BDA-5 Amplifier PBE

PBE’s new BDA-5 amplifier utilizes software selectable filters to set its passbands, offers optional tag reading capabilities using RFID and UWB technologies, and offers optional remote diagnostics all within a single amplifier futures/Benefits • Brass blocks to easily connect to Leaky Feeder Cable • Utilizes Leaky Feeder or Radiating Cable backbone • AGC – Automatic Gain Control • Optional remote diagnostics available through PBE’s VSA • Local diagnostics over Bluetooth and visible on LED display • Adjustable uplink and downlink gain over Bluetooth • External Isolate switch • Uplink and downlink RF test ports available on the outside of amp • Amplifies UHF and VHF Radio communications and telemetry • Indication of fault, ground loop, and high current • IP65 • PBE’s VSA diagnostics software • UHF and VHF leaky feeder communications equipment • UHF and VHF Radio Communication Equipment • Optional PAS Equipment • BDA-5 Diagnostics App • Close duplex spacing possible for public safety applications • More BDAs can be cascaded in a row than previous versions PBE’s Leaky Feeder system with BDA-5s provides a flexible and rugged communication network for voice and diagnostics. The BDA-5s use a Leaky Feeder or Radiating Cable backbone, which allows for uniform coverage along the entire length of cable. The BDA-5 utilizes AGC and adjustable gain to ensure uniform signal. PBE’s BDA-5 provides local diagnostics, optional remote diagnostics, optional monitoring and control over Vantage and local diagnostics and monitoring over Bluetooth using PBE’s BDA Diagnostics application BDA-5 Diagnostics application features • Downlink and Uplink signal levels • Current Gain Setting and gain adjustment • Uplink and Downlink AGC indicator • Auxiliary Band enable button • VSA Address adjustment • Manufacturing Information • Up-time of BDA-5 • Current Amplifier Temperature • Power Source location • Indicator for AutoGain, Ground Loop, Isolated and Fault • Base/Tunnel Current Flow • Line and Battery Voltage • Internal reference Voltage and Current readings for diagnostics