User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Standard Models
- Filter Kits
- Accessories
- Accessories for Stainless-Steel Weather-Resistant Enclosures
- Fiber Optic Options
- Installation
- RF Deck Connections
- Battery Backup
- In-Hancer Plus BDA Specifications
- Carrier De-Rating
- Indicators
- Configuration
- Antenna Installation
- FCC Information to Users
- Maintenance & Safety
- Standard Warranty
- Return & Repair
- Parts & Accessories
In-Hancer Plus BDA
USER MANUAL
Introduction
Overview
The In-Hancer Plus family is a modular Bi-Directional Amplifier product. Bi-
Directional Amplifiers (BDA’s) are radio frequency amplifiers that amplify signals in
two directions. There are two basic BDA Applications; "Line Amplifiers" and “Off-
Air”. Line Amplifiers are low gain (40 dB typical), while Off-Air are high gain (80 dB
typical). The In-Hancer Plus does NOT have separate models for these two
applications, but rather uses non volatile memory and software settings for gain.
Line Amplifier BDA's
An In-building RF distribution system takes on one of several forms including, but
limited to, radiating cable, distributed tapped radiators, or high power repeater
antennas. For an in-building RF distribution system that requires some gain to
compensate for the system loss, Line Amplifier BDA's are best for the job. Line
Amplifiers provide amplification of RF signals to recover signal loss contributed by
radiating cable and other system components. The Figure below shows an example
of a Tunnel RF Distribution System using Line Amplifiers. The system consists of
Line Amplifiers strategically inserted between radiating cables. As the RF signal
travels along the radiating cable, it loses signal strength. Line Amplifiers compensate
for the RF loss by amplifying the signal back to the desired signal strength before
sending it down the next distribution section, thus maintaining in-building RF
seamless coverage.
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Revision Date:10/14/03
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