Model NOTE85A
Light Point™ Notebook Keyboard

Features/Benefits
Keyboard Specifications
Membrane Keyswitch Specifications
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NOTE85A

FEATURES/BENEFITS
Light Point is based on technology and software license from IBM
Light Point is vertically integrated with NMB’s strain gauge
Light Point is proven, accepted technology
Light Point platform saves space
Membrane tail exit
Tampo legend sets
Light Point is IBM PS-2 compatible
NMB’s patented sliding pantograph keyswitch rated at 10 million cycles of trouble-free operation
Small footprint design
THE LIGHT POINT FOR PROVEN, ACCEPTED TECHNOLOGY
The NMB notebook keyboard has been designed to save space by adding the Light Point integrated pointing device, allowing the user to keep all typing attention on the notebook keyboard. By vertically integrating NMB’s own strain gauge technology for the Light Point, customers are assured lower cost with a proven, accepted technology.

NMB’s patented sliding pantograph keyswitch has been developed for high performance and durable keyswitch life rated at 10 million cycles of trouble-free operation.

NMB’s keyboards are assembled in a modern automated keyboard factory specifically designed and built for high volume, high quality, competitively-priced keyboards. NMB’s leadership in the world-wide keyboard industry is due to this capacity, as well as to over 27 years of keyboard experience and to outstanding domestic engineering support and customer service.
KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Model Note85A
Model Note85A
MECHANICAL
Keyswitch height
(including backplate) - 9.3mm

Frame material
Injection molded thermoplastics (ABS);
UL rating 94HB.


Keycap material
Injection molded thermoplastics (ABS);
UL rating 94HB


Keycap Colors
Flat black

Keyswitch material
Injection molded thermoplastics (POM);
UL rating 94 HB


Backplate material
Aluminum plate t=0.5mm
ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage
5 VDC nominal

Input Current
0.3mA nominal

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
0°C to 55°C

Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C

Agency approval
UL, CSA and TUV approved

KEYSWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
Design
Crossed lever with dual center hinge

Contact Material
Mylar with silver-carbon overlay.

Keyswitch Travel
3.0mm ± 0.5mm

Travel to Make
2.3mm ± 0.5mm

Operating Force, Peak
45 grams ± 15 grams

Operating Force, Make
25 grams, +15 grams, -0 grams

Feel - Tactile.
Keysitch Detail

Life - Meets or exceeds 10 million cycles.

Legend printing
Tampo with overcoat

Keycap retention - 500 grams minimum

Audible noise - 40db maximum per NMB standard noise test specification.

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