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Channel Power Sensor
Model 4042E
Operation Manual
©Copyright 2024
by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-4042E Rev. B

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  • Page 1 Channel Power Sensor Model 4042E Operation Manual ©Copyright 2024 by Bird Technologies, Inc. Instruction Book Part Number 920-4042E Rev. B...

  • 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 Warnings call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in personal injury. Cautions 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

    About This Manual This manual covers the operating and maintenance instructions for the following models: 4042E Series - Channel Power Sensors Changes to this Manual We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ......... i Safety Symbols .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents IP Address Configuration ........24 NTP Settings .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The 4042E Power Sensor uses Ethernet communications for sensor control and measurement data. "Sensor Operation" on page 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 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

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

  • Page 14: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E Push-To-Talk (PTT) PTT) is used to prevent false alarms during periods when the Push-To-Talk ( transmitter is not transmitting. When enabled, PTT prevents spurious alarms during periods when the transmitter is not transmitting because alarm functions will only be possible when the transmit button is engaged.

  • Page 15: 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 7 LAN Connection —...

  • Page 16: Direct Pc Ethernet 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 Figure 7 IP Address Configuration 3. Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the 4042E and an open connector on a network switch or router. 4. Launch your web browser on a PC connected to the same network as the 4042E.

  • Page 18: 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. 4. Repeat step through for any additional 4042E Power Sensors.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Sensor Operation

    Chapter 3 Sensor Operation User Interface Table View — Table View page displays the RF measurements made by the 4042E. See "Table View" on page The following capabilities are password protected. Settings Menu — is used for the following capabilities: Settings Menu ...
  • Page 20 Channel Power Sensor 4042E Table View Table view shown in displays the current RF Power Measurements. Figure 9  Sensor Name  Forward RF Power (Aggregate Forward Power of all channels)  Reflected RF Power (Aggregate Reflected Power of all channels) ...
  • Page 21 The channel information in the table view may also be accessed using SNMP management software. displays the SNMP commands available for each Table 2 of the digital channels programmed into the 4042E. Table 2 SNMP Channel RF Power Commands Access...

  • Page 22: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu RF Measurement Alarm Settings The 4042E power sensor can be set to display an alarm, and send SNMP trap messages, for exceeding forward power and VSWR limits set by the user. Alarms are controlled on the settings page, see .
  • Page 23 Sensor Operation Forward RF/VSWR Thresholds — Thresholds for Forward RF alarms and VSWR alarms. Thresholds may be set to generate alarms for minimum and maximum values. Figure 11 Aggregate Signal Alarm Settings Alarm messages may remain on the display even if the alarm setting is unlatched under the following circumstances: When PTT is enabled, if an alarm is active when PTT transitions from active to idle.
  • Page 24 Channel Power Sensor 4042E Sets minimum power threshold for the sensor. Power below this value will result in an alarm. Power is the aggregate sensor4042EMinPowerLimit 21581.1.7.300.8 read-write power measurement for all transmitting channels. Threshold in tenths, an entry of 40 would be 4 Watts.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Figure 14 on page 16. When disabled, max values are not saved. The max hold samples must be requested via SNMP, the values are not available in the 4042E’s table view, see Table 6 on page 19 for SNMP commands.
  • Page 27 Sensor Operation Bandwidth of channel. read- 1 = 25 KHz BW digitalChannelBandwidthSelect 21581.1.7.320.1.15 create 2 = 12.5 KHz BW 3 = 6.25 KHz BW Center frequency of channel in read- digitalChannelFrequencyHz 21581.1.7.320.1.14 create Range 100000000 to 1000000000 Enable/disable alarms for this read- channel.
  • Page 28 Channel Power Sensor 4042E Table 5 SNMP Digital Channel RF Power/VSWR GET commands Access Name Description Level Indicates whether alarm has occurred for power below digitalChannelMinPowerAlarm 21581.1.7.320.1.11 read-only limit. 1 = Inactive 2= Active Indicates whether alarm has occurred for power above digitalChannelMaxPowerAlarm 21581.1.7.320.1.13...

  • Page 29: Snmp Configuration

    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 30 SNMP Traps Traps may be enabled and disabled using the UI or SNMP. Traps are messages sent to the SNMP manager by the 4042E when events occur. Do not enter duplicate SNMP IP addresses. Duplicate IP addresses entered into SNMP Manager Address fields will cause duplicates of SNMP messages sent to an SNMP server.
  • Page 31 Sensor Operation Table 9 SNMP Trap Message Definitions Name Message Description sensor4042EName, Alarm that occurs sensor4042EMinVSWR when the aggregate Limit, minAggregateVswrAlarmTrap 21581.1.7.0.1 VSWR is below the sensor4042EMinVSWR minimum VSWR Alarm, setting. sensor4042EVSWR sensor4042EName, Alarm that occurs sensor4042EMaxVSWR when the aggregate Limit, maxAggregateVswrAlarmTrap .21581.1.7.0.2...
  • Page 32 To protect the sensor’s data and configuration, the community strings may be changed so only a client with matching strings may access the sensor’s data and configuration. The community strings can only be changed using the UI. The 4042E allows setting the following community strings: Read, Write, Traps.

  • Page 33: Configuration Menu

    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 34: Update Sensor Firmware

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E 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 without user interaction at the installation site.

  • Page 35: Manage Users

    . Enter a user name. Each username must be unique. User Permissions are Standard or Administrator. Administrator privileges have no restrictions, and may change any 4042E settings. Standard User privileges allow the user to only change RF settings such as enabling/disabling alarms, setting thresholds, and change their own password.

  • Page 36: Reboot

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E Reboot The 4042E User Interface includes an option to reboot the sensor. This allows the sensor to be rebooted from a remote location. This avoids the need to physically disconnect the sensor from its power source.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Press and hold the reset button for a minimum of 5 seconds, then release the button, the Status LED will flash red five times to indicate all settings are being reset. All of the 4042E settings will be reset to the factory defaults. The reset will take approximately 30 seconds to complete.

  • Page 38: Customer Service

    If the unit needs to be returned for any reason, request an Return Material Authorization (RMA) through the Bird Technologies website. All instruments returned must be shipped prepaid and to the attention of the RMA number.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Specifications

    Chapter 5 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...

  • Page 40: Model Identification

    Channel Power Sensor 4042E Model Identification 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 41: 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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