Bird-technologies SA-4000 Manuel d'utilisateur

SITE ANALYZER™CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTERFOR WIRELESS SYSTEMSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS©Copyright 1999, 2002 by Bird Electronic CorporationInstruction Book P

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91Chapter 9 UtilitiesThese utilities adjust the Bird Site Analyzer’s date and time, return the unit to default settings, or check the printer status.P

Bird Site Analyzer92Adjust Date and TimePress todisplay thesystemsettingsUtility ModeRtn ToDefaultsFM ModPrinterSystemCurrent Date / Time:12 - - 200

Utilities93Return to DefaultsAll settings will be returned to the factory presets. Saved traces and setups will not be affected. This function should

Bird Site Analyzer94FM ModulationThe Bird Site Analyzer uses FM modulation to improve its immunity to interfering signals. Under certain circumstances

Utilities95PrinterThe Bird Site Analyzer is compatible all printers that use HP PCL Level 3, including most HP printers.When a printer error occurs, t

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97Chapter 10 Computer SoftwareThe Bird Site Analyzer Software is designed to help you use the Site Analyzer more effectively. The software enables use

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99Chapter 11 MaintenanceCleaningOnly clean the Site Analyzer with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and water. Do not use any other type of cl

1Chapter 1 IntroductionThe Bird Site Analyzer is a multifunction test instrument for use in installation and maintenance of wireless systems.Antenna s

Bird Site Analyzer100TroubleshootingAny service procedure not covered in this manual should be referred to an authorized service facility. Locate the

Maintenance101Keys do not respond Unit is “Locked Up” Turn the unit off and then back on.Perform a full system initialization. Disconnect the AC adapt

Bird Site Analyzer102Battery Replacementy Lay the Site Analyzer, display side down, on a clean surface.y Remove the four screws and the battery cover.

Maintenance103Unit Resety Lay the Site Analyzer, display side down, on a clean surface.y Remove the battery. Follow the instructions in “Battery Repla

Bird Site Analyzer104Flash ROM Upgrade (SA-2500A Only)The SA-2500A uses flash-programmable ROM. It is not necessary to replace the EPROM to upgrade th

Maintenance105EPROM ReplacementThe EPROM should not need to be replaced by the user. If the EPROM does ever need to be replaced, it should only be rep

Bird Site Analyzer106Customer ServiceIf you need to return the unit for any reason, contact the Bird Service Center for a return authorization. All in

Maintenance107SpecificationsFrequency CharacteristicsFrequency Range:Model SA-2000Model SA-2000AModel SA-2500A806 MHz to 2000 MHz806 MHz to 2300 MHz78

Bird Site Analyzer108Distance to Fault (DTF) MeasurementMode InternalResolution [R] X-Axis:Where R=Resolution (meters), εr=Dielectric Constant*, ∆F= f

Maintenance109Printer Interface PortConnector:Compatibility:Female DB-25, compatible with PC parallel port.HP Deskjet printers with PCL Level 3 protoc

Bird Site Analyzer2Items Not Suppliedy Calibration Combinationy Bird 5010 Directional Power Sensory Bird 5011 Terminating Power SensorSite Analyzer Fe

Bird Site Analyzer110Measurement Uncertainty (Return Loss after one refresh)Uncertainty (dB)Site Antenna TesterMeasurement UncertaintyMeasured Return

Maintenance111Optional Equipment AvailablePrecision Open/Short/Load Combination:Connector Type Part NumberMale NFemale NMale 7/16 DINFemale 7/16 DINCA

Bird Site Analyzer112Hard TransitCaseP/N: 7002C870Holds Site Analyzer, standard accessories, calibration combo, armored cable assembly, and adapters.E

Limited WarrantyAll products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years, u

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer: Bird Electronic Corporation30303 Aurora RoadCleveland, Ohio 44139-2794Products: Site AnalyzerModels: SA-2500ATh

Introduction3y Stores up to 300 sets of measurement data in raw format to facilitate conversion between antenna match and DTF.y On-screen comparison b

Bird Site Analyzer4Component Description123456789

Introduction51. Soft Keys Activates the function described directly to the right of the key.2. Mode KeysMode Activates the mode menu. This menu allows

Bird Site Analyzer6Right ArrowDuring:Marker Control Moves active marker right one point at a time.All other times As defined by the function descripti

Introduction7Connection DescriptionAntennaTes t P o rtParallelPrinter PortComputer PortRemote Power SensorDC InputCAUTION+22 dBm max. inputDo not app

Bird Site Analyzer8Display DescriptionMeasureMatchSampleDisplay825.00MHz841.00Measure Match ModeCalibration: FullM2M1M1: 835.20 MHzM2: 831.50 MHz∆M:

Introduction91. Trace Graphic display of the measurement.2. Calibration Indicator Indicates the calibration status.3. Limit Line Value Indicates the l

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Bird Site Analyzer10MeasurePowerSampleDisplayFwd 0.0 WattsRefl600.00Match0.00 Watts0.00 Loss(dB)Measure Power ModePwrUnitWattsSensor ConnectedMatchUni

