechanical mounting	VESA MIS-D 100 provided; VESA MIS-D 75 available. M4 x 0.7, 8mm depth
ELECTRICAL
Current	500 mA (for backlighting)
Voltage	5V power provided by USB host
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature	-30ºC to +60ºC
Storage temperature	-40ºC to +80ºC
Relative humidity (max non-condensing)	100% RH
Shock	3 x 10ms pulses at 50G on each of 3 axis
Vibration	2 hours/axis random vibration between 10 and 500 Hz at 5.03 g-rms
Material	powder-coated cast aluminum housing with silicone rubber keypad
Flammability	elastomers 94 HB, circuit boards 94 V0, cable 94 V0
Waterproof	NEMA 4 / IP67
EMC
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Immunity	IEC 801 EN61000-4-2 6KV direct and 8KV Air
RF emissions	EN 55022/CISPR 22 class B limits for information technology equipment
RF immunity	IEC 1000-4-3 3V/m from 80MHz to 2500MHz
Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) Immunity	IEC 1000-4-4 2000V @ 5KHz
VARIOUS
Dimensions	14.4” x 6.9” x 1.5” (367mm x 175mm x 37mm)
Weight	3 Lb, 10 oz (1.66 kg)
Cable length	6 ft (1.83 m): type A connector
LED backlighting	green, nominal color x = .455 y = .541, C.I.E. 1931, intensity >2 candela/meter2
Warranty	one year limited warranty
CERTIFICATIONS
Safety	UL 60950-1, CSA, IEC 60950
Other	CE, FCC B, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)