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SignalHawk™

PC and Rack Mount Models

Operations Manual

Model SH-36S-RM-ASL

Instruction Book Part Number 920-36S-RM-ASL Rev. A

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Summary of Contents for SignalHawk SH-36S-RM-ASL

Page 1: ...y Bird Electronic Corporation Instruction Book Part Number 920 36S RM ASL Rev A SignalHawk is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsof...

Page 2: ...tion 1 Items Supplied 2 Controls Indicators and Connectors 4 Power Supply PC SignalHawk 7 Power Supply Rack Mount SignalHawk 9 Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start 10 Installation 12 PC SignalHawk Set Up 12...

Page 3: ...ogging Playback Menu 83 Sweep Logging Menu 84 Database Search Menu 87 Database Search Recall Playback Menu 91 Configuration Settings Dialog Box 93 Select Sweeps Dialog Box 97 Create Configuration File...

Page 4: ...erence Ratio Measurement 122 Out of Band and In Band Out of Channel Spurious 125 Utilities 126 Utility Menu 126 Customizing SignalHawk Content 128 Creating Database Search Limit Masks 130 ASL Report G...

Page 5: ...e Rack Mount SignalHawk Firmware Remotely 150 Troubleshooting 152 Customer Service 153 Specifications 153 Parts List 163 ROHS 166 Software License Terms 167 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS 7...

Page 6: ...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 or adju...

Page 7: ...ult in personal injury CAUTION Caution notes call attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed could result in damage to the instrument NOTE Calls attention to supplemental information Th...

Page 8: ...Power Adapters WARNING Care should be taken when handling batteries Keep out of the reach of children Do not heat or dispose of batteries in fire May burst or release toxic materials Avoid forced dis...

Page 9: ...the test connection with a power sensor before using the SignalHawk See Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start and or Settings CAUTION Do not block the fan airflow to prevent overheating See Rack Mount Signal...

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Page 13: ...Bird SignalHawk lists equipment supplied introduces the controls and indicators explains power sources and provides quick start instructions Installation Describes how to install and configure the Sig...

Page 14: ...ows the use of a user s PC to store measurement data transfer it between units and do individual analysis Maintenance Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting for common problems Sys...

Page 15: ...F and wireless systems The model number is identified on the unit and also on the display screen at the end of the power on sequence The firmware installed on the SignalHawk is updated on a regular ba...

Page 16: ...C Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 2 Items Supplied PC SignalHawk Hardware and Software Supplied Item Description 1 PC SignalHawk 2 AC Power Adapter and Cord 3 Software CD 4 USB Cable 5 Car Adapter Cabl...

Page 17: ...ack Mount SignalHawk Hardware and Software Supplied Item Description 1 Rack Mount SignalHawk 2 Software CD 3 AC Power Cord 4 Ethernet Cable 5 USB Cable 6 2 SLO BLO 5mm x 20mm 63A Fuses 7 Fuse Drawer w...

Page 18: ...ls and Indicators Item Description 1 USB Host Power Indicator 2 Power Switch 3 Charge Indicator Light 4 USB Type B for PC connection 5 Battery Charge Indicator 6 2 1mm DC jack for external power suppl...

Page 19: ...connection to the LAN 4 Power Indicator 5 Power Push button 6 RS 232 Connector 7 PS 2 Connector 8 Parallel Port 9 LAN Connector 10 AC Power Switch 11 Spectrum Analyzer Port N F RF input 20 dBm max 12...

Page 20: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 6 16 Ground Post 17 AC Power connector 18 Audio connectors 19 USB connectors 2 Places 20 DVI display connector 21 VGA display connector...

Page 21: ...ry may not be fully charged Use an AC adapter when operating the unit for the first time AC Power Adapters WARNING When using the AC adapter connect the AC plug only to a properly grounded receptacle...

Page 22: ...light comes on the PC SignalHawk has approximately 1 to 1 5 hrs of operation left depending on temperature and battery age At this time the unit should be charged or the battery should be replaced Se...

Page 23: ...2 pole fuse tray fuse on both lines the other is a single fuse tray line fuse shorting bar on neutral Check with local regulations to determine whether single or dual pole fuse protection is required...

Page 24: ...monitor or equivalent NOTE Ensure the output power is less than 20 dBm 100 mW 2 Connect the SignalHawk s RF Input connector For low power connections connect directly to the output of the signal sourc...

Page 25: ...easurement Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Time Domain Zero Span Measurement Field Strength Measurement Demodulate Signal Measurement Carrier to Interference Ratio Measurement 8 Turn on markers or...

