Bird Technologies VPM - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING
Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment
from the transmission line while RF power is being applied.
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
6. Connect the sensor to the RF line so that the arrow points to the load.
To use the sensor:
1. Use the speed keys to set the measurement and measurement units. The Bird WPS can measure
Average, Peak, and Burst power as well as Crest Factor and CCDF. Refer to the help file for more infor
mation on the measurement modes. To select the measurement:
a. Press the Type up and down arrows to cycle through the possible measurements.
b. Press Fwd Units or Rfl Units to cycle through the possible units.
c. Press Offset to enter an offset (in dB) for the power measurements.
d. Press Filter to select the bandwidth of the video filter.
e. Press CCDF Limit to enter the CCDF threshold power (in Watts).
2. Turn on the RF source.
3. Reading will be displayed.
VPM Software Quickstart Guide
Future Capability
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