Bird Pulse Power Sensor 7027
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Sync Pulse
The pulsed waveform measurement uses an internal reference signal to
synchronize the measurement with start of the pulse period.
If desired, the measurement may be referenced to an external sync pulse. A
Sync Pulse input is provided for external sync pulse control of the measurement
period. The requirements for the sync pulse input are defined in
Data Communication Options
The Pulse Sensor is available with two data communication options:
USB - The USB communication model is designed for use with Bird’s
VPM3 software or may also be controlled using Standard Commands
for Programmable Instrumentation (SCPI) over USB.
See
"USB Model Pulse Sensor" on page 3
Ethernet - The Ethernet communications model is controlled using
Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation (SCPI) over
Ethernet.
See
"Ethernet Model Pulse Sensor" on page 7
Refer to the 7027 Pulse Sensor Programming manual for details regarding SCPI
commands.
Status Indicator
A status indicator is provided to inform the user of the power sensors operating
condition.
Indicator Color
Definition
Green (solid)
Sensor is operating normally.
Blue (solid)
Sensor is booting up.
Magenta (solid)
Sensor is in programming mode.
Yellow (solid/blinking)
Sensor communication error.
Any indications other than those provided here represent non-recoverable
errors, contact Bird Customer Service.
A reset pushbutton is provided to enable programming mode.