Bird Technologies 5000-EX - Manual (Page 24)

Bird Model 5000-EX Digital Power Meter
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Terminating Power Sensor (TPS)
Connections are the same for the Bird TPS and
TPS-EF. Connect the TPS to the “Sensor” port on the
DPM using the sensor cable provided.
In most cases, an attenuator or directional coupler
should be used with the TPS. For example, for an RF
source with output between 0.1 and 50 W, use a 40 dB,
50 W attenuator. Put the attenuator between the TPS
and the source.
Note: Only connect the TPS directly to a
source if the RF power will be less than 10 mW.
CAUTION
Discharge all static potentials before connecting
the TPS(-EF). Electrostatic shock could
damage the sensor.
CAUTION
When connecting the TPS or the TPS-EF, only turn
the connector nut. Damage may occur if torque is
applied to the sensor body.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 2 W average or 125 W peak power for
5 µs when using the TPS or the TPS-EF.
Doing so will render the sensor inoperative.