Contour Design KC 1000 SC keyboard Office USB QWERTZ German Grey

The CHERRY KC 1000 SC Office USB QWERTZ German Grey is a wired full-size office keyboard with an integrated smart card terminal and secure PIN entry. Designed for professional environments, it offers a QWERTZ German layout, 105 keys and a 1.8 m USB cable for flexible placement. The built-in PC/SC smartcard reader supports ISO 7816 cards and is CCID compatible, with EMV 2000 Level 1 approval and field-updatable firmware.

Advantages

The keyboard combines a standard full-size keyset with an integrated chip card reader for secure authentication and PIN entry, enabling one-handed card operation and a low smart card contacting unit. It supports multiple smartcard protocols (T=0, T=1, S=8, S=9, S=10), is CCID compatible and offers driver support for Windows, macOS and Linux. The flat design and German DIN/GS-compliant layout meet ergonomic guidance such as BGI 650, and the device is developed to satisfy FIPS-201 requirements (approval process ongoing).

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Workplaces requiring secure smartcard authentication and PIN entry
• Office environments using German QWERTZ layout keyboards
• Systems integrating EMV or ISO 7816 smartcards for access control or transactions
• IT environments needing cross-platform driver support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Key specifications

• Model: CHERRY KC 1000 SC Office USB QWERTZ German Grey
• Interface: USB
• Form factor: Full-size (100%), 105 keys, German QWERTZ layout
• Smartcard reader: PC/SC, ISO 7816 compliant, CCID compatible
• Supported protocols: T=0, T=1, S=8, S=9, S=10
• Security: Secure PIN entry; EMV 2000 Level 1 approved; FIPS-201 requirements (approval ongoing)
• Firmware: Field update via flash controller
• Cable length: 1.8 m (USB)
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Connect the keyboard to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Install or verify platform drivers for Windows, macOS or Linux if required. Insert an ISO 7816 smartcard into the integrated reader and use the secure PIN entry pad to authenticate or authorize transactions. The smartcard module is designed for one-handed operation and a low contacting unit for convenient card insertion.

Recommendations

Use the keyboard on a stable desk surface and follow your organisation's security policies for PIN handling. Keep firmware updated through the provided update mechanism and test compatibility with your smartcard middleware and operating system before wide deployment.