Caution Statements - BIRD BirdTechnologies SignalHawk SH-36S Operating Instructions Manual

Caution Statements

The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for
emphasis.
Airflow is essential for proper unit operation. Do not obstruct the unit or soft
See page 9.
+20 dBm (100 mW) max. RF input for the Spectrum Analyzer and +22 dBm
(160 mW) max. RF input for the Vector Network Analyzer.
Exceeding the maximum input will damage the SignalHawk. If unsure of power
levels, measure the test connection with a power sensor before using the
See page 9 and 113.
Vector Network Analyzer has a +22 dBm (160 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
See page 18.
Do not turn on a DC bias if the thru cable is attached from the VNA In to the VNA
Out. This will damage the VNA input and destroy the unit.
See page 18, 20 and 55.
Center conductor cabling should be discharged prior to connecting. See
"Discharging Static Electricity" on page 131 Any large electrostatic discharge or
high power RF applied directly to the RF input or output will cause internal
Power to any adjacent broadcast antennas should be shut down as well. If
adjacent antenna broadcasts cannot be terminated, then adding sufficient
external attenuation to the input of the instrument prior to connecting is
recommended. Failure to do so could result in irreparable damage to the
See page 18 and 21.
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case exhaust ports!
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SignalHawk.
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SignalHawk.
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damage and void the warranty.
SignalHawk.
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