Bird Technologies SA-1700-P - Manual (Page 81)

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Chapter 7 Measure Power Mode
☞ NOTE: Power measurement is only available with
the SA-1700-P. To upgrade a standard SA-1700,
please contact Customer Service.
This measurement verifies and monitors the condition
of the transmitter system. Up to three measurement
values can be simultaneously displayed, depending on
the sensor. One measurement is also displayed on an
analog dial.
For best results with element-based sensors, connect
the sensor and enter the power rating of the forward
element before taking any readings.
Press the
Mode key
Press from
Select Mode
Warning:
Do not apply power to the RF test port.
An external sensor is required to
measure RF power.
Measure Power Mode
PwrUnit
Watts
Waiting for Sensor...
CAUTION
When using a Bird 5011, do not exceed 2 W average
or 125 W peak power for 5 µs. Doing so will render
the sensor inoperative.