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5900 Series 

Instruction Manual

Safety Instructions - continued

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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 place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the unit.

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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 without proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack space 
directly above or below the unit.

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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) require-
ments. Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820.  See the example shown in the following diagram:

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 We strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when 
the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the antenna. 
This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.

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 Do not locate the 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.

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Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

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 Never insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire 
or electrical shock.

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 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 servic-
ing to authorized service personnel.

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 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs:

 

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 The power supply cord or plug is damaged;

 

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  Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit;

 

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  The unit has been exposed to rain or water;

 

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  The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;

 

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 The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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 When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions 
may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.

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 Upon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condi-
tion.

Returning Product for Repair (or Credit)

A Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number is required on all products returned to Blonder Tongue

regardless if the product 

is being returned for repair or credit. 

Before returning product, please contact the Blonder Tongue Service Department at 1-800-

523-6049, Ext. 4256 or visit our website: 

www.blondertongue.com 

for further information.

Summary of Contents for BIDA 86B-30

Page 1: ...d 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 ad just ment Two 30 dB backmatched test points are provided to permit testing without interruption of service In applications where input signals are too high or where greater cable equalization is necessary the BIDA ARP can be reconfig ured by using p...

Page 2: ...operate the unit Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 fo...

Page 3: ...ring a lightning storm or when the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the antenna This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits W...

Page 4: ...E CONTROL CIRCUIT 54 MHz HPF2 42 MHz LPF2 ATT INPUT OUTPUT 30 dB TEST 54 MHz HPF1 42 MHz LPF1 ATT GAIN CONTROL FULL GAIN CONTROL RETURN AMPLIFIER J11 24V J13 P3 P1 FLAT ATTENUATOR PASSIVE PASSIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE P2 ON OFF J12 PASSIVE RETURN PATH NOTE Passive Return Path Short Plug P1 on 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 ...

Page 5: ...l dBmV 44 42 Composite Triple Beat dB CTB 48 56 50 60 Crossmodulation dB XMOD 48 56 54 60 2nd Order Composite dB CSO 54 58 56 8 5 129 44 56 61 58 60 Impedence ohms 75 Hum Modulation dB 70 65 Input Output Test Port Level dB 30 2 Input Output Test Port Return Loss dB 20 Operating Temperature Range 20 to 60 Power Requirements Wall Power Transformer 105 130 VAC 60 Hz 0 38 AMP MAX Size LxWxH 10 1 2 x 7...

Page 6: ...k wise After in sert ing CableEqualizer rotate Cable Equalizer clamp counter clockwise so it lays atop the mount ing tab Tighten mounting screw to secure Ca ble Equalizer clamp po si tion View A Specify dB value BIDA FA Flat Attenuator Stock No 5411A Plug in flat attenuator pad for reducing forward and or return gain in BIDA series amplifiers The BIDA FA is avail able in fixed values of 1 20 dB in...

Page 7: ...stered trademarks of Motorola Corp Rev 5 6 2009 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...

Page 8: ...One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 1000 USA 800 523 6049 732 679 4000 FAX 732 679 4353 www blondertongue com ...

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