Page 26: ...isites This may take several minutes When completed check with Microsoft support center for any security updates Typically if Automatic Updates are configured on the host PC these will be automaticall...

Page 27: ...tomatically in the Found New Hardware Wizard window Found New Hardware Wizard 11 Click Next 12 Follow the instructions that are presented 13 Click Finish in the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizar...

Page 28: ...nch the SignalHawk program NOTE PC SignalHawk can be used in any orientation 15 Select the unit from the DSP Device List if necessary 16 Connect RF signal 17 Connect a TTL trigger source to the BNC co...

Page 29: ...lable for the rack to mount the SignalHawk NOTE For maximum stability use four screws to secure the Rack Mount SignalHawk into the rack CAUTION Avoid installing the Rack Mount SignalHawk near equipmen...

Page 30: ...LAN RJ45 jack while on site without having to have physical access to an on site hub Connecting the Rack Mount SignalHawk via USB Connection NOTE Install the PC software before connecting the Rack Mou...

Page 31: ...Host LED will illuminate green when host port is active and has power It is not an indication of proper USB connectivity to the host 9 Turn power on 10 Select Install the software automatically in th...

Page 32: ...18 13 Click Finish in the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard 14 Launch the SignalHawk program 15 Select the SignalHawk unit from the Select DSP D...

Page 33: ...5 connector next to the BNC trigger connector for direct remote access Use the RJ 45 connector in the PC back panel 2 Before making changes to the client computer it is highly recommended to create a...

Page 34: ...IP settings on the client computer NOTE The client computer may have TCP IP settings previously configured Changing settings may prevent access to other network resources such as the Internet or file...

Page 35: ...ith your network administrator before making any changes Depending on which version of Windows is being used the Windows Security or the Log On to Windows dialog box appears at this time d In the Wind...

Page 36: ...ware such as email word processing spreadsheet database scheduling or personal finance software cannot run on this device however you may use terminal services protocols to access such software runnin...

Page 37: ...Installation 23 Rack Mount SignalHawk Connection Diagram...

Page 38: ...computer click Start point to All and then point to Accessories 2 In the Accessories menu point to Communications and then click Remote Desktop Connection 3 In the Computer box type the computer name...

Page 39: ...ow opens and you see the desktop settings files and programs that are on the Rack Mount SignalHawk Your Rack Mount SignalHawk remains locked and nobody can access it without a password In addition no...

Page 40: ...ed with the SignalHawk CAUTION Spectrum Analyzer has a 20 dBm 100 mW max RF input Exceeding the maximum input will damage the SignalHawk If unsure of power levels measure the test connection with a po...

Page 41: ...ame of measurement selected on the measurement selection list 11 2 Menu Options The eight option keys display the options available in each menu Mouse click to select or use keyboard function keys Fun...

Page 42: ...vate the measurement and open Spectrum Analyzer screen 8 Setup Pressing Setup will display the Setup Menu The Setup Menu displays options to save the current setup and allows access to saved setups an...

Page 43: ...pressed automatically names and saves the current Spectrum Analyzer settings The saved settings are stored as a file in the internal drive of the SignalHawk Each quick save is stored in a separate fil...

Page 44: ...setup 5 Manage Setup Files Displays options for viewing details of each saved setup file and deleting one or all saved setup files See Manage Setup Files for a detailed explanation 6 View Setup Displ...

Page 45: ...ave When pressed saves the Setup and closes the Label and Save Dialog Box 9 If no changes were made to the file name in the dialog box a prompt will be displayed verifying intent to overwrite the exis...

Page 46: ...he active text entry field 6 Delete When pressed deletes the character to the right of the cursor in the active text entry field 7 Clear When pressed clears all text in the active text entry field 8 B...

Page 47: ...Setup File List 2 Delete All Setups When pressed deletes all of the saved setup files on the list NOTE The Factory Setup cannot be deleted 3 View Setup Displays the properties of the saved setup high...

Page 48: ...ete When pressed deletes the displayed saved setup 9 3 Top of List when pressed highlights the top line of the displayed saved setup 9 4 Bottom of List when pressed highlights the bottom line of the d...

Page 49: ...User Interface Menus and Settings 35 8 Previous Setup Shows the name of the previous saved setup 9 Saved Setup Parameter Settings List of all the settings in the currently displayed saved setup file...

Page 50: ...Sweep display area Traces are displayed in the Sweep Display area 3 Date and time Displays the current Date and time 4 Setup File Name Display the name of the last saved setup selected 5 Menu option k...

