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Channel Power Sensor

Model 4042E

Operation Manual

©Copyright 2022 by Bird Technologies, Inc.

Instruction Book Part Number 920-4042E Rev. A

Summary of Contents for 4042E

Page 1: ...Channel Power Sensor Model 4042E Operation Manual Copyright 2022 by Bird Technologies Inc Instruction Book Part Number 920 4042E Rev A...

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Page 3: ...attempt to 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...

Page 4: ...to page 8 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 correctl...

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Page 7: ...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 Intr...

Page 8: ...Function 1 Channel Sensor Operation 3 Ethernet Measurement Interface 4 Ethernet IP Address 4 PTT 4 Chapter 2 Power Sensor Installation 5 Ethernet Connection 5 Direct PC Ethernet Connection 6 LAN Conn...

Page 9: ...Table of Contents viii Update Sensor Firmware 18 Chapter 4 Maintenance 19 Customer Service 19 Specifications 20 Model Identification 21 Limited Warranty 22...

Page 10: ...atts with reflected power max 10 dB below the forward Power levels the 4042E sensor also provides VSWR readings See Model Identification on page 21 Figure 1 Bird 4042E Sensor The 4042E Power Sensor us...

Page 11: ...e the measurement interface PTT Connector Push To Talk terminal is used to prevent spurious alarms during periods when the transmitter is not transmitting see PTT on page 4 Reset Button This reset but...

Page 12: ...umming their power see Figure 3 Figure 3 Channel Sensor Configuration Once connected to an RF Transmission line the sensor may be programmed to measure power and VSWR for up to 16 frequencies or chann...

Page 13: ...ess Each 4042E leaves the factory with the same default IP Address Default IP Address 192 168 3 200 To change the IP address see Set IP Address on page 17 PTT PTT is used to prevent false alarms durin...

Page 14: ...ss before more than one unit can be added to a LAN the IP address must be changed to a unique static IP address or set to DHCP Direct PC Connection A direct PC connection is a connection between a PC...

Page 15: ...ss of the 4042E This may require changes be made to the Ethernet adapter address on your laptop Set laptop s IP address to 192 168 3 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 4 Launch your web browser on t...

Page 16: ...nges be made to the Ethernet adapter address on your laptop Set laptop s IP address to 192 168 3 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 c Launch your web browser on the laptop d In your web browsers add...

Page 17: ...nect 4042E s RF output connector to the antenna cable 4 Repeat step 1 through 3 for any additional 4042E power sensors PTT Connections PTT may be set to normally open or normally closed logic The PTT...

Page 18: ...the 4042E Table view displays the current Forward Reflected and VSWR measurements See Figure 8 Figure 8 Web UI Table View Measurement Display The User Interface also provides the following capabiliti...

Page 19: ...larm Settings The alarm function may be enabled or disabled and alarms can be set to latched or unlatched see Figure 10 When enabled a measurement exceeding a threshold will display an alarm message i...

Page 20: ...nel will only be possible when the transmit button is engaged PTT is controlled on the settings page PTT may be set to normally open or normally closed logic or disabled see Figure 12 The PTT terminal...

Page 21: ...13 Channel Configuration Channel Edit Pane The Channel Edit Pane Figure 14 is used to enter the settings for each channel you wish to monitor Click the down arrow as shown in Figure 13 to display the...

Page 22: ...ting Upper limit forward measured power must reach to cause alarm condition VSWR Min Alarm Setting Lower limit VSWR measurement must reach to cause alarm condition VSWR Alarm threshold may be set from...

Page 23: ...n be configured to send SNMP Trap messages All of the 4042E s SNMP commands can be found in the MIB file GET and SET Commands The SNMP manager can issue a GET request to read settings and power measur...

Page 24: ...nctionality connect to the 4042E User Interface enable Traps and enter the SNMP Manager s IP address See Figure 15 A trap message will be sent to designated host computers whenever the sensor detects...

Page 25: ...Alarm that occurs when the VSWR is above the maximum VSWR setting MinFwdPowerAlarm Trap 21581 1 6 300 0 3 sensorName minFwdPowerLimit MinFWDPowerAlarmSt ate FWDPower Alarm that occurs when the Forwar...

Page 26: ...ess and netmask must be entered into the fields on the Sensor Network Configuration Screen Figure 16 IP Address Configuration Screen NTP Settings The Network Time Protocol NTP is used by hundreds of m...

Page 27: ...d website at www birdrf com 2 Click the menu on the right side of the webpage to access the firmware update utility 3 Click the button on the firmware update utility and navigate to the downloaded fil...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...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 Ether...

Page 30: ...ow existing model numbers to be understood However not all combinations may be available Please contact Bird for more information on new model number requests 0RGHO 7HFK 5HY UHTXHQF 5DQJH 0 WR 0 3RZHU...

Page 31: ...y 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 exte...

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