Table of Contents Safety Precautions .......................... 6 Safety Symbols Used in this Documentation .................. 7 Warning Statements ........................8 Caution Statements ........................9 Safety Statements ......................... 10 About This Manual ........................13 Changes to this Document ......................13 Document Contents ........................13 Introduction ............................
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Table of Contents Getting Started with the SignalHawk ..................26 Start Menu ..........................27 Setup Menu ..........................29 SignalHawk Spectrum Analyzer Screen Overview ..............36 Adv. Logging Menu ........................80 Advanced Spectrum Logging (ASL) ................... 80 Adv. Logging — Database/Configuration Menu ............... 81 Adv.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Occupied Bandwidth Measurement ..................109 Channel Power Measurement ....................111 Adjacent Channel Power Measurement ................. 113 Time Domain (Zero Span) Measurement ................115 Field Strength Measurement ....................117 Demodulate Signal Measurement ..................120 Carrier-to-Interference Ratio Measurement ................122 Out-of-Band and In-Band, Out-of-Channel Spurious ..............
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Table of Contents Update PC SignalHawk Firmware ................... 148 Update Rack Mount SignalHawk Firmware - Remotely ............150 Troubleshooting ........................152 Customer Service ........................153 Specifications .......................... 153 Parts List ..........................163 ROHS ............................166 Software License Terms ......................167 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL ........
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.
Safety Symbols Used in this Documentation 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.
Warning Statements The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated here for emphasis. WARNING When using the AC adapter, connect the AC plug only to a properly grounded receptacle. Serious injury or death can occur if not properly grounded..
Caution Statements The following equipment cautions appear in the text whenever the equipment is in danger of damage and are repeated here for emphasis. CAUTION Spectrum Analyzer has a +20 dBm (100 mW) max. RF input. Exceeding the maximum input will damage the SignalHawk.
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 BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.
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Safety Statements 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 SERVICIO LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. THESE ARE TO BE REPLACED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY!!! LAS UNIDADES VIENEN EQUIPADAS CON BATERIAS RECARGABLES. ¡¡¡Y SOLAMENTE EL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO PUEDE REEMPLAZARLAS!!! GERÄTE SIND MIT WIEDER AUFLADBAREN BATTERIEN BESTÜCKT. BATTERIEN SIND NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERICE PERSONAL AUSZUWECHSELN!!! CES DISPOSITIFS SONT ÉQUIPÉS DE BATTERIES RECHARGEABLES.
Part Number: 920-36S-RM-ASL Revision: A Document Contents Introduction Describes the features of the Bird SignalHawk, lists equipment supplied, introduces the controls and indicators, explains power sources, and provides quick start instructions. Installation Describes how to install and configure the SignalHawk PC and Rack Mount systems and connect SignalHawk to the user's systems.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL PC Tool Describes Bird's SignalHawk PC Tool which allows the use of a user's PC to store measurement data, transfer it between units, and do individual analysis. Maintenance Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting for common problems.
Introduction The SignalHawk is a multifunction test instrument for use in the installation and maintenance of Radio Frequency (RF) and wireless systems. The model number is identified on the unit and also on the display screen at the end of the power-on sequence. The firmware installed on the SignalHawk is updated on a regular basis.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Items Supplied PC SignalHawk - Hardware and Software Supplied Item Description PC SignalHawk AC Power Adapter and Cord Software CD USB Cable Car Adapter Cable...
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Introduction Rack-Mount SignalHawk - Hardware and Software Supplied Item Description Rack-Mount SignalHawk Software CD AC Power Cord Ethernet Cable USB Cable 2 SLO-BLO 5mm x 20mm .63A Fuses Fuse Drawer with Shorting Bar...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Controls, Indicators, and Connectors PC SignalHawk - Controls and Indicators Item Description USB Host Power Indicator Power Switch Charge Indicator Light USB Type B for PC connection Battery Charge Indicator 2.1mm DC jack for external power supplies BNC(F) external trigger input, 5V TTL Spectrum Analyzer Port, N(F) RF input, +20 dBm max.
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Introduction Rack-Mount SignalHawk - Controls and Indicators Item Description Controlling Host Indicator. Green: USB, Blue: LAN. Pass-Thru LAN Connector (provided for Laptop connection to the LAN) Power Indicator Power Push button RS-232 Connector PS/2 Connector Parallel Port LAN Connector AC Power Switch Spectrum Analyzer Port, N(F) RF input, +20 dBm max.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Ground Post AC Power connector Audio connectors USB connectors (2 Places) DVI display connector VGA display connector...
Introduction Power Supply - PC SignalHawk Internal Battery The PC SignalHawk has an internal, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery pack that will operate the unit for a minimum of 3 hours of continuous use. Recharging time, from a full discharge, is approximately 4 hours. NOTE When the unit is shipped from the factory, the battery may not be fully charged.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Charge Indicator Light The charge indicator light on the PC SignalHawk has a dual function. Power Source Indicator Color Condition External Amber Charging battery Power Green Battery fully charged 100% to 30% Power Battery Available Power Below 30% Power Amber...
Introduction Power Supply - Rack Mount SignalHawk AC Power Connector The AC Power connector provides operating power for the Rack Mount Signal-Hawk. The AC power supply cord is also the line disconnect device for this product. Use the supplied AC power cord or an approved power cord to connect to the Rack Mount SignalHawk, such as domestic type SVT, 300 VAC, 18 AWG, 10 A, 3 conductor (including ground) or international type H05VV-F, 300 VAC, 1.00 mm, 10 A, 3 conductor (including ground).
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Spectrum Analyzer Quick Start CAUTION Spectrum Analyzer has a +20 dBm (100 mW) max. RF input. Exceeding the maximum input will damage the SignalHawk. If unsure of power levels, measure the test connection with a power sensor before using the SignalHawk.
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Introduction 7. In the Start menu, select the desired measurement. Spectrum Analysis Measurement • Occupied Bandwidth Measurement • Channel Power Measurement • Adjacent Channel Power Measurement • Time Domain (Zero Span) Measurement • Field Strength Measurement • Demodulate Signal Measurement •...
