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SITE ANALYZER

CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTERFOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR MODELSSA-1700, SA-1700-PSA-2500A, SA-4000

Copyright 2003by Bird Electronic CorporationInstruction Book Part Number 920-7002A400 Rev. E

Site Analyzer is a trademark of Bird Electronic CorporationMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks

of the Microsoft Corporation


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WIRD DAS GERT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOMHERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERTESICHERHEITBEEINTRCHTIGT WERDEN.

UTILISATIONTOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI NEST PASEXPLICITEMENT PRVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUTENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DELINSTRUMENT.

IMPIEGO

QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTI LIZZATO INMODO DIVERSO DA COME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE

LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNECOMPROMESSA.

SERVICE

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BYSERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOIDDANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM

ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFI ED TO DO SO.

SERVICIO

LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USOEXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO. PARAEVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS ELCTRICAS, NOREALICE NINGN SERVICIO A MENOS QUE ESTCAPACITADO PARA HACERIO.

WARTUNG

ANWEISUNGEN FR DIE WARTUNG DES GERTES GELTENNUR FR GESCHULTES FACHPERSONAL.

ZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFHRLICHE, ELEK TRISCHE SCHOCKS,SIND WARTUNGSARBEITEN AUSSCHLIELICH VONQUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFHREN.

ENTRENTIEN

LEMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS DENTRETIEN DOIT TRERSERV AU PERSONNEL FORM AUX OPRATIONSDENTRETIEN. POUR PRVENIR UN CHOC LECTRIQUEDANGEREUX, NE PAS EFFECTUER DENTRETIEN SI L ON NA

PAS T QUALIFI POUR CE FAIRE.ASSISTENZA TECNICA

LE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALLASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTEESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTEADDESTRATO. PER EVITARE PERICOLOSE SCOSSEELETTRICHE NON EFFETTUARRE ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE AMENO CHE QUALIFICATI A FARLA.


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Site Analyzer Keys

There are two types of keys on the Site Analyzer. The first type is ahard key which always has a particular function. The function isindicated on or next to the key. Hard key names in all caps and bold,e.g. Press the ENTERkey.

The second type is a soft key. Each of the soft keys (there are five tothe left of the display), has a function which varies depending on thecurrent mode. The name will be at the left of the display, next to theappropriate key. Soft key names are set in all caps, bold, and italic,e.g. Press the SCALEkey.

The figure below shows examples of text instructions. I t also showsthe graphical instruction used for each group of keys, along with anarrow pointing to where the keys are located on the Site Analyzer.

10.00

800.00 1600.00MHz

1.00

VSWR

Measure Match Mode

MeasureMatch

Fault

Location

MeasurePower

Utility

Press thekeyMODE Enter

4 5 6

97

.0

31 2

8

&

Use the number keysto enter a value,then press ENTER

Press thearrowUP

Measure

Match

Fault

Location

Measure

Power

Utility

Press the

Softkey

MEASURE

MATCH


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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Site Analyzer Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Items Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Items Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Site Analyzer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Calibration Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Setting the Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cable Loss Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fault Location Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the Frequency Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting the Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53


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Save and Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Save Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Trace Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Trace Label Quicktext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Trace Label Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Save Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Recall Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Recall Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Delete Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Delete Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Measure Power Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Connecting a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Setting the Full Scale Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Zeroing Bird Power Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Choosing the Displayed Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Changing the mode for the 5010B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Using the 5012 Wideband Power Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Setting the Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recall Setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Adjust Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Return to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

FM Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Unit Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Flash ROM Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103


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Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Optional Equipment Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Step By Step Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

How To Read The Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Measure Match Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Fault Location Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Cable Loss Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130


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Chapter 1 Introduction

The Bird Site Analyzer is a multifunction testinstrument for use in installation and maintenance ofwireless systems.

Antenna systems are tested by using a Site Analyzerto measure match conditions. Data is graphed at 238points across a user-specified frequency band ordistance range. Transmitter systems are tested by

using a Site Analyzer and a Bird power sensor tomeasure RF power. Data is displayed as power ormatch efficiency, depending on the sensor.

Items Supp l ied

1. Site Analyzer

2. Soft-Sided Carrying Case3. PCTool Software

4. AC Power Adapter

5. Automobile Cigarette Lighter Adapter

6. 9-Pin Serial Communications Cable

7. Instruction Manual (Not Shown)

8. Reference Card (Not Shown)


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Items Not Suppl ied

! Calibration Combination

Site Analyzer Features

General

! Easy to operate and field ready for first-time,occasional, and experienced users.

! Step by step guide shows how to make some of themost common meaurements.

! High-resolution color display.

! Field replaceable Li-ion battery.

! Automatic power down conserves battery life.

! Operates in temperatures as low as 14F (10C).

Antenna Test

! Rejects on-channel interfering signals to +13 dBm.

! Stores up to 15 setups.

! Adjustable pass/fail limit with visual indicator.

! Stores up to 300 sets of measurement data in rawformat to facilitate conversion between Measure

Match (Sweep) and Fault Location (DTF).! Measurement data can be transferred to the

Anritsu Site Master Software Tools.

! On-screen comparison between currentmeasurement and stored data no PC required.


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! Pop-up menus contain over 70 cable types and 30frequency band presets.

! X and Y scales and units are user adjustable.

! Six markers for either direct or differencemeasurements. Can also measure relative to limitline or recalled trace.

! Measurement hold to temporarily store a trace.

! Printing capability. The Bird Site Analyzer iscompatible with all printers that use HP PCLLevel 3, including most HP printers.

Measure

Match Mode

! Fast swept measurement.

! Frequency can be set using either Start/Stop orCenter/Span frequencies.

! Measurement units can be either return loss [dB],cable loss [dB], or VSWR [ratio].

Fault

LocationMode

! Transform Algorithm - Fast Fourier Transform

(FFT) with three levels of smoothing.! Distance units can be either feet or meters.

! Measurement units can be either return loss [dB]or VSWR [ratio].


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Transmitter Test

Measure

Power Mode

! Numerical readout and analog dial.

!

Can display either forward power, reflected power,or match efficiency depending on the sensor.

! Power measurement units can be either Watts ordBm. Match units can be either VSWR, returnloss, or % match efficiency.

! Compatible with the Bird Directional PowerSensor, Terminating Power Sensors, VSWRAlarms, and Broadcast Power Monitors.

Bird 5010B

Directional

Power

Sensor

Bird 5011 or

5011-EF

Terminating

Power

Sensor

Bird 5012

Wideband

Power

Sensor


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Power Supply

Internal

Battery

The Bird Site Analyzer has an internal, rechargeable,

lithium-ion battery pack. This will operate the unit fora minimum of 3 hours of continuous usage. Rechargingtime, from a full discharge, is approximately 4 hours.

! NOTE: When the unit is received the battery maynot be ful ly charged. An ac adapter should be usedwhen operating the unit for the first time.

The battery gauge indicates the approximate battery

life remaining. At charge the gauge also displaysLO. When using an external power source, a powercord symbol replaces the battery gauge.

Adapters The Bird Site Analyzer can be operated using an acadapter or a 12V automobile cigarette lighter adapter.Using these will also charge the internal battery.

External

Battery

Pack

(Optional)

The SA-BATPAK is an optional external battery pack.This will operate the unit for approximately 2 hours.The liquid acid gel battery will fully charge, from a full

discharge, in about 6-8 hours.

