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Cherry Keyboards from Access IS

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Access is Cherry's largest distributor of its Advanced Performance range of products. Cherry's large scale manufacturing and high quality coupled with Access' excellence in applications understanding and technical back-up provides a successful partnership that started back in the 1980s.

 

The Cherry product range ranges from standard PC keyboards to a comprehensive range of advanced performance (AP) keyboards with value added options such as integrated barcode reading devices and MSR readers, and a number of fully programmable keyboards using 'Cherry tools' software.

 

 

 

Access IS Configuration Facilities for Cherry Keyboards

In addition to holding stock and offering advice and technical support to the Cherry keyboard standard keyboard range, Access offer additional services intended to simplify the implementation or use of Cherry keyboard products. Modifications include:

 

  • Pre-programming keyboard configurations for specific end user applications
  • Custom-designed keycaps, including customer defined legends and keycap colours
  • Non-standard cables and connectors
  • Custom key switch layouts

Please contact our sales department for more information on our custom capabilities for Cherry keyboards.

 

 

Cherry Key Switch Technology

Cherry Keyboard SwitchKey switch design is at the heart of keyboard performance, actuation force, travel and reliability. Following continuous product development several key switch technologies are used in the Cherry keyboard range of products.

 

MX Keyswitch

Individual mechanical switches with a full 4 mm travel, excellent tactile feel and life expectancy of over 50 million operations.

 

ML Keyswitch

Individual mechanical switch with short travel, ultra low height and over 20 million operation switch life.

 

FTSC Keyswitch

Sealed membrane with mechanical keys offering full key travel and a long service life of over 50 million operations.

 

NTK and ATK Keyswitches

Elastomer keys with membrane contact switch with full key travel and a switch life of over 20 million operations.

 

ATK Keyswitch

Elastomer keys with membrane contact switch with full key travel. The switch life is over 20 million operations for standard keys and over 5 million operations for special keys.

 

 

Cherry Keyboard Product Range

 

Cherry low profile keyboardCompact and Slimline Keyboards

Ultra low-profile and compact keyboards and keypads fully compatible with notebooks or PCs.
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Cherry keyboard MSRIntegrated MSR and Smartcard Reading Keyboards

Multifunctional, programmable Cherry keyboards with integrated magnetic swipe card and Smartcard readers with USB or PS/2 connection.
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Cherry biometric keyboardKeyboards with Integrated Fingerprint Readers

Cherry keyboards with integrated biometric fingerprint sensors for password-free log-on and identification. Integrated PC/SC smart card reader also available.
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Cherry standard keyboardGeneral Purpose Keyboards and Keypads

A range of standard keyboards including 19 inch, compact keyboard for PC, AT or PS/2 systems; IBM and Windows compatible keyboards; keyboards offering integrated USB hubs; and keyboards with programmable function keys.
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Cherry Products in Alphabetical Order

Part number Description  
G80-3700 IBM compatible programmable keypad for notebooks or PCs. Ideal for left handed users.  
G80-11900 IBM compatible multi-function 19 inch compact keyboard with integrated touchpad.  
G81-1800 19 inch, compact keyboard for PC, AT or PS/2 systems.
 
G81-3000 IBM and Windows 95/98 compatible keyboard with 105 keys.  
G81-7000 Compact multifunctional, programmable USB keyboard with integrated MSR  
G81-8000 Multifunctional, programmable USB keyboard with integrated MSR  
G81-8308 Keyboard with 24 programmable function keys and number block  
G83-6504 Keyboard with integrated USB hub with four downstream ports with number block
 
G83-6733 Smart card reading USB keyboard and number block  
G83-6744 USB keyboard with smart card reader for secure PIN entry (class 2 reader) with number block  
G83-14401 Keyboard with integrated fingerprint sensor and PC/SC smart card reader and number block  
G83-14501 USB keyboard with integrated fingerprint sensor and number block  
G83-14701 USB keyboard with integrated fingerprint sensor and number block  
G84-4100 Ultra low-profile, compact keyboard  
G84-4400 Ultra-low profile, compact keyboard with integrated trackball forĀ  PS/2 and USB systems  
G84-4420 Slim-line and compact keyboard with trackball with two mouse keys  
G84-4700 IBM compatible fully programmable number keypad  
G84-5200 Programmable, compact full keyboard layout with number block  
G84-5400 Programmable, compact full programmable keyboard with optical trackball  
G84-5500 Programmable, compact full keyboard with large touchpad  
G86-61401 SPOS range, 'POS over QWERTY' USB programmable keyboards, optional MSR and touchpad  
G86-634xx SPOS range, 'Row Column' XY USB programmable keyboards, optional MSR and touchpad