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SENSOR INTERFACE MODULE

MODEL

4421B540-2

Operation Manual

©Copyright 2017 by Bird Technologies, Inc. 

Instruction Book Part Number 920-4421B540-2 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for 4421B540-2

Page 1: ...SENSOR INTERFACE MODULE MODEL 4421B540 2 Operation Manual Copyright 2017 by Bird Technologies Inc Instruction Book Part Number 920 4421B540 2 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...endering aid WARNING Safety Earth Ground An uninterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test instruments Grounding one conductor of a two conductor power cable is not sufficient protection Serious injury or death can occur if this grounding is not properly supplied WARNING Resuscitation Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with mode...

Page 3: ...nt information in the instruction manual regarding that particular area Note Calls attention to supplemental information Caution Statements CAUTION 4421B540 2 Sensor Interface Module must be unplugged from the power supply when making connections or disconnections to the power sensor CAUTION Before connecting the power sensor to a transmission line refer to the power sensor instruction book Note t...

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Page 6: ...iring about updates to this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page Chapter Layout Introduction Describes the features of the 4421B540 2 lists equipment supplied and optional equipment and provides power up instructions Theory of Operation Describes how the 4421B540 2 works and its functions Installation Describes the how to install the 4421B540 2 Operation Describes procedu...

Page 7: ... Interface Module Driver 2 Items required but not supplied 2 Chapter 2 Theory of Operation 3 Sensor Operation 3 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Unpacking and Inspection 5 Download and Install VPM3 software 5 Driver installation 5 Connecting the 4421B540 2 Module 6 Chapter 4 Operating Instructions 8 Equipment Startup 8 Chapter 5 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 9 Preparation for Shipment or Storage 10 Storag...

Page 8: ...odule is to provide a means of communicating with Bird 402X Series power sensors instead of using the Bird 4421 RF Power Meter Items Supplied Figure 1 Items Supplied Item Qty Name Description 1 1 Sensor Cable Used to connect the 4421B540 2 to the power meter 2 1 4421B540 2 Interconnected between computer and Series 4020 power sensor 3 1 Instruction Book Instructions on using the 4421B540 2 4 1 Pow...

Page 9: ...driver included with the VPM3 software to operate properly VPM3 software must be installed on any PC communicating with the interface module Items required but not supplied The following items are required for use with the interface module but are not supplied PC meeting the following requirements Vista Sp1 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Web Browser Adobe Reader 800 x 600 256 color display 1280 x ...

Page 10: ...er meters that use diode sensors Since all coupling devices exhibit variations in coupling over a wide bandwidth calibration must take place to normalize the frequency response of the 402X power sensor Each power sensor has a unique but repeatable frequency versus amplitude response This information is stored in memory in the sensor and used by the microprocessor to assign a correction factor to t...

Page 11: ...Theory of Operation 4 Figure 2 Setup Block Diagram 4421B540 2 ...

Page 12: ...ing carrier and Bird Technolo gies of equipment damage or missing parts Download and Install VPM3 software 1 Go to www birdrf com 2 Search VPM3 and click the link in results for VPM3 Virtual Power Meter 3 Click the Download Software link 4 Install VPM3 onto the computer Driver installation Installing VPM3 should install the USB driver required for the Interface Module If the driver is not installe...

Page 13: ...VPM3 Driver 8 Select the Bird_4421_adapter_cdc inf file in the Driver folder 9 Click OK and Windows will install the driver Connecting the 4421B540 2 Module CAUTION 4421B540 2 Sensor Interface Module must be unplugged from the power supply when making connections or disconnections to the power sensor 1 Move the Serial USB selector switch on the 4421B540 2 to USB position See Figure 4 Figure 4 Seri...

Page 14: ... between the 4421B540 2 and the 402X RF power sensor CAUTION Before connecting the power sensor to a transmission line refer to the power sensor instruction book Note the potential hazard when working with RF power 4 Connect the power sensor in an RF transmission line The Source side connects to the signal source The Load side connects to a power standard Note Make this connection as short as poss...

Page 15: ...p Equipment connection varies depending on operating mode desired follow equipment startup procedures for individual equipment connected VPM3 Setup Follow the instructions in the VPM3 manual for setup and operation of the VPM3 and the 402X power Sensor ...

Page 16: ...not corrected by listed corrective actions notify a qualified service center Table 1 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Action Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action No display on computer Poor connections Check connections replace cables as necessary Faulty cables Driver not Installed correctly Check Device Manager for improperly installed USB device perform Driver installation on page 5 if required...

Page 17: ...er If the original shipping container is not available use a corrugated box Place shock absorbing material around all sides of the instrument to prevent movement during handling or shipment Equipment packaging shall be in accordance with best commercial practices Parts List Item No Part No Description Qty 1 4421 038 Interface Cable Latch N Lock 1 2 4421B540 2 Sensor Interface Module 1 3 920 4421B5...

Page 18: ...erfaces USB 2 0 Type B Serial RS 232 Operating Power AC Supply Input Power AC Supply Output Power 115 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 VDC Dimensions 4 1 x 2 8 x 1 4 105 x 72 x 36 mm Weight 0 75 lbs 1 7 kg Operating Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C Humidity 95 Non condensing ...

Page 19: ...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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