Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.

com for the most current published specifications for this product.

Standard Keypads

Series 88
Sealed, Flange Mounted

FEATURES
• Sealed Keyboard
• Colorful Graphic Overlay
• Audible, Snap-Dome Contact
• User Legendable Styles
• 3,000,000 Operations per Button
• Optional Panel Seal Gasket to
Protect Your Equipment
Keyboards and Keypads

Dimensions in inches (and millimeters)

3x4 Keyboard
.600 ± .010 .500 ± .010 (12,7 ± 0,25) .128 ± .010
(15,24 ± 0,25) (2 EQ. SPS.) TOL. NON- (3,25 ± 0,25)
ACCUM. .072
.150 ± .005
SWITCH KEY ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,13) R. .280 ± .010
IDENTIFICATION (1,83
(7,11 ± 0,25)
(FOR REF. ONLY) ± 0,25)
.750 ± .010
(19,05 ± 0,25)
1 2 3 ROW 1 .025 ± .002
(0,64 ± 0,05)
2.690 + .000/
4 5 6 ROW 2 - .010
SQUARE
.500 .010 TERMINAL
(68,33 + .000/
(12,7 ± 0,25)
(3 EQ. SPS) 7 8 9 ROW 3 - 0,25)
TOL. NON-
ACCUM. 10 11 12 ROW 4

.380 (9,65)
SQ. TYP.
COL 1

COL 2

COL 3

.055 ± .010
.105 ± .010 (1,40 ± 0,25) .360 ± .010
(2,67 ± 0,25) (9,14 ± 0,25)
1.990 + .000 - .010
(50,55 + .000 - 0,25) BUTTON AREAS ARE EMBOSSED
COL = COLUMN

Termination in inches (and millimeters) Code and Truth Table

3x4 2.200 ± .015 Dots in the chart indicate connected terminals
(55,88 ± 0,38)
when switch is closed. Terminals are identified on
2.000 ± .010
(50,8 ± 0,25) the keyboard.
.100 (2,54) BUTTON NO. 1
.100 ± .010
(2,54 ± 0,25) TYP. .093 ± .005 CoDeS
(2,36 ± 0,13) 3x4
matrix Single Pole/Common Bus
DIA. 4 PLS.
1 • • • •
A B C F G H L M N 2 • •
• •
.220 ± .010 3 • • • •
Button loCation

(5,59 ± 25,4)
4 • • • •
3.000 2.800 5 • • • •
± .015 ± .010 RETAINING 6 • • • •
(76,2 (71,12 STUDS 7 • • • •
± 0,38) ± 0,25) 8 • • • •
9 • • • •
10 • • • •
11 • • • •
12 • • • •

F E D K J H G J E A K F B L G C M H D N
.200 ± .010 terminal loCation
(5,08 ± 0,25) C
L OF 2.200 (55,88) DIM.

1.200 .600

.100 .100
TYP. TYP.

A B CDE F GHJ K L MN DE F GHJ K

SINGLE POLE COMMON BUS TERMINAL MATRIX TERMINAL PIN-OUT

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 Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.

Standard Keypads

Series 88
Sealed, Flange Mounted
FEATURES
• Sealed Keyboard
• Colorful Graphic Overlay
• Audible, Snap-Dome Contact
• User Legendable Styles
• 3,000,000 Operations per Button
• Optional Panel Seal Gasket to
Protect Your Equipment

Keyboards and Keypads

Dimensions in inches (and millimeters)
4x4 Keyboard .600 ± .010 .500 ± .010 (12,7 ± 0,25) .128 ± .010
(15,24 ± 0,25) (3 EQ. SPS.) TOL. NON- (3,25 ± 0,25)
ACCUM. .072
.150 ± .005 SWITCH KEY
(3,81 ± 0,13) R. ± .010
IDENTIFICATION (1,83 .280 ± .010
(FOR REF. ONLY) ± 0,25) (7,11 ± 0,25)
.750 ± .010
(19,05 ± 0,25)
1 2 3 4 ROW 1 .025 ± .002
(0,64 ± 0,05)
2.690 + .000/
5 6 7 8 ROW 2 - .010
SQUARE
.500 .010 (68,33 + .000/ TERMINAL
(12,7 ± 0,25)
(3 EQ. SPS)
9 10 11 12 ROW 3 - 0,25)