Installation PC SignalHawk Set-Up Installing the SignalHawk Program NOTE Install the PC software before connecting the PC SignalHawk for the first time. 1. Insert installation CD. 2. Select Install Software when prompted. NOTE Set-up will inspect the computer for any missing operating system prerequisites. If all are present, skip to step 6 3.
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Installation 10. Select “Install the software automatically” in the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Found New Hardware Wizard 11. Click “Next”. 12. Follow the instructions that are presented. 13. Click “Finish” in the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 14. Launch the SignalHawk program. NOTE PC SignalHawk can be used in any orientation. 15. Select the unit from the DSP Device List, if necessary. 16. Connect RF signal. 17. Connect a TTL trigger source to the BNC connector, if necessary. Select DSP Device List...
Installation Rack Mount SignalHawk Set-Up Installing the Rack Mount SignalHawk into a Rack CAUTION Do not block the fan airflow to prevent overheating. The Rack Mount SignalHawk is a short-depth, 2 rack-unit (RU) device designed for installation into standard 19" equipment test racks. It can also be used free-standing. Use installation hardware available for the rack to mount the SignalHawk.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 3. Connect the Rack Mount SignalHawk to a host PC through one of the following: Rear USB • Rear LAN (left side) • NOTE There are three RJ45 (Ethernet) jacks on the unit. Use the rear LAN connection •...
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Installation 5. To select installation location do one of the following: Accept the default installation location. • Select a different folder. • 6. Select “Next” and the installer will complete. 7. Select “Finish” to launch the SignalHawk program. 8. Connect Rack Mount SignalHawk to a PC using the supplied USB cable. NOTE The “Controlling Host”...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 13. Click “Finish” in the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard 14. Launch the SignalHawk program. 15. Select the SignalHawk unit from the Select DSP Device list. Select DSP Device list...
Installation Connecting Remotely via LAN/WAN Connection NOTE The Rack Mount SignalHawk provides the following: 10/100 auto sensing RJ45 Ethernet connector • Half and full duplex support • IP address: 192.168.1.10 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Configuring a Basic Network Connection 1.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 3. Install TCP/IP Services on the client computer controlling the Rack Mount SignalHawk by doing the following: NOTE This is only required if the computer has not had TCP/IP services (networking) previously configured. a. Open Add or Remove Programs min Control Panel. b.
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In the Windows Security or Log On to Windows dialog box, type user credentials. Example - User name, password, and domain. Default user credentials for the Rack Mount SignalHawk are: Username: Bird Password: Bird e. Click OK or Submit.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL the I/O ports on the back panel of the unit. Consult the network administrator for proper configuration. NOTE Other programs may be used on the Rack Mount SignalHawk as long as they directly • support its specific use or provide system utilities, resource management, anti-virus or similar protection.
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Installation Rack Mount SignalHawk Connection Diagram...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Connecting a Remote Computer to the Host Computer To connect your home computer, which is the client (or remote) computer to the Rack Mount SignalHawk, follow these steps: 1. On your home computer, click Start, point to All , and then point to Accessories. 2.
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Installation 5. When the Log On to Windows dialog box appears, type your user name, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK. Windows Security Dialog Box 6. The Remote Desktop window opens, and you see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on the Rack Mount SignalHawk.
User Interface Menus and Settings In order to obtain the most accurate information possible, it is very important to use the proper settings. The SignalHawk can be configured in various ways, allowing for a wide range of measurement capabilities. Getting Started with the SignalHawk CAUTION Spectrum Analyzer has a +20 dBm (100 mW) max.
User Interface Menus and Settings Start Menu The Start menu displays a list of available measurements and access to setup options. Start Menu is access from any screen by pressing the on-screen Mode button. SignalHawk Start Menu - Spectrum Analyzer Description Item Name...
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Click here to display the Utility Menu main screen. The Utilities menu provides access to the Version Info Menu, the GPS Info Menu, displays the system date and time, and provides contact information for Bird Technologies Group.. The Version Info Menu provides information about the instrument software, amount of Utilities available memory, battery charge status.
User Interface Menus and Settings Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows access to saved setups and settings used previously on the SignalHawk. Click on Setup to access the menu. Setup Menu Item Name Description When pressed automatically names and saves the current Spectrum Analyzer settings.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When pressed opens a save dialog for saving the current Label and Save Spectrum Analyzer settings. See Label and save Setup Menu for a Setup detailed explanation. Recalls the saved setup highlighted in the Saved Setup File List Recall Setup (8) and sets the instrument parameters to run the recalled setup.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Label & Save Setup Menu The Label and Save Setup menu and dialog box provide the ability to give unique names, titles, subtitles and add notes when saving a setup file. Label & Save Setup Menu Item Name Description...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When pressed moves the cursor one character to the right in the Next Char active text entry field. When pressed deletes the character to the left of the cursor in Back Space the active text entry field. When pressed deletes the character to the right of the cursor in Delete the active text entry field.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Manage Setup Files Menu Manage Setup Files Item Name Description When pressed deletes the saved setup file highlighted in the Delete Saved Setup File List. When pressed deletes all of the saved setup files on the list. Delete All Setups NOTE The Factory Setup cannot be deleted.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL View Setup Menu Displays the properties of a selected saved Setup file. View Setup Menu Item Name Description Recalls the displayed saved setup (9) and sets the instruments Recall Setup parameters to run the recalled setup. Delete When pressed deletes the displayed saved setup (9).
