The I-Keys are programmable input devices with 16 (I-Key16) or 20 (I-Key20) keys.
Similar to a keyboard the learned commands are routed to a connected KVM switch or computer.
Each of the keys can cover two functions (layer technology). Thus up to 30 or 38 individual macros can be stored in the I-Keys (respectively one key is missing for switching between the layers).
Instead of the keyboard the device is connected to the keyboard interface of a computer. The keyboard itself is plugged into the PS/2 socket of the Y-cable of the I-Key. The devices are power supplied by the computer´s keyboard interface.
The device is set into configuration mode by a switch at its side. Then the key to be programmed is pressed. After that the macro is typed in over the keyboard. To end learning the respective key of the I-Key is pressed again. Additionally at the I-Key20 two single keys can be combined to one double key.