WARNINGWhen using the ac adapter, only connect the plug to

a properly grounded receptacle. Serious injury ordeath can occur if not properly grounded.

WARNINGThe SA-BATPAK is shipped charged. Be carefulwhen removing the safety cap, 12Vdc @ 2.0 AH/20hour rate can be present inside the receptacle. Do

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To charge the external battery pack:

1. Plug the automobile cigarette lighter adapter intothe external battery pack on the side that says To

Battery. Refer to the figure above.2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adapter

into the charger adapter.

3. Plug the ac adapter into the charger adapter.

4. Plug the ac adapter into a properly groundedoutlet. The chargers On LED comes on and stayson until the charger is disconnected.

To use the external battery pack with a Site Analyzer:

1. Plug the automobile cigarette lighter adapter intothe charged external battery pack.

2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adapterinto the dc input of the Site Analyzer.

SA-BATPAK

On

To

Battery

SA-BATPAK

CHARGER

15V

2.7A

On

To

Ba

ttery

SA

-BATPAK

CHARGER

1 5 V 2

. 7 A

2

4

1

3


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Power Up

For the first powerup and after a failure, reset the unit(See Return to Defaults, page 93).

Self Test A self test is run at power up. If the test fails, seeTroubleshooting on page 99 for instructions. If theproblem persists, return the unit for service.

The software revision information is displayed duringthe self test, as shown below.

System

Information

Have the following system information ready beforeyou begin using the Site Analyzer:

! Frequency Span ex: 824-894 MHz (cellularband)

! Cable Type ex: LDF 7-50A

! Approximate Cable Length ex: 300 feet

! Transmitter Power ex: 50 W

WARNING

This equipment should not be connected to anantenna or operated during a storm that has thepotential to produce lightning.

The possibility exists for electrical shock.


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Chapter 2 Calibration

Calibrat ion Accessor ies

! Calibration Combination including:One 50 ohm loadOne Open standardOne Short standard

! Test Cable (optional) A phase-stable cable willprovide consistent, reliable results.

! NOTE: When using a test cable, attach the CalCombo to the end of the cable during calibration.

Calibrating

For best results, set the frequency and calibrate theBird Site Analyzer immediately before taking

measurements.

Press keyfrom either

MeasureMatch or

FaultLocat ion

mode

800.00 MHz 1600.00

Calibration Mode

Calibration: OFF

Load

Short

Open10.00

1.00

VSWR


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! Press CALIBRATE.

! Attach the open standard.Press OPEN.

Wait for a beep and for the trace to scroll beforecontinuing.

! Attach the short standard.Press SHORT.Wait for a beep and for the trace to scroll beforecontinuing.

! Attach the load standard.Press LOAD.

Wait for a beep and for the trace to scroll beforecontinuing.

! After all three standards have been tested, theSite Analyzer will automatically return to themain screen and new coefficients will becalculated. The Site Analyzer is now calibrated.

! NOTE: When calibrated, the Site Analyzers main

screen will display Calibration: FULL. Whenuncalibrated, the Site Analyzers main screen willdisplay Calibration: OFF.


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Sett ing th e Frequency

Frequencies can be set manually or chosen from a listof presets. I f the start, stop, center, or span ismanually changed, the band will become Custom.

! NOTE: Changing the frequency settings willautomatically turn calibration off. Always setthe frequency before calibrating the unit.

! NOTE: If a frequency outside of the SiteAnalyzers range is entered, the units minimum ormaximum frequency will be set instead.

Press fromMeasureMatch Mode

Press todisplay thefrequency

set t ings

Start: MHzStop: 1600.00 MHz

800.00 Center: 1200.00 MHzSpan: 800.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Band List

The band list pop-up menu contains frequency bandpresets. Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets testparameters while eliminating a possible source ofoperator error.

Scrol l toStart, Stop ,Center, or

Span

Enter a newvalue

Start: 1100.00 MHzStop: 1300.00 MHz

Center: 1200.00 MHzSpan: MHz200.00

Band List: Custom

1100.00 MHz 1300.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Scrol l toBand List

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR


Center: 1200.00 MHzSpan: 800.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

CableLoss

Limit

Line

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Display theband l is t

and select afrequency

band

Band Start Stop

800/900

PDC TxRx

PDC Tx

PDC Rx

Cell Rx

Cell Tx

NTACS TXRx

Cell TxRx

806.00

810.00

810.00

940.00

824.00

869.00

860.00

824.00

960.00

956.00

826.00

956.00

849.00

894.00

925.00

894.00

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Ac t ivate theselected

band

824.00 MHz 894.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR


Center: 859.00 MHzSpan: 70.00 MHz

Band List: Cell TxRx

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Sett ing the Scale & Unit of Measu re

The display scale can be set manually or by using AutoScale. The display can have units of return loss [dB],cable loss [dB], or VSWR [ratio].

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Press todisplay the

scaleset t ings

800.00 MHz 1600.00

99.99

1.00

VSWR

Min:

Max: 99.99

1.00 Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Setting Units

Scrol l toUnits

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Min: 1.00

Max: 10.00

Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Display theuni ts l is t

and selectVSWR,

Cable Loss ,o r

Return Loss

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

V

SWR

Min: 1.00

Max: 10.00

Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Units

VSWR

Cable Loss

Rtn Loss


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Setting Scale


uni t

800.00 MHz 1600.00

0.0

-60.0

RtnLoss(dB)

Min: -60.00

Max: 0.00

Auto Scale

Units: Rtn Loss

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Scrol l to Minor Max

Enter a newvalue

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Min:

Max: 99.99

10.00 Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Cable Loss Measu rements

To measure cable loss, the cable being tested shouldhave an open on the far end.

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Press toactivate

Cable Los s

800.00 MHz 1600.00

0.0

-60.0

C

ableLoss(dB)

Calibration: OFF

CableLoss

Limit

Line

Scale

Freq

Measure Match ModeCable Loss Mode

Press todeactivateCable Los s

800.00 MHz 1600.00

0.0

-60.0

R

tnLoss(dB)

Calibration: OFF

CableLoss

Limit

Line

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Lim it Test

Limit Test compares the trace to the limit line.

Test Off disables the comparison and the pass/failindicator.

Test On enables the comparison. I f all of the trace isbelow the limit value, PASS is displayed at thebottom of the screen. I f any part of the trace exceedsthe limit value, that portion is displayed in red and

FAIL is displayed at the bottom of the screen.Test Audio as Test On. In addition, the SiteAnalyzer will beep if any part of the trace exceeds thelimit value.

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Togglebetween Off,Aud io, & On

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: FullLimit: 3.00 FAIL

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest ON

HOLD

Print

Measure Match Mode


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Markers

Markers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return or CableLoss to 0.1 dB. Up to six markers may be displayed.The exact values of the markers are displayed at thebottom of the screen.

Activating Markers

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Toggle Off

Active

Select

Marker

800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Calibration: Full

M1: 925.00 5.82 M4: 1250.00 1.96

DeltaNone

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1

Measure Match Mode


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Moving Markers

The active marker can be moved with the arrow keysor by entering a distance with the number pad.

Moveacross the

trace

Loc ate thehighest

point of thetrace

Loc ate thelowest pointof the trace

800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Calibration: Full

M1: 1320.00 6.91 M4: 1132.50 1.00

DeltaNone

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1

Measure Match Mode


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Setting Marker Style

Two styles of marker can be used. Triangle markersare displayed as a triangular pointer on the trace. Linemarkers are displayed as a vertical line.

