BIRD SITE ANALYZER SA-1700EX, Operating Instructions Manual

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Reference Card
The Reference Card contains minimum operational steps and the
order they should be performed. Use this manual for reference or if
further explanation of any step is required.
Chapter Layout
Introduction
— Describes the features of the Bird Site Analyzer and
provides power-up instructions.
Calibration
— Lists the steps to calibrate the Site Analyzer, which
must be done before using Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Match Mode
— Lists the steps to make match measure-
ments, as well as providing instructions for all functions available in
Measure Match mode.
Fault Location Mode
— Lists the steps to make distance to fault
measurements, as well as providing instructions for all functions
available in Fault Location mode.
Save and Recall
— Describes how to save and recall traces and setups
in Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Power Mode
— Lists the steps to make power measure-
ments, as well as providing instructions for all functions available in
Measure Power mode.
Utilities
— Describes utilities to set up the Site Analyzer.
Computer Software
— Provides installation instructions and lists the
features of the Bird Site Analyzer PC Software.
Maintenance
— Lists routine maintenance tasks for the Site
Analyzer, as well as troubleshooting for common problems.
Specifications and parts information are also included.
Step By Step Guide
— Identifies buttons and connectors on the Site
Analyzer, and explains the display. Also provides step by step
instructions for making the most common measurements.