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Model 100- Complete Overall Specifications and Options


Model 100 Series Keyboard / Pointing Device

Rugged and Industrial Versions

Built To Withstand The Most hostile And Demanding Industrial And Military Environments

The Cortron Model 100 Series Rugged Keyboard/Pointing Device offers the ultimate in quality, reliability, conformity, and flexibility. Lightweight and compact, the 100 is ideal for mobile or airborne applications and fits easily into standard RETMA rack systems. Available with many options, the Model 100 Series can be adapted to meet specific design requirements. Most variations are adaptable across different product features and options.

The Model 100 Series is virtually impervious to contaminants found in the harshest applications, both indoors and in the field. It's Ruggedized/Militarized design withstands the rigors of even the most hostile and demanding industrial and military environments. Vital electronics and switch bearing surfaces are sealed for long-term protection against water, beverages, dust, dirt, and many chemicals. Sugar based beverages can be left to dry without causing damage to components.

Over _____ Variations Available

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                      Proven Track Record with Hundreds of Uses

 

       Rugged          Industrial  
 
  • Airborne
  • Radar/AEW
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Reconnaissnce/C3I
  • Ground Mobile
  • Vehicular
  • Portable
  • Shipboard
  • Surface/Sonar
  • Tactical/Weapons/Q70
  • Console CAD System
  • Drywall Factory
  • Factory Automation
  • Gasoline Test Equipment
  • Mairine Traffic Control
  • Rack Based Systems
  • Tobacco Processing
  • Training Systems
  • Weather Data Collection
 
                        Standard / Rugged Design Features On All Versions
 
  • Sealed, spill proof/dust proof construction
  • Cola/coffee/beverage immune
  • Electronics, switch actuators, optical sensors and internal connectors protected from contamination
  • All metal enclosure with welded seams
  • Full-travel, solid state switches
  • ExTremely high MTBF
  • Durable long-life key legends (heat-fused into plastic for exceptional wear resistance)
  • Durable exterior finish
  • Impervious to many chemicals
  • Ergonomic key sculptures enhances HMI (HumanMachine Interface)
  • N-Key Rollover improves high speed typing
 
                                              Optional Pointing Devices
 
  • 1 3/8" (34.9mm) ball with three buttons
  • 2" (50.8mm) ball (DuraTrackball®) with three standard buttons and one drag lock (4 buttons)
  • Touchpad with three buttons and tap-n-click feature
  • Mouse force sensor with three buttons
  • Mini joystick with three buttons
  • Alternate pointing device connector port
  • The Model 100 is available without pointing devices
 
                  Integral Rugged Trackball Design Features ( 1 3/8" and 2" )
 
  • Spill Proof / Dust Proof construction
  • Sealed precision stainless steel bearings
  • High strength stainless steel encoder shafts
  • Removable ball for easy cleaning
  • Optical sensors for long term reliability
  • Low force ball wiper (standard)
  • Free roll or stiff roll optional
  • Precision polished black phenolic ball
  • Plug compatible (no drivers required, sensitivity adjustable via host)
  • Smooth acceleration curve promotes ease of use
  • Trackball cavity drain for excessive rain/spill
  • 2" DuraTrack button layout enhances HMI and provides 4th button drag lock feature
  • Optional left hand trackball button activation (additional keyboard keys activated for trackball buttons)
 
 
                               Optional Electrical (I/O) Interfaces
 
       KEYBOARD
  • IBM PS/2™, AT™
  • SUN™
  • RS-232
  • RS-422
  • USB
  • and more

     POINTING DEVICE

  • IBM PS/2™
  • SUN™
  • RS-232 Logitech™
  • RS-232 Microsoft™
  • RS-232 Mouse Systems™
  • RS-422
  • USB
  • and more
 
                                         Optional Backlighting Features
 
  • Reliable LED light source - Green, Red, Amber LED colors
  • Negative / Reverse Image key legends enhance readability and overall image
  • Durable key legends
  • Brightness control capability provides flexibility for different ambient conditions and personal preferences
  • Optional remote brightness control via customer equipment
  • Backlighting power isolated from keyboard / pointing device power
 
                                      Optional Electromagnetic Protection
 
  • Specially designed multi-layer PCB provides shielding, protection and drain to ensure EMI / RFI / TEMPEST / FCC / VDE / EMP / ESD / LE compliance and survival for electromagnetic events
  • PCB mounted EMI / RFI filters
  • PCB mounted voltage transient / surge protection devices for extreme ESD, lighting or EMP induced voltage surges
  • EMI / RFI / Environmental gasketing
  • 9-pin male bulkhead D-Sub connector with screw locks and EMI / RFI grounding knubs.
  • Special switch chassis enhances EMI / RFI / Environmental shielding and performance.
  • Overall construction / design enhance shielding and sealing
 
                                             Optional Panel Mount Features
 
  • 1/8" thick mounting flange
  • Paint-free mating surface
  • Countersunk mounting holes
  • Beveled perimeter top edges and rounded corners for comfort and safety
  • Optional #6-32 x ½" retained stainless steel mounting screws
 
                                                 Optional Rack Mount Kits
 
  • Slide kits compatible to 19" RETMA racks (17.75" opening) per MIL-STD-189 and EIA RS-310
  • High quality ball bearing slides with Lock-in / Lock-out / Quick Disconnect features
  • 1 3/8" Trackball version will fit 1U slot (1.75")
  • 2" Trackball requires 2U slot (3.5" or less)
  • 18" and 22" slide lengths standard
  • Separate padded wrist rests painted to match keyboard color
  • Various mounting brackets and extension brackets
  • Six degree angled keyboard mounting flange (2U) improves HMI (Human Machine Interface)
  • Custom lengths and extensions
  • See Part Number Sheet AV101605-XX for more information
 
                                                        General Optionals
 
  • Standard Colors: Navy Gray, Off-White, and Black
  • Snap down rear feet for ergonomic angle adjustment
  • Bolt-on front rubber feet
  • Without feet (recommended for rackmounting)
  • Integral padded angled wrist rest
  • Filtered vent for extreme altitude and humidity changes
  • Conformal coating for redundant protection and long-term resistance to excessive rain, humidity, salt/fog and corrosion.
  • Separate or permanently attached cables
  • Microsoft Windows/NT keys (IBM versions only)
  • International Key Legend sets
  • Keycap retaining clips for extreme shock environments
  • Shock sensing capability to reduce keycodes sent to host during shock event
  • Custom by design: Metal work, hinges, case work, customer supplied parts integration, enclosure colors, key codes, protocol, key legends, cables, connectors
  • OEM kits for installation by customer
 
                                                     Quality Assurance
 
Cortron's Quality Assurance System and procedures are based on the following industry standards: ISO 9001 MIL-STD-45208A MIL-STD-454 MIL-STD-1686B IPC-610A In addition to above, Cortron employs a comprehensive statistical process control (SPC) system combined with formal configuration control on all drawings to enhance product quality, traceability, and visibility. All units are 100% electrically tested and leak tested.
 
                                                 Commitment and Support
 
Cortron has been manufacturing computer keyboards since 1969. We have made commitments to many prime contractors and government agencies to support the Model 100 series and other Cortron products well into the 21st Century. We still support and repair products we made during the 1970's. Cortron's service, support, and commitment are unsurpassed.
 

 


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