Specification Sheet

P.I. Engineering, Inc.
101 Innovation Parkway | Williamston, Michigan 48895-1663
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] | Web: www.xkeys.com
X-keys
®
KVM Stick Specifications
for XK-16, XK-8 and XK-4 Sticks
 16, 8, 0r 4 programmable keys
 Clear, removable key caps for applying and changing legends
 Includes programming software for Windows and Mac
 Free software development kits for developers
 Addressable blue backlighting for each key
This version of our X-keys Stick is configured to work with KVM (Keyboard
Video Mouse) switches to control multiple computers from a single work
station. Our free Windows based programming utility makes it easy to
assign keystrokes, key combinations, and strings (with or without modifiers) to clearly labeled, dedicated
keys. The X-keys emulates a standard USB keyboard and eliminates issues with most KVM input limitations.
Programming may be saved as a file and easily duplicated to multiple X-keys for multi-station installations.
Programming includes backlighting level.
Specifications
Operating System
Any OS supporting USB HID keyboard: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Free Programming
Software
MacroWorks 3.1 for Windows (XP or newer)
Switch Type
Low profile tactile, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Keys
16, 8, or 4 single keys, 1 programming slide switch
Actuation Force
Approx. 6 oz (170g) break-over, approx. 2 oz (57g) hold, audible click
Keycaps
0.625” (16mm) sq.; relegendable with window for backlight and square stem
Key Spacing
0.75” O.C.
Backlighting
1 blue addressable LED under each key
Connector
Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length
54” (1.3 m)
Dimensions
and Weight
XK-16: 14.25” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (362 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm), 7 oz. (200 g)
XK-8: 8.2” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (208 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm), 4 oz (115 g)
XK-4: 5.35” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (136 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm) 3 oz (85 g)
USB type
USB 1.1 (compatible through 3.0)
Power Source
USB port, nominal voltage = 5 vdc
Power Consumption
XK-16: no backlighting: 21mA, backlighting at full intensity: 32mA
XK-8: no backlighting: 19mA, backlighting at full intensity: 28mA
XK-4: no backlighting: 19mA, backlighting at full intensity: 26mA
Temperature Range
-20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity
Each key is allocated 3 characters with a pool of approximately 1000 additional keystrokes available to any
keys that require additional characters
Memory Type
EEPROM, non volatile memory (X-keys retains memory for over 200 years)
Environmental Rating
IP 40, typical indoor office environment
Certifications
FCC class B, CE, RoHS, WEEE compliant
Specifications subject to change without notice