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Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifiers

BIDA 5900 Series

Active Return Path

Status

Date

Document No.

Issue No. Author

ACTIVE

January 3, 2018

651213600C

3

KK

OBSOLETE

April 22,

 

2010

651213600B

2

KK

OBSOLETE

September 16,

 

2004

651213600A

1

KK

Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Stock No. 

5900 Series

USER MANUAL

Stock No. 

5900 Series

USER MANUAL

Model

Stock No.

Description

BIDA 86B-30

5900 83

30 dB, 54-860 MHz, Push-Pull, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

BIDA 86B-30P

5900P83

30 dB, 54-860 MHz, Power-Doubling, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

BIDA 86B-43

5900 84

44 dB, 54-860 MHz, Push-Pull, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

BIDA 86B-43P

5900P84

44 dB, 54-860 MHz, Power-Doubling, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

BIDA 100B-30P

5900P13

30 dB, 54-1000 MHz, Power-Doubling, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

BIDA 100B-43P

5900P14

43 dB, 54-1000 MHz, Power-Doubling, Active Return (5-42 MHz)

Summary of Contents for BIDA 5900 Series

Page 1: ...er 16 2004 651213600A 1 KK Blonder Tongue is ISO 9001 2015 Certified Stock No 5900 Series USER MANUAL Stock No 5900 Series USER MANUAL Model Stock No Description BIDA 86B 30 5900 83 30 dB 54 860 MHz Push Pull Active Return 5 42 MHz BIDA 86B 30P 5900P83 30 dB 54 860 MHz Power Doubling Active Return 5 42 MHz BIDA 86B 43 5900 84 44 dB 54 860 MHz Push Pull Active Return 5 42 MHz BIDA 86B 43P 5900P84 4...

Page 2: ...NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the 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 The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of...

Page 3: ...e antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them can be fatal å Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock å Never insert objects of any kin...

Page 4: ...uated over a range of 10 dB in the forward path and 18 dB in the return path Gain and slope controls are located on the front panel for easy set up and adjustment Two 30 dB back matched test points are provided to permit testing without interruption of service The aluminum chassis is designed to provide excellent heat dissipation thus allowing operation at high ambient temperatures with no degrada...

Page 5: ...CTB XMD 129 150 3 Output Level 36 44 dBmV 32 40 dBmV 42 Composite Triple Beat CTB 54 dB 62 dB 56 dB 60 dB 70 dB 60 Cross modulation XMOD 54 dB 62 dB 60 dB 65 dB 66 dB 60 2nd Order Composite CSO 57 dB 61 dB 59 dB 69 dB 60 Impedance 75 Ω Hum Modulation 70 dB Input Output Test Port Level 30 dB 2 dB Input Output Test Port Return Loss 20 dB Operating Temperature Range 20 to 60 C Power Requirements Wall...

Page 6: ... J11 and P3 on J13 to passive and P2 on J12 to off Active Return Path Short Plug P1 on J11 and P3 on J13 to active and P2 on J12 to on Figure 1 Reverse Return Path THERE ARE NO USER SER VICE ABLE PARTS IN THIS UNIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL ONLY Field Installable Optional Modules Take care not to bend jack pins when plugging in modules view or...

Page 7: ...and or return gain in BIDA series amplifiers The BIDA FA is avail able in fixed values of 1 20 dB in 1 dB steps Be fore in sert ing remove the fac to ry installed 0 dB jumper wire W1 between J3 J5 for for ward and W3 between J14 J16 for return Specify dB value Note The unit is shipped with 18 gauge jumpers which are not re installable Do not remove jump ers except when installing optional equipmen...

Page 8: ...TIVE DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE USE INSTALLATION OR FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM BT All claims for shortages defects and non conforming goods must be made by the customer in writing within five 5 days of receipt of mer...

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