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XKE-40
Product Manual
Model XK-1500-USK40-R or XK-1540-USK40R-R
40 Key USB Device
Built in the USA by P.I .Engineering
Sold and supported in the USA and UK
USA: www.xkeys.com
UK: www.x-keys-uk.com
Box Contents
1- X-keys XKE-40
1- Replacement key set (2 tall, 1 wide, 1 key puller)
2- Legend Sheets (1 blank, 1 pre-printed)
1- Product Manual (this document)
2 – Angled feet (XK-1500-USK40-R only)
Quick Start for Windows
1. Download and install the latest version of MacroWorks 3.1 from:
http://xkeys.com/PISupport/SoftwareMacroWorks.php
2. Plug in the X-keys and wait for Windows to recognize it.
3. Click on the MW3.1 icon in your Windows taskbar and select the device.
4. Double-click on a button image to begin recording a macro.
5. Type or select keystrokes, shortcut, or function. Multiple macros or
functions may be programmed on a single button.
6. Click Save to complete programming.
To quickly learn how to use MW3.1 watch the brief tutorials on our website.
Consult the MW3.1 help file for complete instructions and tips on programming
and using your X-keys.
Developers
P.I. Engineering offers free Software Development Kits for Windows and Linux
and code samples for Android. Our Windows SDK includes code samples in
C#, C++ and .NET. Please visit the Developers page in the Support section on
our website: xkeys.com/PISupport/Developer.php
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Support
Should you encounter difficulty with the installation or programming, please
consult the Help Files in MW3.1, or ControllerMate. We also recommend
checking the FAQ page on our website before contacting our technical support
specialists.
USA: [email protected] | Phone: 1-517-655-5523
UK: [email protected] | Tel +44 (0)20 3474 0234
Compatibility
The X-keys XKE-40 can be programmed to emulate a USB keyboard, mouse,
game controller, or multimedia controller. These features are available in
MacroWorks 3.1 for Windows.
Hardware Mode Programming
We also offer MacroWorks Hardware, a Windows application for programming
the X-keys exclusively in Hardware Mode. Programming is stored in X-keys
on-board memory and the X-keys will send USB messages to any computer or
tablet (no software or driver installation required).
KVM Version
We also offer a KVM version of the X-keys optimized for use with USB KVMs.
The simplified robust feature set allows for programming of keystrokes, delays,
and keystroke macros.
Identifying the Keys
Select appropriate icons from the pre-printed sheet or use the blank legend
sheet to create your own key legends. The keycaps snap off with a fingernail
or small screwdriver. Apply the label under the keycap, and replace it. The
key caps hold a legend 0.575" wide and 0.5" high (14.6mm x 12.7mm). Other
options are available for printing legends for multiple units. See more
information on our website.
Backlighting
All keys on the XKE-40 have two backlighting colors (red and blue) behind
them. Backlighting intensity can be set and keys can be programmed to
manipulate the backlighting. See more information in the Help File.
Compatible Accessories
Please visit the Accessories page on our website for details on the following.
Tall, wide, and quad keycaps and key blockers
Custom printed keycaps for 10 or more units
X-keys USB Extender – up to 150 feet via CAT 5 cable
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FCC Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, P.I. Engineering, Inc., declare that the X-keys is in conformance with:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, tested in accordance with EN 55032:2012 and
55024:2010/A1:2015
Certificate of compliance on file at P.I. Engineering, 101 Innovation Pkwy,
Williamston, MI 48895
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Contact Information
USA Shipping Address
P.I. Engineering
101 Innovation Parkway
Williamston, MI 48895-
1663
UK Shipping Address
Keyboard Specialists Ltd
Unit 44-45, Salisbury
Street Darlaston West
Midlands WS10 8XB
United Kingdom
Limited Warranty
For all X-keys products purchased and installed in the United States, Canada and the United
Kingdom, P.I. Engineering warrants that the X-keys product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service, and will meet the specifications presented by
P.I. Engineering at the time of original purchase, for one year as evidenced by a copy of the
purchase receipt. Under this warranty, P.I. Engineering will, at its sole option, repair or replace
any X-keys product which is defective, provided that you are responsible for (i) the cost of
transportation of the product to P.I. Engineering or its designated service facility, and (ii) any loss
or damage to the product resulting from such transportation.
Upon discovery of a defect in the product within the Warranty Period, you should notify
P.I. Engineering Technical Support to obtain an RMA (return authorization number) and
instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by P.I. Engineering. You
should send the product, shipping charges prepaid, to the designated location, accompanied by
the return authorization number, your name, address, and telephone number, proof of purchase,
and a description of the defect. P.I. Engineering will pay for return of product(s) to the customer.
P.I. Engineering shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the X-keys product if the failure
has resulted from accident, abuse, mutilation, misuse, or repair/modification performed by any
entity other than P.I. Engineering.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
P.I. ENGINEERING DOES NOT WARRANT THIS X-keys PRODUCT FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. P.I. ENGINEERING AND ITS EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN
LIABILITIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
In the event that the above limitations are held unenforceable, P.I. Engineering’s liability for any damages to you or to any party
shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.
This limited warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States (and its territories),
Canada, and the United Kingdom.
This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Michigan.
X-keys Electronic design: P.I. Engineering, Inc., Patent # 4964075
© 2019 P.I. Engineering, Inc. All rights reserved.
Y-mouse, Y-see two, Y-key key, X-keys, and the “P.I. Eclipse” are trademarks of P.I. Engineering, Inc.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
USA: www.piengineering.com ◘ www.xkeys.com
UK: www.x-keys-uk.com
PI Part#1578
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