Bird Technologies 8640B Series - Manual (Page 21)

Bird 8640 Series Moduload RF Load Resistor
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y Insert the center bullet and push it in until it is fully seated.
y Connect the coaxial input in a straight line and push carefully on
the center conductor to close.
NOTE: The swivel flange on the load makes connection
independent of the orientation of the fixed flange on the coaxial
input outer conductor.
y Insert the bolt sets and tighten evenly all around to transmission
line manufacturer’s recommended torque. Use all of the bolts.
Unflanged Coupling:
To couple the unflanged connector with an
unflanged RF line, use an appropriate coupling kit. Refer to Figure 5
while following the instructions below:
y Insert the center bullet and bottom it on the midpoint nibs.
y Position the outer sleeve, with clamping bands, over the input
connector.
y Set the transmission line snugly against the coupling stops.
y Position the clamping bands evenly about 3/4” from the ends of
the sleeve.
y Tighten the clamping bands.
Figure 5
Unflanged
Coupling
RF COAXIAL
LINE
CLAMPING
BANDS
CONNECTOR
SLEEVE
BULLET LOAD