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5900 Series 

Instruction Manual

Model: BIDA-ARP

86B-30

86B-30P

86B-43

Integrated

Stock No:

5900-83

5900P83

5900-84

Active

Return Path

Frequency Range 

(dB)

54-860

5-42

Gain 

(dB)

32

86B-43P

5900P84

54-860

44

20

Flatness 

(dB)

±0.75

±0.5

§

GainControl Range

(dB)

10

18

Slope Control Range

(dB)

8

NA

Input Return Loss

(dB)

16

16

Output Return Loss

(dB)

16

±0.75

10

8

16
16

16

Noise Figure

(dB)

8.5

6.0

No.of Channels 

(for CSO,CTB,& XMOD)

 

129

3

Output Level 

(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 7-1/4” x 3-1/4” (26.4 cm x 18.42 cm x 8.26 cm)

Shipping Weight

6 lbs. (2.7 kg)

Plug-In Accessories
1) Flat Attenuator 

     (1-20 dB in 1 dB Steps)

#5411A-(*)

2) Cable Equalizer 

 

     (3,6,9,12,15,18 dB)

#5478-(*)

(*)  Specify dB

§ Reference to +1 dB tilt

Specifications

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...

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