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Broadcast Power Monitor (BPM) Measurements
Figure 41 BPME
The BPME is available in a variety of frequency ranges and transmission line size:
The BPME is used to measure:
Forward Power
Reflected Power
Match Measurements
Sensor Temperature
Alarms can be set for the following conditions:
Low Power
High Power
High VSWR
Measurement procedure
The only configuration options for the BPME are for alarms, relay control, and
analog outputs for forward and reflected power. See BPME Configuration Menu
Options.
Reset Alarm option is available under Device Actions on the Sensor Operation
Menu
BPME Configuration Menu Options
Alarm Sense —
Alarm Sense sets the relay state (NO or NC) when an alarm
condition occurs. This setting should match the relay electrical output (NO or
NC) selected for BPME relay interfacing equipment.
Options are Enabled and Disabled.
VHF low
45 – 88 MHz
VHF
88 - 230 MHz
UHF
470-890 MHz