Page 51: ...he menu options available for the current Menu In the Spec Analysis Mode the menu selection keys allow access to the Freq Span BW Sweep Ampt Trace Measure Mark Limit File Help Adv Logging menus Grey c...

Page 52: ...elect the Full Span of the instrument Select a band from the Freq List The most common of these methods is to set the center frequency and a frequency span a range and let SignalHawk calculate the sta...

Page 53: ...own Arrow Keys Increase and decrease the frequency or span in small steps Left Right Arrow Keys Increase and decrease the frequency or span in large steps Mouse Scroll Wheel Each click of the mouse sc...

Page 54: ...ox to type in a new frequency If a mistake is made press Esc Back When done press enter or click the menu selection corresponding to the desired units 6 Full Span When pressed changes the sweep to the...

Page 55: ...ignals are separated by a freq distance equal to the Resolution BW a 3 dB dip between them will appear on the screen This is the minimum resolvable frequency spacing The menu selections legend display...

Page 56: ...in Auto mode the RBW is set according to the nearest ratio of the Span RBW 5 selection The default ratio is 300 When the frequency span is reduced the RBW will also be reduced accordingly Example Whe...

Page 57: ...ordingly Example When the RBW is changed to 1MHz the VBW will automatically be set to 300kHz When the RBW is reduced to 30kHz the VBW will automatically be set to 10kHz Manual VBW is controlled by cha...

Page 58: ...ration to minimum left arrow or maximum right arrow 6 RBW VBW This is the ratio used to set VBW when VBW is set to auto RBW is divided by the RBW VBW value to set the VBW To change click the RBW VBW o...

Page 59: ...Returns the maximum value of the data collected for each display pixel Recommended for pure sine waves or narrow bandwidth signals In zero span mode this mode acts like a peak detector and can be used...

Page 60: ...with ASL 46 4 Average Power Average Power Returns the average of the data collected for each display pixel Recommended for noise reduction 5 Back When clicked closes the Detection Mode Menu and retur...

Page 61: ...and the properties of video triggers if enabled Sweep Menu Item Name Description 1 Sweep When clicked toggles between continuous or single sweep operation Single SignalHawk will perform one sweep and...

Page 62: ...s See Trigger Source Menu for detailed explanation 3 Manual Trigger or Arm Trigger Manual trigger option is only available visible when Sweep option is set to internal single Arm Trigger option is onl...

Page 63: ...oft key on the Sweep Menu 3 External Continuous Sweeps continuously and is controlled by an external trigger See External Trigger Menu for a detailed explanation 4 External Single Sweeps once when tri...

Page 64: ...ly once triggered Controlled by the signal video settings on the Video Trigger Menu 6 Video Single Sweeps once when triggered Controlled by the signal video settings on the Video Trigger Menu 7 Back W...

Page 65: ...Level Triggers a sweep if input 4 2 0 8 V TTL High 4 Rise Edge Triggers a sweep if the input goes from Low to High 5 Fall Edge Triggers a sweep if the input goes from High to Low 6 Either Edge Trigge...

Page 66: ...connector Once a sweep is done it will be displayed until a trigger condition occurs again and it performs another sweep This is used in zero span mode Video Trigger Menu Item Name Description 1 Enab...

Page 67: ...sweep if the power level meets the Low or High criteria Set the power level using the keypad 5 Gate Delay Length of wait after the trigger signal and before beginning a sweep The range is 100 s to 1...

Page 68: ...his function will change the reference and scale of a trace 2 Reference Sets the y axis value at the top of the graph 3 Scale Sets the dB value of each partition of the graph on a scale from 1 to 15 T...

Page 69: ...ot be lowered 5 Pre Amp Controls the built in amplifier on the signal input This lowers the noise floor allowing very low power signals be detected by giving a 24 dB nominal gain boost NOTE Attenuatio...

Page 70: ...m dBm 10 X Log Power Watts 30 dB dBuV dBm dBuV 10 log50 90 dBmV dBm dBmV 10 log50 30 dBV dBm dBV 10 log50 30 Volts dBm 20 X Log Power Volts 30 dB Watts Watts 10 dBm 30 10 8 Trace Opens the trace subme...

Page 71: ...ven sweep until Min Hold is turned off 4 Average Displays the running average of multiple readings which is used to smooth a signal and decrease noise amplitude 5 Average Readings Sets the number of a...

Page 72: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 58 8 Back When clicked closes the Trace Submenu and returns to the Ampt Trace Menu...

Page 73: ...used to identify phonetic sounds and specific noise disturbances 1 Go to the Ampt Trace menu 2 Click on the Trace selection 3 Click on the Water Fall selection 4 Turn the Water Fall spectrogram on 5...

