Footprinter keyboards

Due to the larger distance between the keys compared to a conventional keyboard, it is very suitable for people with deformities of the extremities (dysmelia such as thickened fingers) and foot typists.

This type of keyboard can also be used by people with slight motor dysfunctions, e.g. B. tremors or spastic paralysis and for finger / headstick users.

G&T—Mercury 1

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The special keyboards type Apollon and Mercurius are available in versions with or without a numeric keypad.
The main difference between the Mercurius and Apollon types is the use of different keys and key spacing.
Both devices are also available with extra-large lettering for the visually impaired ( black engraving on a light-colored key cap ).
The Mercurius type is also available with extra-large, visually impaired labeling with white engraving on a black key cap ( inverse ).

Category: Blindness Products

Product Description

Due to the increased distance between the keys compared to a normal keyboard, operating errors such as e.g. B. the unintentional pressing of 2 buttons simultaneously avoided.
The arrangement of the keys corresponds to the arrangement of a normal keyboard, so getting started or switching from the normal keyboard you are used to is quick and easy. Special training with these devices is not necessary.
Since all the keys on this keyboard are not recessed, in contrast to large-field keyboards, very fast key input can take place here if the user is suitably qualified.
With the Mercurius type, various time parameters (e.g. delay time, keystroke repetition, etc.) can be set individually. Only then is it possible for an affected person to work meaningfully on the computer.
The keys of the Mercurius type are equipped with a defined pressure point
(click-frog effect), which results in acoustic and tactile feedback, ie the user feels in his finger that the key has been released.
The Mercurius keyboard has a macro function and an optional key acknowledgment tone.
A built-in steplessly adjustable delay time (with the Apollon type) effectively suppresses unwanted repeated pressing of a key (e.g. due to trembling).
The use of smooth-running short-stroke keys with a stroke of approx. 2.5 mm instead of the usual 4 mm enables fast and efficient key input (with the Mercurius type).
The keyboard type Apollon is equipped with ‘normal’ keys (key drop approx. 4 mm).
The keyboard is simply plugged into the PC instead of the normal keyboard (very easy ‘start-up’).
An adjustable one-finger function allows e.g. B. pressing the Ctrl/Alt/Delete keys at the same time.
The latching of the keys Alt, Altgr, Ctrlleft or Ctrlright, Shiftleft, Shiftright and with the Mercurius type also the Windows key can be comfortably:
a.) set as 1x latching. Here, the latching function is deleted after any
other button press (apart from the latching buttons) – this saves an unnecessary further button press.
b.) set as permanently latching (this is how character strings can be displayed, for example).
c.) set as non-locking. The special latching function is switched off and the keys behave like a ‘normal’ keyboard.
All latching buttons can be set individually and easily by the user in one of the above states. The status of the latching function is signaled by a red lamp.
Driver software is not required to operate the device. All functions are ‘hardware-solved’ and can be set on the keyboard. Important for use in secured workplace areas such as e.g. B. in the tax office, military security zones etc.
All user-oriented data remain stored even after the PC is switched off.
A second keyboard socket allows the connection of an additional keyboard.
The keyboard is very easy to service thanks to the use of individual high-quality mechanical keys. The keys can be easily changed e.g. B. accidental liquid penetration.
We lavishly engrave the key caps, resulting in glare-free and absolutely abrasion-resistant lettering.
The housing is milled from a solid block of hard aluminum and is extremely robust.
The housing surface is powder-coated, ie stove-enamelled with a powder, which makes the device very scratch-resistant.
Custom-made products (e.g. different key assignments) are possible.
3 year manufacturer guarantee.

Scope of delivery

1 adapter (DIN keyboard plug to MiniDIN keyboard socket)
1 piece adapter from PS2 to USB (1.1)
1 pc instruction manual

Mass weight

Type Mercury:

Housing design without numeric keypad:
approx. 410 mm x 175 mm, front height: approx. 18 mm, rear height: approx. 35 mm. Weight approx. 3.4 kg.

Housing design with integrated numeric keypad:
approx. 510 mm x 175 mm, front height: approx. 18 mm, rear height: approx. 35 mm. Weight: approx. 4.2 kg.

