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- Page 1 Series 4410 Directional RF ® Thruline Wattmeter ©Copyright 2011 by Bird Electronic Corporation Instruction Book Part Number 920-4410S Rev. D Thruline is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or procedure, and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly understood and apply to all phases of operation and maintenance. WARNING Keep Away From Live Circuits Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols WARNING Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in personal injury. CAUTION Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage to the instrument. The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is important information in the instruction manual regarding that par- ticular area... -
Page 5: Safety Statements
Safety Statements USAGE ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION. EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO ESPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO. BENUTZUNG WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT... - Page 6 SERVICE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO. SERVICIO LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO. PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO REALICE NINGÚN SERVICIO A MENOS QUE ESTÉ...
- Page 7 RF VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT IN RF ELEMENT SOCKET - KEEP ELEMENT IN SOCKET DURING OPERATION. DE LA TENSION H.F. PEAT ÊTRE PRÉSENTE DANS LA PRISE DE L'ÉLÉMENT H.F. - CONSERVER L'ÉLÉMENT DANS LA PRISE LORS DE L'EMPLOI. HF-SPANNUNG KANN IN DER HF-ELEMENT-BUCHSE ANSTEHEN - ELEMENT WÄHREND DES BETRIEBS EINGESTÖPSELT LASSEN.
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Page 8: About This Manual
When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part number and revi- sion on the title page. Literature Contents Chapter Layout — Describes the features of the Bird SignalHawk, lists equipment Introduction supplied and optional equipment, and provides power-up instructions. — Describes how to connect SignalHawk to the user’s system,... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ........iii Safety Symbols . - Page 10 Chapter 4 Maintenance ........15 Care and Cleaning ..........15 RF Connectors .
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
The silver plated brass RF line section is precision made to provide the best possible impedance match to the coaxial RF transmission line in which the wattmeter is inserted. At each end of the line section are Bird Quick-Change type RF connectors, which may be quickly interchanged with any other Bird... -
Page 12: Component Description
Optional Equipment The equipment available is a Carrying Case, QC Connectors, and Elements. Consult Bird Electronic Corporation for availability and pricing, or for special requirements. Power Requirements The Model 4410 & 4410A operates from one 9V alkaline battery. Approximate battery life is 24 hours of continuous usage. -
Page 13: Theory Of Operation
Theory Of Operation On any uniform RF line section there are voltages, currents and standing waves present when RF power is applied. These are the results of two travelling waves, forward and reflected. The characteristic impedance of these lines is a pure resis- tance, usually 50 ohms for useful lines. -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Portability When transporting the wattmeter, be sure the range switch is in the “off” posi- tion. In any other switch position, there is a slight drain on the 9 V battery. If the unit is to be inactive for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery to avoid dam- age from possible battery leakage. -
Page 16: Inserting In Transmission Line
Inserting in Transmission Line WARNING Exposure to RF power radiation and the possibility of RF shock or burns exist under some operating conditions. Always turn off transmitter when connecting or disconnecting wattmeter. Be sure transmission line is terminated into a load or antenna. When plug-in element is removed from the RF line socket, the line section center conductor is exposed. -
Page 17: Chapter 3 Operation
Operation Connectors The Series 4410 Wattmeter is normally supplied with two Female N type con- nectors which are of the Bird Quick-Change “QC” design. Other “QC” connectors are available as listed in the Replacement Parts List. Inserting Elements The plug-in element is inserted into the line section socket and rotated to either stop. -
Page 18: Rf Power Measurements
RF Power Measurements WARNING Exposure to RF power radiation and the possibility of RF shock or burns exist under some operating conditions. Always turn off transmitter when connecting or disconnecting wattmeter. Be sure transmission line is terminated into a load or antenna. When a Plug-In Element is removed from the RF line socket, the line section center conductor is exposed. -
Page 19: Zero Meter
Zero Meter Before any power measurements are made, be sure the pointer rests on the zero mark. If not, set range switch to OFF position and adjust the zero adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise until the pointer rests at the zero mark. This adjusting screw is located at the bottom center of the meter bezel face, refer to figure 6. -
Page 20: Power Range Coverage
This correction is negligible (less than 1 percent) if the load has a VSWR of 1.2 or less. The Series 4410 Thruline Wattmeter used with a Bird Termaline Load Resistor of proper power rating forms a highly useful absorption wattmeter. Since the reflected power will be negligible, it will be unnecessary to rotate the element from the forward direction. - Page 21 Figure 7 VSWR Conversion Nomograph 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 25 30 40 50 150 200 400 500 FORWARD POWER - WATTS...