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User Interface Menus and Settings Previous Setup Shows the name of the previous saved setup. Saved Setup Parameter List of all the settings in the currently displayed saved setup file. Settings...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL SignalHawk Spectrum Analyzer Screen Overview General Screen Features Item Name Description Displays the name of measurement selected on Startup Menu or Measurement saved setup file. Sweep display Traces are displayed in the Sweep Display area. area Date and time Displays the current Date and time.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Markers are displayed as a vertical line or as a flag. Each marker is tagged with a number and the markers associated frequency Marker and power level data are displayed in the top right quadrant of the sweep display area.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Freq & Span Menu In the Freq & Span Menu the range of frequencies to sweep are specified. The SignalHawk can sweep frequencies between 100 kHz and 3.6 GHz. Frequencies can be selected at spans from 1 kHz up to the entire range of the instrument. These frequencies can be set to sweep by one of the following methods: Set the Center Freq and Freq Span.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Freq & Span Menu Item Name Description Frequency value on the frequency option keys indicate the frequency setting for the sweep. Start Freq Clicking an option key makes that option active. when an option is active any of the following will change the frequency value: Up/Down Arrow Keys: Increase and decrease the •...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL enter (to keep the same frequency units) or click the option key corresponding to the desired units. Freq Span NOTE Grey color indicates the menu option is active, option will remain active until Esc is pressed or mouse is click outside the option key. Value displayed on the Wheel Step key Indicates the value added to or subtracted from any of the frequency keys(1 -4) when active by moving the mouse wheel.
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User Interface Menus and Settings BW & Sweep Menu The bandwidth menu includes functions that control sweep speed and accuracy, and has the interface for customizing sweep triggers. When two signals are separated by a freq distance equal to the Resolution BW, a 3 dB dip between them will appear on the screen.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL BW & Sweep Menu Item Name Description When clicked, toggles Resolution BW Mode between auto and manual control. Auto - RBW is set based upon the frequency span. When in Auto mode, the RBW is set according to the nearest ratio of the Span/RBW (5) selection.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Indicates the current setting for Resolution BW. If manually changed Resolution BW Mode (1) is automatically set to manual. To change click on Resolution BW then use the mouse wheel, Resolution BW keyboard arrow keys, or number pad to change the RBW. RBW range is 100 Hz - 1 MHz, in steps of 1 / 3 / 10 (e.g.: 1 kHz to 3 kHz to 10 kHz to 30 kHz, etc.).
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL The ratio of frequency span to RBW determines how the RBW tracks with frequency span when the Resolution BW mode is in Auto. The default ratio is 300. Range is 10 to 3600 in steps of one.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Detection Mode Menu Depending on measurement settings, many more data points are collected than there are pixels on the screen. Detection modes allow the user to choose how the collected data in each pixel is represented. Detection Mode Menu Item Name...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Average Power - Returns the average of the data collected for Average Power each display pixel. Recommended for noise-reduction. When clicked, closes the Detection Mode Menu and returns to Back... the BW & Sweep Menu.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Sweep Menu Sweep sets up the properties of individual sweeps that the SignalHawk performs. It can set whether the sweeping is continuous or single, and the properties of video triggers (if enabled). Sweep Menu Item Name Description When clicked, toggles between continuous or single sweep...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Option used to select trigger source, options are internal Trigger (single/continuous) or external (single/continuous). See Trigger Source Menu for detailed explanation. Manual trigger option is only available (visible) when Sweep Manual Trigger option is set to internal single. Arm Trigger Arm Trigger option is only available (visible) when External Single is selected as the trigger source (2).
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User Interface Menus and Settings Trigger Source Menu Trigger Source Menu Item Name Description Internal Sweeps continuously and is controlled by the SignalHawk. Continuous Sweeps once when triggered. Controlled by the Signal-Hawk Internal Single through the Manual Trigger soft key on the Sweep Menu.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Video Sweeps continuously once triggered. Controlled by the signal Continuous video settings on the Video Trigger Menu. Sweeps once when triggered. Controlled by the signal video Video Single settings on the Video Trigger Menu. When clicked, closes the Trigger Source Menu and returns to the Back...
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User Interface Menus and Settings External Trigger Menu External Trigger Menu Item Name Description Enable Trigger Indicates trigger source, Set to On for external trigger, Off for On /Off internal trigger. Low Level Triggers a sweep if input = 0 ± 0.5 V (TTL “Low”). High Level Triggers a sweep if input = 4.2 ±...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Video Trigger Menu NOTE This can only be used if the Time Domain measurement is enabled. See Time Domain (Zero Span) Measurement. Trigger control and sweeping both happen on the radio frequency connector. Once a sweep is done, it will be displayed until a trigger condition occurs again and it performs another sweep.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Sets the power level used to triggers a sweep, if the power level Power Level meets the “Low” or “High” criteria. Set the power level using the keypad. Length of wait after the trigger signal and before beginning a Gate Delay sweep.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Ampt & Trace Menu Ampt & Trace Menu Item Name Description Resizes the graph to fit the whole trace on the screen. This AutoScale function will change the reference and scale of a trace. Reference Sets the y-axis value at the top of the graph.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Controls the built-in attenuator on the signal input. This reduces the amplitude of a high-powered signal. The attenuation can be set to Auto, or at levels of 0, 10, 20, and 30 dB. The reported value of the signal is automatically corrected for the selected attenuation.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL dBm = 10 X Log[Power(Watts)]+30 dB dBuV dBm = dBuV - 10*(log50) - 90 dBmV dBm = dBmV -10*(log50 - 30) Units dBm = dBV - 10*(log50 + 30) Volts dBm = 20 X Log[Power(Volts)] + 30 dB Watts Watts = 10 ((dBm - 30)/10)