Page 74: ...Saves the current Water Fall display using the Date and Time for file names 5 Recall Water Fall When clicked displays a list of all Saved Water Fall Spectrographs Selecting a Water Fall spectrograph f...

Page 75: ...ccupied Bandwidth Occupied Bandwidth measures the frequency band bandwidth that contains a specified percentage of the total power of the signal See Occupied Bandwidth Measurement for additional detai...

Page 76: ...trength Field Strength measures the signals received by an antenna See Field Strength Measurement for additional details and measurement procedure 6 AM FM Demod Removes the carrier from a signal and s...

Page 77: ...of the six markers 2 Marker On Off Displays or hides the selected marker 1 3 Marker to Max Peak Moves the selected marker 1 to the highest point on the trace 4 Markers Peak Valley When Clicked displa...

Page 78: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 64 8 Limit Lines When clicked displays the Limit Lines Menu See Limit Lines Menu...

Page 79: ...ionality of the submenu between finding peaks or finding valleys 2 Threshold The threshold offset displayed on the first line is used to calculate the threshold level displayed on the second line abov...

Page 80: ...es the selected marker to the lowest point to the left of the current marker position 5 Marker to Next Peak Right Marker to Next Valley Right Which option is available is controlled by Markers Detect...

Page 81: ...Lines Sets all markers to be displayed as numbered lines 4 Marker Label When Clicked opens a text box allowing the user to name the marker the label is applied to the marker that was selected on the M...

Page 82: ...ping See Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI 2 Volume Sets the volume of the electronic ping generated from the RSSI 3 Marker Freq to Center Moves the current marker to the center frequency 4 Cent...

Page 83: ...bles the frequency read out of all displayed markers to read the exact frequency of the peak within the pixel to a resolution of 1 Hz NOTE Signals that vary in frequency must be within the RBW to obta...

Page 84: ...row keys NOTE All valid traces are black and any part of any trace that is outside of a limit is red Red indicates a failed limit Limit Lines Menu Item Name Description 1 Limit Upper Lower Allows user...

Page 85: ...ask list See Customizing SignalHawk Content 5 EM Freq Lock Option available only after a mask is selected Locks the mask onto the selected band even if the frequency is changed 6 EM to Max Peak Option...

Page 86: ...t PC Each quick save is stored in a separate file that is named using the measurement and date time file naming format Measurement name MM DD hh mm ss shf Where MM is the month DD is the day hh is the...

Page 87: ...Recall Trace Menu for a detailed description 5 Manage Trace Files When clicked opens the Manage Trace Files Menu See Manage Trace Files Menu for a detailed description 6 Screen Image When clicked ope...

Page 88: ...notes can be added to existing saved setups 2 Next Field When pressed advances the cursor to the next text entry field 3 Prev Char When pressed moves the cursor one character to the left in the activ...

Page 89: ...ars all text in the active text entry field 8 Back Pressing Back will cancel the save operation and close the Label and Save Dialog Box 9 Label and Save Dialog Box Provides the ability to give unique...

Page 90: ...rns trace auto save function on or off When set to on sweeps are automatically saved at the interval specified in Sample Rate 2 and a default name is assigned to each save 2 Sample Rate Allows user to...

Page 91: ...splays a saved trace on the screen 2 Recall and Compare Displays a saved trace overlapping over the current trace on the screen NOTE The recalled trace is orange The current trace is black 3 Clear Rec...

Page 92: ...u Manage Trace Files Menu Item Name Description 1 Delete Trace When clicked deletes the highlighted saved trace file 2 Delete All Traces When clicked deletes all the saved trace file 3 Back Closes the...

Page 93: ...Print Screen Image When clicked displays a print dialog for printing the current display 3 Full Screen Enlarges the graph to fill the entire screen Press ESC to return to normal view 4 Manage Image Fi...

Page 94: ...ware be equipped with Microsoft SQL Server The ideal installation for this setup is 2008 R2 but it could possibly be run on later versions NOTE Using SQL server prior to 2008 is not recommend In order...

Page 95: ...w database For detailed information see Create a Database 2 Load Existing Database When Clicked Opens the dialog for selecting a previously saved database For detailed information see Attach an Existi...

Page 96: ...ttached 5 Create New Config When Clicked displays the Configuration Settings Dialog Box See Configuration Settings Dialog Box 6 Reload Update Config When Clicked displays a list of available configura...

Page 97: ...Opens the Database Search Menu See Database Search Menu for a detailed explanation 4 Database Search Recall When clicked open the database recall dialog box See Database Search Recall Playback Menu f...

