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Channel Power Sensor
Model 4042E
Operation Manual
©Copyright 2022 by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-4042E Rev. A

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  • Page 1 Channel Power Sensor Model 4042E Operation Manual ©Copyright 2022 by Bird Technologies, Inc. Instruction Book Part Number 920-4042E Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Statements

    Safety Precautions 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.
  • Page 6 Channel Power Sensor 4042E 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.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Chapter Layout Introduction — Describes the features of the 4042E Channel Power Sensor. Installation — Describes how to set up and prepare the 4042E Power Sensor for use. Maintenance — This section provides the specifications for the 4042E Power Sensor as well as a model identification table.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ......... ii Safety Symbols .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Update Sensor Firmware ........18 Chapter 4 Maintenance .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The 4042E Power Sensor uses Ethernet communications for sensor control and measurement data. "Sensor Operation" on page 9 The 4042E Sensor is designed to transfer data over an Ethernet connection. The power sensor requires an external power supply. Each sensor is equipped with RF input and output connectors, one RJ-45 connector for Ethernet communications, a PTT connector, and a status indicator.
  • Page 11 Reset Button default of 192.168.3.200.  When long pressed (more than 5 seconds), all of the 4042E settings are reset to the factory defaults. Solid green: Power applied during boot-up. Status LED Blue flashing: Normal operation. Red: Reset button pressed and released.

  • Page 12: Channel Sensor Operation

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E Channel Sensor Operation The 4042E Channel Sensor is a unique sensor that is able to measure the forward power, reflected power and VSWR of a SINGLE CHANNEL in the presence of multiple channels at the output of a frequency combiner (see...

  • Page 13: Ethernet Measurement Interface

    Introduction Ethernet Measurement Interface The 4042E sensor displays measurement information on a Web UI. Using a web browser, enter the for the 4042E to display the web page. Ethernet IP Address Table view displays the composite Forward, Reflected, and VSWR measurements and the same measurements for each configured channel.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Power Sensor Installation

    PC and a single 4042E. This connection can be used to view the sensor’s measurement data, however, if the sensor will be used with a LAN connection, this type of connection must be used to change the IP address of the 4042E. See "Direct PC Ethernet Connection" on page 6 LAN Connection —...

  • Page 15: Direct Pc Ethernet Connection

    IP address. 1. Connect a power cable to 4042E power sensor. 2. Connect your laptop’s network port to the LAN connector on the 4042E using a standard Ethernet cable. 3. Ensure that your laptop’s IP address is compatible with the default address of the 4042E.

  • Page 16: Lan Connection

    PC or SNMP management software. The 4042E sensor’s IP address should be set to a unique static IP address or set to DHCP so the IP address can be assigned when the sensor is connected to the network.

  • Page 17: Rf Connections

    Severe burns, electrical shock, or death can occur. 1. Disable RF power for transmission lines to be disconnected. 2. Connect combiner's RF output cable to the 4042E RF input. 3. Connect 4042E's RF output connector to the antenna cable.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Sensor Operation

    Chapter 3 Sensor Operation User Interface The User Interface provides a way to view the RF measurements made by the 4042E. Table view displays the current Forward, Reflected, and VSWR measurements. See Figure 8 Figure 8 Web UI, Table View Measurement Display The User Interface also provides the following capabilities: ...

  • Page 19: Rf Measurement Alarms

    Sensor Operation RF Measurement Alarms The 4042E power sensor can be set to display an alarm, and send SNMP messages, for exceeding forward power and VSWR limits set by the user. Alarms are controlled on the settings page, see . There are...

  • Page 20: Ptt Settings

    Figure 12 The PTT terminals on the 4042E must be connected to the transmitter in the correct logic state for PTT to operate correctly. Note: Currently only one channel may use the PTT terminal on the 4042E.

  • Page 21: Channel Configuration

    Sensor Operation Channel Configuration The 4042E sensor is capable of scanning up to 16 individual channels. Each channel must be configured. To add a channel, click the Add Channel button. See Figure 13 To configure a channel, click the down arrow to the right of the displayed channel information.
  • Page 22 PTT Setting: Push to Talk, the default option is DISABLE. Enabled options are OPEN or CLOSED logic.  PTT Index Setting: The option is used to assign the 4042E PTT terminal to the channel. Note: Currently only one channel may use the PTT terminal on the...

  • Page 23: Implement Snmp

    4042E. The SNMP GET operation is used to query the scalar variables in a MIB. Each variable is identified by its OID. The 4042E will respond with a return value or with an error.
  • Page 24 Channel Power Sensor 4042E SNMP Traps Traps are messages sent to the SNMP manager by the 4042E when events occur. To enable SNMP Trap functionality, connect to the 4042E User Interface, enable Traps, and enter the SNMP Manager’s IP address. See...
  • Page 25 Sensor Operation Table 1 SNMP Trap Message Definitions Name Message Description sensorName, Alarm that occurs minVSWRLimit, when the VSWR is MinVSWRAlarmTrap 21581.1.6.300.0.1 MinVSWRAlarmState, below the minimum VSWR VSWR setting. sensorName, Alarm that occurs maxVSWRLimit, when the VSWR is MaxVSWRAlarmTrap 21581.1.6.300.0.2 MaxVSWRAlarmState, above the maximum VSWR...

  • Page 26: Set Ip Address

    LAN, especially if more than one sensor is deployed. Each device on a network must have a unique IP address. The 4042E sensor may be set to use a Static IP address or set to DHCP and assigned an IP address. If Static is chosen, a unique IP address and netmask must be entered into the fields on the Sensor Network Configuration Screen.

  • Page 27: Update Sensor Firmware

    Sensor Operation Update Sensor Firmware The 4042E sensor’s functionality is enabled by firmware installed on the sensor. This firmware can be updated by accessing the firmware update utility on the 4042E sensor’s User Interface webpage. Firmware updates are designed to load completely remote with out user interaction at the installation site.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance There is no user maintenance for the 4042E power sensor. Contact the Bird Service Center in the event the power sensor requires maintenance. Customer Service Any maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of those in this chapter should be referred to a qualified service center.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Maintenance Specifications Specification Value In-Line, Directional RF True Average Power Measurement Type by Channel, or Composite Power (by scanning channels) Channel Bandwidth 6.25, 12.5, 25 kHz selectable Frequency Range 100 to 1000 MHz 10W to 500W Forward Power Measurement Single Channel or Composite Forward Average Power 1W to 50W Reflected Power Measurement...

  • Page 30: Model Identification

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E Model Identification Note: The Model Identification guide is provided to allow existing model numbers to be understood. However, not all combinations may be available. Please contact Bird for more information on new model number requests.

  • Page 31: 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 specified, from date of shipment and to conform to applicable specifications, drawings, blueprints and/or samples. Seller’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted;...

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