Introduction to the KE-USB36FS
The KE-USB36FS Keyboard Encoder is a product designed to
interface switches or other switching devices to a computer’s USB
port. The KE-USB36FS appears as both a keyboard and a mouse
to your computer system. The 36 inputs on the KE-USB36FS
header may be programmed to emulate any key from a standard
keyboard. In addition, any of the inputs may be programmed to
emulate the Left, Middle, and Right mouse buttons.
The KE-USB36FS features an auxiliary interface port which allows
direct connection of the signals from a trackball to the unit. The
signals received on this port from the trackball are converted into
mouse cursor
movement on
the computer.
The Auxiliary
port
may
a l t e r n a t i v e l y
be used as a
communication
port to connect
to our Relay-8
output board
and/or
our
Rotary-5 rotary
switch
input
product.
Using the Rotary-5 unit with the KE-USB36FS provides interface for
five quadrature type rotary switches. Keystrokes can be assigned
for movement detected on the Rotary-5 inputs for each direction.
Attaching our Relay-8 to the Auxiliary port provides control of the
relay outputs through the USB connection. Samples of software are
provided for integrating relay control into the user’s program.
USB Port
Auxiliary Interface Port
Status
LED
Interface
36 Input Header
Accessories
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MTA100-5-36-FF
5 position MTA connector to 5 position MTA connector. Use to daisy
chain a Relay-8 and Rotary-5 board together when using both with
the KE-USB35FS and an MTA100-8/5-36FF. Provides the power and
communication from the KE-USB36FS when both a Relay-8 and Ro-
tary-5 are used. 3 ft Standard Length.
MTA100-8/5-36FF
8 position MTA connector to 5 position MTA style connector. Use to
connect either a Rotary-5 or a Relay-8 unit to the KE-USB36FS Auxil-
iary connector. 3 ft Standard Length.
