Wideband Power SensorModels 5012D, 5016D, 5017D, 5018D and 5019DOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS©Copyright 2014 by Bird Electronic Corporation Instruction Book
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1Chapter 1 IntroductionDescriptionThe Bird 5012D, 5016D, 5017D, 5018D, and 5019D Wideband Power Sensor (WPS) is a Thruline sensor that can measure ave
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3Chapter 2 InstallationConnections5012D 5016D 5017D5018D 5019D 5012ANote: VPM1 ONLY for Serial Connections.USB OnlyUSB & SerialSerial OnlyWARNING
4 FOR USE WITH OLDER VPM1 SOFTWARE ONLY: To connect using the serial port, first connect a 12V DC power supply to the WPS. Once the STATUS LED turns
5Chapter 3 OperationZeroing Sensor5000-EXOver time, the sensor’s “zero value” (reading with no applied RF power) can drift due to environmental factor
6 If calibration fails, “Cal Fail” will be displayed. a. Press a key to return to normal operation, b. Ensure that the WPS is properly connected, and
7Function DescriptionsFigure 1 Average and Peak Envelope Power - Square Wave SignalAverage PowerAverage power is a measure of the equivalent “heat
iSafety PrecautionsThe following are general safety precautions that are not neces-sarily related to any specific part or procedure, and do not nec-es
8VSWRVSWR measures the relation between forward and reflected average power. The Bird Wideband Power Sensor calculates the VSWR from the Forward and R
9Video FilterFigure 2 Video Filter Settings, 300 kHz SignalExcept for average power and VSWR measurements, all WPS measurements rely on a variable
10Peak Envelope PowerPeak power measurements detect amplitude changes as a sig-nal modulates the carrier envelope. The WPS operates in an asynchronous
11Burst Average PowerFigure 3 Burst Average PowerBurst width (BW) is the duration of a pulse. Period (P) is the time from the start of one pulse t
12Crest FactorFigure 4 Crest Factor - 10 dB CDMA Signal - 100 W Peak - 10 W AveCrest factor (CF) is the ratio of the peak and average powers, in d
13Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)Figure 5 CCDF - 100 W Signal - 80 W Threshold - 20% CCDFCCDF measures the amount of time th
14Low Repetition Rate WaveformsMany of today's channel access methods involve the use of low repetition frequency time division-multiple access (
15Figure 6 Low Rep Waveform
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17Chapter 4 Specifcations5012D SpecificationsSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 350 MHz to 4 GHzRF Power Range 0.15 W to 150 W average, 4W to 400 W
WARNINGSafety Earth GroundAn uniterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test instruments. Grounding one conduct
18Average PowerRF Power Range 0.15 – 150 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of reading ± 0.05 W)aa. Above 35 °C or below 15 °C ad
19Peak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 4.0 – 400 Waa. Max. power depends on frequency and system VSWR. See Figure 8 on page 19.Measurement Uncert.: bur
20Crest FactorRF Power Range 0.15 to 150 W average, 4 W minimum peakMeasurement Uncert. Linear sum of peak and average power uncertaintyComplementary
21Altitude, Max 15,000 ft. (4,500 m)Dimensions, Nominal4.75” x 4.6” x 1.3” (121 x 117 x 33 mm)Weight, Max 1.2 lb. (0.55 kg)EMC EMC Directive (2004/108
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235016D SpecificationsSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 350 MHz to 4 GHzRF Power Range 25 mW – 25 W Average, 1W to 60 W peakMaximum Power See Figu
24Average PowerRF Power Range 25 mW to 25 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of reading + 8 mW)aa. Above 35 °C or below 15 °C add
25Peak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 1.0 W – 60 Waa. Max. power depends on frequency and system VSWR. See Figure 10 on page 25.Measurement Uncert.: b
26Burst Average PowerPower Range 1.0 W – 25 W averageBurst Width 1 μs – 5 msRepetition Rate, Min 5 Hz (with 12 dB peak/average ratio)Duty Cycle (D)**
27Physical and Environmental SpecificationsTemp, Operating –10 to +50 °C (+14 to +122 °F)Temp, Storage –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)Mechanical Shock
iiiWarning StatementsThe following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated h
295017D SpecificationsSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 25 MHz to 1 GHzRF Power Range 500 mW to 500 W average, 13.3W to 1300 W peakMaximum Power S
30Average PowerRF Power Range 500 mW – 500 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of reading + 166 mW)aa. Above 35 °C or below 15 °C
31Peak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 13.3 – 1300 Waa. Max. power depends on frequency and system VSWR. See Figure 12 on page 31.Measurement Uncert.:
32Burst Average PowerPower Range 13 – 500 W averageBurst Width 1 μs – 5 msRepetition Rate, Min 5 Hz (with 12 dB Peak/Avg ratio)Duty Cycle (D)** 0.02 t
33Physical and Environmental SpecificationsTemp, Operating –10 to +50 °C (+14 to +122 °F)Temp, Storage –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)Mechanical Shock
355018D SpecificationsSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 150 MHz to 4.0 GHzRF Power Range 100 mW to 25 W average, 60 W peakMaximum Power See Figur
36Average PowerRF Power Range 25 mW – 25 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of reading + 0.008 mW)aa. Above 35 °C or below 15 °C
37Figure 13 Match Measure Uncertainty-6-4-2024-25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 Uncertainty(dB)Return LossPeak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 4 – 60 Waa. Max. po
ivSafety StatementsUSAGEANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.USOEL U
38Figure 14 Max. Peak Power1001000100000.1 1 10Frequency (GHz)Power (Watts)VSWR=1VSWR=1.5VSWR=3Burst Average PowerPower Range 25 mW – 25 W average
39Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF)Measurement Range* 0.1 – 100%Measurement Uncert. ± 2%Threshold Level Range 25 mW to 60 WLevel S
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415019D SpecificationsSensor CharacteristicsFrequency Range 25 MHz to 1.0 GHzRF Power Range 100 mW to 100 W average, 2.6 to 260 W peakMaximum Power S
42Average PowerRF Power Range 100 mW – 100 WPeak/Average Ratio, Max 12 dBMeasurement Uncert. ± (4% of reading + 166 mW)aa. Above 35 °C or below 15 °C
43Peak Envelope PowerRF Power Range 2.6 – 260 Waa. Max. power depends on frequency and system VSWR. See Figure 12 on page 31.Measurement Uncert.: bu
44Burst Average PowerPower Range 2.6 – 100 W averageBurst Width 1 μs – 5 msRepetition Rate, Min 5 Hz (with 12 dB Peak/Avg ratio)Duty Cycle (D)** 0.02
45Physical and Environmental SpecificationsTemp, Operating –10 to +50 °C (+14 to +122 °F)Temp, Storage –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F)Mechanical Shock
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47Limited WarrantyAll products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
vSERVICESERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS
viASSISTENZA TECNICALE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALL’ASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTE ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTE ADDESTRATO. PER EVITARE PERICOL
viiAbout This ManualThis manual covers the operating and maintenance instruc-tions for the following models:5012D 5016D 5017D5018D 5019DChanges to thi
viiiTable of ContentsSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iSafety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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