Bird Technologies 5000 Series - Manual (Page 19)

Introduction
5
Speed Keys
Scale — For element-based sensors, sets the forward
full scale power. This is listed on the forward element’s
nameplate. Reflected full scale power is automatically
set to 10 dB below the forward full scale. This speed
key is disabled for non-element-based sensors.
Fwd Units — Selects the units for the major display.
Rfl Units — Selects the units for the minor display.
This speed key is disabled for terminating sensors.
Recall Setup (Speed Key 4) — This speed key is only
enabled for the Directional Power Sensor, although
the label is never displayed. Enter a setup number to
load a stored setup. 0 returns to the default setups.
Setups are stored in the DPM using the optional
PCTool software. For more information, refer to the
help files in the PCTool Software.
8. Analog Bar Graph Proportional to the major
display. Minimum at 0 W or –20
dBm. Max at full scale power.
9. Overrange
Indicator Turns on when the forward
power exceeds 100% of scale or
the reflected power exceeds
120% of scale.
10. Low battery
Indicator
Turns on when the batteries
need charged. Refer to
“Charging Batteries” on
page 17.
11. Menu Speed Key
Labels
Defines the function of the
speed keys.