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www.blondertongue.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BIDA Series
Broadband Indoor Distribution Amplifiers - Active Return Path
Model Stock No.
BIDA 86B-30 5900-83
BIDA 86B-30P 5900P83
BIDA 86B-43 5900-84
BIDA 86B-43P 5900P84
Description
The Blonder Tongue BIDA-ARP is a completely self-contained broadband indoor distribution amplifier designed specifically for
CATV and SMATV signal distribution systems which use a cable drop as a signal source. Four models are available; #5900-84,
-83, P83 and P84 with a 54 to 860 MHz bandpass. The basic amplifier is configured for two-way operation with a passive subchannel return path for 5 to 42 MHz bandpass.
The #5900-84 and P84 have a flat operating gain of 43 dB minimum. The #5900--83 and P83 have a gain of 30 dB minimum.
(See Specifications for typical values of each model.) All models have a return gain of about 20 dB when in the active mode.
Lower operating gains can be achieved by adjusting the variable attenuator. 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 ad justment. 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 reconfigured by using plug-in fixed attenuators (forward and return) and cable slope equalizers (forward) to meet particular requirements.
Push-pull, hybrid IC modules enable the BIDA-ARP 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
• Provides Two-Way Capability with an Active or Passive Return Path Set by Field-Changeable Jumpers.
• Hybrid IC Circuitry for High Output with Low Distortion.
• Front Panel Gain and Slope Controls for Easy Adjustments.
• Sockets for Hybrid IC to Make a Hybrid IC Change in the Field.
• Forward Path Input-Side Plug-In Fixed Attenuator and Cable Equalizer for Optimum Per for mance.
• Return Path Output-Side Fixed Attenuator for Optimum Performance.
• Externally Accessible Test Points Permit In-Service Testing.
• Exceeds FCC Specs for Both Conducted and Radiated Interference at Full Output Level.
• External “UL Listed” Power Transformer.
©2010 Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of their respective owner.
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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.
Safety Instructions
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO HELP ENSURE
AGAINST INjURY TO YOURSELF AND DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
➥ Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
➥
compromised.
➥ Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
➥ Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
➥ Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
➥ 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.
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Safety Instructions - continued
➥ 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.
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) require-
ments. Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820. See the example shown in the following diagram:
35900 Series
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 servic-
ing 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 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.
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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” and P2 on J12 to “on”.
INPUT/OUTPUT
-30 dB
TEST
FLAT
ATTENUATOR
OPTION
BIDA-FA
5411A
54 MHz HPF1
42 MHz LPF1
ATT
FLAT
ATTENUATOR
CABLE
EQUALIZER
OPTION
BIDA-CE
547X
P3
PASSIVE PASSIVE
ACTIVE ACTIVE
J13
HYBRID
AMP 1
PASSIVE RETURN PATH
RETURN
AMPLIFIER
ON
+24V
OFF
P2
J12
GAIN
CONTROL
GAIN
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
FULL
J11
SLOPE
CONTROL
SLOPE
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
P1
GAIN
CONTROL
GAIN
CONTROL
FLAT
FULL
HYBRID
AMP 2
54 MHz HPF2
42 MHz LPF2
OUTPUT/INPUT
ATT
-30 dB
TEST
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Specifications
55900 Series
Instruction Manual
Model: BIDA-ARP 86B-30 86B-30P 86B-43
Stock No: 5900-83 5900P83 5900-84
Frequency Range
(dB)
Gain (dB)
Flatness (dB)
GainControl Range
Slope Control Range
Input Return Loss
(dB)
Output Return Loss
Noise Figure
(dB)
No.of Channels
(for CSO,CTB,& XMOD)
Output Level
(dBmV)
Composite Triple Beat
Crossmodulation
(dB)(XMOD)
2nd Order Composite
(dB)
(dB)
(dB)
(dB)(CTB)
(dB)(CSO)
54-860
32
±0.75
10 18
8 NA
16 16
16
8.5 6.0
129 3
+44 +42
-48 -56 -50 -60
-48 -56 -54 -60
-54 -58 -56
86B-43P
5900P84
Return Path
54-860
44 20
±0.75
10
8
16
16 16
8.5
129
+44
-56
-61
-58 -60
Integrated
Active
5-42
§
±0.5
Impedence (ohms)
Hum Modulation
Input/Output Test Port Level
(dB)
(dB)
Input/Output Test
Port Return Loss
(dB)
Operating Temperature Range
75
-70 -65
-30, ±2
20
-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)
2) Cable Equalizer
(3,6,9,12,15,18 dB)
(*) Specify dB
§ Reference to +1 dB tilt
#5411A-(*)
#5478-(*)
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INPUT
TEST POINT
RETURN PATH
ATTENUATOR
RETURN PATH GAIN
PILOT LIGHT
OUTPUT
TEST POINT
FORWARD GAIN
FORWARD SLOPE
CABLE
EQUALIZER
CLAMP(*)
FORWARD ATTENUATOR
Jumper Wire
(Al ter nate Co nfi g.)
