Access IS
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| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom |
| Products |
Computer keyboards Barcode readers MSR OCR Passport readers |
| Website | http://www.access-is.com/ |
Access IS, formerly Access Keyboards, is a British keyboard manufacturer based in Reading, UK with a subsidiary in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. Access IS manufactures bespoke keyboards and readers for barcodes, credit cards, cheques and passports. Known customers of Access IS point-of-sale keyboards in the UK include Blacks, John Lewis, Clarks, and various airports.
The minimum order quantity for keyboards is ten.
Features
Access IS keyboards use plate-mounted Cherry MX Black switches with keycaps from Signature Plastics. Many keyboards use double-shot keys, but lasered keys are available to reduce cost; some keyboards may have a combination of double-shot and lasered keycaps.
Additional options include detachable cables and PS/2 connectors. Keys may be positioned in either a staggered or a matrix grid.
Programming
The current line of keyboards is firmware-programmable using their downloadable SoftProg utility. Each keypress can trigger a string of up to 256 characters in length. Keys can be disabled via firmware, and disabled keys are commonly covered with a blanking tile. This offers a way to disable the Windows key.
SoftProg allows for an extra layer which can be triggered by holding down a specific key or be toggled via another key. Multiple trigger keys of the same type are permitted, but not one of each type of trigger.