External numeric keypad type Mercuriusnum :

approx. 130 mm x 155 mm, front height: approx. 18 mm, rear height: approx. 33 mm. Weight about 0.8kg.

Type Apollon:

Housing design without numeric keypad:
approx. 450 mm x 195 mm, front height: approx. 17 mm, rear height: approx. 37 mm. Weight approx. 3.9 kg.

Housing design with integrated numeric keypad:
approx. 545 mm x 195 mm, front height: approx. 17 mm, rear height: approx. 37 mm. Weight: about 4.8kg.

External numeric keypad type Apollonum:

approx. 130 mm x 155 mm, front height: approx. 17 mm, rear height: approx. 33 mm. Weight approx. 1.0 kg.

Technical Specification

Special type Apollon:

Key spacing (each from the center of the key): 22 mm (for comparison: standard keyboard 19 mm).
enlarged keypad.
Key arrangement corresponds to a ‘normal’ MF2 keyboard.
with continuously adjustable delay time (from approx. 0 – 3 seconds).
Key travel: approx. 4 mm.
Key Life: > 50 million keystrokes.
Linear force button actuation.
Actuating force: approx. 0.6 Newton.
Keypad size (gripping area): for versions without numeric keypad:
approx. 400 mm x 140 mm,
for versions with integrated numeric keypad: approx. 500 mm x 140 mm,
external numeric keypad: approx. 85 mm x 105 mm.

Special type Mercurius:

Key spacing (each from the center of the key): 23 mm
(for comparison: standard keyboard: 19 mm).
enlarged keypad.
Key arrangement compact, based on a ‘normal’ MF2 keyboard.
Key stroke: approx. 1.6 mm (short stroke keys).
Key life: > 10 million keystrokes.
Tactile and acoustic feedback of the keys ( clicker effect ).
Actuating force: approx. 0.7 Newton.
with macro function (maximum 55 characters).
with 4 different separately adjustable keyboard parameters (delay times etc.).
with switchable button acknowledgment tone.
Keypad size (gripping area): for versions without numeric keypad:
approx. 370 mm x 130 mm, for versions with integrated numeric keypad:
approx. 470 mm x 130 mm, external numeric keypad: approx. 85 mm x 110 mm.

Both devices:

mechanically stable and proven keys.
Key size approx. 19 mm (like a standard keyboard).
engraved and glare-free keycaps (absolutely abrasion-resistant).
Complete one-finger operation, variably adjustable.
all setting options are made directly on the keyboard.
all user-defined parameters remain saved.
Uncomplicated connection (the keyboard is simply plugged in instead of the normal keyboard).
Possibility to connect a second keyboard.
Keyboard is IBM-PC / MF 2 compatible.
high level of service friendliness through the use of individual high-quality mechanical keys.
Robust and very scratch-resistant stable aluminum housing.
CE compliant.
Aid No: 16.99.05.0000 (group).
Current consumption: 8 – 25 mA, typ: 12 mA at 5 V +- 5%.
Storage: – 20 C° to 60 C°, operation: 0 C° to 50 C°, humidity: max. approx. 80%, non-condensing.
Pin assignment: Standard 6-pin mini Din (PS2 connector).
Made in Germany
Cable length approx. 2.5 m.
3 year manufacturer guarantee.

Accessories (Optional)

External numeric keypad for connection to the keyboard (if the keyboard is not equipped with a numeric keypad). The device can be arranged in a space-saving and ergonomic manner within reach of the user.
Both Mercurius and Apollon devices are also available with extra-large lettering for the visually impaired ( black engraving on a light-colored key cap ).
The Mercurius type is also available with extra-large, visually impaired labeling with white engraving on a black key cap ( inverse ).
Very sturdy tripod. This is freely adjustable in height (by means of an extendable telescopic tube) and in all directions (by means of 2 ball heads above and below), it is attached to the edge of the table.
hinged feet.
Custom-made products (e.g. a different key assignment) are possible, since these devices are completely developed and manufactured in-house.

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