Page 98: ...gin to be displayed and Stop Config is displayed on the option button NOTE Sweep Logging to the database does not begin until the Logging On 3 option is depressed 3 Logging On Off This option button i...

Page 99: ...back and live sweep mode This option button is an alternate action button Start Playback is displayed when playback is stopped Stop Playback is displayed while playback is running NOTE When in playbac...

Page 100: ...of the file while in Reverse you will be asked whether you want to start over from the Start time or stop time in reverse NOTE Not displayed until a sweep is selected 6 Stop Time Displays the end dat...

Page 101: ...licked opens the limit lines menu Limit lines and masks are used to define database search criteria See Database Search Limit Lines Menu for a detailed description 3 Start Time Displays the beginning...

Page 102: ...clicked user may set a new stop time to limit the search parameters NOTE Not displayed until a sweep is selected 5 Marker 1 When clicked turns Marker 1 display on or off 6 Start DB Search When clicke...

Page 103: ...rm on or off unit beeps for limit line failure 4 Select Line Mask Creates a specific set of limit lines and presents a list of these predefined masks to choose from NOTE Custom Masks can be saved to t...

Page 104: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 90 7 Back Closes the Database Search Limit Lines Menu and opens the Adv Logging Logging Playback Menu...

Page 105: ...he Database Recall Dialog Box 2 Playback Speed When clicked changes the playback speed Speed may be adjusted by clicking on the box using the arrow keys or using a scroll wheel on a mouse The options...

Page 106: ...the file or beginning of the file while in Reverse you will be asked whether you want to start over from the Start time or stop time in reverse 6 Single Step When clicked This button pauses the playb...

Page 107: ...Span Type Spectrum Monitoring 0 4000 Different Span Types are often used for different sets of data collection This selects which span setting to use Spans can be arranged into groups identified by t...

Page 108: ...edit a span simply click on that span modify the fields and click on Update Selected Spans 10 Detector This sets the type of detection used in the sweeps NOTE DetectorMax or DetectorAverage are sugges...

Page 109: ...ere to de embed the reading NOTE Positive offsets represent coupling or attenuation loss while negative offsets represent gain from amplification Used to compensate for signal gain or loss between the...

Page 110: ...e required if locating the individual channel centers in the recorded data is desired NOTE The SignalHawk ASL is designed to provide enough resolution to view every channel in a span This requires a m...

Page 111: ...ngs Dialog Box There are five options in Span Type Spectrum Monitoring 0 4000 The Scan Type selection will determine what spans and sweeps are displayed in the Span Name 2 and Sweep Name 3 selection l...

Page 112: ...at different points in the system NOTE The value entered here will override the offset value entered when the Configuration was created 5 Apply to All Spans Selecting Apply to All Spans check box will...

Page 113: ...when collecting data will increase the time between each particular sweep Use of more than 100 sweeps is not recommended 1 Click on the Adv Logging Menu button 2 Click Create New Config option on the...

Page 114: ...ll be prompted to create a new database A new database must be created whenever a new configuration file is created or when changes are made to an existing configuration file You cannot log data obtai...

Page 115: ...be prompted to create a new database A new database must be created whenever a new configuration file is created or when changes are made to an existing configuration file You cannot log data obtaine...

Page 116: ...Start logging data See Spectrum Trace Logging Attach an Existing Database In order to collect data an SQL Database must be attached to hold the collected data For most applications this will be achie...

Page 117: ...See Recall Saved Database Search Spectrum Trace Logging Once a configuration has been created and a database has been attached data can be logged NOTE There is a 10 gigabyte limit to individual databa...

Page 118: ...sting database has been attached it is possible to playback the sweeps 1 Click on Adv Logging 2 Click on Spectrum Trace Playback 3 Click on Select Sweeps NOTE The Select Sweeps Menu allows you to pick...

Page 119: ...earch The Search File Name Dialog Box will open 9 Enter a File Name for the Database Search or leave as default and click OK NOTE Individual Database searches may be recalled at a later time see Recal...

Page 120: ...rch 1 Click on Adv Logging 2 Click on Database Search Recall 3 Select the Saved database search file from the list and click OK 4 The Database Recall dialog box will be displayed 5 Click on any of the...

Page 121: ...he Spectrum Analyzer mode the following measurements can be used Spectrum Analysis Measurement Occupied Bandwidth Measurement Channel Power Measurement Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Time Domain Z...