TogglebetweenTriangleand Line 800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Calibration: Full

M1: 925.00 5.82 M4: 1250.00 1.96

DeltaNone

TypeLine

Active

Mark 1

Measure Match Mode


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Using Delta Markers

When a marker is used as a delta marker, it shows thedifference between its value and the value of anothervisible marker, or of the limit line.

Toggle

betweenNone,Markers, and

Limit Line

800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Calibration: Full

M4 - M1: 325.00 -3.86 M4: 1250.00 1.96

Delta4 1

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1

Measure Match Mode


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Using Markers with Recalled Traces

When a trace is recalled, there is an additional markeroption. In single mode, the markers function normally.In dual mode, the markers show the differencebetween the recalled trace and the current reading.Only three markers are available in dual mode.

800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Calibration: Full

M1: 925.00 5.82Single Mode

Delta

None

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1000, TX 016, 01-MAR-2003 12:00

Measure Match Mode

ToggleBetween

Single andDual Mode

800.00 MHz 1600.00

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Rcl-M1: 0.00 2.06

Calibration: Full

M1: 925.00 5.82Dual Mode

Active

Mark 1000, TX 016, 01-MAR-2003 12:00

Measure Match Mode


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Measu rement Hold

Measurement Hold stops updating the display at theend of the current sweep. A measurement is held whenthere is a lock icon in the indicator ball. The measure-ment will update when the lock is not present.

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

TogglebetweenRun and

Hold

Calibration: OFF

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

RUN

Print

Measure Match Mode

Measurement Hold

Sweep willNOT update

Calibration: OFF

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

HOLD

Print

Measure Match Mode

Measurement Run

Sweep WILLupdate


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Print ing

The Bird Site Analyzer can print the informationdisplayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer thatsupports the PCL Level 3 protocol.

Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Prints theinformat ion

on thescreen

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

RUN

Print

Measure Match Mode


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Chapter 4 Fault Location Mode

This measurement identifies the position of impedancediscontinuities (faults) within the antenna/feedersystem. The measurement results are displayed on anx-y graph. Distance from the Site Analyzer is shownon the x-axis, while relative magnitude of thediscontinuity is shown on the y-axis.

! NOTE: For best results, set the frequency span,

the cable type, and calibrate the Site Analyzerimmediately before taking measurements.

Press theMode key

Press fromSelect Mod e


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Sett ing the Frequency Span

! NOTE: Changing the frequency settings willautomatically turn calibration off. Always setthe frequency before calibrating the unit.

The frequency span and relative propagation velocitydetermine the maximum distance at which distance-to-fault measurements can be taken. For best results,use the table below to select the frequency span whichmatches the length and propagation velocity of thecable under test.

For example, for a cable with a dielectric constant of2.296, the velocity percentage is 66%. I f the cable is100 feet long, then the Site Analyzer should be set to afrequency span of 700 MHz. The resolution of thegraph will be 5 inches.

Fault Location Distance and Resolution

VelocityPercentage

66 % 88 %

Freq Span(MHz)

Distance Resolution Distance Resolution

m ft cm in m ft cm in

100 234.6 769.8 99.0 39.0 312.8 999.9 132.0 50.6

200 117.3 384.9 49.5 19.5 156.4 513.2 66.0 26.0

300 78.2 256.6 33.0 13.0 104.3 342.1 44.0 17.3

400 58.7 192.5 24.8 9.7 78.2 256.6 33.0 13.0

500 46.9 154.0 19.8 7.8 62.6 205.3 26.4 10.4

600 39.1 128.3 16.5 6.5 52.1 171.1 22.0 8.7

700 33.5 110.0 14.1 5.6 44.7 146.6 18.9 7.4

800 29.3 96.2 12.4 4.9 39.1 128.3 16.5 6.5

900 26.1 85.5 11.0 4.3 34.8 114.0 14.7 5.8

1000 23.5 77.0 9.9 3.9 31.3 102.6 13.2 5.2

1200 19.6 64.2 8.3 3.2 26.1 85.5 11.0 4.3

1400 16.8 55.0 7.1 2.8 22.3 73.3 9.4 3.7

1500 15.6 51.3 6.6 2.6 20.8 68.4 8.7 3.4


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I f your cable velocity or length of interest is not on thistable, you can determine the approximate spanrequired by using the equation

Freq. Span = 35,000 * Relative velocity (%) / Testlength (m)

If you enter a span greater than the current settingsallow, the span will be set to the maximum possiblevalue. In this case, set the center frequency shownbelow for your model and try to set the span again.

SA-1700 863 MHz

SA-2500A 1640 MHz

SA-4000 1988 MHz


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Press theMode key

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: OFF

Save/

Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

HOLD

Print

Measure Match Mode


Press fromMeasure

Match Mode

Press todisplay thefrequencyset t ings

Start: MHzStop: 1600.00 MHz

800.00 Center: 1200.00 MHzSpan: 800.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode


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Scrol l to theSpan value

Enter thevalue from

the table onpage 30


Center: 1200.00 MHzSpan: MHz200.00

Band List: Custom

1100.00 MHz 1300.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

CableLoss

LimitLine

Scale

Freq

Measure Match Mode

Press theMode key



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Sett ing the Cable Type

The cable type can be set manually or chosen from alist of presets. I f the velocity of propagation or loss ismanually changed, the cable will become Custom.

! NOTE: Changing the cable type or velocity ofpropagationwill reset the distance scale to themaximum possible distance. Always set the cabletype before setting the distance scale.

Press fromFault

Locat ion

Mode

Press todisplay the

cableset t ings

0.0 Meters 18.2

Vel. Prop.: 0.8800 Cable List: Custom Loss: dB/m0.105

10.00

1.00

VS

WR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Scrol l toVelocity o f

Propagat ionor Loss

Enter a newvalue

0.0 Meters 18.2

Vel. Prop.: 0.8800 Cable List: Custom Loss: dB/m0.262

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Cable List

The cable list pop-up menu contains cable presets.Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets test parameterswhile eliminating a possible source of operator error.

Scrol l toCable Type

Display thecable l ist

and select acable

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Type Vp@1Ghz Loss

5062

5088

5092

5128

5228

5328

5438

FSJ1-50A

0.8200

0.8800

0.8200

0.8800

0.8800

0.8800

0.8800

0.8400

0.1447

0.1047

0.1089

0.0745

0.0420

0.0312

0.0259

0.1968

Ac t ivate theselectedcable

Vel. Prop.: 0.8200 Cable List:Loss: 0.1447 dB/m

5062

0.0 Meters 17.0

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Scrol l toStart or Stop

Enter a newvalue

Start: 0.0 mStop: m10.0

Units: Meters

0.0 Meters 10.0

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Sett ing the Scale & Unit of Measu re

The display scale can be set manually or by using AutoScale. The display can have units of return loss [dB] orVSWR [ratio].

