Blonder Tongue BIDA 86B-30 Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifiers User Manual

Blonder Tongue BIDA 86B-30 Broadband Indoor Distribution

Amplifiers

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)

General & Safety Instructions

• The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of REQUIRED operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions that if not followed, may result in product failure or destruction.
• The YIELD sign symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of RECOMMENDED operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
• The LIGHTNING flash symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 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.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO HELP ENSURE AGAINST INJURY TO YOURSELF AND DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before you 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.
• Follow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
• Unplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.
• Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue, as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.
• Do not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.
• 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. Install the unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19” rack-mounted equipment.

Safety Instructions – continued
å 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.

• 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-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.
• 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.
• 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 following diagram:
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
• 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.
• 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 following occurs:
  • The power supply cord or plug is damaged;
  • Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit;
  • The unit has been exposed to rain or water;
  • The unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
  • The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
• 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.
• 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 condition.

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.

Section 2 — Product Summary

Product Application & Features

Application:
The BIDA 5900 Series with Active Return Path is a completely self-contained broadband indoor distribution amplifier designed for CATV and SMATV signal distribution systems that use a cable drop as a signal source.
Push-pull and power-doubling hybrid amplifier technologies are available for the BIDA 5900 Series with RF bandwidths ranging from 54-860/1000 MHz with 30 or 43 dB gains.
All BIDA 5900 models have a return path bandwidth of 5-42 MHz and can be configured for either a passive (factory default) or integrated active return. When field configured to an active return, the BIDA 5900 Series have a full gain of 20 dB. All models can be attenuated 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 degradation of performance or reliability.

Features

• Provides Two-Way Capability with an Passive or Active Return Path Set by Field-Changeable Jumpers
•  Easily Adjustable Front Panel Gain and Slope Controls
• Hybrid IC Circuitry for High Output with Low Distortion
• Optional Plug-in Fixed Equalizer and Attenuator Capability for Input Signal Conditioning
• Integrated Return Path Configurable for either Passive or Active Operation
• Push-pull and Power-doubling Hybrid Models Available
• Input and Output Test Ports
• Large Heat Sinks for Exceptional Heat Dissipation

Product Specifications

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 orientation of pins through holes provided – pins are polarized to prevent wrong installation – see Location Diagram.
Leakage-current and/or resistance measurements should be made by service technician after repairs are completed to determine that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the supply circuit.

BIDA-CE Cable Equalizer

Stock No. 5478 (for BIDA 860 MHz) = BIDA CE-8-()
Stock No. 5479 (for BIDA 1000 MHz) = BIDA CE-9-()
Plug-in cable equalizer for increasing forward slope in BIDA series amplifiers. The BIDA-CE pro vides attenuation that varies inversely with frequency to correct in her ent tilt of coaxial cable used in dis tri bu tion systems. A sheet metal cover is mounted over the circuitry to improve stability while preventing ac ci dent al detuning during ship ping, han-dling, and in stal la tion. The BIDA-CE is available in fixed values of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 dB. Before inserting, remove the factory installed “0 dB” jumper wire W2 (between J6 & J8). Loosen mounting screw and rotate Cable Equalizer clamp clock wise. After in sert ing Cable Equalizer, 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 1 dB steps. Bef ore in sert ing, remove the fact or y 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 equipment modules.
  Accessory Identification
  For future reference, it is recommended that the type and value of the accessories installed in the BIDA be marked in the space provided on the front panel. The full sized reproduction may also be copied and used for that purpose.

Note: Refer to Fig.1 for reverse path information.

Limited Warranty

Seler will at its sole option, either repair or replace with a new or factory reconditioned product, as Seller may determine) any product manufactured or sold (or in stock hardware products (other than those specifically referenced herein below having a shorter warranty period; ) far a period ot one (1) year trom the date or rga purse, respect to tegao prEs, test event and ber optics rece, transmitters, cups and n egrated rece eryaustribuon the particular software being licen sed from Seller) with respect to all software products licensed from Seller (other than Core Product Software) that is (a) developed Tor a spec function or app can, tD commentary to and aoes not union won’t the Lore product software, and c used witn a Specnc oder number and products and accessories, such as parts, sub-assemblies, splitters and all other products sold by Seller (other than Core Product Software and Refurbished/Closeout
with the warranty period ot the applicable hardware product within which such Core Product Software 1s are installed. Software patches, bug fixes, updates or workarounds do not extend the original warranty period of any Core Product Software or Non-Core Software.

Notwithstanding anything Neren t0 ue cu y () Seller’s sole obligation for software that when properly installed and used does not substantially conform to the published specifications in effect when the sware srst sppeu Dyer, 15 TO use c ercly red soapie retorts to Correct any eproucbie material n0n-Ontoy tas Etienne yeer n s0e bug fix, if available or a workaround to bypass the issue if avalable, and (c) where applicable, replacement or damaged or defective external media, such as CD-ROM s,w eS eWas guy rule, (i) Seller does not warrant that the use of any software will be uninterrupted, error-free, free of security vulnerabilities or that the software will meet the customer’s () Seller retains all right, title and interest in and to and ownership ot all software (including all core Pro duct Sottware and Non-Lore Software)

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References

• Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.

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