Bird Technologies MSCC7 Series-Manual - Manual (Page 24)

Bird Multi-Sensor Cal Cart System
10
Functional Test
This test determines whether the power meter or the sensor is malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the AC power cable and turn the power meter off.
Note: The ON/OFF switch on the rear panel of the meter should be ON.
2. Connect the AC power cable.
3. Press the ON/OFF button on the front panel of the power meter, while
holding down the FWD and SWR push buttons.
4. Immediately release all three.
Note: The power meter’s model number and revision date should
scroll across the display.
z If a dash “–” is displayed instead, then the meter is malfunctioning.
z If a dash is displayed after the power meter data, then the
power sensor is malfunctioning.
Figure 7 Test Display, No Malfunction
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Power meter has no
power The batteries are not charged. Recharge the batteries.
The power meter’s AC power cord is
not connected to the terminal strip Connect the power cord
The Cal Cart’s AC power cord is not
connected to the AC line. Connect AC power.
The ON/OFF rocker switch on the
rear panel set to OFF. Set the switch to ON.
The power meter fuse is blown.
Note: To check fuse,
unplug the Cal Cart.
Check fuse rating & replace
fuse. See “Power Sensor”
on page 12.
Dash moves across the
display The AC power cord is defective. Replace AC power cord.
The sensor cable is not connected to
the power meter and/or power sensor. Connect sensor cable.
The sensor cable defective. Replace sensor cable.
Display blank or not
updating The batteries are not charged. Recharge battery.
The meter is defective. Return meter for service.
Power meter turns off
while on battery power “LO BAT” displayed. Recharge battery.
The meter is defective. Return meter for service.
Push buttons do not
respond to testing. See
“Push Button Test” on
page 11. Push buttons are defective. Return meter for service.
Every segment on the
display is lit. The meter is defective. Return meter for service.
Meter’s
Model
Number
Meter’s
Software
Rev. Date
Sensor’s
Model
Number
Sensor’s
Software
Rev. Date
– . . 4 4 2 1 . . – 0 7 . 0 1 . 0 2 – . . 4 0 2 1 . . – 0 7 . 0 1 . 0 2 –