CHERRY KC 1000 SC keyboard USB Swiss Grey

The CHERRY KC 1000 SC USB Swiss Grey is a wired full-size security keyboard with an integrated PC/SC smartcard reader and a built-in chip card terminal for secure PIN entry. It has a straight, low-profile design with 109 keys, a 1.8 m USB cable and a Swiss layout in grey finish. The device supports reading and writing of ISO 7816 compliant smartcards, CCID compatibility and field firmware updates via flash controller.

Advantages

The keyboard provides secure PIN entry and meets EMV 2000 Level 1 requirements. It supports smartcard protocols T=0, T=1 and S=8, S=9, S=10, and offers one-handed operation of the smart card module. Drivers are available for Windows, macOS and Linux. The flat, low contacting smart card unit and robust wired USB connection suit continuous office use.

Suitable for

• Secure authentication and card-based login
• PIN entry for payment terminals and secure access
• Workplaces requiring ISO 7816 smartcard handling
• Environments where wired, full-size keyboards are preferred

Key specifications

• Brand: Cherry
• Model: KC 1000 SC (JK-A0100CH-0)
• Interface: USB
• Form factor: Full-size, 109 keys, Swiss layout
• Cable length: 1.8 m
• Colour: Grey (Swiss)
• Smartcard: PC/SC reader, ISO 7816 read/write, CCID compatible
• Supported protocols: T=0, T=1, S=8, S=9, S=10
• Certifications: EMV 2000 Level 1 approved; FIPS-201 requirements (approval process ongoing)
• Firmware: Field update via flash controller

How to use

Connect the keyboard to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Install or allow the operating system to load the appropriate drivers for Windows, macOS or Linux. Insert a compatible ISO 7816 smartcard into the integrated reader and perform PIN entry directly on the secure keypad. Use the keyboard as a standard full-size input device while the smartcard module operates independently for secure transactions.

Recommendations

For secure operation, use ISO 7816-compliant smartcards and keep device firmware up to date via the field update capability. Where required, choose the German/DIN layout variant for compliance with local ergonomic guidance; otherwise select the Swiss layout for correct key mapping. Ensure the USB connection remains physical and secure in environments that require tamper-evident setups.