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User Interface Menus and Settings Trace Submenu Trace Submenu Item Name Description Clear Write Switches off the Average and Max Hold functions. Holds and displays the highest point of a any given sweep until Max Hold Max Hold is turned off. Holds and displays the lowest point of any given sweep until Min Min Hold Hold is turned off.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When clicked, closes the Trace Submenu and returns to the Back... Ampt & Trace Menu.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Water Fall Spectrogram Menu The Water Fall Spectrogram shows how the spectral density of a signal varies with time and presents it in a visual image. Also known as spectral waterfalls, sonograms, voiceprints, or voicegrams, spectrograms are used to identify phonetic sounds and specific noise disturbances. 1.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When set to On, Time stamps are displayed on the left side of Water Fall the Water Fall Spectrograph to indicate elapsed time at periodic Timestamp intervals. Saves the current Water Fall display using the Date and Time for Save Water Fall file names.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Measure Menu The Measure Menu provides access to measurements to help further analyze signal data. See Measurements section for procedures and additional information for each measurement. Measure Menu Item Name Description Occupied Bandwidth measures the frequency band bandwidth Occupied that contains a specified percentage of the total power of the Bandwidth...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Adjacent Channel Power measures the relative power of frequency bands adjacent to a central channel. See Adjacent ACPR Channel Power Measurement for additional details and measurement procedure. Time Domain measures the amplitude of a single frequency, rather than sweeping a range of frequencies.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Mark & Limit Menu Mark & Limit Menu Item Name Description Changes the active marker. There are six markers to choose from (measurements that use some of the markers for data display Select Marker have fewer selectable markers). Pressing the soft key will cycle through each of the six markers.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When clicked displays the Limit Lines Menu. See Limit Lines Limit Lines Menu.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Marker Peak/Valley Menu Marker Peak/Valley Menu Item Name Description Toggles the functionality of the submenu between finding peaks Markers Detect or finding valleys. The threshold offset, displayed on the first line, is used to calculate the threshold level, displayed on the second line, above the noise floor.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Which option is available is controlled by Markers Detect (1). Marker to Max Peak When Marker Detect set to Peak, this option moves the selected marker to the highest point on the trace. Marker to Min When Marker Detect set to Valley, this option moves the Valley selected marker to the lowest point on the trace.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Marker Display Menu Marker Display Menu Item Name Description Sets the current marker to either be displayed as a line or Marker Type floating numbered icon. All Markers Type Sets all markers to be displayed as floating numbered icons. to Icon All Markers Type Sets all markers to be displayed as numbered lines.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Marker More Menu Marker More Menu Item Name Description RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) RSSI Turns the audio indicator On or Off (an electronic ping). See Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). Volume Sets the volume of the electronic ping generated from the RSSI Marker Freq to Moves the current marker to the center frequency.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Turns the Frequency Counter on or off. This enables the frequency read out of all displayed markers to read the exact frequency of the peak within the pixel to a resolution of 1 Hz. Frequency Counter NOTE Signals that vary in frequency must be within the RBW to obtain...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Limit Lines Menu Limit lines give notification when a signal has reached or gone over a set measurement amount. Limit lines can be moved with arrow keys. NOTE All valid traces are black, and any part of any trace that is outside of a limit is red. Red indicates a failed limit.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Presents a list of these predefined masks to choose from including single level limit line. Select Line/Mask NOTE Custom Masks can be saved to the Mask list. See Customizing SignalHawk Content. Option available only after a mask is selected EM Freq Lock Locks the mask onto the selected band even if the frequency is changed.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL File & Help Menu File & Help Menu Item Name Description Saves the trace that is displayed on the screen. NOTE The trace is stored as a file in the default file location of the host PC.
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User Interface Menus and Settings When clicked opens the Log Traces Menu. See Log Traces Menu for a detailed description. Log Traces When set to on sweeps are automatically saved at the user specified interval and a default name is assigned to each saved trace.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Label & Save Trace Label & Save Trace Item Name Description When pressed saves the Trace and closes the Label and Save Dialog Box (9). If no changes were made to the file name in the Save dialog box a prompt will be displayed verifying intent to overwrite the existing file.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Clear When pressed clears all text in the active text entry field. Pressing Back... will cancel the save operation and close the Back... Label and Save Dialog Box. Label and Save Provides the ability to give unique names, titles, subtitles and Dialog Box add notes when saving a trace file.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Log Traces Menu Log Traces Menu Item Name Description When Click turns trace auto save function on or off. When set to on sweeps are automatically saved at the interval Log Traces specified in Sample Rate (2) and a default name is assigned to each save.
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User Interface Menus and Settings Recall Trace Menu Recall Trace Menu Item Name Description Recall Trace Displays a saved trace on the screen. Displays a saved trace overlapping over the current trace on the screen. Recall and Compare NOTE The recalled trace is orange. The current trace is black. Clear Recalled Deletes the highlighted trace.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Manage Trace Files Menu Manage Trace Files Menu Item Name Description Delete Trace When clicked deletes the highlighted saved trace file. Delete All Traces When clicked deletes all the saved trace file. Closes the Manage Trace Files Menu and returns to the File & Back...
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User Interface Menus and Settings Screen Image Menu Screen Image Menu Item Name Description Quick Save When clicked save a screen shot of the current display. Screen Print Screen When clicked displays a print dialog for printing the current Image display.
Adv. Logging Menu The following paragraphs describe the menu options available on the Advanced Spectrum Logging Menu. Advanced Spectrum Logging (ASL) The Advanced Spectrum Logging (ASL) feature for the Signal Hawk allows the user to collect traces from the unit over a long period of time. These traces can then be played back as if they were being viewed in real time, allowing the user to identify anomalies in the spectrum that coincide with different events, such as illegal carrier events, system performance degradation, or alarm triggers.
Adv. Logging Menu Adv. Logging — Database/Configuration Menu Adv. Logging — Database/Configuration Menu Item Name Description When Clicked, Opens the dialog for selecting a configuration file Create New and creating a new database. For detailed information see Database Create a Database.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When Clicked, detaches the attached database. If no database was attached a message is displayed indicating no database was attached. Detach Current Database NOTE To use Advanced Spectrum Logging a database must be attached. Create New When Clicked, displays the Configuration Settings Dialog Box.
Adv. Logging Menu Adv. Logging — Logging/Playback Menu Adv. Logging — Logging/Playback Menu Item Name Description Spectrum Trace When clicked, Opens the Sweep Logging Menu. See Sweep Logging Logging Menu for a detailed description. Spectrum Trace When clicked displays the Sweep Playback Menu. See Sweep Playback Playback Menu...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Sweep Logging Menu Sweep Logging Menu Item Name Description When clicked, Opens the Sweep selection dialog box. See Select Select Sweeps Sweeps Dialog Box for a detailed description. This option button is an alternate action button. When Start config.
