BDA Bi-Directional Amplifier

General
NOTIFIER offers all the components required for design and installa-
tion of the Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Sys-
tems (ERCES): signal boosters/bi-directional amplifiers (BDA),
batteries and battery enclosures, donor antennas, Distributed
Antenna Systems (DAS), coaxial cables, connectors and lighting
arrestors, power dividers and hybrid couplers, design services and
training.
SIGNAL BOOSTERS / BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIERS (BDA)
NOTIFIER Class B BDAs are high gain, high power band-selective
signal boosters/bi-directional amplifiers that can be designed and
customized to meet all public safety frequency band ranges. It is
intended to provide reliable two-way radio and FirstNet™ signal cov-
erage inside buildings, tunnels and other structures. The band selec-
tive design delivers a reliable performance in even the most Annunciator
challenging RF environments.

Features & Benefits

• All public safety frequency bands supported, various models
available for:
– UHF: NF-BDA400-1B, NF-BDA400-2B
– VHF: NF-BDA150-1B
BDA
– 800 MHz: NF-BDA800-1B
– 700 MHz FirstNet™: NF-BDA700-1B
– RF power overload and RF interference prevention.
– 700MHz FirstNet™ and 800MHz: NF-BDA7800-2B
– Oscillation Detection Circuit prevents amplifier feedback.
• UL, NFPA, IFC compliance:
– Automatic Uplink Squelch: Completely eliminates uplink noise
– All-inclusive and fully-integrated signal booster / BDA with from the BDA eliminating risk of interrupting public safety radio
UL2524 1st Edition In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Com- network.
munication Enhancement Systems Listing, NFPA 72 2010 Edi-
• Excellent RF Performance:
tion, NFPA 1221 2016 Edition and IFC 2018 compliance.
– Band/Channel-Selective modules provide high rejection of
– Does not require external DC power supplies, chargers or
unwanted, interfering signals. Multiple channels/bands are pos-
alarm interfaces or feeds.
sible within the same amplifier.
– Integrated dual power supply system with two independent AC
– High performance bandpass cavity-type duplexers minimize out
circuit breakers.
of band interference.
– Integrated battery charger function with built in intelligent bat-
– High Gain of up to 92dB on both uplink and downlink.
tery monitoring and diagnostics with automatic load testing.
– High Power – capable of producing up to 32dBm of RF power.
– 24 hour battery backup with the standard battery backup pack-
age. – High Linearity Amplifiers deliver signals with very low distortion
and low IM products.
– Ability to connect to NOTIFIER's SLC loop for monitoring of the
BDA at the FACP. – Highly Resilient to strong RF inputs – ensures optimal, inter-
mod-free performance.
– Six alarm relay outputs for the supervised BDA monitoring
Panel / Annunciator. – Reliable performance even in high RF environments with sig-
nals as strong as -20dBm.
– Dedicated supervised Annunciator to provide status on AC
power, antenna, charger and low battery. Annunciator mounts – Very low signal delay of <3us means no delay-produced RF dis-
in a standard electrical 2-gang box. tortion in the signal overlap areas.
– On board Diagnostics – Optimized not only for FM and phase 1 P25 but also for TDMA
and phase 2 P25 modulations.
– Donor antenna line monitored for integrity.
– Adjustable RF gain on both LNA and ALC modules.
– Event history logging that can be exported.
– Adjustable maximum power level.
– Optional Auxiliary Alarm.
– Multiple ALC/OLC circuits maintain the set power limit and pre-
– LCD displays BDA system status.
vent the power amplifier overload.
• High Reliability
– Built-in EOL resistors are selectable with the DIP-switch.
– Two high-efficiency power supplies are included for redun-
• Serviceability:
dancy.
– Modular Design with easy to swap and easy to test modules.
– Each module has an internal microcontroller that continuously
monitors its operation and measures the voltage, temperature, – Each module has a status indication LED light for easy trouble-
current, and other parameters. shooting and status monitoring.

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 – Easy to use gain and power settings. • Expandability:
– LED indication of signal strength. – Modular Design allows for easy updates and frequency band
– Convenient quick-disconnect terminals. changes.
– Easily accessible RF connectors. – Multiple boosters can be combined on the same antenna sys-
tem for multi-band operation.

