BKT1065-IP Fixed Metal Dock with Waterproof Connector for MDT1065
Fixed heavy-duty metal docking station for the MDT1065 10-inch rugged tablet, equipped with an IP-rated waterproof connector. Provides stable vehicle power and one RS232 serial channel through a sealed cable assembly designed for permanent installation in washdown, moisture-exposed, and outdoor environments.
Part of the BKT1065 fixed-mount series, engineered for the MDT1065 platform. The IP configuration uses a sealed connector that maintains a watertight barrier around the contact pins, protecting the serial link through routine cleaning, rain, and chemical spray — suitable for dashboards, equipment panels, and industrial HMI stations where the cable interface is exposed to the elements.
BKT1065-IP Cradle with BKT1065-BAS-02 Waterproof Cable
Provides a single RS232 serial channel and stable DC12–36V vehicle power through an IP-rated waterproof connector. Suitable for permanent installations where the cable interface is exposed to water spray, rain, or routine washdown — mining equipment, agricultural machinery, outdoor signage, and wash-bay installations.
Interface Summary
Where Waterproof Connections Matter
A standard connector relies on simple mating pressure to hold the cable in place. In washdown environments, water can enter the contact interface and corrode the pins over time — causing intermittent RS232 communication failures long before the dock itself shows physical wear. The BKT1065-IP uses a sealed connector that maintains a watertight barrier around the contact pins, protecting the serial link through routine cleaning, rain, and chemical spray.
Deployment Scenarios
Continuous exposure to dust, mud, and high-pressure cleaning that would compromise a standard connector.
Field washdown and chemical spray environments where sealed connections extend equipment uptime.
Signage, kiosks, and equipment panels exposed to rain, road spray, and temperature cycling year-round.
When to Choose BKT1065-IP
Select BKT1065-IP when your MDT1065 deployment requires a permanent metal mount with a sealed cable interface that survives moisture and washdown — mining equipment, agricultural machinery, outdoor signage, and any installation where the cable connection is exposed to the elements. It is the appropriate choice when the tablet is used primarily for one RS232 peripheral (diagnostics dongle, weighbridge display, or serial sensor) and vehicle power, and when the connector itself must not corrode over years of field operation. If your deployment operates in a controlled cab environment, the standard BKT1065-BMW offers the same physical mount with a conventional connector at lower cost. If the installation requires USB peripheral expansion, the BKT1065-OTG adds a USB-A OTG port and camera input. If your deployment needs a lockable M12 Ethernet link, the BKT1065-LAN-01 provides that interface set.
Wiring examples shown — not all configurations. Pin-out details, cable lengths, waterproof connector coding, and cable part numbers may vary by production batch. For the full datasheet with dimensioned drawings and BKT1065-BAS-02 cable specifications, contact our engineering team.
Compatible Tablet Platform
This fixed metal dock is designed for one tablet model only
The BKT1065-IP is built specifically for the MDT1065 mechanical and electrical interface, providing VCC/IGN DC12–36V input and one RS232 channel through the sealed BKT1065-BAS-02 cable. It is not compatible with the MDT880, MDT865, or MDT1080.
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