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Bird 4421 RF Power Meter

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Summary of Contents for THRULINE 4020 series

Page 1: ...rporation 30303 Aurora Road Cleveland Solon Ohio 44139 Sales Technical Support 440 248 1200 866 695 4569 toll free Sales email sales bird technologies com Technical Support email atechapp bird technol...

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Page 3: ...line while RF power is present Do Not Service or Adjust Alone Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or adjustment of equipment except in the prese...

Page 4: ...jury CAUTION Caution notes call attention to a procedure which if not correctly performed could result in damage to the instrument WARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the...

Page 5: ...quipment damage CAUTION The interface module contains electrostatic discharge ESD sensitive components Failure to observe ESD precautions can cause permanent damage CAUTION ill invalidate calibration...

Page 6: ...A POR EL FABRICANTE PUEDE ANULAR LA PROTECCI N DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO CAUTION Due to the complexity of the Bird Power Sensor field repairs beyond general maintenance should not be attempted Remo...

Page 7: ...FORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO SERVICIO LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS EL CTRICAS NO REALICE...

Page 8: ...AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR IS SET TO THE PROPER LINE VOLTAGE AND THE CORRECT AC LINE FUSE IS INSTALLED BEFORE AC POWER IS APPLIED BIEN R GL POUR LA TENSION DU R SEAU ET QUE LE FUSIBLE DE LIGNE C A CORRECT E...

Page 9: ...refer to All instructions necessary to manually operate the equipment appear in this chapter If the power meter is equipped with a IEEE 488 GPIB 488 GPIB Interface For the RS 232 Maintenance You shou...

Page 10: ...manual is accurate If you should discover any errors or if you have suggestions for improving this manual please send your comments to our factory This manual may be periodically updated When inquiri...

Page 11: ...eter 8 Handle Operation 9 115 230V AC Input Power 9 AC Line Connectors 9 Operating Instructions 11 Push Button Functions 11 Error Codes 12 Audible Warning 12 IEEE 488 GPIB Interface 13 Description 13...

Page 12: ...al Cart only 45 Replacing Fuses 46 Replacing Batteries 47 Power Sensor Cal Cart only 48 Load 49 Casters 49 Handle 49 Storage and Shipment Cal Cart only 49 Specifications Cal Cart 50 Specifications 442...

Page 13: ...an RS 232 connection or a GPIB 488 connection Items Supplied Bird 4421 RF Power Meter AC Power Cord Sensor Cable Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Panel Mount Kit P N 4421 250 Allows the Bird 44...

Page 14: ...ter Outline Drawing 1 Operating Push Buttons 2 LCD 3 ON OFF Push Button 4 Handle 5 Central Button 6 Fuse Access Door 7 AC Line Module 8 Master ON OFF Switch 9 GPIB connector 10 GPIB DIP switches 11 RS...

Page 15: ...allows the 4027F to ignore harmonics of the signal being measured The 4027F is also less sensitive to AM components of the signal 4027F Sensors are accurate to 1 2 at specified calibration frequencie...

Page 16: ...Bird 4421 RF Power Meter 4 Figure 4 Power Sensor Outline Drawing 4028C Series only...

Page 17: ...Introduction 5 Frequency and Power Ranges 4020 Series 4027A Series 4027F Series Model Frequency Range RF Power Range...

Page 18: ...Bird 4421 RF Power Meter 6 4028 Series...

Page 19: ...na Reversing these connec tions will cause measurement errors CAUTION reduce the maximum power rating of the unit CAUTION The Bird 4421 must be powered off when connecting or disconnecting the power s...

Page 20: ...Note The power supply interrupt switch for the 4421 Power Meter is located on the rear panel When you install a unit in a panel mount kit you need to provide a means to interrupt the power supply that...

Page 21: ...y can operate at 115 VAC or 230 VAC There is no user setting to select the input voltage because the power supply automati cally senses the input voltage However you must make sure that you have the c...

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Page 23: ...alue displayed will be between 1 0 and 199 9 MIN MAX Used after pressing FWD RFL SWR or dBm Displays the minimum maximum measured value of the previous function as long as MIN MAX is held down dBm Use...

Page 24: ...e power meter will sound a warning buzzer Figure 8 Error Codes Symbol Explanation Value greater than overrange limit of function Value less than underrange limit of function Figure 9 Function Limits F...

Page 25: ...Cable Connector The interface uses a standard IEEE 488 cable connector Pin assignments are listed in Figure 10 CAUTION During remote operation periodically monitor the bus service request line Failur...

Page 26: ...1 Source Handshake Can handshake data or command bytes when the unit is acting as a source AH1 Acceptor Can handshake the bus when it is acting as the acceptor of data or commands T5 Talker Can send d...

