Bird Technologies 5000 Series - Manual (Page 20)

Bird Model 5000 Digital Power Meter
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Indicators
Dashes — When no sensor is connected or if
communication with the sensor fails the display will
show a line of dashes and the bar scale will be blank.
Overrange Indicator — If the forward power exceeds
100% of full scale, “Overrange” will be displayed. If
forward or reflected power exceeds 120% of full scale,
the display will show a line of dashes and the bar scale
will be filled.
Low Battery Indicator — “Low Bat” is displayed when
the battery needs recharging. Refer to “Charging
Batteries” on page 17 for more information. The
display will change to “Bat Error” when a Terminating
Power Sensor is connected and the battery is very low.
Offset Indicator — “Fwd” will blink when an offset has
been applied.
Features
Compatibility — The DPM is compatible with Bird
Thruline or Terminating Power Sensors, and with
Bird VSWR Alarm and Broadcast Power Monitor
products with the use of an accessory adapter.
Serial Communication Link — Built-in serial port and
optional software let you download data to a personal
computer for analysis and storage.
Forward and Reflected Power at a Glance — Forward
and reflected power are easily read on the major and
minor display.