Full-size keyboard with low-profile, full-travel keys
Integrated rf IDEAS WaveID® Plus dual-band contactless card reader, 125 kHz / 13.56 MHz
Integrated HID® TouchChip TCET Module
Works with leading identity platforms to support passwordless, multifactor authentication using badge and biometric credentials
Supports ePrescribe (EPCS) workflows
LinkSmart cleaning button with optional San-a-Key® software offers a complete desktop hygiene system
Low-profile keys are easy to clean and discourage accumulation of dirt and germs
All functions routed through a single USB conserves thin and zero client ports
Color: Black

Use Cases

ePrescribe Environments

Supports multifactor authentication workflows used in DEA-compliant electronic prescribing environments.

Financial Workstations

Helps protect sensitive financial systems and customer information in regulated banking and finance environments.

Healthcare Workstations

For shared nursing stations and clinical desktops requiring secure authentication, rapid user transitions, and habitual disinfection support.

Shared Enterprise Workstations

Designed for organizations requiring secure desktop authentication across high-traffic enterprise environments.

Key Challenges Addressed by the Product

Shared workstations require a balance of:

Secure access to sensitive data

Healthcare environments need fast, reliable authentication to protect patient information and support compliance-driven workflows.

Enterprise organizations must protect confidential employee, customer, and corporate data to meet evolving privacy regulations and strengthen their overall security posture.

Shared workstations remain a critical point of exposure — where insider threats and user behavior can introduce risk.

Practical infection control and workplace hygiene

Keyboards in the healthcare environment must be cleaned frequently without interrupting care or requiring removal from service.

Core Benefits

Integrated multifactor authentication

Combines RFID badge reading and fingerprint biometrics into one device, supporting secure logon workflows and protecting access to sensitive systems.

Acts as a desktop endpoint security hub

Consolidates authentication and access control into a single device at the workstation — reducing reliance on separate peripherals while strengthening security at the endpoint.

Conserves thin and zero client ports

All functions — including keyboard input, RFID, biometrics, and keyboard cleaning — are routed through a single USB connection, helping preserve limited ports and simplify endpoint configuration.

Supports ePrescribe-ready environments

The KSI-1700 SX HFFFB-21 is ePrescribe-ready and provides the first factor of two-factor authentication for meeting DEA-mandated electronic prescription requirements.

Supports routine cleaning without workflow disruption

The LinkSmart cleaning button temporarily disables keys so that users can clean the surface without generating accidental input. Optional San-a-Key® software adds onscreen cleaning guidance and supports scheduled cleaning reminders.

Reduces peripheral sprawl at the desktop

Eliminates the need for separate badge readers and biometric devices by integrating all authentication components into a single keyboard.

Supports compliance-driven workflows

Designed to support environments requiring HIPAA, FIPS 201, and DEA ePrescribe (EPCS) compliance.

Key Features

Full-size 104-key layout
Low-profile, sealed key switch array
rf IDEAS WaveID® Plus dual-band card reader (125 kHz / 13.56 MHz)
HID® TouchChip TCET Module
Convenient tap in, tap out
Multifactor, passwordless authentication support
Compatible with leading identity and healthcare SSO platforms
ePrescribe-ready
LinkSmart push-to-clean system, with optional San-a-Key® software
Durable hard-shell construction

Use Cases

Shared hospital nursing stations and clinical workstations
Pharmacy and ePrescribe workflows
Corporate shared workstations and hot-desking environments
Financial services and regulated enterprise environments
Higher education shared workstations
Government and public sector workstations

Compatibility

Compatible with Imprivata® Enterprise Access Management, AuthX, and other leading healthcare SSO environments
Positioned for ePrescribe-ready workflows in healthcare settings
Windows 11, Linux, macOS, IGEL OS

Compliance

HIPAA
FIPS 201
DEA ePrescribe-ready

Product Description

The KSI-1700 SX HFFFB-21 is a full-size, medical-grade keyboard designed for organizations that require both secure desktop access and desktop hygiene. The keyboard integrates a dual-frequency contactless proximity card reader, biometric fingerprint sensor, and cleaning button into a single, durable device.

The KSI-1700 SX HFFFB-21 features a hard-shell, low-profile key design, offering an optimal yet familiar typing experience while supporting cleaning protocols through LinkSmart and San-a-Key® software.

By combining authentication and desktop hygiene in one device, the keyboard reduces desktop clutter, simplifies endpoint management, and strengthens security at shared workstations.

FAQ

What type of authentication does this keyboard support?

The keyboard integrates both a contactless RFID badge reader and biometric fingerprint sensor, enabling multifactor, passwordless authentication at the desktop.

How is this keyboard different from KSI silicone keyboards, such as the 1800 or 2000 series?

The KSI-1700 features a hard-shell, low-profile key design, offering a more traditional typing experience while still supporting cleaning workflows.

Can the keyboard be disinfected?

Yes. The low-profile key design discourages germ and dirt from accumulating around and beneath keys, and the LinkSmart button allows for safe cleaning using approved germicidal wipes.

Does the keyboard support Imprivata® and other SSO platforms?

Yes. The integrated authentication components are compatible with leading SSO solutions used in healthcare and corporate environments.

Is the keyboard suitable for ePrescribe workflows?

Yes. The product is ePrescribe-ready and supports multifactor authentication requirements used to meet DEA mandates pertaining to ePrescribe.

Dimensions: 17-3/4″ W x 7-1/4″ D x ~2″ H

Weight: ~2.2 lbs

Interface: High-speed USB

Card Reader Specifications

rf IDEAS WaveID® Plus OEM-805N21KU-X dual frequency contactless proximity card reader, 125 kHz / 13.56 MHz
Typical maximum read range: 1.0” – 3.0” (2.5 – 7.6cm) dependent upon proximity card type and environmental conditions
Power supply: USB self-powered
Indicators: Adjustable beeper volume (off, low, medium, high)
Operating humidity range: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Operating temperature range: -20° to 150°F (-30° to 65°C)
Certifications: FCC, Industry Canada, CE Mark, RCM, RoHS, Reach, and more than 50 countries

Biometric Sensor Specifications

Capacitive HID® TouchChip TCET Module
FIPS 201 compliance
Resolution: 508 DPI meets FBI iAFIS requirement
8-bit per pixel grayscale
Up to 12 frames per second capture rate
8-bit RAM interface
20-pin 0.5mm pitch flat flex cable connector
27 x 20.4mm outline & only 3.5mm thick (~1/8”)
Power: 20mA during capture (typical)
1ma during sleep (typical)
4.4v to 5.5v (standard image mode, no bezel)
4.5v to 4.6v (FIPS-201 & EIM mode w/ bezel)
+/- 15 KV ESD (IEC 61000-4-2 level 4)
2M fingerprint placements (FIPS-201 standard coating)
4M fingerprint placements (SteelCoat coating)
Environment: -30 to +85C operating
-40 to +85 storage
RoHS compliant

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KSI-1700 SX HFFFB-21

Full-Size Multifactor Authentication Keyboard with Integrated Desktop Hygiene

The KSI-1700 SX HFFFB-21 is a full-size keyboard that combines RFID badge authentication, fingerprint biometrics, and desktop hygiene functionality in a single device. Designed for shared workstations, it supports secure access, reliable typing performance, and protection against cross-contamination at the desktop.