Staco Systems Introduces Intrinsically Safe Keyboard

Costa Mesa, CA – June 12, 2008
Staco Systems newest intrinsically safe keyboard, series M77903, is designed to handle areas classified as hazardous or explosive, specifically oil and gas, coal mining, granary, power plant, and chemical manufacturing applications.

Intrinsic Safety (IS) is a protection technique for safe operation of electronic equipment in explosive atmospheres. Electrical equipment often creates internal tiny sparks that can ignite flammable substances present in air.

The M77903 has a unique USB cable with threaded couplings and o-ring seals that will not produce sparks and carries an IP67 rating guaranteeing protection against water, dust, corrosion, and electrical discharge.

“The M77903 still upholds all of the features found on our existing rugged, watertight sealed keyboards,” says Thanh Nguyen, Senior Product Manager at Staco Systems. “The different is that the M77903 is Factory Mutual approved for Class I Division II making it the perfect solution for protection against falling dirt, sand and dust blasting, rain, sleet, snow, salt spray, chemicals, and radiated emissions.”

The M77903 comes with a built-in touchpad pointer control with left and right mouse buttons. It includes a single USB connection, dimmable backlighting, and one-touch emergency key.

About Staco Systems
Staco Systems has been a leading provider of Lighted Pushbutton Display Switches and Indicators, Rugged Keyboards and Keypads, and Lighting and Switching Electronic Controllers worldwide for 50 years. Additionally, Staco Systems offers LED products, digital pulse dimmers, and kiosk solutions. Staco Systems serves a variety of markets including U.S. military, law enforcement, industrial, medical, and first responder industries. These markets require products able to withstand extreme environments and repetitive wear conditions. Staco Systems is a leader with field-proven experience in these demanding, rapidly-growing global markets. For additional information, call (714) 549.3041 or email sales@stacosystems.com. www.stacosystems.com or 714-549-3041.

Contact:
Michelle McCann
Marketing Specialist
(714) 549-3041 x270