Page 27: ...ng the controller the address in the pro gram must be the same as the address set on the interface module Each device on the bus must have a different primary address Talker Only Mode The Bird 4421 ca...

Page 28: ...location so that the second will overwrite and erase the first one General Bus Commands The general bus commands supported by the IEEE 488 interface feature are listed in Figure 13 The syntax for exe...

Page 29: ...e device is in Local Lockout mode does not clear the lockout condition The REMOTE indicator turns off The LISTEN indicator remains on Local LOckout LLO Function Disables local operation of all devices...

Page 30: ...ks Only the device addressed will be cleared The 4421 returns to the factory default condition Group Execute Trigger GET Function Initiates a measurement for all devices set to trigger on GET Remarks...

Page 31: ...lt in equipment damage Figure 15 IEEE Status Byte Description Bit Name Condition 6 SRQ Set if a service request is generated by the 4421 If an SRQ has been received by the controller and this bit is c...

Page 32: ...off stay at present range Terminators YT Two terminators CR LF YO One terminator CR YN No terminator Prefixes PY Prefix YES PN Prefix NO Triggers T0 Continuous on TALK T1 One shot on TALK T2 Continuou...

Page 33: ...eturned in Watts or dBm Standing Wave Ratio SW Return Loss RL Function Selects SWR or return loss match measurement mode Remarks Measurement results are returned in VSWR or dB MiNimum Value MN MaXimum...

Page 34: ...that follow the end of a data string Set x to return CR and a line feed LF a carriage return CR can be terminated by EOI Remarks Many controllers use the terminator sequence to recognize the end of an...

Page 35: ...the status of the current measurement see Figure 18 for examples type e value sent is a normal on scale reading Bird model number Figure 18 Prefix Examples Data String Description Normal N forward car...

Page 36: ...ed service requests Set xx to the sum of the binary values of the desired SRQ trigger bits For example M12 would set the SRQ for both operation complete and underrange Remarks If a status bit is maske...

Page 37: ...is also flagged in the status serial poll byte and a SRQ may be generated See vert to their non error states after the U1 command is sent Figure 21 Machine Status Word Format Header Measurement Funct...

Page 38: ...sabling EOI can cause some controllers to lock unless another terminator is used When enabled EOI is only asserted at the end of a multiple byte string PS Self Test Pass Set when a self test has been...

Page 39: ...IEEE 488 GPIB Interface 27 Writable Store Wxxxxxx Function Storage for six bytes of ASCII data Remarks Data stored is lost when the 4421 is turned off Data is sent back as part of the U2 status word...

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Page 41: ...a different wiring arrangement do not attempt to rewire th should be used for rewiring instead Indicators splay shows indicators describing the status of the Bird 4421 when used with the RS 232 inter...

Page 42: ...you turn power OFF and then back ON Figure 25 RS 232 Interface Default DIP Switch Settings 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 ON Switch Function Description 1 Stop Bit ON 1 Stop Bit OFF 2 Stop Bits Default factory setti...

Page 43: ...d cycle the power TALK will be displayed In Talker Only mode pressing a button on the meter triggers a measurement When the measurement is complete the information is sent to the bus Command Syntax Th...

Page 44: ...transmit a reading to the controller Remarks A measurement must have already been triggered placing a reading in the output buffer To send a reading whenever a measurement is triggered set DIP switch...

Page 45: ...FF flow control XO enables flow control XF disables flow control Remarks When data is being sent from the power meter to the computer and flow con trol is enabled data transmission will be suspended w...

Page 46: ...ding wave ratio RL Return loss MN Minimum value MX Maximum value Range RYY Auto range on R00 to R17 Manual ranges RNN Auto range off stay at present range Terminators YT Two terminators CR LF YO One t...

Page 47: ...rned in Watts or dBm Standing Wave Ratio SW Return Loss RL Function Selects SWR or return loss match measurement mode Remarks Measurement results are returned in VSWR or dB MiNimum Value MN MaXimum Va...

Page 48: ...e characters that follow the end of a data string Set x to return CR and a line feed LF a carriage return CR Remarks Many controllers use the terminator sequence to recognize the end of an input strin...

Page 49: ...igure 31 Remarks Failure to trigger device before requesting a reading will lock the bus Fastest reading rate is 2 4 readings second slowest is 1 reading sec Figure 30 Prefix Examples Data String Desc...

Page 50: ...states after the U1 command is sent Figure 32 Machine Status Word Format Note This command sets the unit to the settings that were last issued remotely through RS 232 or GPIB Therefore it will over r...

