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Bird Technologies SCC7 Series-Manual User Manual

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Error Codes

The Bird 4421 displays error codes when the RF power is either below the selected range (underrange) or above the 
selected range (overrange). Figure 4 displays the error codes and Figure 5 lists the function limits.

Figure 4 Error Codes

Figure 5 Function Limits

Audible Warning

If the RF power level exceeds 120% of the power sensor’s maximum power capability, the power meter will sound a 
warning buzzer.

Symbol

Explanation

Value greater than overrange limit of function

Value less than underrange limit of function

Function

Limit

Error

FWD, RFL

Power > 199.9% of full scale or 120% of top
range

Overrange

FWD dBm, RFL dBm

Power > 120% of full scale
Power < 3% of low range

Overrange
Underrange

SWR

FWD < 20% of low range
FWD – RFL = 0

Underrange
Overrange

Return Loss

FWD < 20% of low range
RFL < 20% of low range
Return Loss > 40 dB

Underrange
Underrange
Underrange