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

Press todisplay the

scaleset t ings

0.0 Meters 18.2Min: 1.00Max: 99.99

Auto ScaleUnits: VSWR

99.99

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Setting Units

Scrol l toUnits

Min: 1.00Max: 99.99


0.0 Meters 18.2

99.99

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Display theuni ts l is t

and selectVSWR or

Return Lo ss

0.0 Meters 18.2

Min: 1.00Max: 99.99


99.99

1.00

V

SWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Units

VSWR

Rtn Loss


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Setting Scale


uni t

Min: -60.0 dB

Max: 0.0 dB

Auto Scale

Units: Rtn Loss

0.0 Meters 18.2

0.0

-60.0

RtnLoss(dB)

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Scrol l to Minor Max

Enter a newvalue

0.0 Meters 18.2

Min: 1.00Max: 10.00


1.00

VSWR

10.00Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothLow

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Limi t L ine

The limit line helps you see failures. I t appears as ahorizontal line at the limit line value.

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

Enter a newvalue

Press todisplay the

l imi t l inevalue

Limit Line: 2.500.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Lim it Test

Limit Test compares the trace to the limit line.

Test Off disables the comparison and the pass/failindicator.

Test On enables the comparison. I f all of the trace isbelow the limit value, PASS is displayed at thebottom of the screen. I f any part of the trace exceedsthe limit value, that portion is displayed in red andFAIL is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Test Audio as Test On. In addition, the SiteAnalyzer will beep if any part of the trace exceeds thelimit value.

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

Togglebetween Off,Aud io, & On

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Limit: 2.50 Calibration: FullFAIL

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest ON

HOLD

Print

Fault Location Mode


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Markers

Markers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return or CableLoss to 0.1 dB. Up to six markers may be displayed.The exact values of the markers are displayed at thebottom of the screen.

Activating Markers

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

Toggle Off

Active

Select

Marker

Calibration: OFF

M1: 3.1 1.00 M4: 10.0 2.57

0.0 Meters 18.2

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Fault Location Mode

DeltaNone

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1


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Moving Markers

The active marker can be moved with the arrow keysor by entering a distance with the number pad.

Moveacross the

trace

Loc ate thehighest

point of thetrace

Loc ate thelowest pointof the trace

Calibration: OFF

M1: 0.000 1.00 M4: 8.531 7.43

0.0 Meters 18.2

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Fault Location Mode

DeltaNone

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1


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Setting Marker Style

Two styles of marker can be used. Triangle markersare displayed as a triangular pointer on the trace. Linemarkers are displayed as a vertical line.

TogglebetweenTriangleand Line

Calibration: OFF

M1: 3.050 1.000 M4: 8.530 3.890

0.0 Meters 18.2

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Fault Location Mode

DeltaNone

TypeLine

Active

Mark 1


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Using Delta Markers

When a marker is used as a delta marker, it shows thedifference between its value and the value of anothervisible marker, or of the limit line.

Toggle

betweenNone,Markers, and

Limit Line

Calibration: OFF

M4 - M1: 5.480 2.89 M4: 8.530 3.89

0.0 Meters 18.2

1.00

VSWR

10.00

Fault Location Mode

Delta4 1

TypeTriangle

Active

Mark 1


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Smooth

Smooth is an option that will digitally average thedisplayed trace. Three levels of smooth are available.

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothNone

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Togglebetween

None, Low,Medium,and High

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Distance

Scale

LimitLine

SmoothHigh

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode


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Measu rement Hold

Measurement Hold stops updating the display at theend of the current sweep. A measurement is held whenthere is a lock icon in the indicator ball. The measure-ment will update when the lock is not present.

Press fromFault

Locat ionMode

TogglebetweenRun and

Hold

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

RUN

Print

Fault Location Mode

0.0 Meters

Calibration: Full

Measurement Hold

Sweep willNOT update

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

HOLD

Print

Fault Location Mode

0.0 Meters

Calibration: Full

Measurement Run

Sweep WILLupdate


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Print ing

The Bird Site Analyzer can print the informationdisplayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer thatsupports the PCL Level 3 protocol.

Press fromFaultLocat ion

Mode

Prints theinformat ion

on thescreen

0.0 Meters 18.2

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

RUN

Print

Fault Location Mode


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Trace Label

After saving a trace, you will automatically enter thelabel menu, where you can label the saved trace. Thelast label entered will be displayed by default.

Entering Text

I f the numeric shortcuts are off, press a number keyonce to enter a number. I f the shortcuts are on, pressthe key twice. Shortcuts are turned off by default.

Enternumbersus ing the

number pad.

Delete

M

N

Space

O

QuickTextA D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

016

Save and Recall


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Deleteis always the first softkey. Use the other soft-keys to enter text, spaces, and other characters fromthe highlighted column.

Scrol l to aco lumn

:

C

B

A

Delete

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


016 B

QuickText

Save and RecallPress toenter a lett er,

symb ol , orspace


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Saving Labels

A comple telabel

Delete

V

W

*

X

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


016 BETA TX01

QuickText

Save and Recall

Save thelabel

Save

Recall

Label

Setup

Delete

Save and Recall

2 of 2:

001 015 ALPHA RX02 01-JAN-2003 11:26000 016 BETA TX01 01-JAN-2003 11:26

Reg Description Date


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Changing Labels

To edit a label, activate the label menu.

Press fromSave and

Recall afterselect ing asaved trace

The Labelmenu is

displayed

Delete

M

N

Space

O

QuickTextA D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


Save and Recall

The label

shou ld beRX01,

not TX01 Delete

V

W

*

X

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


016 BETA TX01

QuickText

Save and Recall


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Deleting Labels

Scrol l to thetext to bechanged

Enter thecorrect

character

Delete

P

Q

Space

R

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


016 BETA X01R

QuickText

Save and Recall

Scrol l to thetext to bedeleted

Press todelete the

character tothe lef t ofthe cursor

Delete

V

W

*

X

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


016 TX01

QuickText

Save and Recall


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Trace Label Quic ktext

Store commonly used label elements in the Quicktextto speed label entry.

View Quicktext

I f a Quicktext entry is more than 15 characters long,the complete entry will not be shown in the column.

From TraceLabel, scro l l

past ther igh tmostco lumn to

activateQuicktext

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


QuickText

016 BETA

Save and Recall

Press toview the ful l

Quicktextentry

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


QuickText

016 BETA

Save and Recall

016 BETA

[Enter]


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Use Quicktext

Scrol l to aQuicktext

entry

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


QuickText

RXTXALPHA016 BETA

Save and Recall

Press toinsert the

Quicktext atthe cursor

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


TX

QuickText

RXTXALPHA

016 BETA

Save and Recall


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Delete Quicktext

Scrol l to aQuicktext

entry

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


QuickText

RXTXALPHA016 BETA

Save and Recall

Press todelete theQuicktext

entry

Select

Add toQtext

Delete

ViewQText

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )


QuickText

RXALPHA016 BETA

Save and Recall


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Trace Label Con fig

Label Help

Label Help provides instructions for labelling traces.

Press fromTrace Label

Press todisplay thehelp sc reen

Help

DisableShortcuts

Done

QuickText

Shortcuts on. See config/help for details.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )

Use LEFT or RIGHT arrows to select column orUse NUMBER keys to select columnUse SOFTKEYS to enter lettersPress NUMBER keys TWICE to enter digitsUse UP or DOWN arrows to move cursorUse ENTER or ESC to exit.

[Enter]

016 BETA X01T

Save and Recall


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Label Shortcuts

Enabling shortcuts allow you to select a column bypressing the key corresponding to the column number.