Page 122: ...pectrum Analyzer list on the Start Menu 2 Select Spectrum Analysis then press the Enter key 3 Viewed spectrum can be updated using the Freq Span BW Sweep Ampt Trace and Mark Limit menus Settings trace...

Page 123: ...ding the frequencies above and below the center or carrier frequency that is the user specified dB below the carrier level This method is best for measuring dBm power units Occupied Bandwidth Setup Fo...

Page 124: ...row keys or keyboard For dBc Threshold click on the dBc option 4 and set the desired threshold using the mouse scroll wheel arrow keys or keyboard Measured bandwidth will be displayed in the measureme...

Page 125: ...on using the Start Menu or the Measure Menu 1 Click on the Measure Menu button 3 See Channel Power Measurement Figure 2 Click on Channel Power Menu Button 3 If measurement is not already on Click on...

Page 126: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 112 Channel Power Measurement...

Page 127: ...the Measure Menu button 5 See Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Figure 2 Click on ACPR Menu Button 3 If measurement is not already on Click on ACPR On Off option 1 to turn on measurement NOTE Underl...

Page 128: ...PR will be displayed in the measurement settings area 6 at the bottom of the display All 6 markers will be used to show the edges of the central upper and lower channels Markers 1 and 2 will mark the...

Page 129: ...e turned on using the Start Menu or the Measure Menu 1 Click on the Measure Menu button 3 See Time Domain Measurement Figure 2 Click on Time Domain Menu Button 3 If measurement is not already on Click...

Page 130: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 116 Time Domain Measurement...

Page 131: ...range of the chosen antenna 2 Click on the Measure Menu button 3 See Field Strength Measurement Figure 3 Click on Field Strength Menu Button 4 If measurement is not already on Click on Field Strength...

Page 132: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 118 Field Strength Measurement...

Page 133: ...ate and volume are proportional to the mapped power value at the current marker index Values of zero are equivalent to continuous beeps and 210 are equivalent to a beep every 4 seconds RSSI Setup 1 Cl...

Page 134: ...y on Click on AM FM Demod On Off option 1 to turn on measurement NOTE Underlined option is the active option 4 Click Demod type option 2 then click on desired demodulation option AM FM Wideband FM Nar...

Page 135: ...Measurements 121 Demodulate Signal Measurement...

Page 136: ...re 2 Click on C I Menu Button 3 If measurement is not already on Click on C I On Off option 1 to turn on measurement NOTE Underlined option is the active option 4 Move the marker to the frequency to m...

Page 137: ...Measurements 123 Carrier to Interference Ratio Carrier On...

Page 138: ...PC Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 124 Carrier to Interference Ratio Carrier Off...

Page 139: ...band 1 Click on Mark Limit 2 Click on the Select Marker 1 2 3 4 5 6 option to select marker 1 NOTE The bracketed number indicates the active marker 3 Click on Marker On Off to turn on marker 4 Use th...

Page 140: ...urement screen then click on Utility To exit the Utility mode press the Esc Back function key to return to the previous screen or press the Mode key to go to the Start Menu screen Utility Menu Click o...

Page 141: ...e The custom help file may be modified to display user specific information See Modify custom help 3 Select Language When pressed displays a selection list of available languages 4 Exit to Windows Whe...

Page 142: ...ield Strength Measurement Band Type Settings Frequency List on the Freq Span Menu Limit Mask Type Settings on the Mark Limit Menu NOTE Database search limit masks are created using the Bird Limit Mask...

Page 143: ...list be saved using a different name for use in the event errors are made during editing 5 Open the csv file 6 Add custom information into the list 7 Copy the csv file back into the My Lists director...

Page 144: ...more than one limit mask is required several CSV files must be made Once the limit masks are created they can be selected during a database search on the Database Search Limit Lines Menu 1 Double clic...

Page 145: ...that all database search limit masks be saved in the default file location Documents PC SignalHawk ASL My Limit Masks Save As Dialog Box 4 Click Save 5 Select upper or lower limit mask for Mask Type 1...

Page 146: ...Dialog Box ASL Report Generator The ASL Report Generator will export a spreadsheet of a single span from the database currently attached on the SignalHawk via the Adv Logging Database Configuration M...

Page 147: ...x 3 Select the Span Type 2 4 Select the desired Sweep 3 5 Select the content for the report using the check boxes 4 in the Report Information section 6 Click Generate Report 5 7 Enter a File name for...

Page 148: ...ed NOTE A green status bar on the BTG ASL Report Generator Dialog Box will indicate the status of the report once the status bar is completely green the report is complete 9 If desired repeat steps 3...

