
1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This
instruction
book
is
intended
for
use
by
operators
of
the
Bird
Diagnostic
System
(BDS)
Cal
Cart.
This
chapter
contains
introductory
information
including
component
descriptions
and
items
supplied.
The
BDS
Cal
Cart
is
designed
for
immediate,
effortless
use.
It
has
three
primary
components:
Laptop,
Bird
RF
monitoring
and
diagnostic
system,
and
Bird
Load.
See
The
BDS
Cal
Cart
is
a
broadband
(307
kHz
to
100
MHz)
RF
monitoring
and
diagnostic
system
designed
to
be
used
with
the
supplied
50
ohm
load.
Bird
Loads
are
low
reflection
50
terminations
that
can
dissipate
5
kW
to
10
kW
max.,
depending
on
the
model.
These
components
are
installed
on
a
cart
for
easy
transportation,
and
connected
so
that
the
only
setup
required
is
connecting
AC
and
RF
power.
The
cart
is
suitable
for
use
in
a
cleanroom
environment,
and
is
equipped
with
four
swivel
casters
for
maximum
maneuverability.
Items Supplied
Stainless
Steel
Cart
with
the
following
items
installed:
Laptop
Computer
BDS
GUI
Software
Receiver
unit
Sensor
Bird
Load
(including
Shipping
and
Vent
Plugs
and
instruction
manual)
Cabling
Instruction
Manual
Load
Bird
loads
are
available
in
power
ranges
from
5
–
10
kW.
The
loads
have
a
coolant
chamber
surrounded
by
radiator
fins.
The
front
and
rear
fins
form
mounting
flanges
which
are
used
as
brackets
for
mounting
the
load
on
the
Cal
Cart.
Vent
plug(s)
at
the
top
of
the
load
relieve
internal
pressure
from
coolant
expansion.
For
further
information,
refer
to
the
load
manual
included.
WARNING
Refer
to
the
supplied
load
manual
for
load
‐
specific
warnings
and
cautions.