Bird Technologies 5000-EX - Manual (Page 25)

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Chapter 3 Operation
The Bird Digital Power Meter is very easy to operate.
Once a sensor is connected, turn the DPM on and take
a reading. Additional commands are available,
depending on the sensor used.
Normal Operation
"
Connect the sensor.
"
Turn on the DPM.
" Use the speed keys to set the measurement and
measurement units. Refer to the sections following
for instructions specific to each sensor.
" If you know the system loss or are using an
attenuator, add the losses (in dB) of all components
in the system. For attenuators and other frequency-
dependent components, use the loss at the measured
frequency. Then, press OFFSET and enter the total
loss in dB. This will allow you to read the actual line
power. The DPM accepts offsets from –10 to 100 dB,
depending on the sensor.
"
Turn on the RF source.
"
Take a reading.
 Note: The analog bar graph will respond
immedi-ately to changes in the RF power. The
major and minor displays will respond after a
delay of 1 to 13 seconds, depending on the
power level.