Page 149: ...and can also be downloaded from the Bird Technologies website www birdrf com Installing the PC Tool Software 1 Access Bird Website page for appropriate SignalHawk 2 Scroll to DOWNLOADS and click on P...

Page 150: ...Presents commands to manipulate the trace Zoom In Zoom Out Add and Delete Markers or Limit Lines Autoscale the Trace Set to Normal Mode and Set Options Normal mode is identified by the standard Windo...

Page 151: ...nts commands to get files from and or send files to the SignalHawk In addition use this function to upgrade the SignalHawk software firmware Tool Bar Tool bar icons are shortcuts for the tasks availab...

Page 152: ...elete Trace Deletes a trace from a graph NOTE The last trace remaining on a graph cannot be removed Open Picture Opens trace saved as picture bmp jpg etc Return to Normal Mode Returns the cursor back...

Page 153: ...ick will create a point on the graph with a line Second click will create another point that connects to the first point via a line Third click connects to the second and so on Delete Markers or Limit...

Page 154: ...2 and Labels Select a tab and enter or edit specific values for the currently active graph Scale Tab Allows manual entry for the x and y axis or they can be set to autoscale Allows an offset value to...

Page 155: ...Units allows selection of unit of measure for the trace Drawing options allow user to select the size of the text on the graph marking data points on the trace and displaying horizontal and vertical...

Page 156: ...equency of the marker will replace the value entered and will also display on the screen below the graph area For each marker Specify or change the frequency Specify the symbol type Specify a delta wi...

Page 157: ...will change slightly depending on the type of graph opened The upper limit fails any datapoints that are above the line The lower limit fails any datapoints that are below the line The limit line wil...

Page 158: ...fails any datapoints that are above the line The lower limit fails any datapoints that are below the line Up to thirty points for both upper and lower limit lines can be set up Using multiple points a...

Page 159: ...the graph The subtitle will be smaller Edit a trace name by typing in the list of traces on this tab The trace and date will be located above the graph and on the left NOTE If a specific trace name i...

Page 160: ...gnalHawk is powered from the AC or cigarette lighter adapter Recharging time from a full discharge is approximately 4 hours Replace PC SignalHawk Battery WARNING Care should be taken when handling bat...

Page 161: ...s as the battery being removed NOTE Note the number of cells in the battery pack you are removing PC SignalHawk units manufactured in 2014 or before use a 6 cell battery pack units manufactured in 201...

Page 162: ...the Start menu 2 Click on Firmware Update Wizard NOTE The wizard will launch and provide step by step instructions 3 Select the DSP and FPGA images to be updated DSP and FPGA Image Selection 4 Connec...

Page 163: ...9 DSP List 8 Select the unit from the list presented 9 Select the images that need updating Image Selection 10 Click Next repeatedly until the update is completed 11 Cycle power when prompted by the p...

Page 164: ...ck Remote Desktop connection 4 Click Show Options of the Remote Desktop Connection window Remote Desktop Connection Window 5 Click on Local Resources tab 6 Click More under the Local devices and resou...

Page 165: ...host computer See Connecting a Remote Computer to the Host Computer 6 Click on the Connect 7 Click OK to access the local drives from the remote computer 8 Log into the remote computer 9 Stop the Rack...

Page 166: ...rn the unit for service Keys do not respond Unit is Locked Up Turn the unit off and then back on Unit turns off Internal error Turn the unit back on and continue Unit was shut down because the battery...

Page 167: ...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 Sales Office nearest you vis...

Page 168: ...Reference 10 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level DANL 135 dBm 24 dB gain 100 Hz RBW 10 Hz VBW average detection Inherent Spurious 80 dBm reference d 10 dBm f 30 MHz RBW d 100 kHz Input Related Spurious...

Page 169: ...nalysis Occupied Bandwidth OBW Channel Power Adjacent Channel Power Ratio ACPR Arbitrary Power Range Field Strength Zero Span AM FM Demodulation Carrier to Interference Ratio C I and Frequency Counter...

Page 170: ...tor Green LED Connectors N F for RF input Rear USB 2 0 Type B BNC F for external trigger RJ 45 for Ethernet Terminal strip for DC input One front one rear RJ 45 for pass through Ethernet connection Ad...

Page 171: ...Windows 7 embedded Client Hardware Requirements General Remote LAN WAN Operation Local USB 256 MB RAM Pentium III or equivalent processor 512 MB RAM Pentium 4 M or higher recommended 800 x 600 256 col...

