CAN and RS485 Keypad Addresses – Assign any valid CAN and RS485 address to the keypad. Communicate on either BUS simultaneously.
Event Status Transmission – The keypad can send messages to the BUS indicating a button press or a button release event has occurred. This confirmation allows digital systems to have the same input acknowledgements as that of the latching position of a mechanical switch.
Periodic Status Transmission – The keypad sends a continuous broadcast of messages indicating the press or release status of each button at that instance. The frequency of these messages can be adjusted in a wide range.
Online Set-up – An online set-up system makes it possible to select and design your own prototype, then order it directly on blinkmarine.com
Periodic Heartbeat – The keypad sends a continuous broadcast of messages indicating it is functioning correctly. The frequency of these messages can be adjusted in a wide range.
CANopen Communications Protocol – Fully compliant with Device Profile 401d.
HARDWARE FEATURES
Waterproof – Totally protected against dust. Protected against the effect of immersion up to 1m.
UV Protected – UVB 400 hours: Keypad is highly resistant to deterioration caused by exposure to sunlight.
Customizable inserts – The replacement system for individual inserts makes modifying the keypad layout simpler and more economical. Hundreds of different stock inserts can be viewed at blinkmarine.com, and it is possible to order customized ones.
A membrane compensation valve which self compensate the internal pressure within the keypad, alleviating mechanical stresses that can be produced by shifts in external temperatures.