When shortcuts are enabled, press the number keyonce to move the column, and twice to enter a number.

Press fromTrace Label

Togglebetween

Enable andDisable

Help

DisableShortcuts

Done

QuickText

Shortcuts on. See config/help for details.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

: @ # [Space] _ * ( )

Save and Recall


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Save Setup

Saving the setup will save the following:

Scale Min Start Frequency Center FrequencyScale Max Stop Frequency Span FrequencyStart Distance Units Calibration Coeff.Stop Distance FM Status Limit L ine

Press fromSave and

Recall

The Setupmenu is

displayed

Save

Recall

Traces

Delete

Save and Recall

Setup Frequency DateTemp

00 1400-1600 32 01-JAN-2003 11:25

Press tosave thecurrentsetup

Save

Recall

Traces

Delete

Save and Recall


00 1400-1600 32 01-JAN-2003 11:2501 800-1600 25 10-JAN-2003 09:30


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Recall Trace

When a trace is recalled it is displayed along with thetrace currently being measured. The frequency rangewill be changed to the recalled traces settings. Toremove a recalled trace from the display, pressESCAPEfrom the Save and Recall screen.

! NOTE: Calibration is automatically turned off ifthe recalled trace has a different frequency range.

From Saveand Recall,scro l l to thetrace to be

recalled

Save

Recall

Label

Setup

Delete

Save and Recall

2 of 2:



OR

The trace isrecalled

800.00 MHz 1600.00

10.00

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Measure Match Mode

000, 016 BETA TX0..., 05-OCT-2001 11:26Save/Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

HOLD

Print


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Recall Setup

! NOTE: For best results, calibrate the Bird SiteAnalyzer immediately before takingmeasurements.

Scrol l to thesetup to b erecalled

Press fromSave and

Recall

The Setupmenu is

displayed

Save

Recall

Traces

Delete

Save and Recall


00 1400-1600 32 01-JAN-2003 11:2501 800-1600 25 10-JAN-2003 09:30

OR

The setup isrecalled

800.00 MHz 1600.00

99.99

1.00

VSWR

Calibration: Full

Save/

Recall

AutoScale

LimitTest OFF

HOLD

Print

Measure Match Mode


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Delete Trace

From Saveand Recall,scro l l to thetrace to be

deleted

Save

Recall

Label

Setup

Delete

Save and Recall

2 of 2:



Press todelete the

trace. Pressagain whenasked AreYou Sure?

Save

Recall

Label

Setup

Delete

Save and Recall

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Delete Setup

Scrol l to thesetup to b e

deleted

Press from

Save andRecall

The Setupmenu is

displayed

Save

Recall

Traces

Delete

Save and Recall


00 1400-1600 32 01-JAN-2003 11:2501 800-1600 25 10-JAN-2003 09:30

Press todelete the

setup . Press

again whenasked AreYou Sure?

Save

Recall

Traces

Delete

Save and Recall


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Chapter 6 Measure Power Mode

! NOTE: Power measurement comes standard on allmodels exceptthe SA-1700. To upgrade a SA-1700to a SA-1700-P, which has power measurementcapability, please contact Customer Service.

This measurement verifies and monitors the conditionof the transmitter system. Multiple measurementvalues can be simultaneously displayed, depending on

the sensor. One measurement is also displayed on ananalog dial. Sensors compatible with the Bird SiteAnalyzer include Bird VSWR Monitors and BroadcastPower Monitors, as well as the Bird 5010B, 5011, and5012.

Press theMode key

Warning:

Do not apply power to the RF test port.An external sensor is required tomeasure RF power.

PwrUnitWatts

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Connect ing a Senso r

The antenna test port is only used for testingunpowered systems. For power measurement, anexternal power sensor connected to the Remote Power

Sensor port m u s t be used.

Although unlikely, it is possible to corrupt the powersensor firmware by connecting it to the Site Analyzerwhile the SA is on. To prevent this, turn the SA offbefore connecting or disconnecting a sensor.

Use a 9-pin serial cable to connect a power sensor tothe Site Analyzers serial port, labeled Remote PowerSensor (see Connectors on page 117). When a sensoris properly connected, the status message will changefrom Waiting for Sensor to Sensor Connected. Thewarning screen will be replaced by the main display.

For best results with element-based sensors such asthe Bird 5010B, connect the sensor and enter theforward elements power rating before taking any data

(see Setting the Full Scale Power on page 77).

CAUTION

Always turn off the SA before connecting ordisconnecting a sensor.

CAUTION+22 dBm max. input

Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceedingthe maximum input will damage the Site Analyzer.

CAUTIONWhen using a Bird 5011 or 5011-EF, do not exceed 2 W

average or 125 W peak power for 5 s. Doing so willrender the sensor inoperative.


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Display Descr ipt ion

MeasurePower

SampleDisplay,wi th asensor

proper lyconnected

Fwd 0.0 Watts

600.00

Refl

Match

0.00 Watts

0.00 Loss(dB)

Sensor Connected

Measure Power Mode

MatchUnitRtn Loss

PwrUnitWatts

ModeAPM

DisplayFwd

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1. Sensor Status Indicates the connection status of thepower sensor.

2. Primary Measurement Identifies the measurement displayed onthe analog dial.

3. Primary Value Numeric display of the primary value.

4. Measurement Scale Indicates the dials full scale.

5. Dial Graphic display of the primarymeasurement.

6. Secondary Measurements Identifies measurements not displayedon the dial.

7. Secondary Value Numeric display of secondary values.


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Sett ing the Full Scale Pow er

For element-based sensors, enter the power ratinglisted on the forward element before making anymeasurements. Also, check that the reflectedelements rating is 10% of the forward elements.

The Bird Site Analyzer will automatically set the fullscale power for sensors that do not use elements, suchas the Bird 5011 or 5012.

Press fromMeasure

Power Mode

Scrol l to Ful lScale

Enter theforwardelementpower

Offset

FullScale

0.00 dB

1000.00Watts

Fwd 0.000 KWatts

1.20

RecallSetups

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Press toaccept the

warningFwd 0.00 mWatts

12.00

Offset

FullScale

0.00dB

0.01 Watts

ZeroCalibrate

Recall

Setups


WARNINGDo not disconnect sensoruntil cal is complete.

Wait forcal ibrat ion

to f in ish

Fwd 0.00 mWatts

12.00

Offset

FullScale

0.00dB

0.01 Watts

ZeroCalibrate

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Choos ing the Displayed Measurement

The primary display shows one value on the largenumerical display and the dial. Other measurementsare displayed numerically below the dial.

! NOTE: When using a terminating power sensor,only forward power can be measured. Reflectedpower and match will not be displayed.

Sett ing Units

Togglebetween

Fwd , Refl ,and Match

Match 0.00 Loss (dB)

0.00

Fwd

Refl

0.0 Watts

0.00 Watts

Sensor Connected

Measure Power Mode

MatchUnitRtn Loss

PwrUnitWatts

Mode

APM

DisplayMatch

Fwd -30.00 dBm

Refl

Match

-30.00 dBm

2.00 VSWR

58.00

Measure Power ModeSensor Connected

ModeAPM

PwrUnitdBm

DisplayFwd

MatchUnit

VSWR

Toggle KwattsWattsdBm

Toggle VSWR

Return LossMatch Efficiency


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Changing the mode for the 5010B

The 5010B has three modes of operations, APM,43Avg, and 43Peak. Bird 43 Elements can measureaverage, peak, and average of max. and min. power.Bird APM Elements can only measure average power.

