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BIDA Series 

Instruction Manual

Safety Instructions

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Read all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.

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Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.

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Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions.

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Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.

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Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.

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Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void 
the warranty.

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Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.

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Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating.  
Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the unit in an enclosure such as a cabinet with-
out proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly above or below the unit.

You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to 

yourself and damage to your equipment.

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Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label.  Unplug the unit power cord by 
gripping the plug, not the cord.

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The unit is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only into a ground-type power outlet. If you 
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose 
of the ground-type plug.

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Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.  
Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

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Be sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in accordance with local, federal, and National 
Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.  Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820.  See the example shown in the 
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Summary of Contents for BIDA 550-30

Page 1: ...t particular requirements Push pull hybrid IC modules enable the BIDA to operate at high output levels while retaining low distortion characteristics The aluminum chassis is designed to provide excellent heat dissipation thus allowing operation at high ambient temperatures with no degradation of performance or reliability Features Externally Accessible Test Points Permit In Service Testing Aluminu...

Page 2: ...e CATV System Installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For all pluggable equipment the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible TO REDUCE THE R...

Page 3: ...roper ventilation Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly above or below the unit You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage to your equipment Operate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the plug not the cord The unit is equipped with a three wire ground ty...

Page 4: ... objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts This could cause fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the warranty Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the foll...

Page 5: ...Weight 5 3 4 lbs 3 oz Plug In Accessories 1 Flat Attenuator 1 thru 20 dB 5411 2 Cable Equalizer 3 6 9 12 15 or 18 dB 5475 5477 3 Return Filters 5 30 MHz 54071 4 Return Amplifier 5 30 MHz 5402 Notes 1 S pecification chart represents overall performance between the BIDA amplifier s input and output connectors with various optional field installed modules 2 O ne way configuration represents basic amp...

Page 6: ...and a 12 dB variable gain control A BIDA RF return filter set 54071 is required to complete the system The passive return jumper is discarded BIDA FA Flat Attenuator Stock No 5411 Plug in flat attenuator pad for reducing forward gain in BIDA series amplifiers The BIDA FA is available in fixed values of 1 thru 20 dB in increments of 1 dB Before inserting remove the factory installed 0 dB jumper wir...

Page 7: ...re registered trademarks of Motorola Corp Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc Limited Warranty Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc BT will at its sole option either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product as BT may determine any product manufactured by BT which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of sh...

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