Editing TG3 KBA-BL82/BLT

{{infobox dkeyboard
| image name   = TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT front.jpeg
| name         = TG3 KBA-BL82/BLT
| family       = Rugged [[75%]]
| pn           =
| fcc          = 
| branding     = None
| manufacturer = [[TG3 Electronics]]
| switch       = [[Cherry MX Black]]
| Switch type  = [[Linear]]
| layouts      = 82-key ANSI
| interface    = [[PS/2]], [[USB]]
| years        = current; in production <!-- Should be replaced with "introduced = <year>"  /tactica -->
| price        = 
}}

==Introduction==
'''TG3 KBA-BL82''' and '''TG3 KBA-(n)BLT''' are the two variants of [[TG3 Electronics|TG3]] [[75%]] rugged keyboard that is usually used in kiosks, in industrial environment, by the military, by emergency & police services, and basically anywhere you could expect liquid spills or rough/abusive handling. The only difference between the two is the touchpad. A great majority of these keyboards are backlit, but there are also some non-backlit models -- the non-backlit version displays an "n" in the model name, as in KBA-'''''n'''''BLT. More of a standard, consumer-oriented keyboards are distributed via [[Deck]] brand ([[TG3 Electronics|TG3]] is the parent company) that are still extraordinarily tough and well made -- so, for example, [[Deck 82]] is essentially same as TG3 KBA-BL82.

==Characteristics==
These are immensely sturdy compacts and protected to the extent that it's hard to feel their mechanical nature. It's easy to mistake these keyboards for somewhat stiff [[rubber dome]]s because of the protective rubberized or Saran wrap-like layer between the keycaps and the switches. But underneath the protective layer, both keyboards come with [[Cherry MX Black]] switches. You can remove the protective layer to get a typical [[Cherry MX Black]] feel and performance at the expense of losing some factory built-in specs (e.g., water resistance).

==Full specs==
{| class="wikitable"
|- 
| Dimensions: || 304 × 152 × 38 mm / 12 × 6 × 1.5 inches
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| Dimensions (w/touchpad): || 304 × 197 × 32 mm / 12 × 7.75 × 1.25 inches
|-
| Weight:     || 907 g / 2.0 lbs 
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| Switch:     || [[Cherry MX Black]] 
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| Switch type: || [[Linear]] 
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| Keys/Layout: || 82; ANSI; low profile, full key size
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| Keycaps: || black; unique 2 shot and sublimated process 
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| Interface: || PS/2, USB 
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| Cable: || fixed (non-detachable)
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| Water resistant: || splash guard (Mil Std 810 compliant from top side)
|-
| Backlight dimming: || 8 levels; Fn+Up/Down arrows; Fn+0/Fn+7
|-
| LEDs life: || 200000 hr
|-
| Temperature: || storage:
 - -55C to +85C / -67F to 185F
|-
| Temperature: || operating:
 - -40C to +70C / -40F to 158F
|-
| Radiated immunity: || 20 volts/meter
|-
| Known model numbers: ||  
 - KBA-BL82-5RBIVS: 82 Key, Red Backlight, PS2
 - KBA-BL82-5RBUVS: 82 Key, Red Backlight, USB
 - KBA-BLT-5RBIVS: 82 Key, Red Backlight, Touchpad, PS2 
 - KBA-BLT-5RBUVS: 82 Key, Red Backlight, Touchpad, USB 
 - KBA-nBLTA-P3917A-RC: 82 Key, Non-backlit, Touchpad, USB
|-
|}


==Gallery==
<gallery widths=250px heights=187px caption="TG3 KBA-BL82/nBLT">
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT front.jpeg           | Front/top view
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT back.jpeg            | Back
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT box.jpeg             | Box
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT protect layer 1.jpeg | Protective layer 1
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT protect layer 2.jpeg | Protective layer 2
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT protect layer 3.jpeg | Protective layer 3
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT protect layer 4.jpeg | Protective layer 4
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT remove layer.jpeg    | Remove protective layer
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT switches 1.jpeg      | Switches 1
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT switches 2.jpeg      | Switches 2
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT switches 3.jpeg      | Switches 3
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT switches 4.jpeg      | Switches 4
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT switches 5.jpeg      | Switches 5
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT caps 1.jpeg          | Keycaps 1
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT caps 2.jpeg          | Keycaps 2
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT caps 3.jpeg          | Keycaps 3
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT caps 4.jpeg          | Keycaps 4
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT caps 5.jpeg          | Keycaps 5
File:TG3 KBA-BL82 BLT KB lit.jpeg          | KB lit
</gallery>

==External links==
* Deskthority — [http://deskthority.net/photos-f62/tg3-kba-bl82-kba-nblt-t10918.html TG3 KBA-BL82 & KBA-nBLT]
* Key Chatter — [https://www.keychatter.com/2015/03/03/your-chance-to-get-your-very-own-cop-car-keyboard-dirt-cheap-nib-tg3-bl82s-on-ebay/ Your chance to get your very own cop car keyboard: dirt cheap NIB TG3 BL82’s on eBay]
* YouTube — [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWBclxUW2As TG3 BL82 "Cop Car Keyboard" Typing Test (Cherry MX Black)]
* Geekhack — [https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=20454.0 TG3 Data911 Backlit Keyboard w/ Touchpad]
* Geekhack — [https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49218.0 TG3 Electronics BL82 Review]

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