FlightHawk RF Test Set
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Measurement Capability
Fast measurement speed
Seven user-selectable trace capture options: 51, 101, 201, 401, 801,
1601, or 3201 data points per sweep
Adjustable pass/fail limit with visual indicator
16 GB of internal flash memory for storing thousands of traces and
setups
X and Y scales and units are user adjustable
Six markers, direct or difference measurement
Measure relative to limit line or recalled trace
Measurement hold to temporarily store a trace
Frequency Start/Stop or Center/Span frequencies
Return Loss [dB], Cable Loss [dB], SWR [ratio], DTF SWR [ratio] or DTF Return
Loss [dB].
Measuring RF Power
The FlightHawk-AV includes an RF power meter application. The Bird RF Meter is
an Android App which allows the FlightHawk-AV to be used with the Bird 5017D-
AV RF Power Sensor available in the FlightHawk RF Test Set. To measure
transmitter RF power, connect the power sensor to the FlightHawk-AV. RF Power
measurements verify and monitor the condition of a transmitter system. See
"RF Power Measurement" on page 48
for details on how to use the Bird RF
Meter App.
Wideband Power Sensor
The Bird 5017D-AV Wideband Power Sensor will perform measurements within
a frequency range of 100 - 1300 MHz. The 5017D-AV is a Thruline sensor that
can be used to further diagnose aircraft RF component integrity. The 5017D-AV
can be used with the Bird FlightHawk-AV by launching the Bird RF Power Meter
App. See
"RF Power Measurement" on page 48
. The Power Sensor may also be
used with a PC by using the Bird Virtual Power Meter Software (VPM3).
Termination
Bird's RF termination is a high-quality, robust termination with a conservative
power rating. The load is made of non-magnetic materials. Model 25-T-MN is
rated to 4 GHz and 25 Watts.