The 43Peak

Mode

When the 5010B is in the 43Peak mode, themeasurements change as shown below.

! Note: When using the 5010B in the 43Peak mode, thematch units are no longer needed and are greyed out.

Fwd -30.00 dBm

Refl

Match

-30.00 dBm

2.00 VSWR

58.00


ModeAPM

MatchUnitVSWR

PwrUnitdBm

DisplayFwd

Toggle APM

43Avg43Peak

Togglebetween+Peak,-Peak,AvgPk

Match 0.00 Loss (dB)

0.00

Fwd

Refl

0.0 Watts

0.00 Watts

Sensor Connected

Measure Power Mode

MatchUnitRtn Loss

PwrUnitWatts

Mode

APM

Display

+Peak


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Using the 5012 Wideband Power Senso r

Changing theMeasurement

Type

The 5012 has three different measurement modes,Creat, Burst, and CCDF.

Choosing theDisplayed

Measurement

There are five measurements that can be displayed ineach measurement type. FWD, REFL and MATCH arecommon to all of the measurement types. The othertwo depend on the measurement type as show in thetable below.

Fwd -30.00 dBm

Peak -30.00 dBmRefl -30.00 dBm

CCDF 0.00 %Match 2.00 VSWR 100.00 WattsCCDF Lim


Meas Type CCDF

MatchUnitVSWR

PwrUnitdBm

DisplayFwd

Toggle CrestBurstCCDF

Meas. Type Crest Burst CCDF

DisplayedMeas.

Peak Burst PeakCrest Duty CCDF


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Function Descriptions

AveragePower

Average power is a measure of the equivalentheating power of a signal, as measured with a

calorimeter. It measures the total RF power in thesystem, and does not depend on number of carriers ormodulation scheme. The WPS is a broadband sensorthat measures power across its entire frequency range.Its diodes operate in their square law region so thatthe detector output is directly proportional to theaverage power, without any additional errorcorrection.

VSWR VSWR measures the relation between forward andreflected average power. The Bird Wideband PowerSensor calculates the VSWR from the Forward andReflected Average Power measurements. Rho andReturn Loss are also the same measurement, but indifferent units:

, , and

Average and PeakEnvelope Power

Square WaveSignal

Average Power

Peak Envelope Power

0 W

50 W

100 W


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Video Filter Except for average power and VSWR measurements,all WPS measurements rely on a variable video filter toimprove accuracy. This filter can be set to either4.5 kHz, 400 kHz, or full bandwidth. I t should be asnarrow as possible while still being larger than thedemodulated signal bandwidth (video bandwidth).Narrowing the filter limits the noise contributioncaused by interfering signals. Listed below are somecommon modulation schemes and the appropriatevideo filter.

Video FilterSettings, 300 kHz

Signal

Filter

Too Small

Filter

Too Wide

Correct

Filter

Noise

Signal

Video Filter Modulation Type4.5 kHz CW Burst (Burst width > 150 s), Voice Band AM,

FM, Phase Modulation, Tetra

400 kHz CW Burst (b.w. > 3 s), GSM, 50 kHz AM, DQPSK

FullBandwidth

CW Burst (b.w. > 200 ns), CDMA, WCDMA,DQPSK, DAB/DVB-T

Togglebetween4.5 KHz,400 KHz,Ful l Band

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

OffsetFullScale

0.00 dB150.00 Watts1 .0000 WattsCCDF Lim


Video BW4.5KHz

ZeroCalibrate

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PeakEnvelope

Power

Peak power measurements detect amplitude changesas a signal modulates the carrier envelope. The WPSoperates in an asynch-ronous cycle: 300 ms ofwaveform sampling followed by a 50 ms reset period.The peak power is then displayed and the cyclerepeats. The display therefore updates about threetimes per second.

Burs tAveragePower

Burst width (BW) is the duration of a pulse. Period (P)is the time from the start of one pulse to the start ofthe next pulse. Duty cycle (D) is the percentage of timethat the transmitter is on. To calculate the duty cycle

simply divide the burst width by the period (D = BW /P). Low duty cycles mean that the burst width is muchless than the period; a large amount of dead timesurrounds each burst. For low duty cycles, the burstaverage power will be much larger than the averagepower.

After peak power is measured, a threshold of thepeak is set. The sampled power crosses that thresholdat the beginning and end of each burst. The timebetween crossings is used to calculate the duty cycle.Burst Average Power is calculated by dividing theAverage Power by the Duty Cycle.

Burst AveragePower

Average Power

Burst Average Power

Peak Envelope Power

0 W

100 W

50 W

Burst Width

Period


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Crest Facto r Crest factor (CF) is the ratio of the peak and averagepowers, in dB. The WPS calculates the Crest Factorfrom the Forward Peak and Average Powermeasurements.

Comple-4 mentary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)

CCDF measures the amount of time the power isabove a threshold. Equivalently, it is the probabilitythat any single measurement will be above thethreshold. The WPS samples the power over a 300 mswindow and compares it to a user-specified threshold,in Watts. The time above the threshold relative to the

total time is the CCDF.

Crest Factor

10 dB CDMASignal

100 W Peak10 W Ave

Average Power

Peak Envelope Power

0 W

100 W

50 W

CCDF

100 W Signal80 W Threshold

20% CCDF

80 W

0 W

50 W

100 W


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Setting the

CCDF Limit

Press fromMeasure

Power Mode

Scrol l toCCDF Lim

Enter thenew value

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

OffsetFullScale

0.00 dB150.00 Watts1 .0000 WattsCCDF Lim

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Video BW4.5KHz

ZeroCalibrate

RecallSetups

The CCDFLimit is

disp layed atthe bot tomof the main

display

Fwd -30.00 dBm

Peak -30.00 dBmRefl -30.00 dBm

CCDF 0.00 %Match 2.00 VSWR 100.00 WattsCCDF Lim


Meas Type CCDF

MatchUnitVSWR

PwrUnitdBm

DisplayFwd


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Sett ing the Offset

To read unattenuated power when using a coupler orattenuator, enter (in dB) the attenuation or couplingfactor. To convert percentages to dB, use the equation:

Attenuation(dB) = 10 x Log10[Attenuation(%) / 100]

5011-EF The Bird 5011-EF uses frequency-dependentcorrection factors to provide more accuratemeasurements. To use these, look at the label on theside of the sensor and find the correction factor at the

frequency being measured. Add the correction factor tothe other attenuation or coupling factors, and enterthis as an offset in the Site Analyzer.


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Press fromMeasure

Power Mode

Scrol l toOffset

Enter thenew value

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

24.00

Offset

FullScale

16.00dB

500.00 Watts

Recall

Setups


The offset isdisp layed atthe bot tomof the main

display

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

24.00

Refl

Match

0.00 Watts

0.00 Loss(dB)

Offset 16.00 dB

PwrUnitKWatts

MatchUnitRtn Loss

DisplayFwd

Sensor Connected

Measure Power Mode


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Recall Setups

Power measurement setups can be created using theBird Site Analyzer PCTool Software, then stored inthe Site Analyzers nonvolatile memory. These setupsstore both the offset and the full scale power.