Pin Jack Sockets
KEY:
CABLE
EQUALIZER
VIEW A
CABLE
EQUALIZER
MOUNTING
TAB
CABLE
EQUALIZER
CLAMP(*)
MOUNTING
SCREW
(*) The clamp is part of the unit shield.
Instruction Manual
THERE ARE NO USER SER VICE ABLE PARTS IN THIS UNIT.
INFORMATION BELOW 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. 5475 (for BIDA 550 MHz) = BIDA CE-5-(*)
Stock No. 5477 (for BIDA 750 MHz) = BIDA CE-7-(*)
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 den tal detuning during ship ping, handling, 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.
Note: Refer to Fig.1 for reverse path information.
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. 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 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.
Accessories Installed
Forward Attenuator ____________dB
Forward Equalizer ____________dB
Return Path Attenuator ____________dB
Figure 2 - Module and Control Location Diagram (Top View)
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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
agreed upon in writing (i) for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such shorter period of time as may
be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular software being licensed), with respect to iCentral™ (hardware and
software) and all other software products (including embedded software) licensed from BT, (ii)) for a period of one (1) year from
the date of original purchase, with respect to all MegaPort, IPTV products and fiber optics receivers, transmitters, couplers and
integrated receivers/distribution amplifiers (including TRAILBLAZER™, RETRO-LINX™ and TWIN STAR™ products) as well as for
VideoCipher® & DigiCipher® satellite receivers, and (iii) for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase, with
respect to all other BT products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases, the warranty on certain proprietary sub-assembly
modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in BT products and on certain private-label products manufactured
by third parties for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the standard BT limited warranty. In such
cases, BT’s warranty with respect to such third party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products will be limited
to the duration and other terms of such third party vendor’s warranty. In addition, certain products, that are not manufactured
but are resold by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for that product. The limited warranty set forth in this paragraph does not
BT will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory reconditioned product, as BT may determine) any product
sold by BT which at the time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout items (“Refurbished Product” and “Closeout Product”),
which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of
shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing, for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of original purchase. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases, the warranty on third party software and on certain
proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third party vendors and contained in BT products and on certain private-
label products manufactured by third parties for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the BT limited
warranty for Closeout Products. In such cases, BT’s warranty for Closeout Products constituting such third party software, third
party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third
party vendor’s warranty. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) certain Closeout Products that are not manufactured (but
are resold) by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for such products, which may be longer or shorter than the BT limited warranty
To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product, together with a copy of the sales receipt or other satisfactory proof
of purchase and a brief description of the defect, must be shipped freight prepaid to: Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc., One Jake
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from (i) use or installation other than in strict accordance with manufacturer’s
center, (iii) misuse, misapplication or abuse, (iv) alteration, (v) lack of reasonable care or (vi) wind, ice, snow, rain, lightning, or
TIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, DESCRIPTION, FITNESS FOR A PARTIC
ULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, AND SUCH WARRANTIES SUPERSEDE
ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE OR IMPLIED BY BT OR BY ANY OF BT’S
EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES, OR IN ANY OF BT’S BROCHURES, MANUALS, CATALOGS, LITERATURE
TION FOR ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT, AS BT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION SHALL
BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR
All claims for shortages, defects and non-conforming goods must be made by Buyer in writing within five (5) days of receipt of
merchandise, which writing shall state with particularity all material facts, concerning the claim then known to Buyer. Upon any
such complaint, Buyer shall hold the goods complained of intact and duly protected, for a period of up to sixty (60) days. Upon
the request of BT, Buyer shall ship such allegedly nonconforming or defective goods, freight prepaid to BT for examination by
BT’s inspection department and verification of the defect. BT, at its option, will either repair, replace or issue a credit for products
determined to be defective. BT’s liability and responsibility for defective products is specifically limited to the defective item or to
credit towards the original billing. All such replacements by BT shall be made free of charge f.o.b. the delivery point called for in
the original order. Products for which replacement has been made under the provisions of this clause shall become the property
of BT. Under no circumstances are products to be returned to BT without BT’s prior written authorization. BT reserves the right
to scrap any unauthorized returns on a no-credit basis. Any actions for breach of this contract must be commenced by Buyer
within thirteen (13) months after the cause of action has accrued. A copy of BT’s standard terms and conditions of sale, including
the limited warranty, is available from BT upon request. Copies of the limited warranties covering third party proprietary sub-
assembly modules and private label products manufactured by third parties are also available from BT on request. VideoCipher®
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
meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly
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 shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly agreed upon in writing (i) for a period of one (1) year from
the date of original purchase (or such shorter period of time as may be set forth in the license agreement specific to the particular software being
licensed), with respect to iCentral™ (hardware and software) and all other software products (including embedded software) licensed from BT, (ii) )
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, with respect to all MegaPort™, IPTV products, and fiber optics receivers, transmitters,
couplers and integrated receiver/distribution amplifiers (including TRAILBLAZER™, RETRO-LINX™ and TWIN STAR™ products) as well as for
DigiCipher ® satellite receivers, and (iii) for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase, with respect to all other BT products.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases, the warranty on certain proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third-party vendors and
contained in BT products and on certain private–label products manufactured by third-parties for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise
more limited than the standard BT limited warranty. In such cases, BT's warranty with respect to such third-party proprietary sub-assembly modules
and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third-party vendor's warranty. In addition, certain products, that are
not manufactured but are resold by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for such products. The limited warranty set forth in this paragraph does not
apply to any product sold by BT, which at the time of sale constituted a Refurbished/Closeout Product.