11Chapter 2 Getting StartedPower SupplyInternalBatteryThe Bird Site Analyzer has an internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. This will operate

Bird Site Analyzer12To charge the external battery pack:1. Plug the automobile cigarette lighter adapter into the external battery pack on the side th

Getting Started13Power UpOn first power up or after a failure set the unit to default parameters. Refer to “Return to Defaults”, page 93.Self TestA se

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15Chapter 3 CalibrationCalibration AccessoriesCalibration Combination including:y One 50 ohm loady One Open standardy One Short standardTest Cable (op

Bird Site Analyzer16y Press the CALIBRATE key.y Attach the open standard.Press the OPEN key.Wait for a “beep” and for the trace to scroll before conti

17Chapter 4 Measure Match ModeThis measurement verifies and monitors the match conditions in the antenna system at various frequencies. The results ar

Bird Site Analyzer18Setting the FrequencyFrequencies can be set manually or chosen from a list of presets. If the start, stop, center, or span is manu

Measure Match Mode19Band ListThe band list pop-up menu contains frequency band presets. Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets test parameters while

iSafety PrecautionsRemove PowerObserve general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power on.Safety Earth GroundAn uninterruptible

Bird Site Analyzer20Display theband listand select afrequencybandMeasure Match ModeFreqBandStart StopScaleLimitLineCableLoss<Full Band>IS-553(Rx

Measure Match Mode21Setting the Scale & Unit of MeasureThe display scale can be set manually or by using Auto Scale. The display can have units of

Bird Site Analyzer22Auto ScaleAuto Scale automatically sets the display scale so that the entire trace is displayed.Auto Scale can also be activated f

Measure Match Mode23SettingUnitsScroll toUnits780.00MHz2500.00Measure Match ModeMin: 1.00Max: 99.9999.991.00VSWRFreqScaleLimitLineCableLossAuto S

Bird Site Analyzer24Activate theselectedunit780.00MHz2500.00Measure Match Mode Min: -60.0 dBMax: 0.0 dB0.0-60.0Rtn Loss (dB)FreqScaleLimitLineCab

Measure Match Mode25Cable Loss MeasurementsTo measure cable loss, the cable being tested should have an open on the far end.Press fromMeasureMatch Mod

Bird Site Analyzer26Limit LineThe limit line is an option that helps you see a failure. It appears as a horizontal line at the limit line value.Press

Measure Match Mode27Limit TestLimit Test compares the trace to the limit line.Test Off — disables the comparison and the pass/fail indicator.Test On —

Bird Site Analyzer28Marker AdjustmentMarkers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return or Cable Loss to 0.1 dB. The exact values of M1, M2, and the delta marke

Measure Match Mode29Moveacross thetraceLocate thehighestpoint of thetraceLocate thelowest pointof the trace825.00MHz841.00Measure Match ModeCalibratio

Bird Site AnalyzeriiCaution StatementsThe following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for emphasis.Safety StatementsUSAGEANY

Bird Site Analyzer30Measurement HoldMeasurement Hold stops tracing at the end of the current measurement and displays the last measure-ment result. It

Measure Match Mode31PrintingThe Bird Site Analyzer can print the information displayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer that supports the PCL L

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33Chapter 5 Fault Location ModeThis measurement identifies the position of impedance discontinuities (faults) within the antenna/feeder system. The me

Bird Site Analyzer34Setting the Frequency SpanThe frequency span and relative propagation velocity determine the maximum distance at which distance-to

Fault Location Mode35For example, for a cable with a dielectric constant of 2.778, the velocity percentage is 60%. If the cable is 100 feet long, then

Bird Site Analyzer36If you enter a span greater than the current settings allow, the span will be set to the maximum possible value. In this case, set

Fault Location Mode37Setting the Cable TypeThe cable type can be set manually or chosen from a list of presets. If the velocity of propagation or loss

Bird Site Analyzer38Cable ListThe cable list pop-up menu contains cable presets. Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets test parameters while elimina

Fault Location Mode39Activate theselectedcable0.0Meters17.0Fault Location ModeVel. Prop.: 0.8200 Cable List: 5062 Loss: 0.1447 dB

iiiUTILISATIONTOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DE L

Bird Site Analyzer40Setting the DistanceThe maximum possible Stop Distance is determined by the frequency span. (See Table 1 on page 34)Press fromFaul

Fault Location Mode41SettingUnitsScroll toUnitsDisplay theunits listand selectMeters orFeet0.0Meters18.2Fault Location ModeStart: 0.0 mStop:

Bird Site Analyzer42Setting the Scale & Unit of MeasureThe display scale can be set manually or by using Auto Scale. The display can have units of

Fault Location Mode43Auto ScaleAuto Scale automatically sets the display scale so that the entire trace is displayed.Auto scale can also be activated

Bird Site Analyzer44SettingUnitsScroll toUnits0.0Meters18.2Fault Location ModeMin: 1.00Max: 99.99Auto ScaleUnits: VSWR99.991.00VSWRDistanceScaleL

Fault Location Mode45Activate theselectedunit0.0Meters18.2Fault Location ModeDistanceScaleLimitLineSmoothLowCbl Type0.0-60.0Rtn Loss (dB) Min: -60.0