Page 172: ...ax internal attenuator 10dB or greater Max DC Input 50 V Max RF Input 20 dBm damage level is 30dBm for 30 sec Distortion DANL SH 36S PC Specifications Frequency Range 100 kHz to 3 6 GHz Resolution 1 H...

Page 173: ...B Third order IM products Two 20 dBm inputs Reference 10 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level DANL 135 dBm 24 dB gain 100 Hz RBW 10 Hz VBW average detection Inherent Spurious 80 dBm reference d 10 dBm f...

Page 174: ...rence Ratio C I and Frequency Counter The user manual includes step by step procedures for these one button measurements as well as Out of Band Spurious and In Band Out of Channel Spurious measurement...

Page 175: ...Battery Rechargeable field replaceable lithium ion battery 5 5 hours continuous operation 25C Warm Up Specifications apply after a 30 minute warm up period at ambient temperature Typical values are pr...

Page 176: ...2 MB RAM Pentium 4 M or higher recommended 800 x 600 256 color display 1280 x 720 16 bit or higher resolution recommended Mouse or pointing device 100 MB free disk space CD ROM Drive for client softwa...

Page 177: ...4 cell battery pack NOTE AC Adapters are not interchangeable 5A2436 5B2229 1224G 1 1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable3 5A2744 S07 1 PC Hawk Emulator Software CD 7002A153 1 Cigarette Lighter Adapter2 5A2238 3 1 In...

Page 178: ...rticulating ANT 2400 1 Attenuator 100 W 40 dB NM NF 2 4 GHz 100 SA MFN 40 1 Attenuator 50 W 30 dB NM NF 4 GHz 50 A MFN 30 1 Attenuator 25 W 30 dB NM NF 4 GHz 25 A MFN 30 1 Attenuator 10 W 30 dB NM NF...

Page 179: ...USB B male 5A2653 10 1 Attenuator 100 W 40 dB NM NF 2 4 GHz 100 SA MFN 40 1 Attenuator 50 W 30 dB NM NF 4 GHz 50 A MFN 30 1 Attenuator 25 W 30 dB NM NF 4 GHz 25 A MFN 30 1 Attenuator 10 W 30 dB NM NF...

Page 180: ...ic or hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Pb Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd Hexavalent Chromium Cr VI Polybro minated biphenyls PBB Polybro minated diphenyl ethers PBDE Copper Alloy X O O O O O Florescent B...

Page 181: ...untry for information about Microsoft s refund policies See www microsoft com worldwide In the United States and Canada call 800 MICROSOFT or see www microsoft com info nareturns htm As described belo...

Page 182: ...ning you may use but not share its icons images sounds and media The sample images sounds and media provided with the software are for your non commercial use only d Use with Virtualization Technologi...

Page 183: ...onsult the software information for instructions on accessing the service agreement j Related Media Information If you request related media information as part of your playback experience the data pr...

Page 184: ...validation checks the software may from time to time require updates or additional downloads of the validation licensing or activation functions of the software The updates or downloads are required...

Page 185: ...ing unless you change the default setting Removing or disabling potentially unwanted software may result in o other software on your computer ceasing to work or o your breaching a license to use other...

Page 186: ...tal certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X 509 standard encrypted information They also can be used to digitally sign files and macros to verify the integrity and origin of the...

Page 187: ...inkId 113995 Network Awareness This feature determines whether a system is connected to a network by either passive monitoring of network traffic or active DNS or HTTP queries The query only transfers...

Page 188: ...earch box or type a question mark before your search term in the Address bar you will see search suggestions as you type if supported by your search provider Everything you type in the Instant Search...

Page 189: ...services to try to gain unauthorized access to any service data account or network by any means 8 SCOPE OF LICENSE The software is licensed not sold This agreement only gives you some rights to use t...

Page 190: ...contact the Microsoft affiliate serving your country 14 GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS If the software is marked as requiring activation in a specific geographic region then you are only permitted to activa...

Page 191: ...r the software directly to a third party only with the licensed computer You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier edition c Other Requirements Before any permitted transfer the other...

Page 192: ...side the United States If you acquired the software in any other country the laws of that country apply 25 LEGAL EFFECT This agreement describes certain legal rights You may have other rights under th...

Page 193: ...how long an implied warranty guarantee or condition lasts C EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty does not cover problems caused by your acts or failures to act the acts of others or events beyond Mi...

Page 194: ...see www microsoft com worldwide G NO OTHER WARRANTIES The limited warranty is the only direct warranty from Microsoft Microsoft gives no other express warranties guarantees or conditions Where allowe...

Page 195: ...ery such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing within ten days from the date of discovery of the defect The above warranties shall not exten...

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