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Adv. Logging Menu Sweep Playback Menu Sweep Playback Menu Item Name Description When clicked, Opens the Sweep selection dialog box. See Select Sweeps Select Sweeps Dialog Box for a detailed description. This button toggles between playback and live sweep mode. This option button is an alternate action button. Start Playback is displayed when playback is stopped.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When clicked, changes the playback speed. Speed may be adjusted by clicking on the box, using the arrow keys, or using a scroll wheel on a mouse. Playback Speed The options are Slowest, Slow, Medium, Fast, Fastest. NOTE Not displayed until a sweep is selected.
Adv. Logging Menu Database Search Menu Database Search Menu Item Name Description Select One When clicked, Opens the Sweep selection dialog box. See Select Sweep Sweeps Dialog Box for a detailed description. When clicked, opens the limit lines menu. Limit lines and masks are used to define database search criteria.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Displays the end date and time of the recorded data for the selected sweep. Default value is the stop time of data in the database. Stop Time When clicked, user may set a new stop time to limit the search parameters.
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Adv. Logging Menu Database Search — Limit Lines Menu Database Search — Limit Lines Menu Item Name Description Limit: When clicked, toggles between selection of the upper or lower Upper/Lower limit line. Limit: On/Off When clicked, turns Selected Limit Line On or Off. Limit Alarm When clicked, turns limit alarm on or off, unit beeps for limit line On/Off...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Closes the Database Search — Limit Lines Menu and opens the Back... Adv. Logging — Logging/Playback Menu...
Adv. Logging Menu Database Search Recall Playback Menu Database Search Recall Playback Menu Item Name Description Refresh Recall List When clicked, refreshes the Database Recall Dialog Box. When clicked, changes the playback speed. Speed may be adjusted by clicking on the box, using the arrow keys, or Playback Speed using a scroll wheel on a mouse.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Displays the beginning date and time of the recorded data for the selected sweep. Default value is the start time of data in the database. When clicked, user may set a new start time to limit the playback parameters. When the time Start Time is changed, the sweep will automatically revert to the start time.
Configuration Settings Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box Configuration Settings Dialog Box Item Name Description This is the name of the configuration and is used as the file Configuration Name name for the .csv file. Span Name Enter Span Name, each span can have a unique name. There are five options in Span Type (Spectrum Monitoring 0 - 4000).
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL When clicked, adds the span information into the Span and Add New Span Sweep tables (8 and 9). Update Selected When clicked, displays the configuration settings for the span Span selected in the Span table (9). Delete Selected When clicked, deletes the span selected in the Span table (9).
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Configuration Settings Dialog Box This is the level set at the top of the screen. NOTE When collecting data, the Signal Hawk automatically uses 10 dB/division on the screen. Reference If resolution down to the channel level is not required and the user desires to monitor a large span in a single sweep, then simply make the channel spacing large enough so that the program saves the span as a single sweep.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL For the sake of data resolution, this is the channel center to channel center spacing in the band of interest. In some parts of the spectrum the channel to channel spacing changes. In these cases, separate spans will be required if locating the individual channel centers in the recorded data is desired.
Select Sweeps Dialog Box Select Sweeps Dialog Box Select Sweeps Dialog Box Item Name Description This Span Type corresponds to the Span Types used to Configure the spans (see Configuration Settings Dialog Box ). There are five options in Span Type (Spectrum Monitoring 0 - 4000). The Scan Type selection will determine what spans and sweeps are displayed in the Span Name (2) and Sweep Name (3) Span Type...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Displays a list of all the saved spans available for the Span Type (1) selected. Span Name NOTE Selecting All Spans, will allow selection of sweeps (3) from any of the spans in the selected Span Type (1). Displays a list of all the saved Sweeps available for the selected Sweep Name span (2).
Create Configuration File Create Configuration File NOTE For the purposes of an ASL configuration, a sweep is a contiguous block of frequencies, (one sweep of the analyzer). A span is a collection of sweeps and a Configuration is a collection of spans.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until all of the desired frequency spans have been entered. NOTE If a mistake is made, the span can be edited or deleted. Individual sweeps cannot be edited or deleted. Changes are made to the span and then the system will update the sweeps automatically.
Create a Database Adv. Logging — Logging/Playback Menu, click the Back... button to enter the correct menu. 3. Select the appropriate csv file. 4. Do any of the following to edit the configuration file. Add a span: • a. Enter settings b.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Adv. Logging — Logging/Playback Menu, click the Back... button to enter the correct menu. 2. Click on Create New Database. 3. Click on Yes in the popup window. 4. Select the configuration file being used for the database and Click on OK. NOTE Double clicking on the file will have the same result.
Spectrum Trace Logging NOTE Selecting each item above actually navigates the file structure to locate the appropriate database file. All databases are saved with the same file name but they are all saved in date and time stamped folders. 9. Click the OK button to load the database. NOTE Once the database is attached, the Adv.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL NOTE This will initiate the series of sweeps selected in the previous step. You should see the device switching between various frequencies. 7. Click on Logging On/Off. 8. Enter Operator Name in the Site Information popup and click OK. 9.
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Database Search 4. Select the appropriate data for the database search. See Select Sweeps Dialog Box. 5. Click on OK. 6. Click on Set Limit Lines. Set the criteria for the database search using limit lines or masks. See Database Search - Limit Lines Menu.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Recall Saved Database Search 1. Click on Adv. Logging. 2. Click on Database Search Recall. 3. Select the Saved database search file from the list and click OK. 4. The Database Recall dialog box will be displayed. 5.