TOL. NON-
ACCUM. 13 14 15 16 ROW 4

.380 (9,65)
SQ. TYP.
COL 1

COL 2

COL 3

COL 4

.055 ± .010
.105 ± .010 (1,40 ± 0,25) .360 ± .010
(2,67 ± 0,25) (9,14 ± 0,25)
2.490 + .000 - .010
(63,25 + .000 - 0,25) BUTTON AREAS ARE EMBOSSED

COL = COLUMN

Termination in inches (and millimeters) Code and Truth Table

2.700 ± .010
4x4 (68,58 ± 0,25)
Dots in the chart indicate connected terminals when switch
2.500 ± .010
is closed. Terminals are identified on the keyboard.
(63,5 ± 0,25)
CODES
.100 ± .010
.100 (2,54) 4x4
TYP. Matrix Single Pole/Common Bus
BUTTON NO. 1
(2,54 ± 0,25)
.050 ± .003 .093 ± .005
1 • • • •
(1,27 ± 0,08) (2,36 ± 0,13)
2 • • • •
3 • • • •
BUTTON LOCATION

DIA. 4 PLS.
4 • • • •
A B E F G K L M R S T
.220 ± .010
5 • • • •
(5,59 ± 25,4)
6 • • • •
7 • • • •
3.000 2.800 8 • • • •
± .015 ± .010 RETAINING 9 • • • •
(76,2 (71,12 STUDS 10 • • • •
± 0,38) ± 0,25) 11 • • • •
12 • • • •
13 • • • •
14 • • • •
15 • • • •
16 • • • •
H G F E M L K J P J E A R L F B S M H C T N G D K
.200 ± .010
(5,08 ± 0,25) TERMINAL LOCATION
C
L OF 2.700 (68,58) DIM.

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 Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.

Standard Keypads

Series 88
Sealed, Flange Mounted

FEATURES
• Sealed Keyboard
• Colorful Graphic Overlay
• Audible, Snap-Dome Contact
• User Legendable Styles
• 3,000,000 Operations per Button
• Optional Panel Seal Gasket to
Protect Your Equipment
Keyboards and Keypads

Dimensions in inches (and millimeters)

5x4 Keyboard
.600 ± .010 .500 ± .010 (12,7 ± 0,25) .128 ± .010
(15,24 ± 0,25) (4 EQ. SPS.) TOL. NON- (3,25 ± 0,25)
ACCUM. .072
.150 ± .005 SWITCH KEY ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,13) R. IDENTIFICATION (1,83 .280 ± .010
(FOR REF. ONLY) ± 0,25) (7,11 ± 0,25)
.750 ± .010
(19,05 ± 0,25)
1 2 3 4 5 ROW 1 .025 ± .002
(0,64 ± 0,05)
2.690 + .000/
6 7 8 9 10 ROW 2 - .010
SQUARE
TERMINAL
.500 .010 (68,33 + .000/
(12,7 ± 0,25)
(3 EQ. SPS) 11 12 13 14 15 ROW 3 - 0,25)

TOL. NON-
ACCUM. 16 17 18 19 20 ROW 4

.380 (9,65)
SQ. TYP.
COL 1

COL 2

COL 3

COL 4

COL 5

.055 ± .010
.105 ± .010 (1,40 ± 0,25) .360 ± .010
(2,67 ± 0,25) (9,14 ± 0,25)
2.990 + .000 - .010
(75,95 + .000 - 0,25) BUTTON AREAS ARE EMBOSSED

COL = COLUMN

Termination in inches (and millimeters) Code and Truth Table

5x4 Keyboard 3.200 ± .010
(81,28 ± 0,25)
Dots in the chart indicate connected terminals when switch is closed.
3.000 ± .010 Terminals are identified on the keyboard.
(76,2 ± 0,25) BUTTON NO. 1
CoDeS
.100 ± .010 .100 (2,54) .093 ± .005 5x4
(2,54 ± 0,25) matrix Single Pole/Common Bus
TYP. (2,36 ± 0,13)
DIA. 4 PLS.
1 • • • •
2 • •
• •
3 • • • •
Button loCation

A D E F J K L P Q R U V W
.220 ± .010 4 • • • •
(5,59 ± 25,4) 5 • • •
•
3.000 2.800 6 • •
• •
± .015 ± .010
RETAINING
7 • • • •
(76,2 (71,12
STUDS
8 • • • •
± 0,38) ± 0,25) 9 • • • •
10 • • • •
11 • • • •
12 • • • •
13 • • • •
14 • • • •
15 • • • •
C
L OF 3.200 (8,13) DIM.
16 • • • •
17 • • • •
18 • • • •
19 • • • •
20 • • •
•
P N K G F J L M H
T P M H D U Q L G C V R K F B W S J E A N
terminal loCation

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 Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.

Standard Keypads

Specifications
Rating Criteria
Rating at 24 Vdc: 10 milliamps, resistive Contact Bounce: Less than 4 milliseconds at Materials and Finishes
Contact Resistance: Compatible with MOS, make, 10 milliseconds at break Housing: ABS polycarbonate, black
TTL and DTL (10 ohms maximum) Temperature: -40°C to +80°C Graphic Overlay: Polyester
Voltage Breakdown: 250 Vac between mutually Contact Dome: Stainless steel, selectively
insulated parts Operating Features gold- plated
Life Expectancy: 3,000,000 operations per Button Travel: 0.015"(0,38 mm) nominal total Terminals: Phosphor bronze
button travel
Typical Operating Force: 350 grams
Standard Legends
Colorful graphic overlays are polyester with continues to look bright and bold throughout Information section and choose one of the
a tough acrylic bond to provide maximum the keyboard life. Available through distributors. clear window overlays below; then order a
protection against dirt and moisture. Second For instant custom legends, order separate sheet of legend inserts. Or, if you prefer, order

Keyboards and Keypads

surface printed, the overlay wipes clean and blank keyboards as indicated in the Ordering the keyboard custom printed by Grayhill; see
Ordering Information.

-143 -152 -172 88AB2,

88-101 88AC2

-052 -072 -082 88BB2,

88-001 88BC2

-252 -262 88JB2, 88JC2

88-201

Sealing of Keyboards
The graphic legend is silk-screen printed detergent solution, soapy water, 30% hydrogen with the keyboard. There are two types of
on the second surface of a clear polyester peroxide, wine, beer, whiskey, coffee, cocoa, milk, gaskets: one for mounting the keyboard beneath
film, providing maximum legend protection. tomato juice, lemon juice, etc. Hydrocarbons, the panel, and one for mounting it above the
It withstands high humidity, and it is resistant ketones and freon do not affect the overlay. equipment panel. See Panel Seal Gaskets.
to scratching, marring, and dulling of the But, we recommend that you do not subject the
surface caused by fingernails, wiping cloths, keyboard to these chemicals, since they may The contact system is internally sealed by a
and cleaning materials. It has excellent solvent affect the switch housing, which is ABS plastic.To special adhesive backed sheet that holds the
resistance to water, petroleum oil, alcohols discuss a particular solvent, contact Grayhill. domes in position on the PC board.
and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Protect your equipment in outdoor or harsh
These common liquids do not attack the environmental conditions by sealing the keyboard
overlay: 5% acetic acid, 5% citric acid, 2% to the equipment panel. Use an optional gasket

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 Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.

