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PRESS RELEASE
Rafi GB supplies Rugged Keyboards for Internet Kioskos of Madrid!
Internet Access for Spanish Speaking Students
17 February, 2003 -
To enable students to access the Internet and provide the ability to network information
between Spanish speaking Universities, a number of custom kiosks have been designed, built
and installed by Internet Kioskos of Madrid.
To withstand the heavy usage expected from such an application a tough stainless steel
keyboard was sourced from Rafi GB, a specialist manufacturer of rugged
keyboards.
The 38mm diameter trackball uses stainless steel components with high-grade plastics and
optical encoders to provide IP65 (NEMA4) standard sealing protection when stationary.
The keyboard is available in either panel mount or 'desk top' housed versions.
The housed keyboard features a cable connection through the base plus holes to drain
off any liquid.
spillage.
Due to the age group of the users, a potential problem was accidental damage caused by spilled drinks.
To combat this threat the keyboard utilises individual switches that are rated to
IP65/NEMA4.
Another problem could be vandalism. To prevent this possibility the solid stainless steel
keytops cannot be removed due to a protective front-plate.
Also, in order to protect the pcb and switches, a support plate prevents the key from
'bottoming out' on the switch.
A similar plate also protects the trackball from being pushed through the keyboard.
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