Bird Technologies 5000-XT-Manual - Manual (Page 27)

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Chapter 3 Operation
The Bird Digital Power Meter is very easy to operate. Once a sensor is con-
nected, turn the DPM on and take a reading. Additional commands are avail-
able, depending on the sensor used.
Setting Up
1. Connect the sensor.
2. Turn on the DPM.
3. Set the measurement and measurement units.
Note: Refer to the sections following for instructions specific to each
sensor.
4. Zero the sensor (WPS and TPS only).
5. Perform the following if the system loss is known or if using an attenuator:
a. Add the losses (in dB) of all components in the system.
 Note: Use the loss at the measured frequency.
b. Press OFFSET and enter the total loss in dB.
 Note: This will allow the user to read the actual line power. The
DPM accepts offsets from –10 to 100 dB, depending on the sensor.
6. Turn on the RF source.
7. Take a reading.
Note: The analog bar graph will respond immediately to changes in
the RF power. The major and minor displays will respond after a delay
of 1 to 13 seconds, depending on the level of smoothing.
Shutting Down

Press and Hold the “OK” key for 2 seconds. This will put the unit into
Sleep mode. It will stop logging in this mode.

Press and hold the “OK” key until the “OK” key illuminates, approxi-
mately 8 seconds. Release the key after it illuminates. This will shut the
unit down completely.
Performing a Screen Shot
1. Press and hold <.> for two seconds will perform a screen shot of the current
screen on the DPM.
2. Select OK to confirm the screen shot.
Note: The image file name will be displayed.