Press fromMeasure

Power Mode

Scrol l to thesetup to b e

recalled

The setup isrecalled

Press todisplay the

PowerSetup menu

Recall

Measure Power ModeSelect Power Setup

Name Offset Scale

Setup1

Dflt1Dflt2

Dflt3

Dflt4

Dflt5

Dflt6

Dflt7

16.00

0.000.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1000.00 W

500.00 W500.00 W

500.00 W

500.00 W

500.00 W

500.00 W

500.00 W

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

50.00

Offset

FullScale

16.00dB

1000.00 Watts

RecallSetups



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Chapter 7 Utilities

These utilities adjust the Bird Site Analyzers dateand time, return the unit to default settings, or checkthe printer status.

Press theMode key

Rtn ToDefaults

FM Mod

Printer

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

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Ad just Date and Time

Press todisplay the

systemsett ings

Rtn ToDefaults

FM Mod

Printer

System

Current Date / Time:12 - - 2001 12:05 pDEC

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Utility Mode

Scrol lthrough thedate & t ime

Change thedate or t ime

Rtn ToDefaults

FM Mod

Printer

System

Current Date / Time:12 - - 2002 12:05 pFEB

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Utility Mode


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Return to Defaults

All settings will be returned to the factory presets.Saved traces and setups will not be affected. Thisfunction should be used after a unit failure and on thefirst power up after a firmware upgrade.

Press toreturn al l

set t ings tofactorypresets

Rtn ToDefaults

FM Mod

Printer

System

Return to defaults executed.

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHzSN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Utility Mode


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Printer

The Bird Site Analyzer is compatible with all printersthat use HP PCL Level 3, including most HP printers.

When a printer error occurs, this screen will displayan error message describing the printer problem.

Press todisplay the

pr interstatus

Rtn To

Defaults

FM Mod

Printer

System

Printer: GenericStatus: OK

HP Ink Jet Printer

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Utility Mode


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Chapter 8 Computer Software

The Bird Site Analyzer Software is designed to helpyou use the Site Analyzer more effectively. It allowsyou to use a PC for archiving and analyzingmeasurement data. For complete instructions refer tothe help files included with the software.

! NOTE: The new Bird Serial to USB adapter(P/N DC-DB9-U) converts the supplied serial cable

to USB. This lets the SA be connected to a PCsUSB port if the serial port is unavailable.

Features

! Multiple Document Interface - allows any numberof trace documents to be open simultaneously.

! Intell igent drag-and-drop automatically converts

traces to a common scale for precise and reliablecomparisons.

! Documents can be viewed in the frequency ordistance domains, or as a Smith chart.

! Data values can be read off the status bar as themouse is moved along the trace.

! Compatible with other cable and antenna testers

including the Bird AT Series.! Automatic cursor calibration maintains accurate

readouts of trace data even if the x-axis changes.

! Supports long file names for easy identification.

Computer Requirements

To install and run the software, your computer system

must meet the following requirements:! Windows 95 or later operating system

! 486, 66 MHz, or better processor

! Hard disk with 3 MB of free space

! CD-ROM Drive


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Chapter 9 Maintenance

Cleaning

Only clean the Bird Site Analyzer with a soft cloth

dampened with mild detergent and water. Do not useany other type of cleaning solution.

Charging the Battery

The internal battery pack will automatically rechargewhen the Site Analyzer is powered from the ac orcigarette lighter adapter. Recharging time, from a full

discharge, is approximately 4 hours.

Troubleshoot ing

Any service procedure not covered in this manualshould be referred to an authorized service facility.

Locate the problem, review the possible causes, andperform the action listed. If the problem is notcorrected, give us a call or return the unit for service.

CAUTIONHarsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents,

can damage the display unit and labels.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Correction

Unit will not power up Battery pack drained Charge the battery pack.

Battery pack unable tokeep a charge

Replace the battery pack.

AC adapter is damaged Replace the ac adapter.

Self test fails Error condition Turn the unit off and thenback on. If the problempersists, return the unitfor service.


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Date and time appear,hiding the display

Internal error Press Mode, Uti l i ty, andthen Escape.

Fault Location traceappears incorrect

Scale too large Press Auto Scaletomake the scale smaller.

Incorrect cable loss orvelocity of propagation

Check the cable loss andVp settings.

Erratic antenna testmeasurements

Bad calibration combo Use a different calibrationcombo.

Soft keys beep whenpressed withoutperforming anyfunction

Context switchingoperations taking place Wait for screen changes tocomplete before.

Keys do not respond Unit is Locked Up Turn the unit off and thenback on.

Perform a full systeminitialization. Disconnect

the AC adapter, hold downthe Contrast key and turnthe unit off. Turn the unitback on.

Limit line disappearsin Fault Location

Limit line not drawing Turn the limit line off andthen back on.

Recalled fault locationtrace is invalid

No fault locationmeasurement madesince last full systeminitialization

Change to Measure MatchMode and then back toFault Location Mode.

Unit beeps and turnsoff

Internal error Turn the unit back on andcontinue.

Unit is unable to print.Error is displayedafter pressing PRINT

Printer error Check the error conditionin Utility Mode (Mode,Uti l i ty, Printer). Correctthe error.

Trace drifts outside ofspecifications Calibration lost Calibrate the unitimmediately beforemaking a measurement.

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Unit Reset

! Lay the Site Analyzer, display side down, on aclean surface.

! Remove the battery (see Battery Replacement onpage 101).

! Remove the label covering the Reset and EPROMaccess. Refer to the picture on the previous page.

! Press the Reset button with a nonconductiveinstrument.

!

Place a new label over the Reset and EPROMaccess area.

! Replace the battery and battery cover (seeBattery Replacement on page 101).


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Flash ROM Upgrade

The Site Analyzer uses flash-programmable ROM. Itis not necessary to replace the EPROM to upgrade thefirmware.

! NOTE: The update process will erase the memoryof the Site Analyzer, including all saved traces andsetups. Use the PC software to save all traces to aPC before updating the flash ROM.

! Install the FlashLoader program on a PC.

!

Turn off the Site Analyzer and disconnect theexternal power supply.

! Connect the PC to the Site Analyzers serial portwith the supplied serial cable.

! Run the FlashLoader and click the Begin button.The status will change to Waiting to Connect.

! Connect the Site Analyzer to the power supply.

The green LED on the SA will turn on and theFlash Updater will display Connected.

! Select the data file (e.g. 06Aug2002.sre) and clickOpen.

! Select Yes to accept the warning and update theflash, or No if you do not want to proceed.

! The update process takes 3 to 5 minutes. After thisthe Site Analyzer will beep several times, thegreen power LED will turn off and the ambercharging LED will start blinking.

! Turn on the Site Analyzer and do a Return toDefaults (see Return to Defaults on page 93).


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Customer Service

I f you need to return the unit for any reason, contactthe Bird Service Center for a return authorization. Allinstruments returned must be shipped prepaid and tothe attention of Bird Service Center.