Electrical Specifications
NF-BDA400-1B,
Specification NF-BDA150-1B NF-BDA800-1B NF-BDA700-1B NF-BDA7800-2B
NF-BDA400-2B
Frequency Range 450-490MHz UHF 150-174MHz VHF 806-815MHz Uplink 793-805 MHz Uplink 793-815MHz Uplink
851-860MHz Downlink 763-775 MHz Downlink 851-860MHz & 763-
775 MHz Downlink
Passband 100KHz -3MHz1 - - - -
Maximum Bandwidth, 3MHz -
- - -
each band
Maximum Gain 92dB max. 92dB max. 92dB (Typ)
(adjustable) (90dB typ.) (90dB typ.)
Gain Adjustment, 1 dB 50dB to 92dB = 42dB total adjustment range
attenuator increments
Maximum Composite
Output Power (i.e. 32dBm 30dBm 30dBm
30dBm 28dBm
single carrier max.
power)
Power Limiter
Adjustment, 1 dB 32dBm to 18dBm 30dBm to 16dBm 30dBm to 16dBm 30dBm to 16dBm 28dBm to 14dBm
attenuator increments
Impedance 50 Ohm
Maximum RF Signal -20dBm
Input Level for FCC
spurious limits
compliance
Absolute Maximum 0dBm continuous, +10dBm peak
Input RF Signal Level
Noise Figure <6.5dB typ.8dB <6.5dB typ.8dB <6.5dB typ.8dB max. <6.5dB typ.8dB max. <6.0dB typ. 7dB max.
max. max.
Trouble indications Two Form C relays for each of the troubles:
AC Power Status, Charger Status, Low Battery Capacity, BDA Trouble, Antenna Trouble and Aux Alarm. Second relay
contact set provided for a LED annunciator panel.
Event Logger Standard SD Card up to 16GB. Mini SD with adaptor. Real- time clock time stamp included.
AC Power Supply Two independent power supplies with 110-240VAC/2.1A 50/60Hz each.
Power Supply 91% (Typ.)
Efficiency
DC Power Supply Requires two (2) 75Ah 12V AGM Sealed L.A. batteries in series for Secondary power. Maximum Current Draw: 2.5A @24VDC
Run Time with standard 24 Hours under full load
2x75Ah 60% de-rated
Battery Backup
Battery Charging with Charging Current Limited to 5A max.
the Built-in Charger2
Recommended -4°F to +77°F (-20°C to + 25°C)
Ambient Temperature
FCC ID 2AHVPSB400M1A 2AHVPSB150M2A 2AHVPSB800M2A 2AHVPSB700M2A 2AHVPSB7800M2A
2AHVPSB400M2A
FCC Certifications FCC Title 47 Part 90, FCC Title 47 Part 15b
1
Multiple channels can be combined within the 3MHZ duplexer band-pass. Multiple bands can be combined in the same enclosure. Other channel
bandwidths may be available, please inquire with your specific requirements.
2Only use approved lead-acid batteries supplied by NOTIFIER along with the Signal Booster.

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Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions Main Enclosure: 20.55”Wx24”Hx8.32”D

Overall Width Including Heatsinks: 23.23”
Overall Height Including Mounting Tabs: 26.22”

Signal Booster Enclosure Type Red, NEMA-4 aluminum enclosure

Weight – Standard Enclosure, Single Band Configuration, ~59lbs

NFPA Compliant Version with two power supplies

RF Connectors N-Female

Backup Battery Enclosure Red, NEMA-3R, steel vented enclosure, holds two 75Ah batteries. 23"W X 13"H
X 8.3"D

