Bird-technologies 5000-EX User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKDIGITAL POWER METERMODEL 5000-EX©Copyright 2008 by Bird Electronic CorporationInstruction Book P/N 920-5000-EX Rev. GTHRULINE® is a Re

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power MeterviiiAbout This ManualThis instruction manual guides users through the operation and maintenance of the Bird 5000

ixInstallation — Gives directions for connecting the DPM, and discusses the various power sources. Operation — Explains how to make measurements with

xTable of ContentsSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iAbout This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1Chapter 1 IntroductionItems Supplied1. Bird Digital Power Meter (DPM)2. AC Mains Adapter3. Instruction Book4. 9-pin Serial CableOptional EquipmentDir

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter2Wideband Power Sensor (WPS)Bird 5012 Thruline Sensor that does not require elements. Can measure average, peak,

Introduction3Component DescriptionFigure 1Component DescriptionDigital Power MeterModel5000-EXSHIFT21345678910111213

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter41. Speed Keys Activates the command displayed above it.2. Backlight Key Turns the backlight on momentarily.3. O

Introduction5Display Description Note: Numbers in parentheses (1) refer to the labeled parts of the display above.- Display (1)The DPM-EX has two mea

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter6- Battery Level Indicator (3) When the external adapter is connected, the indicator blinks until the battery is

Introduction7Speed Keys- Scale For element-based sensors, sets the forward full scale power. This is listed on the forward element’s name-plate. Refle

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9Chapter 2 InstallationPower SupplyThe DPM uses a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack. Charge life is about 20 hours with the Bird WPS, 50

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter10ConnectionsWARNINGNever attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF powe

Installation11Directional Power Sensor (DPS)Connect the Bird DPS to the “Sensor” port on the DPM using the sensor cable provided.Connect the DPS to th

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter12Terminating Power Sensor (TPS)Connections are the same for the Bird TPS and TPS-EF. Connect the TPS to the “Se

13Chapter 3 OperationThe Bird Digital Power Meter is very easy to operate. Once a sensor is connected, turn the DPM on and take a reading. Additional

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter14DPM ShutdownWhen Powered by Internal BatteriesTo shut down the DPM when it is powered from its internal batter

Operation15" Press Scale." Change the units with the Fwd Units key until the DPM units match the units on the forward element." Use the

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter16TPS-EFThe Bird TPS-EF uses frequency correction factors to allow more accurate measurements. Look at the label

Operation17Selecting MeasurementThe Bird Wideband Power Sensor can measure Aver-age, Peak, and Burst power as well as Crest Factor and CCDF. To select

iSafety PrecautionsThe following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or proce-dure, and do not necess

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter18Average ModeThis mode displays the average forward and reflected power. In average mode, the VSWR or system ma

19Chapter 4 MaintenanceCleaningClean the Bird Digital Power Meter and its display with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and water only. Clean

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter20TroubleshootingPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDYNothing shown on displayUnit is off Momentarily press the ON key.Bat

Maintenance21Erratic power readingsElement contact out of alignment (DPS)Align the contact. It must be far enough out to make good contact with the el

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter22Battery ReplacementThe Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries do not normally need to be replaced. If necessar

Maintenance23" Lay the DPM, display side down, on a clean surface." Use a small screwdriver to remove all six screws from the back cover.&qu

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter24Customer ServiceAny maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of those in this chapter should be refer

Maintenance25Parts ListPart Name Part NumberDigital Power Meter 5000-EXAC adapter120V ac230V ac5A22295A2226Cigarette Lighter Adapter 5A2238-1Direction

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter26Attenuators & AccessoriesN(F) – N(M) Attenuators (RF power range with TPS)30 dB (10 mW – 10 W)40 db (100 m

Maintenance27SpecificationsBird 5000-EX Digital Power MeterDisplay Backlit LCD with major and minor digital displays, analog bar graph, and speed key

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power MeteriiSafety Earth GroundAn uninterruptible earth safety ground must be sup-plied from the main power source to test

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter28Bird 5010B Directional Power SensorSensor Type Bird Thruline directional two-element line section.Elements APM

Maintenance29Match MeasurementMeasurement RangeReturn LossRho (ρ)VSWR0 to 20 dB0.1 to 11.22 to 99.99Uncertainty Calculated from forward and reflected

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter30Bird 5011 and 5011-EF Terminating SensorsGeneral Corrected terminated average powerSensor Type Diode based ter

Maintenance31Temp, Operating –10 to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F)Temp, Storage –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)Mechanical Shock IAW MIL-PRF-28800F class 3Vibrat

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter32Bird 5012 Wideband SensorSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 350 MHz to 4 GHzRF Power Range 0.15 W – 150 W A

Maintenance33Average PowerMatch MeasurementPeak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 0.15 – 150 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of rea

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter34Figure 6Match Measurement UncertaintyFigure 7Max. Peak Power0–5–10–15–20–25Return Loss (dB)420–2–4–6Uncertaint

Maintenance35Burst Average PowerCrest FactorComplementatry Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)Physical and Environmental SpecificationsRF Power Ra

Bird Technologies36Limited WarrantyAll products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period

iiiNote: NOTE: Calls attention to supplemental informa-tionWarning StatementsThe following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power MeterivSafety StatementsUSAGEANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE

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Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power MeterviUTILISATIONTOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT ENDOMM

viiZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFÄHRLICHE, ELEKTRISCHE SCHOCKS, SIND WARTUNGSARBEITEN AUSSCHLIEßLICH VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.ENTRENTIENL’