Measurements Spectrum Analysis, measuring the power at each frequency in the sweep range, is the basic measurement. The other measurements interpret that data to provide useful results. In the Spectrum Analyzer mode, the following measurements can be used: Spectrum Analysis Measurement •...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Spectrum Analysis Measurement Spectrum Analysis measures the power at each frequency in the range shown on the screen. 1. From the Spectrum Analyzer list on the Start Menu. 2. Select Spectrum Analysis then press the Enter key. 3.
Measurements Occupied Bandwidth Measurement Occupied Bandwidth measures the frequency band bandwidth that contains a specified percentage of the total power of the signal. Occupied Bandwidth measurement gives best results with single-peaked signals. Bandwidth can be defined in two ways, % or dBc, both give measurement results in Hz units. Threshold Modes The calculated occupied bandwidth represents the user specified percent of the total power of the displayed span.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 5. Do one of the following: For % Threshold, click on the % option (3) and set the desired threshold using • the mouse scroll wheel, arrow keys, or keyboard. For dBc Threshold, click on the dBc option (4) and set the desired threshold •...
Measurements Channel Power Measurement Channel Power measures the Integration Bandwidth, the total power over a frequency range, concentrated on the center frequency of the sweep. It is useful for channelized (frequency- division multiplexed) signals. Results are shown in both total power in the channel (in dBm or Watts), and spectral density (dBm or Watts per Hz).
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Channel Power Measurement...
Measurements Adjacent Channel Power Measurement Adjacent Channel Power measures the relative power of frequency bands adjacent to a central channel. This is often used to identify power leakage from the center channel into the adjacent channels. The total power in the central (main) channel is displayed in dBm (Ch Power), and the power in the adjacent channels is displayed as dB below and above the main channel power (Dn ACPR and Up ACPR).
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL adjacent channel's center frequency. If there is no guardband between channels, the channel spacing should be half (channel width + adjacent channel width). 7. Channel power , Up ACPR, and Dn ACPR will be displayed in the measurement settings area (6) at the bottom of the display.
Measurements Time Domain (Zero Span) Measurement In Time Domain, the amplitude of a single frequency is measured, rather than sweeping a range of frequencies. The SignalHawk measures and displays the amplitude of the frequency for a specified period (sweep time) and refreshes during the next sweep. The Time Domain trace resembles the horizontal line display on an oscilloscope.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Time Domain Measurement...
Measurements Field Strength Measurement Field Strength measures the signals reaching an antenna. The SignalHawk automatically corrects the sweep data for the antenna's gain and frequency dependence and displays it in dBm / m. Field Strength measurement Setup The Field Strength Measurement can be turned on using the Start Menu or the Measure...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Field Strength Measurement...
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Measurements Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) RSSI provides an audible indication at the frequency of the current marker. It will beep faster as the received signal strength goes up and slows as it goes down. Similar to Water Fall, power is linearly mapped to a range of 0-210 using the same range as for the Water Fall for simplicity.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Demodulate Signal Measurement Removes the carrier and sends the signal to the internal speaker or headphones. The SignalHawk can demodulate AM, narrowband FM, and wideband FM signals. It can also set the specific frequency and volume. The Demodulate Signal Measurement can be turned on using the Start Menu or the...
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Measurements Demodulate Signal Measurement...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Carrier-to-Interference Ratio Measurement Calculates the ratio of the carrier signal power to the power level of the noise and interference signals. To determine the ratio, two measurements need be done. First sweep should be the carrier and interferer.
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Measurements Carrier-to-Interference Ratio - Carrier On...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Carrier-to-Interference Ratio - Carrier Off...
Measurements Out-of-Band and In-Band, Out-of-Channel Spurious NOTE These are not automated measurement methods and are not listed on the measure menu. Out-of-Band & In-Band, Out-of-Channel Spurious measures the distortion and interference inside or outside a system band. 1. Click on Mark & Limit. 2.
Utilities With SignalHawk's built-in utilities, information about the instrument is displayed. The Menu keys provide information about the software, hardware, and data files. Utilities can be accessed by clicking on Utilities from the Start Menu screen, or by clicking on File & Help from a measurement screen then click on Utility.
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When pressed, displays GPS location data, the currently acquired GPS Info satellites and their signal levels. This menu also provides settings for formatting GPS information. When clicked, displays SignalHawk software version, model Version Info number, serial number, and contact information for Bird Technologies Group.
The following lists can be customized using this procedure. NOTE Adding information to the four lists mentioned in this procedure is accomplished using a text editor. Bird Limit Masks application cannot be used to edit these lists. Antenna Type Settings used in Field Strength Measurement.
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Utilities PC SignalHawk Directory 4. Copy the csv file of the list to be edited to the desktop of the PC. NOTE It is recommended that a copy of the original list be saved using a different name for use in the event errors are made during editing.
1. Double click the Launch LimitMasks icon. NOTE If the icon is not on the desktop navigate to Local Disk (C:Drive) > Program Files > Bird Technologies Group > PC SignalHawk > System > LimitMasks 2. Click the Create New Mask button (1) on the Limit Masks dialog box. See...
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Utilities 3. Type a File name for the Limit Mask File in the Save As dialog box. See Save As Dialog Box. NOTE The name of the file is also the name that will appear in the limit mask selection •...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 8. Add mask points by entering frequency and amplitude (5) of each point then clicking Add New Point (6). NOTE The mask points (9) in the Limit Masks Dialog Box will create a mask on the •...
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Utilities BTG ASL Report Generator Dialog Box 3. Select the Span Type (2). 4. Select the desired Sweep (3). 5. Select the content for the report using the check boxes (4) in the Report Information section. 6. Click Generate Report (5). 7.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL ASL Report — Save As Dialog Box 8. Verify the report has been generated. NOTE A green status bar on the BTG ASL Report Generator Dialog Box will indicate the status of the report, once the status bar is completely green the report is complete. 9.
PC Tool Bird's SignalHawk PCTool enables individual analysis. One or more saved traces can be opened and compared. They can also be copied and pasted into other open files, as well as adding markers or limit lines. In addition, labels can be added and modifications saved to files.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Menu Bar File Presents commands to Open, Close, Save, Export, and Print SignalHawk files that are stored on the PC. Note: By default, traces will be saved to the “My Traces”, which is a sub-folder under the folder where the PCTool was installed.