Standard Keypads

Panel Seal Gaskets

Subpanel Mounting Topside Mounting

Weatherproof and waterproof your subpanel

and topside mounted keyboards with optional
panel seal gaskets. DIM. C
2.710 DIM. A 2.850 2.500
± .005 ± .005 ± .005
Subpanel keyboard gasket is .062" (1,57 mm) 3.200 (68,83 (72,39 (63,5
± .005 ± 0,13) ± 0,13)
thick; topside keyboard gasket is .094" (2,39 (81,28 ± 0,13)
mm). ± 0,13)

Material is cellulose fiber, foam, nitrile rubber.

Order gaskets separately from keyboard.
Keyboards and Keypads

DIM. B DIM. D

Size of Subpanel Mount Topside Mount

Subpanel 3x4 Part No. 88M2001-2 Keyboard Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C Dim. D
Subpanel 4x4 Part No. 88M2009-2
3x4 2.010 ± .005 2.400 ± .005 1.800 ± .005 2.040 ± .005
Subpanel 5x4 Part No. 88M2019-1
(51,05 ± 0,.13) (60,96 ± 0,13) (45,72 ± 0,13) (51,82 ± 0,13)
Topside 3x4 Part No. 88M2012-1 4x4 2.510 ± .005 2.900 ± .005 2.300 ± .005 2.540 ± .005
Topside 4x4 Part No. 88M2015-1 (63,75 ± 0,13) (73,66 ± 0,13) (58,42 ± 0,13) (64,52 ± 0,13)
Topside 5x4 Part No. 88M2018-1
5x4 3.010 ± .005 3.400 ± .005 2.800 ± .005 3.040 ± .005
(76,45 ± 0,13) (86,36 ± 0,13) (71,12 ± 0,13) (77,22 ± 0,13)

Instant Custom Legends Printed Legends

Not available through Distributors. For medium
Available through Distributors button. Legends are printed in black on volume applications, or where legends cannot
Create your own legends using these 3 items: 1) clear film in News Gothic Condensed type be produced by the self legend method, you
a blank keyboard, 2) the clear window overlays style. They include letters A through Z, can order epoxy ink printed legends. Virtually
shown on Standard Legend page and 3) a sheet numbers 0-69, telephone legends, anything which can be photographed can be
of legend inserts. commonly used words, symbols and printed. Grayhill will print your legend and then
blanks. add the clear window overlay.
Blank Keyboards Part no. 87aC2046
The numbers below order blank keyboards for Type Simulated Character & Line
the user to legend. For description, refer to the I.D. No. Style & Size Limitations *
part numbering scheme below. The keyboards
and overlays are ordered separately. Clear Window Overlays 4GH088 ABCDEFGH END
3x4 Matrix Part No. 88AB2 Order separately from keyboards. See also DATA
3x4 SP/Com Bus Part No. 88AC2 ordering information.
3x4 Overlay Part No. 88-101
4x4 Matrix Part No. 88BB2
4x4 Overlay Part No. 88-001
1GH125 ABCDE LAD
4x4 SP/Com Bus Part No. 88BC2
5x4 Matrix Part No. 88JB2 5x4 Overlay Part No. 88-201
5x4 SP/Com Bus Part No. 88JC2 3GH187 ABCD ON
Legend Insert Sheet and Dry Transfers
Self-adhesive inserts are die-cut to fit the 2GH250
ABC 15
Ordering Information
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor.
Grayhill Series Number For prices and discounts, contact a local
Size Option Sales Office, an authorized local Distributor or
A = 3x4 Grayhill.
B = 4x4
J = 5x4
Circuitry Option
B2 = Matrix code
C2 = Single pole/common bus
88AB2–152
Standard Legend Choices
3x4 Size: -143, -152, or -172
4x4 Size: -052, -072 or -082
5x4 Size: -252 or -262

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