Chapter 3 Operation; Setting Up; Shutting Down - BIRD 5000-XT Libro De Instrucciones

Chapter 3
The Bird Digital Power Meter is very easy to operate. Once a sensor is
connected, turn the DPM on and take a reading. Additional commands are
available, depending on the sensor used.

Setting Up

1. Connect the sensor.
2. Turn on the DPM.
3. Set the measurement and measurement units.
Note: Refer to the sections following for instructions specific to
each sensor.
4. Zero the sensor (WPS and TPS only).
5. Perform the following if the system loss is known or if using an attenuator:
a. Add the losses (in dB) of all components in the system.
Note: Use the loss at the measured frequency.
b. Press OFFSET and enter the total loss in dB.
Note: This will allow the user to read the actual line power. The
DPM accepts offsets from –10 to 100 dB, depending on the sensor.
6. Turn on the RF source.
7. Take a reading.
Note: The analog bar graph will respond immediately to changes
in the RF power. The major and minor displays will respond after a
delay of 1 to 13 seconds, depending on the level of smoothing.

Shutting Down

Press and hold the "OK" key until the "OK" key illuminates, approximately 8
seconds. Release the key after it illuminates. This will shut the unit down
completely.
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Operation