PC Tool Communicate NOTE This option not applicable to PC or Rack Mount SignalHawks. Presents commands to get files from and/or send files to the SignalHawk. In addition, use this function to upgrade the SignalHawk software/firmware. Tool Bar Tool bar icons are shortcuts for the tasks available on the Menu bar. Open Graph Opens a graph.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Cuts a trace from a graph. Copy Copies a trace from a graph. Paste Pastes a trace onto a graph. NOTE A trace from one measurement type cannot be placed onto a graph from another measurement type (Occupied Bandwidth, Channel Power, etc).
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PC Tool Add Markers Drops a marker onto a graph. Add to Upper Limit Line Adds a limit line to the graph. First click will create a point on the graph with a highlighted line. • Second click will create another point that connects to the first point via a line. •...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Options Dialog Box (View>Options) The Options dialog box contains six tabs - Scale, Units, Markers, Limits1, Limits 2, and Labels. Select a tab and enter or edit specific values for the currently active graph. Scale Tab Allows manual entry for the x- and y- axis or they can be set to autoscale.
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PC Tool Units Tab Units allows selection of unit of measure for the trace. • Drawing options allow user to select the size of the text on the graph, marking data points • on the trace, and displaying horizontal and vertical grid lines. Units Tab...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Markers Tab When a frequency or distance for a marker is entered, the marker will be set to the datapoint closest to that frequency or distance. The actual frequency of the marker will replace the value entered and will also display on the screen below the graph area.
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PC Tool Limits 1 Tab Limits 1 Tab is used to define and turn on or off upper and lower limit lines. NOTE The options displayed on this tab will change slightly depending on the type of graph opened. The upper limit fails any datapoints that are above the line. •...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Limits 2 Tab NOTE The options displayed on this tab will change slightly depending on the type of graph opened. The upper limit fails any datapoints that are above the line. • The lower limit fails any datapoints that are below the line. •...
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PC Tool Custom Limit Line Labels Tab Creates a title, subtitle, and a trace name for the displayed trace. • The title will be in larger letters and centered above the graph. The subtitle will be • smaller. Edit a trace name by typing in the list of traces on this tab. The trace and date will be •...
CAUTION Harsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents, can damage the unit and labels. Clean the Bird SignalHawk only with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. Do not use any other type of cleaning solution. Charging PC SignalHawk Battery The internal battery pack will automatically recharge when the PC SignalHawk is powered from the AC or cigarette lighter adapter.
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Maintenance CAUTION Replace battery pack with identical battery pack (4 or 6 Cell). Use only manufacturer supplied battery pack with the same number of cells as the battery being removed. NOTE Note the number of cells in the battery pack you are removing. PC SignalHawk units manufactured in 2014 or before use a 6-cell battery pack, units manufactured in 2014 and after use a 4-cell battery pack.
NOTE There are two different firmware files: one containing the DSP image and the other containing the FPGA image. 1. Navigate to Bird Technologies Group>PC SignalHawk in the Start menu. 2. Click on Firmware Update Wizard. NOTE The wizard will launch and provide step-by-step instructions 3.
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Maintenance DSP List 8. Select the unit from the list presented. 9. Select the images that need updating. Image Selection 10. Click “Next” repeatedly until the update is completed. 11. Cycle power when prompted by the program wizard.
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Update Rack Mount SignalHawk Firmware - Remotely 1. Go to Bird Technologies website to download the firmware. www.birdrf.com 2. Download the Rack Mount SignalHawk software upgrade to a local PC. 3. Click Remote Desktop connection.
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Maintenance Remote Desktop Connection Window - Local Disk 7. Click Okay. 8. Click the General tab in the Remote Desktop Connection window. 9. Connect the remote computer to the host computer. See “Connecting a Remote Computer to the Host Computer”. 6.
1. Locate the problem. 2. Review the possible causes. 3. Perform the action listed. If the problem is not corrected, call Bird Service Center or return the unit for service. Problem Possible Cause Possible Correction Unit will not power AC adapter is damaged.
Any maintenance or service procedure beyond the scope of those in this chapter should be referred to a qualified service center. If you need to return the unit for any reason, request an RMA through the Bird Technologies website (link shown below). All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid and to the attention of the RMA number.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Spectral Purity, Max @ 1 GHz -85 dBc / (RBW Hz) -100 dBc / (RBW Hz) 30 kHz from carrier -124 dBc / (RBW Hz) 100 kHz from carrier 1 MHz from carrier Sweep Time: 15.5 ms per data point to >2000 s, full span;...
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Maintenance Measurements Spectrum Analysis Analyzes radio frequency spectrum. Measures intended and interfering signals. Allows setup of parameters such as frequency, amplitude and markers. Graphically displays signals amplitude vs. frequency and saves traces internally or to a compatible PC. Allows remote logging &...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Markers 6 Markers; Modes: On/Off, Standard, Marker to Max Peak, Marker to Next Peak, Marker Freq to Center, Marker Ampt to Ref Level, Marker Delta, Marker Type Line/Icon, Marker Noise, All Marker to Peaks, All Markers Off. Also, Marker to Max/Min Peak User Interface Reference the user manual and design...
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Maintenance Chassis Grounding Terminal #10-32 x ” UNC Cooling Method Forced air, front panel intake Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C (MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3) Storage Temperature 20 to +80 C Humidity, Max 95% non-condensing (MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2) Altitude, Max 4600m above sea level (MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2) Weight 10.1 lbs.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Input Connector Precision N-F RF Input Impedance 50 ohms, nominal RF Input VSWR 1.8:1 typ, 2.0:1 max (internal attenuator = 10dB or greater) Max DC Input ± 50 V Max RF Input +20 dBm; damage level is +30dBm for 30 sec. Distortion &...
