PowerKey Pro Keypads by Blink Marine:

When you need a new keypad that won’t deteriorate in the sunlight or malfunction during high pressure, high temperature spray-downs!

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In 2019 MurCal partnered with Blink Marine technology to bring you the most flexible CAN keypads on the market to power our new AgZone4, Automatic 4-Zone Keypad for custom configured Murphy PowerCore® engine controllers. Besides its durability, its software allows you to assign any valid CAN address to the keypad and communicate on either BUS simultaneously. And - this keypad no longer has to be pre-programmed to a specific address. It’s fully compliant with Device Profile 401d too. Talk about flexibility! 


Keypads in the PRO series feature robust keys with removable inserts to suit any function application. With the possibility to connect via various CAN protocols (J1939, CANopen, RS485) the keypad can be integrated into an existing system. 


PKI-SI SERIES

The PKP-SI series presents small inserts (15mm) and a compact design which allows for multiple buttons in a small area.


PKI-LI SERIES


The PKP-LI series is designed with large, 24mm inserts that are easy to press, even while wearing gloves. 



The keypad can be installed both inside and outside the cockpit. RGB led lights and the ease with which icons can be switched in and out make it possible for the user to customize each key in a wide range of variations. Designed for even the harshest conditions. The PowerKey Pro can withstand the cleaning force of pressure washers and holds on IP67 rating, making it immune to water, mud, soil, sand, oil, chemicals or anything else thrown at it. This means the is the PowerKey Pro can will still work no matter the situation.


The Blink Marine keypads can be sent out in various setups, with a baud rate and CAN-Bus ID of your choice, or with our standard setup. In-CarPC’s standard is designed to communicate with the i-PDM range, with a baud rate of 500kbps and CAN-Bus ID of 0x15h. 



EASY TO READ 

With simple Icons, large buttons and bright LED indicators, the PowerKey PRO can-bus keypad is easy to read in any situation. The multi-colored LED status rings also allow you to set specific colors for specific functions.


SOFTWARE FEATURES 


CAN and RS485 Keypad Addresses – Assign any valid CAN and RS485 address to the keypad. Communicate on either BUS simultaneously. 


J1939 Address Claim Transmission – Keypads no longer have to be pre-programmed to a specific address. This enables customers that work in applications in the field without access to a GUI to use any replacement keypad on-hand. The keypad can be configured to automatically announce its address and accept a new address assignment as appropriate. 


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. 


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 


IP67/IP69K waterproof rating – Guaranteed to be dust tight and sealed against water immersion to a depth of 1 meter for up to 1 hour. The IP69K rating provides protection against high pressure water at high temperature spray downs. 


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. 


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. 

The keypad’s symmetrical design and spacing between keys makes it easier to install multiple keypads alongside one another.


The rubber is molded on the backside in such a way that it acts as a gasket, blocking liquids and preventing them from leaking in through the attachment holes located on the support upon which the keypad is installed.



STANDARD FEATURES 


• Reconfigurable keys 

• Relegendable buttons 

• LED state & status configurable 

• Vertical or horizontal mount 

• Flush or front mount 

• LED backlit icons 

• Multicolor indicator rings 

• Laser etched icons 

• ON/OFF, momentary, toggle & scroll 

• Hundreds of stock icons to choose from 



OTHER BENEFITS 


• Programmer’s manual available to help support plug-and-play reconfigurability 

• Available in fixed legends


These keypads are ready to transform your dashboard. Best yet, MurCal is always ready to help you through the integration and customization process.


Need Help? We can help! 


Contact Us!


Phone: 661-272-4700

Email: Sales@MurCal.Com


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