apply to any product sold by BT, which at the time of sale constituted a Closeout Product.
(b) BT will at its sole option, either repair or replace (with a new or factory-reconditioned product, as BT may determine) any product sold by BT
which at the time of sale constituted a refurbished or closeout item (“Refurbished/Closeout Product”), which proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship or fails to meet the specifications which are in effect on the date of shipment or such other specifications as may have been expressly
agreed upon in writing, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in some cases the
warranty on third party software and on certain proprietary sub-assembly modules manufactured by third-party vendors and contained in BT products
and on certain private–label products manufactured by third-parties for resale by BT are of shorter duration or otherwise more limited than the BT
limited warranty for Refurbished/Closeout Products. In such cases, BT's warranty for Refurbished/Closeout Products constituting such third party
software, third-party proprietary sub-assembly modules and private-label products will be limited to the duration and other terms of such third-party
vendor's warranty. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) certain Refurbished/Closeout Products that are not manufactured (but are resold)
by BT, carry the original OEM warranty for such products, which may be longer or shorter than the BT limited warranty for Refurbished/Closeout
Products. All sales of Refurbished/Closeout Products are final.
for Refurbished or Closeout Products. All sales of Refurbished or Closeout Products are final.
To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product, together with a copy of the sales receipt or other satisfactory proof of purchase and a
brief description of the defect, must be shipped freight prepaid to: Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc., One Jake Brown Road, Old Bridge, New
Jersey 08857.
Brown Road, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from (i) use or installation other than in strict accordance with manufacturer's written instructions, (ii)
disassembly or repair by someone other than the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized repair center, (iii) misuse, misapplication or abuse, (iv)
written instructions, (ii) disassembly or repair by someone other than the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized repair
alteration, (v) lack of reasonable care or (vi) wind, ice, snow, rain, lightning, or any other weather conditions or acts of God.
any other weather conditions or acts of God.
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, BT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, DESCRIPTION, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, BT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTA-
MERCHANTABILITY, OR AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, AND SUCH WARRANTIES SUPERSEDE ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE OR IMPLIED BY BT OR BY ANY OF BT’S EMPLOYEES OR
REPRESENTATIVES, OR IN ANY OF BT’S BROCHURES MANUALS, CATALOGS, LITERATURE OR OTHER MATERIALS. IN
ALL CASES, BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BT’S SOLE OBLIGATION FOR ANY BREACH OF THE
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE
OR OTHER MATERIALS. IN ALL CASES, BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BT’S SOLE OBLIGA-
PRODUCT F.O.B. SHIPPING POINT, AS BT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION SHALL DETERMINE. BT SHALL IN NO EVENT AND
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
PUNITIVE, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,
DETERMINE. BT SHALL IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR
STRICT TORT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON
THE SALE, USE, INSTALLATION OR FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM BT.
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE, USE, INSTALLATION OR
All claims for shortages, defects, and non-conforming goods must be made by the customer in writing within five (5) days of receipt of merchandise,
FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT ACQUIRED BY BUYER FROM BT.
which writing shall state with particularity all material facts concerning the claim then known to the customer. Upon any such claim, the customer
shall hold the goods complained of intact and duly protected, for a period of up to sixty (60) days. Upon the request of BT, the customer shall ship
such allegedly non-conforming or defective goods, freight prepaid to BT for examination by BT's inspection department and verification of the
defect. BT, at its option, will either repair, replace or issue a credit for products determined to be defective. BT's liability and responsibility for
defective products is specifically limited to the defective item or to credit towards the original billing. All such replacements by BT shall be made
free of charge f.o.b. the delivery point called for in the original order. Products for which replacement has been made under the provisions of this
clause shall become the property of BT. Under no circumstances are products to be returned to BT without BT's prior written authorization. BT
reserves the right to scrap any unauthorized returns on a no-credit basis. Any actions for breach of a contract of sale between BT and a customer must
be commenced by the customer within thirteen (13) months after the cause of action has accrued. A copy of BT's standard terms and conditions of
sale, including the limited warranty, is available from BT upon request. Copies of the limited warranties covering third-party proprietary subassembly modules and private-label products manufactured by third-parties are also available from BT on request. DigiCipher ® is a registered
trademark of Motorola Corp. (Rev 0509)
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