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Maintenance Spectral Purity, Max @ 1 GHz -85 dBc / (RBW Hz) -100 dBc / (RBW Hz) 30 kHz from Carrier -124 dBc / (RBW Hz) 100 kHz from Carrier 1 MHz from Carrier Sweep Time 15.5 ms per data point to >2000 s, full span; 1 ms to 100 s, zero span Displayed Data Points Resolution Bandwidth (RBW)
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Measurements Spectrum Analysis Analyzes radio frequency spectrum. Measures intended and interfering signals. Allows setup of parameters such as frequency, amplitude and markers. Graphically displays signal amplitude vs. frequency using a compatible PC. Worldwide Applications Cellular, PCS, DCS, 2G, 3G, 4G, CDMA, cdmaOne, CDMA 2000, 1x, 1x EV-DO, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, W-CDMA, TDMA, AMPS, 802.11, Bluetooth, Broadcast, Emergency, Fire, GPS,...
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Maintenance General Specifications Model Name: Hand-Held, PC SignalHawk Model: SH-36S-PC Description: PC-based Spectrum Analyzer Housing Aluminum Case, Plastic corner protectors Power Indicator Green LED Charge Indicator Green/Amber LED Amber: low battery or charging, Green: fully charged. Connectors N(F) for RF input 2.1 mm DC jack for AC adapter/charger external power USB Type B for PC connection...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Bench Handling 4 drops on each face per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Vibration Random 10 to 500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Shock, Functional 30 G half-sine shock pulse per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class PC Software Built-In Operating Microsoft Windows 7, embedded System Client Hardware...
Maintenance Parts List Note: Contact Bird Service Center for parts information. Standard Accessories Description Part No. Operations Manual - PDF electronic copy 920-36S-RM-ASL Start-Up Instructions 920-SHPC-REF AC Line Cord 4421-055 USB Cable, 10 ft, USB 2.0 certified, USB A male to...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Optional Accessories SH-36S-PC General Description Part No. Field Strength Antenna, 136 to 221 MHz, ANT-100 Field Tunable, 0 dB Gain Field Strength Antenna, 400 to 512 MHz, ANT-400 Field Tunable, 0 dB Gain Field Strength Antenna, 824 to 894 MHz, ANT-800 0 dB Gain, Articulating Field Strength Antenna, 890 to 960 MHz,...
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Maintenance Test Cable, Phase Stable, 1.5 m, N(M) to 7/16 TC-MNME-1.5 DIN(M) Test Cable, Phase Stable, 3.0 m, N(M) to 7/16 TC-MNME-3.0 DIN(M) Adapter, N(M) to 7/16 DIN(M) PA-MNME Adapter, N(F) to 7/16 DIN(M) PA-FNME Adapter, N(M) to 7/16 DIN(F) PA-MNFE Adapter, N(F) to 7/16 DIN(F) PA-FNFE...
PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL Test Cable, Phase Stable, 3.0 m, N(M) to 7/16 TC-MNME-3.0 DIN(M) Adapter, N(M) to 7/16 DIN(M) PA-MNME Adapter, N(F) to 7/16 DIN(M) PA-FNME Adapter, N(M) to 7/16 DIN(F) PA-MNFE Adapter, N(F) to 7/16 DIN(F) PA-FNFE Adapter Kit, 7/16 DIN 4240-550 Adapter, N(F) to N(F)
Software License Terms MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS 7 PROFESSIONAL These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if any.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL b. Licensed Computer. You may use the software on up to two processors on the licensed computer at one time. Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, you may not use the software on any other computer. c.
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Software License Terms Remote Desktop. The single primary user of the licensed computer may access a session from any other device using Remote Desktop or similar technologies. A “session” means the experience of interacting with the software, directly or indirectly, through any combination of input, output and display peripherals.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL activation. This is to prevent its unlicensed use. You are not permitted to bypass or circumvent activation. If the computer is connected to the Internet, the software may automatically connect to Microsoft for activation. You can also activate the software manually by Internet or telephone.
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Software License Terms provide notices that the software is improperly licensed or a non-genuine Windows product and you may receive reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the software, or need to follow Microsoft's instructions to be licensed to use the software ...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the software you are using, and the language code of the computer where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet- based services available to you.
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Software License Terms Windows Media Player. When you use Windows Media Player, it checks with Microsoft for compatible online music services in your region; and new versions of the player. For more information, go to go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkid=104605. Malicious Software Removal.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL by default standard Internet Protocol information will be sent to the Teredo service at Microsoft at regular intervals. No other information is sent to Microsoft. You can change this default to use non-Microsoft servers. You can also switch off this feature using a command line utility named “netsh”.
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Software License Terms Media Center Online Promotions. If you use Media Center features of the software to access Internet-based content or other Internet-based services, such services may obtain the following information from the software to enable you to receive, accept and use certain promotional offers: certain computer information, such as your Internet protocol ...
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66406. Notwithstanding any other agreement you may have with Microsoft, if you disclose such benchmark test results, Microsoft shall have the right to disclose the results of benchmark tests it conducts of your products that compete with the applicable .NET Component, provided it complies with the same conditions set forth at go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66406.
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Software License Terms of purchase. Proof of purchase may be subject to verification by your merchant's records. c. To identify genuine Microsoft software, see www.howtotell.com. 17. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COMPUTER. a. Software Other than Windows Anytime Upgrade. You may transfer the software and install it on another computer for your use.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting. 22. SUPPORT SERVICES. Microsoft provides support services for the software as described at www.support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx. If you are using software that is not properly licensed, you will not be entitled to receive support services.
Software License Terms apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages. LIMITED WARRANTY A. LIMITED WARRANTY. If you follow the instructions and the software is properly licensed, the software will perform substantially as described in the Microsoft materials that you receive in or with the software.
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PC/Rack Mount SignalHawk with ASL 2. Europe, Middle East and Africa. If you acquired the software in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited makes this limited warranty. To make a claim under this warranty, you should contact either Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, Customer Care Centre, Atrium ...
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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