Connecting Rf Power - BIRD Moduload 8640 Series Operation Manual

Moduload® RF Load Resistor

Connecting RF Power

After installing the Moduload, the RF transmission line can be attached using standard coaxial line coupling kits.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line
Swivel Flanged Coupling:
appropriate coupling kit. Refer to
Figure 4 Swivel Flanged Coupling
1. Insert the center bullet and push it in until it is fully seated.
2. Connect the coaxial input in a straight line and push carefully on the center conductor to close.
Note: The swivel flange on the load makes connection independent of the orientation of the fixed
flange on the coaxial input outer conductor.
3. Insert the bolt sets and tighten evenly all around to transmission line manufacturer's recommended torque.
Use all of the bolts.
Unflanged Coupling:
coupling kit. Refer to
Figure 5
Figure 5 Unflanged Coupling
1. Insert the center bullet and bottom it on the midpoint nibs.
2. Position the outer sleeve, with clamping bands, over the input connector.
3. Set the transmission line snugly against the coupling stops.
4. Position the clamping bands evenly about 3/4" from the ends of the sleeve.
5. Tighten the clamping bands.
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WARNING
while RF power is being applied.
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
To couple the swivel flange with a flanged RF transmission line, use an
while following the instructions below:
Figure 4
To couple the unflanged connector with an unflanged RF line, use an appropriate
while following the instructions below: