Boonton 4530 Peak Power Meter User Manual - Manual (Page 21)

Boonton Electronics Chapter 2
4530 Series RF Power Meter Installation
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING & REPACKING
The 4530 Series RF Power Meter is shipped complete and ready to use upon receipt. Figure 2-1 shows the packaging
material. Save the packing material and container to ship the instrument if necessary. If the original materials are not
available, contact Boonton Electronics to purchase replacements. Store materials in a dry environment.
2.2 POWER REQUIREMENTS
The 4530 Series is equipped with a switching power supply that permits operation from a 90 to 260 volt, 47 to 63 Hz,
single-phase AC power source. Power consumption is 50 VA maximum. For replacement fuses, use the fuse kit
supplied.
CAUTION
Before connecting the instrument to the power source, make certain that the correct
fuse(s) are installed in the power entry module on the rear panel.
WARNING
Before removing the instrument cover for any reason, place the entry module power
switch in the OFF (0=Off) position and remove the line cord from the entry module.
2.3 INTERNAL BATTERY
The 4530 Series contains a coin cell Lithium battery to provide memory backup when the power source is off. The
battery has an expected life of ten years and is not user replaceable.
2.4 PRELIMINARY CHECK
The following preliminary check verifies that the instrument is operational and has the correct software installed. It
should be performed before the instrument is placed into service. To perform the preliminary check, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the AC power cord to a suitable AC power source.
2. Press the upper half of the rocker type power switch located in the power entry module on the rear panel.
3. If the instrument does not start up, press the ON/STBY key on the front panel.
4. A banner message should appear on the LCD display, followed by a self-check display and sensor detection
messages. If any fatal errors occur during the startup, the process will terminate with a failure message on the
display. Any marginal conditions detected will be indicated with a cautionary message, but the startup process
will be allowed to proceed.
5. When the startup process is complete, press the Menu key twice to force the Main Menu to be displayed. Using
the arrow keys to move through the list of menu items and the Enter key to select
Utilities > Sys-Tests >
SystemInf display. Verify that the Serial Number matches the number on the rear panel tag. If the numbers do not
match, contact Boonton Electronics technical support.