Typical BDA System Riser Diagram

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AGENCY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS POWER DIVIDERS AND HYBRID COUPLERS
These listings and approvals apply to the modules specified in this BDA-PD2-4588-1: 2-way power divider/combiner, 450-880MHz,
document. In some cases, certain modules or applications may not 50W, Wilkinson type.
be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. BDA-PD3-4588-1: 3-way power divider/combiner, 450-880MHz,
Consult factory for latest listing status. 50W, Wilkinson type.
• UL2524: S36081. BDA-PD4-4588-1: 4-way power divider/combiner, 450-880MHz,
• NFPA 72 Compliance. 50W, Wilkinson type.
• NFPA 1221 Compliance. BDA-PD2-1552-1: 2-way power divider/combiner,150-520MHz,
50W, Wilkinson type.
• IFC Compliance.
BDA-PD3-1552-1: 3-way power divider/combiner,150-520MHz,
• FCC Title 47 Part 90. 50W, Wilkinson type.
• FCC Title 47 Part 15b. BDA-PD4-1552-1: 4-way power divider/combiner,150-520MHz,
50W, Wilkinson type.
Ordering Information BDA-DC6-3588-1: Directional Coupler 6dB, 350-880MHz
SIGNAL BOOSTERS / BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIERS (BDA) BDA-DC10-3588-1: Directional Coupler 10dB, 350-880MHz
NF-BDA400-1B: 450-490MHz,Single UHF sub-band, Class B BDA, BDA-DC15-3588-1: Directional Coupler 15dB, 350-880MHz
NOTIFIER
BDA-DC20-3588-1: Directional Coupler 20dB, 350-880MHz
NF-BDA400-2B: 450-490MHz,Dual UHF sub-band, Class B BDA,
BDA-DC6-1317-1: Directional Coupler 6dB, 136-174MHz
NOTIFIER
BDA-DC10-1317-1: Directional Coupler 10dB, 136-174MHz
NF-BDA150-1B: 150-174MHz,Single VHF sub-band, Class B BDA,
NOTIFIER BDA-DC15-1317-1: Directional Coupler 15dB, 136-174MHz
NF-BDA800-1B: Full 800 MHz Public Safety Band, Class B BDA, DAS ANTENNAS
NOTIFIER BDA-FA-450470-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 450-470MHz
NF-BDA7800-2B: Full 700 FirstNet™ & 800MHz PS,Dual band, BDA-FA-465490-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 470-490MHz
Class B BDA, NOTIFIER
BDA-FA-150175-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 150-175MHz
NF-BDA700-1B: Full 700 MHz FirstNet™ Public Safety Band, Class
B BDA, NOTIFIER BDA-FA-700-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 763-805MHz
BDA-FA-800-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 806-869MHz
BATTERIES AND BATTERY ENCLOSURE
BDA-BENCL-10-UL3R: NEMA-3R, UL Listed, Battery Enclosure for BDA-FA-7800-1: DAS Antenna, Fiberglass 763-869MHz
2 x 75Ah Batteries. Steel with Red powder coat finish. Vented. BDA-LPA-450470-1: DAS Antenna, Low Profile 450-470MHz
BDA-BB-75-10: Battery, 12V/75Ah each. (two are required for each BDA-LPA-465490-1: DAS Antenna, Low Profile 470-490MHz
BDA/signal booster). BDA-LPA-150175-1: DAS Antenna, Low Profile 150-175MHz
BDA-SBR-10-UL3R: Seismic bracket kit for BDA battery enclosure. BDA-LPA-7800-1: DAS Antenna, Low Profile 763-869MHz
Includes a pair of brackets for two 75Ah batteries and the mounting
hardware. DONOR ANTENNAS
CABLE, CONNECTORS, AND LIGHTNING ARRESTORS BDA-DA-450470-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 450-470MHz
BDA-CABLE-10A-250: 250 ft. Cable, Red Jacket, Imprinted, 1/2" BDA-DA-465490-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 470-490MHz
Corrugated Alum Plenum Air Dielectric, 50 Ohm Coaxial. BDA-DA-150175-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 150-175MHz
BDA-CABLE-10A-500: 500 ft. Cable, Red Jacket, Imprinted,1/2" BDA-DA-800-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 806-869MHz
Corrugated Alum Plenum Air Dielectric, 50 Ohm Coaxial. BDA-DA-700-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 763-805MHz
BDA-NMC-10: N-Male Connector for 1/2" cable.
BDA-DA-7800-1: Donor Antenna, Yagi Directional 763-869MHz
BDA-NFC-11: N-Female Connector for 1/2" cable.
SERVICES
BDA-NMC-20: N-Male Connector for 1/2" cable, RFS Omni-fit
Brand. BDA-SVC-10: BDA System Design, Drawings, BOM (Unit Ea.)
BDA-NFC-21: N-Female Connector for 1/2" cable, RFS Omni-fit BDA-SVC-11: AHJ Requirements Review, Project management
Brand. (Unit Ea.)
BDA-EOL-10: Antenna Sensor / End of the line termination. BDA-TRAINING-1DAY: BDA Training, 1 DAY Unit
BDA-JMPRG-10: Coaxial Cable Jumper NM-NM RG58, 18" long. BDA-SVC-IBWAVE: BDA System - iBwave Services (Unit Ea.)
BDA-JMPRG-11: Coaxial Cable Jumper NM-NM RG58, 37" long.
BDA-LA-P8AX-6G: Coaxial surge protector, UL listed.
BDA-JMPRG-12: Coaxial Cable Jumper NM-NM Flexible RG8, 24"
long, For Donor Antenna.
BDA-ADP-RA-1: Right Angle N Male to N Female Adapter.
BDA-GKCK-10: Coaxial Cable Grounding Kit.

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