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QKEYPAD-K16
16 Key Proximity Touch Sensing Keypad

The QKEYPAD-K16 is a 16 key proximity touch sensing keypad
intended to detect human touch through any dielectric panel up to a
thickness of 10 mm. This product is designed specifically for OEM users
needing to provide data entry into a sealed or protected environment.
16 touch keys through any dielectric up to 10 mm

thick.
4 x 4 Analog crosspoint switch output to mimic
traditional electromechanical keypads.
RS232 serial output and TTL Uart port. 9600 baud.
User selectable sensitivity ranges via DIP switches.
Key active LED indicator.
Autocalibrating with noise and adjacent key
suppression.
100% surface mount components to ensure easy
mounting against any flat panel.
Access to power and signals lines via industry
standard DB15 connector.
Description
When placed behind a panel made from any dielectric material such as glass, wood, or plastic the contacting surface becomes a touch
sensitive keypad with 16 discrete keys. During operation minute amounts of charge is coupled by a set of 16 electrodes through the
overlying panel. Any contact with the panel over the area of the electrodes causes charge to leak away from the electrodes and a
corresponding drop in voltage is detected as a key activation.
Key active led
Priority 1 Design
Suite 6, 250 Gore Street
Fitzroy, 3065
Melbourne, Australia.
Document No: MAN_QKEYPAD-K16

Revision: C
Modified: January 7, 2011
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
Y0
Y1
Y2
Y3
V+ to GND ...............................................-0.3V to 15V

Digital Inputs to GND ............................... 0.3V to 5V
Operating Temperature Range ...................0 C to 85C
Storage Temperature Range .......................0 C to 85C
X0
NOTE: (1) Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to absolute maximum
conditions for extended periods may affect unit reliability.
Connector Pin Description

Interface is via industry standard 15 way D-Connector, female.
This connector carries both the unit input power and output
signal lines. Table 1. describes the pin connections to the unit.
X1
X2
X3
Figure 1. Equivalent circuit of 4x4 analog crosspoint output.
Directi
Description
on
1
In/Out
X0
Keypad row scan line 0
2
In/Out
X1
3
In/Out
X2
4
In/Out
X3
5
In/Out
Y0
Keypad Column scan line 0
6
In/Out
Y1
7
In/Out
Y2
8
In/Out Keypad Column scan line 3
Y3
9
In
V+
Positive DC supply line. (5.5-15V)
10
GND
Ground
11
GND
Ground
12
GND
Ground
13
In
RX
RS232 Serial Input.
14
Out
TX(RS232)
RS232 Serial Output.
TX
15
Out
Uart Output line (1) TTL level only
Table 1. Unit interface: DB15 pin description.
Pin
Label
(1)
X0Y0
$00
X0Y1
$01
X0Y2
$02
X0Y3
$03
X1Y0
$04
X1Y1
$05
X1Y2
$06
X1Y3
$07
X2Y0
$08
X2Y1
$09
X2Y2
$0A
X2Y3
$0B
X3Y0
$0C
X3Y1
$0D
X3Y2
$0E
X3Y3
$0F
(2)
NOTE: (1) This uart output voltage level is standard TTL. Care must be taken to ensure that voltages
outside the range of 0.3V to 5V are not applied to this line
Interface Selection
The interface is available in two forms. A 4x4 analog crosspoint
matrix, and a serial output. The serial output can be in RS232 or
TTL levels depending on which pin is connected. Figure 1.
Illustrates the equivalent circuit output when the analog
crosspoint matrix is used.
The row to column key definitions are as shown in Figure 2. The
row to column connections for inactive keys are effectively open
circuit. When a key is selected the row to column connection
remains active until the key is released.
The uart output will transmit codes as shown in Figure 2
whenever the corresponding key is activated. Codes are sent
once at the point of contact detection. No key release codes are
sent.
The uart is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit.
Switch positions 1 to 4 control the sensitivity of the unit.
Selecting a larger sensitivity will allow the unit to sense contact
through a greater thickness of panel; however will also increase
the incidence of false triggers due to external factors such as
noise. The user should first start with the least sensitive position
and gradually increase the sensitivity setting until a reliable
performance is achieved. See Table 2 .User Selector switch for a
description of these settings.
Figure 2. Key descriptions

NOTE: (1) Upper designations indicate row-column connections while the
analog crosspoint output is being used.
NOTE: (2) Lower designations indicate hex codes output while uart output is
enabled.
The Qkeypad unit is shown with component less side facing.
SW1-4
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
SW1-3
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Table 2.
SW1-2
SW1-1
Sensitivity
Example
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Highest
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default
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lowest
10mm glass
User Selector switch.
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3mm glass
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Thin plastic sheet
Principle of Operation:
The Qkeypad unit has on its surface 16 proximity key sensing areas. The sensing areas consist of simple tracks of conducting
material that when pulsed with an electric charge creates an electrostatic field surrounding each proximity key area. When a
non-conductive panel is placed over the Qkeypad the electrostatic field permeates through the panel above the sensing area.
When contact is made by the human finger some of the charge flowing through the overlying panel is leaked away as
shown in Figure 3.
This leaking away of charge is detected by the associated circuitry as a change in voltage levels. When the change in voltage
beyond a certain reference level reaches a defined trigger point the Qkeypad detects this as a key press. In practice any object
near the sensing electrodes will cause some leaking of charge to occur. Also water droplets and other surface contaminates
will cause coupling of the electrostatic field between the individual proximity keys. To avoid a false trigger an individual
reference voltage is generated for each proximity key area. Additionally the reference voltage is adjusted periodically to allow
for any fluctuating influences such as water moisture that would change with time at a rate much slower than would be the
case for a genuine key press.
Dimensions:
Disclaimers.
Priority 1 Design reserves the right to change specifications and prices at any time and without notice.
Priority 1 Design shall not be liable to recipients or any third party for any damages, including but not limited to
personal injury, property damage, loss of profits, loss of use, interrupt of business or indirect, special incidental or
consequential damages, of any kind, in connection with or arising out of the furnishing, performance or use of
products supplied, or the technical data herein. No obligation or liability to recipient or any third party shall arise
or flow out of Priority 1 Design rendering of technical or other services.
Life support This product is not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where
malfunction of this product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury.
Priority 1 Design customers using or selling this product for use in such applications do so at their own
risk and agree to fully indemnify Priority 1 Design for any damages resulting from such application.

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QKEYPAD-K16

16 Key Proximity Touch Sensing Keypad

16 touch keys through any dielectric up to 10 mm

Key active led

Document No: MAN_QKEYPAD-K16

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)

V+ to GND ...............................................-0.3V to 15V

Connector Pin Description

Figure 2. Key descriptions

User Selector switch.

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