Controls for Construction vehicles and worksite equipment
Rugged Keypads for OEM Mobile Equipment
Rugged operator control keypads built for demanding mobile equipment applications with simplified CAN integration.
- Seven sizes and button configurations (4-16 buttons)
- Configurable, software-controlled RGB indicators, icons, and backlighting
- Rugged IP67 and IP6K9K sealed designs
- Support configurable CAN messaging
- Reduce wiring complexity
- Improve operator interface consistency across vehicle platforms
- USA-based manufacturing and engineering support
Can Keypads that do more
Validated for the Environment
Our keypads have been tested and validated to deliver the rugged dependability you require. IP67 and IP6K9K, resistant to shock, vibration and chemicals, long life cycle and extreme temperature range.
Feedback & Communication
Our modern CAN keypads do more than control machine functions. They communicate system status, diagnostics, and machine health in real time. Program your keypad to give your machine operators the feedback they need.
More Than An Input Device
HED keypads offer more than just input commands. They can help influence the entire machine architecture through flexible software integration, CAN communication with Control Modules and Displays, diagnostics, serviceability and future scalability.
Support the full Control system
HED provides the electronic foundation to make complex mobile platforms easier to control, integrate, and scale. We help OEMs design rugged electronic control systems that bring displays, keypads, controllers, and vehicle functions together into one scalable architecture.
Why HED Controls
- Built and validated for harsh mobile environments
- Customizable hardware options
- Responsive technical collaboration
- Mobile OEM application expertise
- Reliable CAN communication architectures
- Long lifecycle product support
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Frequently Asked Questions
What applications are HED keypads designed to support?
HED keypads are designed for rugged vehicle and equipment applications, including construction equipment, vocational trucks, utility vehicles, specialty vehicles, and other mobile equipment platforms that need durable operator control keypads.
How can CAN keypads help reduce wiring complexity?
CAN-based keypads can consolidate operator inputs into a networked control architecture, helping reduce point-to-point wiring, simplify harness design, and support more consistent control layouts across vehicle platforms.
Can HED keypads support construction equipment applications?
Yes. HED keypads are a strong fit for construction equipment applications that require sealed operator controls, reliable tactile feedback, configurable indicators, and integration into harsh-duty machine environments.
Can HED keypads be used on vocational trucks and work trucks?
Yes. HED keypads can support vocational truck, work truck, utility truck, and specialty vehicle applications where OEMs need rugged operator controls for auxiliary functions, body equipment, lighting, hydraulics, or upfit-related systems.
Do HED keypads support J1939 communication?
Yes. HED CL-6000 Series keypads support CAN-based communication options, including J1939 and CANopen, which helps engineering teams align keypad behavior with existing vehicle control architectures.
How does HED help determine the right keypad approach?
HED can review your equipment type, operator requirements, CAN integration needs, environmental conditions, panel space, and expected volume to help recommend the right keypad layout and configuration approach.
Deliver A Rugged Operator Control Interface
Don’t settle for unproven Keypads that wont last on rugged construction sites or in other harsh environments. Partner with HED for rugged, reliable, and intelligently designed control solutions.