The DW-5K boasts a 30-foot RF range, while operating in continuous power conservation mode, for a 6-month average battery life. Because the DW-5K uses radio frequency signals, it is not susceptible to the line of sight issues associated with infrared keyboards. The DW-5K utilizes a USB dongle for plug and play ease, including automatic keyboard detection by the host computer. In addition, the DW-5K comes with a manual binding feature that locks in the keyboard’s signal, providing keystroke security, the ability to operate multiple wireless keyboards within the same environment, and a barrier from interference with other wireless devices. With its sealed, silicone rubber keypad, and robust ABS polycarbonate case, the DW-5K meets NEMA 4X specifications, certifying the unit water, dust and corrosive liquid resistant.

The DW-5K features NEMA 4, 4X ratings. NEMA rated type 4 products are meant to be used in indoor or outdoor applications, and must provide protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, and must be undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. NEMA rated type 4X products provide all the protection of NEMA 4 with the addition of protection against corrosion.