Bird Technologies 5000 Series - Manual (Page 28)

Bird Model 5000 Digital Power Meter
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Loading Setups
When used with the optional PCTool software, setups
can be stored in the DPM. Loading a setup will set the
forward scale (for the DPS only) and the offset (for
both the DPS and the TPS).
y Press Speed Key 4.
y Enter the number of the setup you want to load.
NOTE: Entering 0 returns the DPM to its default
scale and offset.
Directional Power Sensor
The Directional Power Sensor (DPS) uses Bird Plug-In
Elements. These are labeled with a max power and a
frequency range. The transmitter frequency should be
within the element range, and the forward element
power should be 10x the reverse element power.
Setting Forward Scale
For the DPS, the forward full scale power must be
entered manually. The reflected full scale power is
automatically set to 1/10 of the forward full scale.
y
Press SCALE.
y Change the units with the FWD Units key until the
DPM units match the units on the forward element.
y
Use the numeric keypad to enter the maximum
power of the element in the forward element socket.
NOTE: The element’s max power is listed on the
element nameplate.
y Press ENTER.