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Safety Precautions

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Safety Symbols

Note: 

Calls attention to supplemental information.

Warning Statements

The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to 
operating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated here for emphasis.

Refer to page 4.

WARNING

Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, 

could result in personal injury.

CAUTION

Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, 

could result in damage to the instrument.

WARNING

Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard. Never attempt to connect or 

disconnect equipment from the transmission line while RF power is being 

applied. Severe burns, electrical shock, or death can occur.

Summary of Contents for 4042

Page 1: ...Channel Power Sensor Model 4042 Operation Manual Copyright 2019 by Bird Technologies Inc Instruction Book Part Number 920 4042 Rev C ...

Page 2: ...o remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present WARNING Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or adjustment of equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid WARNING Safety Earth Ground An uninterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to te...

Page 3: ...page 4 WARNING Warning notes call attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed could result in personal injury CAUTION Caution notes call attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed could result in damage to the instrument WARNING Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard Never attempt to connect or disconnect equipment from the transmission line while RF power is b...

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Page 6: ...e send your comments to our Solon Ohio factory This manual may be periodically updated When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page Chapter Layout Introduction Describes the features of the 4042 Channel Power Sensor Installation Describes how to set up and prepare the 4042 Power Sensor for use Maintenance This section provides the specificatio...

Page 7: ...ual v Changes to this Manual v Chapter Layout v Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Purpose and Function 1 Channel Sensor Operation 2 Data Connection 3 Chapter 2 Installation 4 Power Sensor Installation 4 CPM Serial Connection 4 Chapter 3 Maintenance 6 Customer Service 6 Specifications 7 Model Identification 8 Limited Warranty 10 ...

Page 8: ...des VSWR readings Figure 1 Bird 4042 Series Channel Power Sensor Features RF Input N Type male connector shown other connector types available see Model Identification on page 8 RF Output N Type female connector shown other connector types available see Model Identification on page 8 Data Connectors RJ 25 connector provides power and data connection Only one connector is required second connector ...

Page 9: ...heir power see Figure 2 Figure 2 Composite Signal Frequency Range 100 to 1000 MHz Up to 16 Channels Selectable Frequency and Bandwidth for each Channel 769 14375 770 64375 770 24375 25 kHz 12 5 kHz 6 25 kHz Freq Freq Freq BW BW BW Channel Sensor Configuration Once connected to a CPM and RF Transmission line the sensor may be programmed to measure power and VSWR for up to 16 frequencies or channels...

Page 10: ...l sensors may be serially connected in this fashion allowing as many as 16 sensors to be connected to a CPM If multiple sensors are to be connected serially each one is assigned a unique address via the CPM When each sensor is connected to the CPM prior to connecting any additional sensors add sensor in the CPM to assign an address only then may an additional sensor be connected serially A termina...

Page 11: ...NEL POWER MONITOR 1 2 3 1 2 3 Terminator 4042 Channel Power Sensor 4042 Channel Power Sensor Power Sensor Installation CPM Serial Connection This procedure is an example of one possible cable configuration based on the connection diagram in Figure 3 1 Disable RF power for transmission lines to be disconnected 2 Connect combiner s RF output cable to the 4042 RF input WARNING Leaking RF energy is a ...

Page 12: ...e sensor using the CPM front panel to provide a unique address prior to connecting additional sensors 7 Configure the sensor via CPM front panel Refer to the CPM Operation Manual 8 If additional 4042 power sensors will be connected connect a data power cable to the open RJ 25 jack connect remaining end of cable to additional 4042 sensor 9 Repeat step 5 through 8 for any additional 4042 power senso...

Page 13: ...ld be referred to a qualified service center If the unit needs to be returned for any reason request an Return Material Authorization RMA through the Bird Technologies website All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid and to the attention of the RMA number Bird Service Center 30303 Aurora Road Cleveland Solon Ohio 44139 2794 Fax 440 248 5426 E mail bsc birdrf com For the location of the Sal...

Page 14: ...ype N male Type 4 3 10 male Type N female Type 4 3 10 female Impedance 50 Ohms nominal Insertion Loss Max 0 2 dB Insertion VSWR Max 1 15 Peak Average Ratio Max 12 dB Directivity 25 dB minimum Measurement Accuracy 5 of reading Data Interfaces RS 485 Serial Interface RS 485 Data Interface Connector RJ 25 Power Supply Requirements DC RJ 25 Jack CPM 7 18 VDC 200 mA Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 5...

Page 15: ...Maintenance 8 Model Identification 0 12 0 12 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 16: ...Channel Power Sensor 4042 9 ...

Page 17: ...ry such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing within ten 10 days from the date of discovery of the defect The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper installation or by the performance of repairs or al...

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