Page 51: ...off Data is sent back as part of the U2 status word VCO Valid Command Option Set when no IDDCO is received PS Self test Pass Set when a self test has been initiated by the J 0 command and the test res...

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Page 53: ...hat leaves no residue Troubleshooting Since the power meter and power sensor can only work together the first step is to determine which is malfunctioning Connect the power sensor to the meter and per...

Page 54: ...f lifetime warranty PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Power meter has no power Have the batteries been charged Recharge the batteries connected Connect the power cord Is the ON OFF rocker switch on th...

Page 55: ...ayed after the power meter data then the power sensor is malfunctioning IEEE 488 Interface does not respond to the interface link Are the address in the interface program and the address setting on th...

Page 56: ...n the power meter ON display 4 Turn the power meter OFF 5 Connect the power senson 6 Turn the power meter ON very low number should remain the same very low number 17 Press LIGHT The back light should...

Page 57: ...only To replace the cord reel 1 Disconnect the cord reel from the terminal strip 2 Unscrew the ac connector 3 Unscrew and remove the cord reel 4 Screw the replacement cord reel into place 5 Thread the...

Page 58: ...se and fuse 2 is the active fuse WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect the power cord from the ac line before performing any maintenance including fuse replacement CAUTION Failure to install the...

Page 59: ...t replacement bat teries Be sure to note the polarity positive and negative arrange ment of the batteries 6 Install the battery tubes into the unit and secure with the retaining belts Be sure to posit...

Page 60: ...sensor sor cable 9 Replace the Cal Cart front panel WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect the power cord from the ac line before performing any maintenance including fuse replacement or changing...

Page 61: ...1 Unscrew and remove the old handle 2 Screw the new handle into place Storage and Shipment Cal Cart only Cover the unit before storing to keep out dust and dirt It is not necessary to install the shi...

Page 62: ...ue to the wide variety of available connectors frequency range and maximum power may be reduced Insertion loss is specified with female N connectors Choose connectors appropriate for the frequency and...

Page 63: ...r Built in battery charger Drained batteries require approximately 28 hours to recharge Display LCD 4 digit display Indicates mode measurement units battery condition remote status and signal increase...

Page 64: ...VSWR Calculated from FWD and RFL power Sampling Rate Nominal 2 readings second Operating Power Supplied by power meter via sensor cable Connectors 4028B10M 4028C10M 4028A Series All other models Custo...

Page 65: ...quency Range 4021 4022 4024 4025 Accuracy Fwd Best Case Derate accuracy by 3 0 1 below 15 C and above 35 C 3 1 VSWR Max 4021 4024 4025 4022 1 05 1 Insertion Loss Max 4021 4024 4025 4022 0 05 dB Direct...

Page 66: ...1 1 outside cal power or cal frequency Derate accuracy by 1 1 below 15 C and above 35 C 1 0 1 Calibration Frequencies Typical MHz 4027A250K 4027A400K 4027A800K 4027A2M 4027A4M 4027A10M 0 25 0 40 0 40...

Page 67: ...05 1 Insertion Loss Max Directivity Min 28 dB Uncertainty Budget 4027F Series All values 2 4027F2M 4027F10M 4027F60M Frequency Error at cal freq 0 1 0 1 0 1 not at cal freq 0 5 1 5 0 5 Power Linearit...

Page 68: ...B10M 4028C10M 4028A25M 0 25 0 40 0 40 1 8 2 0 2 17 2 5 3 2 3 5 3 5 4 0 10 0 13 56 15 0 25 76 27 12 28 48 Calibration Power Typical 3 5 kW VSWR Max 1 05 1 Insertion Loss Max 0 05 dB with female 7 16 DI...

Page 69: ...to send to the bus keyboard initiated measurements only Addressable Allows the 4422 to be addressed as talker or listener under the command of an IEEE 488 bus controller Connector Standard IEEE 488 bu...

Page 70: ...7 7 Cord AC Power 115 Vac 230 Vac Harmonized 1 5 1286 5A2416 Plug 115 Vac 1 5A2626 Cable Sensor 1 4421 038 Grommet 1 4421A372 Cordreel 1 4421A383 Casters 4 4421A384 Handle 1 4421A385 IEEE 488 Bus Inte...

Page 71: ...TION reduce the maximum power rating of the unit Connector Part Number Connector Part Number Connector Part Number HN F 4240 268 N F 4240 062 TRU 6934 F 4240 371 LC F 4240 031 7 16 J ack IEC Type 169...

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Page 73: ...d shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Bu specifications Routine regularly required calibration is not covered under this limited warranty In re...

Page 74: ...ducts to which this declaration relates are in conformance with the provisions of the following standards In accordance with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC European Standard EN 61326 1 1997 Addendums A1 199...

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