Contour Design KC 1000 SC keyboard Office USB QWERTZ German Black

The CHERRY KC 1000 SC Office USB QWERTZ German Black is a wired full-size office keyboard with an integrated smartcard terminal and secure PIN entry. It offers a QWERTZ German layout with 105 keys, a 1.8 m USB cable and membrane key switches for quiet operation. The keyboard combines a standard office typing surface with a low-profile smartcard contacting unit and CCID-compatible smartcard reader functionality.

Advantages

The integrated PC/SC smartcard reader supports ISO 7816 smartcards and is EMV 2000 Level 1 approved. The device supports protocols T=0, T=1 and additional secure protocols S=8, S=9, S=10, and allows firmware updates in the field via the flash controller. It is CCID compatible, offers secure PIN entry and is designed for one-handed operation of the smartcard module. The German keyboard layout follows DIN/GS specifications and the product includes driver support for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Suitable for

• Office environments requiring secure smartcard authentication
• Workstations needing quiet membrane keyboards with integrated card reader
• Environments using ISO 7816 smartcards and EMV-compliant readers
• Systems where CCID compatibility and cross-platform drivers are required

Key specifications

• Model: CHERRY KC 1000 SC (JK-A0100DE-2)
• Interface: USB
• Layout: German QWERTZ, 105 keys
• Form factor: Full-size (100%)
• Smartcard reader: PC/SC, ISO 7816; protocols T=0, T=1, S=8, S=9, S=10
• Approvals: EMV 2000 Level 1; FIPS-201 requirements (approval process ongoing)
• Compatibility: CCID; drivers for Windows, macOS, Linux
• Cable length: 1.8 m
• Colour: Black

How to use

Connect the keyboard to a host computer using the integrated 1.8 m USB cable. Install or verify platform drivers for Windows, macOS or Linux as needed; the device is CCID compatible and should be recognized by systems supporting PC/SC smartcard middleware. Insert an ISO 7816 smartcard into the low-profile card contacting unit and perform PIN entry directly on the keyboard for secure authentication. Firmware updates can be applied in the field via the flash controller following the manufacturer's update instructions.

Recommendations

Use the CHERRY KC 1000 SC in monitored office environments where secure smartcard handling and PIN entry are required. Keep the smartcard contacts clean and follow your organisation's security policies for PIN entry and firmware updates.