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Page 22: Shutdown
Figure 8 VSWR Conversion Nomograph Reflected Power Forward Power VSWR= Reflected Power Forward Power 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 25 30 40 50 150 200 400 500 FORWARD POWER - WATTS Shutdown When all measurements are completed, be sure to turn the range switch to the OFF position. -
Page 23: Performance Notes
Performance Notes The Series 4410 wattmeter is sensitive to the presence of amplitude modulated signals and this can affect the accuracy. However, small amounts of AM (up to 10%) are tolerable, but for every 1% of AM, the inaccuracy of the reading may increase by up to 1% beyond the rated accuracy. -
Page 25: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4 Maintenance The Series 4410 Thruline Wattmeter is of very rugged construction and requires little care and maintenance. Maintenance of the wattmeter is normally limited to cleaning. The amount of cleaning necessary can be minimized by keeping the plug-in element or the ship- ping slug in the socket of the line section. -
Page 26: Meter & Meter Housing
Meter & Meter Housing Clean the meter and meter housing using a cloth dampened with a mild deter- gent solution. Do this only when necessary and take care not to allow water to enter any of the circuitry as damage may result. Battery Care The Model 4410 &... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The Series 4410 Thruline Wattmeter is designed for independent, long term, trou- ble free operation. In case of malfunction or for replacement of a major compo- nent —particularly if it is still under warranty—return the unit to the factory. Do not tamper with the calibration setting or do other unauthorized maintenance work during the first year, or you may void the warranty. -
Page 28: Meter Replacement
Meter Replacement 1. Remove back cover. Loosen the two #8-32 nuts on the back of the meter that secure the meter leads. 3. Remove the leads. 4. Remove the two #10-32 oval head phillips screws that secure the meter shock ring. Note: These screws are located on each side of the meter housing just opposite the meter. -
Page 29: Customer Service
Any maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of those in this chapter should be referred to a qualified service center. If the unit needs to be returned for any reason, request an RMA through the Bird Technologies website. All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid and to the attention of the RMA number. -
Page 30: Shipment
RMS voltage amplitude of the sine wave within ± 0.1%, with a resolution of at least 3½ significant digits. • The Bird Plug-In Calibration Element requires no adjustment.However, care should be taken to avoid damage to the unit from rough handling or exposure to voltages greater than those specified. - Page 31 Figure 9 Calibration Set-Up...
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Page 32: Calibration Environment
Bird Model 43 Thruline Wattmeter equipped with a Model 4030 relative field strength element. Be sure the gain on the Model 4030 is set at maximum. - Page 33 1. Connect the sine wave generator, the calibration element (P/N 4410-070), as shown in figure 9, Calibration Set-Up. Turn on the ac voltmeter and sine wave generator. Adjust the output to 1.591 ±0.0005 volts RMS at 1000 Hz ± 100 Hz. make sure that the generator’s “symmetry”, “offset”, and “waveform”...
- Page 34 Figure 10 Calibration Potentiometer Calibration Potentiometer Access Hole...
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Page 35: Replacement Parts List
Replacement Parts List Item Description Part Number Meter, DC 2080-066 Instrumentation Module Assembly 4410A205 (Includes line section and instrumentation) Strap (Included in housing assembly) 8580A003 Selector Switch Knob 4401A014 Meter Housing Assembly 4410-003 Meter Housing Cover Assembly 4410-039 Battery Model 4410 & 4410A (Alkaline) 5-1357 Model 4412A (NiMH) 5A1587... -
Page 36: Specifications
Power Range† 2mW to 10W, 20mW to 100W, 200mW to 1000W or 2W to 10kW full scale in one Plug-in element. Any Bird 4410-series element may be used. Frequency Range† 200kHz to 2.3GHz CW or FM. Select from 4410- series elements only. -
Page 37: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty All products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, unless otherwise speci- fied, from date of shipment and to conform to applicable specifications, draw- ings, blueprints and/or samples.
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