Termaline® Load Resistor
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4.
Turn off the w
ater supply.
Note:
Always
do
this
last.
Operation as an RF Wattmeter
The RF load can be combined with a Bird Rigid Line Series Thruline Wattmeter to form an absorption type
wattmeter by inserting the wattmeter line section just ahead of the RF load. Installation and operation of the
wattmeter is covered in the Thruline Wattmeter Instruction Book.
Note:
Select a wattmeter type appropriate to the input connector of the load resistor. Consult the Bird
Catalog or contact the Company.
1.
Carry through the same functions detailed in
2.
Rotate the element in the line section element socket to monitor Incident or Reflected power.
Note:
Measurement is taken in the direction indicated by the arrow on the element.
