Gamber-Johnson Backlit 2-in-1 Keyboard Dock — Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro / Active5 Pro, German
Fits Tab Active4 / Active5 ProRed backlight, 76 keysTouchpad + USB-AIP54, MIL-STD-810G
The Gamber-Johnson 7160-1869-02 is a rugged backlit 2-in-1 keyboard dock that turns a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or the original Tab Active Pro into a laptop-style field terminal, with a German 76-key keyboard, an integrated touchpad with left and right buttons and a red backlight for low-light work. The tablet docks on a pogo-pin connector; a USB-C input (5.4 V, 1.5 A) charges the tablet through the dock without undocking it and a USB-A 2.0 port takes a flash drive or other peripheral. Gamber-Johnson designs it to IP54, tests it to MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration, rates it from −20 °C to 60 °C, and includes the power adapter in the box.
Compatibility — check before buying:
For the Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Tab Active4 Pro and Tab Active5 Pro only — it does not fit the Tab Active3, Active5 (non-Pro) or any other Samsung tablet. This is the German layout (7160-1869-02); the same dock exists as 7160-1869-00 (US English), -01 (UK English), -02 (German), -03 (French) and -04 (Spanish), so check the last two digits. Layout: German QWERTZ swaps Y and Z, puts Ü, Ö, Ä and ß on dedicated keys and moves most symbols and brackets compared with a US or UK keyboard. Choose it only if you type in German; for English use in Cyprus ask us for the US or UK version of the same model. Do not confuse it with the 7160-1450 series, which is the same dock without backlighting. Gamber-Johnson states it is not designed to be vehicle-mounted. The USB-C port is for charging the tablet through the dock, not a data port for a PC.
Best For
✓ Field service and utilities staff who type reports on a Tab Active
✓ Warehouse and logistics desks where a laptop would not survive
✓ Low-light work — red backlight with four intensity levels
✓ Charging the tablet while it stays docked and in use
✓ Plugging in a USB flash drive or scanner via the USB-A port
✓ Teams that type in German layout on a rugged tablet
Key Features
Rugged to match the tablet
Polycarbonate case with silicone rubber keys, designed to IP54 and tested to MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration, rated for operation from −20 °C to 60 °C. Keys are rated for two million actuations each.
Backlit keyboard with touchpad
76 keys in German layout with 12 function keys, integrated centre touchpad with left and right mouse buttons, and a red backlight with four intensity levels toggled from F12. A power button on the dock helps reduce tablet power use.
Pogo-pin dock with pass-through charging
The tablet seats on the pogo-pin connector; the dock’s USB-C input (5.4 V, 1.5 A) charges the tablet in place with the included power adapter, and a USB-A 2.0 port (5 V, 500 mA) accepts peripherals.
Friction hinge and footrest
A friction hinge and screen footrest hold the tablet at a comfortable viewing angle; rubber feet stop the 0.73 kg dock sliding on a bench.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Gamber-Johnson |
| Series |
2-in-1 Attachable Keyboard, backlit |
| Part Number |
7160-1869-02 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0703674565294 |
| MPN |
7160-1869-02 |
| Compatibility |
| Fits |
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro |
| Layout siblings |
7160-1869-00 US, -01 UK, -02 German, -03 French, -04 Spanish |
| Keyboard |
| Keys |
76 keys with 12 function keys, silicone rubber, white legends |
| Layout |
German (QWERTZ) |
| Backlight |
Red, 4 intensity levels (F12) |
| Touchpad |
Integrated, with left and right buttons |
| Key life |
2 million actuations per key |
| Connection and power |
| Tablet connection |
Pogo-pin dock |
| USB-C input |
5.4 V, 1.5 A — charges the docked tablet |
| USB-A port |
USB 2.0, 5 V at 500 mA, for peripherals |
| Power adapter |
Included |
| Build |
| Ingress rating |
Designed to IP54 |
| Shock and vibration |
Designed and tested to MIL-STD-810G |
| Operating temperature |
−20 °C to 60 °C |
| Storage temperature |
−40 °C to 85 °C |
| Dimensions |
26.19 × 19.20 × 3.81 cm |
| Weight |
0.73 kg |
| Colour |
Black |
| Vehicle mounting |
Not designed to be vehicle-mounted |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Gamber-Johnson publishes a 1-year limited warranty for this model on its product page. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. Note that Gamber-Johnson’s lifetime warranty applies to its mounting hardware, not to this keyboard. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it fit the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro?
Yes — Gamber-Johnson lists the Tab Active Pro, Active4 Pro and Active5 Pro for this backlit dock. It does not fit the Tab Active3 or the non-Pro Active5.
What is the difference between 7160-1869 and 7160-1450?
Both are 2-in-1 keyboards for the same tablets. The 1869 has the red backlight; the 1450 does not.
Can I charge the tablet while it is docked?
Yes. Connect the included power adapter to the dock’s USB-C input and it charges the tablet through the pogo pins.
Can I mount it in a vehicle?
Gamber-Johnson states this keyboard is not designed for vehicle mounting. Ask us about their vehicle cradles for the Tab Active series instead.
Singular Expert Insight
Buy this dock when your staff already carry a Tab Active4 Pro or Active5 Pro and need to type more than a few lines a day: it keeps the tablet’s rugged rating rather than pairing a consumer Bluetooth keyboard that dies at the first drop. This is the German version; the UK version is 7160-1869-01 and the US version 7160-1869-00. See our
tablet accessories and the rest of our
QWERTZ keyboards, and tell us the exact tablet model and the layout your team types on so we ship the right suffix.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You use a Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Active4 Pro or Active5 Pro, you need a German keyboard with a touchpad that survives IP54 conditions, and you want the tablet to charge while docked.
Skip it if
Your tablet is any other model, you need a different layout (other suffixes), you plan to mount the keyboard in a vehicle, or you do not need backlighting (7160-1450 series).
Also consider
Gamber-Johnson 7160-1869-01 (UK English) or 7160-1869-00 (US English), or the 7160-1450 series without backlight.