Service

Facility

Bird Service Center30303 Aurora RoadCleveland (Solon), Ohio 44139-2794Phone: (440) 519-2298Fax: (440) 519-2326

E-mail: bsc@bi r d -t echn ol ogi es.com

Sales

Facilities

For the location of the Sales Office nearest you, give usa call or visit our Web site at:

http:/ / www.bird-electronic.com


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Specif icat ions

An tenna Test ing

Test Port

ConnectorsImpedance

Female N normally supplied50 Ohms

Directivity, After Calibration Connector Frequency DirectivityN 25 2500 MHz 42 dBN 2.5 4.0 GHz 38 dB7/16 25 2500 MHz 40 dB

7/16 2.5 4.0 GHz 35 dBSource VSWR

SA-2500AAll other models

1.21.12

Measurement Speed < 4 seconds / sweep, test port open, Y-axisset to full scale

Immunity to Interfering

Signals

"13 dB interferer at desired measurement

frequency.Maximum Input Signal(Damage Level)

"22 dBm

Output Power < 0 dBm

Match Measu rement

Frequency Range

SA-2500ASA-1700, SA-1700-PSA-4000

780 2500 MHz25 1700 MHz25 4000 MHz

Frequency Resolution

SA-2500AAll other models

25 800 MHz800 2500 MHz2500 4000 MHz

50 kHz

25 kHz50 kHz100 kHz

Frequency Accuracy 150 kHz (75 ppm)

Number of Points 238


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Measurement Range and Resolution

Return Loss

VSWR

Range Resolution0.0 to 60.0 dB 0.1 dB

1.00 to 99.99 0.01

Measurement Uncertainty (after 1 display refresh)*

Return Loss Determined graphically from composite ofsource VSWR, instrumentation error, anddirectivity.Refer to the figures on page 108, page109,and page 110.

VSWR Calculated from Return Loss* Accuracy only guaranteed when using the the Bird Calibration Combolisted in this manual (See page 112).

Distance to Fault (DTF) Measurement

Mode Internal

Resolution [R]

X-Axis

Where R=Resolution (meters), Vp=Velocityof Propagation, #F = Frequency Span (MHz)

Y-Axis 0.1 dB, 0.01 VSWR

Range

X-AxisY-Axis

238 x R0 to 60 dB

Accuracy

X-AxisY-Axis

2% of full-scale range with Vp= 1Same as for Return Loss Measurements

VpRange 0.20 to 1.00, or 1 to 99%(new specs)

R 150Vp

#F-------$%


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Power Measu re Mode

Function Displays power from Bird 5010B, 5011, and5012 power sensors, VSWR Alarm and BPM(specifications determined by sensor)

General

Data Storage 300 traces (250 for SA-1700 and SA-1700-P)in fundamental data format stored in non-volatile memory. Traces may be recalled anddisplayed in any of the display formats.

PC/Remote Power Sensor Interface Port

Connector

Protocol

Female DB-9, compatible with PCserial portSerial RS-232, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stopbit, no parity, and no handshake

Printer Interface Port

ConnectorCompatibility

Female DB-25, compatible with PCparallel portHP Deskjet printers with PCL Level 3protocol

Power Requirements

Internal

External DCExternal AC

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery3 hours minimum operating time9 to 16 Vdc90 to 264 Vac @ 45 to 66 Hz

Physical Specifications

DimensionsWeight

10.5 x 8.4 x 3.3 (265 x 212 x 83 mm)< 5 lbs. (2.3 kg)

Environmental Specifications

Operating TempStorage Temp

HumidityAltitude

10 to +50C (14 to 122F)40 to +80C (40 to +176F)

95% maximum (non-condensing)15,000 feet (4,572 m) max

Calibration

Calibration CycleRecommended Cal-ibration Interval

User Defined12 months


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SA-2500A Measurement Uncertainty (Return Loss after one refresh)

SA-25

00

Measurement

Uncertainty

MeasuredRetu

rnLoss(dB)

0

-5

-10

-15

-20

-25

Uncertainty(dB)-3-2-10123


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SA-4000 Measurement Uncertainty (Return Loss after one refresh)

Me

asuredReturnLoss(dB)


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Parts Lis t

Part Name Part Number

Site Analyzer - Complete

780 2500 MHz SA-2500A

25 1700 MHzWith Power MeasureWithout Power Measure

SA-1700-PSA-1700

25 4000 MHz SA-4000

AC adapter (15 Vdc output) 5A2436

Automobile cigarette lighteradapter

5A2238-2

Soft Carrying case 7002A850

9-pin Serial interface cable 5A2264-09-MF-10

Serial to USB Adapter DC-DB9-U

PC interface software kit 7002A844

Instruction manual 920-7002A400

Internal Battery Pack 5A2431


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Opt ional Equipment Available

Precision Adapters:

Connectors Part Number Connectors Part Number

Male N to Male7/16 DIN

PA-MNME Female 7/16 DIN toMale 7/16 DINRight Angle

PA-FEME-R

Female N to Male7/16 DIN

PA-FNME Female N to Female N 4240-500-1

Male N to Female

7/16 DIN

PA-MNFE Female N to Male N,

Right Angle

4240-500-3

Female N toFemale 7/16 DIN

PA-FNFE Female N to FemaleSMA

4240-500-4

Female 7/16 DIN toFemale 7/16 DIN

PA-FEFE Female N to MaleSMA

4240-500-4

Armored (Phase Stable) Test Cables:

Connector Types Length Part Number

Male N to Male N 1.5 meter TC-MNMN-1.5

Male N to Male N 3.0 meter TC-MNMN-3.0

Male N to Female N 1.5 meter TC-MNFN-1.5

Male N to Female N 3.0 meter TC-MNFN-3.0

Male N to Female 7/16 DIN 1.5 meter TC-MNFE-1.5

Male N to Female 7/16 DIN 3.0 meter TC-MNFE-3.0

Precision Open/Short/Load Combinat ions :

Connector Type Part Number

Male N CAL-MN-B

Female N CAL-FN-B

Male 7/16 DIN CAL-ME-B

Female 7/16 DIN CAL-FE-B


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Hard Transit

Case

P/N: 7002C870Holds Site Analyzer, standard accessories, calibrationcombo, armored cable assembly, and adapters.

External

Battery

Pack

P/N: SABATPAKIncludes ac adapter and dc power cord.

Directional

Power

Sensor

P/N: 5010BSensor for Thruline power measurement. Requires twoBird DPM elements. Refer to DPM Element Guide,P/N 871-DPM-019-901, for a complete list of elements.

Terminating

Power

Sensor

P/N: 5011 or 5011-EFSensor for terminating power measurement.The Bird 5011 frequency range is 40 MHz 4 GHz.The 5011-EF frequency range is 40 MHz 12 GHz.

Wideband

Power

Sensor

P/N: 5012Sensor for Thruline power measurement.

Terminat ing Power Senso r Accessories:

Description Part Number

Female N to Male N Attenuators (RF power range using TPS)

30 dB (10 mW 10 W)40 dB (100 mW 50 W) 8353A030108353A04050

DC Block 5011A0351

General Purpose Test Cable,Male N to Female N, 1.5 m

TC-MNFN-1.5-G

Calibration Data 5011CALDATA

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Appendix Step By Step Guide

This chapter shows you how to make standardmeasurements with the Bird Site Analyzer. I t beginswith definitions of some common words, then tells you,in order, what to do to take a measurement. Wherenecessary, you will be referred to a page with specifickeypress instructions and screenshots. After goingsomewhere else in this book, fl ip to the separator pagehere to bring you back to this guide.

Defini t ions

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Match Mode

The Match Measurement mode shows the resonantfrequencies for an antenna