Bird Site Analyzer46Limit LineThe limit line is an option that helps you see a failure. It appears as a horizontal line at the limit line value.Press

Fault Location Mode47Limit TestLimit Test compares the trace to the limit line.Test Off — disables the comparison and the pass/fail indicator.Test On

Bird Site Analyzer48Marker AdjustmentMarkers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return Loss to 0.1 dB. The exact values of M1, M2, and the delta marker (differ

Fault Location Mode49Moveacross thetraceLocate thehighestpoint of thetraceLocate thelowest pointof the traceM1ActiveM2On∆MSingle0.0Meters18.2Fault Loc

Bird Site AnalyzerivAbout This ManualThis instruction book covers the Bird Site Analyzer Models SA-2000, SA-2000A, and SA-2500A.Changes to This Manual

Bird Site Analyzer50SmoothSmooth is an option that will digitally average the displayed trace. Three levels of smooth are available.Press fromFaultLoc

Fault Location Mode51Measurement HoldMeasurement Hold stops tracing at the end of the current measurement and displays the last measure-ment result. I

Bird Site Analyzer52PrintingThe Bird Site Analyzer can print the information displayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer that supports the PCL L

53Chapter 6 Save and RecallThis chapter applies to Bird Site Analyzers with firmware from 1-Nov-2001 or later. If you have an older firmware version,

Bird Site Analyzer54Save TracePress fromSave andRecallThe trace issavedSave and RecallSaveRecallLabelSetupDelete2 of 2:001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT

Save and Recall55Trace LabelPress fromSave andRecallThe Labelmenu isdisplayedSave and RecallDeleteMNSpaceShortcuts off. See config/help for details.OA

Bird Site Analyzer56EnteringNumbersIf the numeric shortcuts are off, press a number key once to enter a number. If the numeric shortcuts are on, press

Save and Recall57ChangingLabelsThe labelshould beRX01,not TX01Scroll to thetext to bechangedSave and RecallDeleteVW*Shortcuts off. See config/help for

Bird Site Analyzer58DeletingLabelsScroll to thetext to bedeletedPress todelete thecharacter tothe left ofthe cursorSave and RecallDeleteVW*Shortcuts o

Save and Recall59SavingLabelsA completelabelSave and RecallDeleteVW*Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.XA D G J M P S V Y .B E H K N Q T W Z

vChapter LayoutIntroduction — Identifies the parts, functions, and features of the Site Analyzer as well as optional equipment available.Getting Start

Bird Site Analyzer60Trace Label QuicktextStore commonly used label elements in the Quicktext to speed label entry.ViewQuicktextIf a Quicktext entry is

Save and Recall61CreateQuicktextEnter textinto thelabel, thenactivateQuicktextSave and RecallSelectAdd toQtextDeleteShortcuts off. See config/help for

Bird Site Analyzer62UseQuicktextScroll to aQuicktextentrySave and RecallSelectAdd toQtextDeleteShortcuts off. See config/help for details.ViewQTextA D

Save and Recall63DeleteQuicktextScroll to aQuicktextentrySave and RecallSelectAdd toQtextDeleteShortcuts off. See config/help for details.ViewQTextA D

Bird Site Analyzer64Trace Label ConfigLabel HelpLabel Help provides instructions for labelling traces.LabelShortcutsEnabling shortcuts allow you to se

Save and Recall65Save SetupSaving the setup will save the following:Calibration Coeff. Start Frequency Center FrequencyLimit Line Stop Frequency Span

Bird Site Analyzer66Recall TraceWhen a trace is recalled it is displayed along with the trace currently being measured. The frequency range will be ch

Save and Recall67Recall SetupPress fromSave andRecallThe Setupmenu isdisplayedScroll to thesetup to berecalledSave and RecallSaveRecallTracesDelete00

Bird Site Analyzer68Delete TraceFrom Saveand Recall,scroll to thetrace to bedeletedSave and RecallSaveRecallLabelSetupDelete2 of 2:001 015 ALPHA RX0

Save and Recall69Delete SetupPress fromSave andRecallThe Setupmenu isdisplayedScroll to thesetup to bedeletedSave and RecallSaveRecallTracesDelete00

viTable of ContentsSafety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iAbout This Manual . . . . .

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71Chapter 7 Old Save and RecallThis chapter applies to Bird Site Analyzers with firmware from before 1-Nov-2001. If you have a more recent firmware ve

Bird Site Analyzer72Label and Sort TracePress fromSave andRecallThe Labelmenu isdisplayedPress todisplay theSite settingEnter sitenumber

Old Save and Recall73Traces are automatically sorted in the order of Site, Sector, Antenna, and Date (with unlabeled traces at the top of the list) wh

Bird Site Analyzer74Press to sorttracesPress tocomplete tracelabeling

Old Save and Recall75Save SetupFive setups can be stored in the unit. Saving the setup will save the following:Calibration Coefficients Dielectric Sta

Bird Site Analyzer76Recall TraceWhen a trace is recalled it is displayed along with the trace currently being measured. The frequency range will be ch

Old Save and Recall77Recall SetupPress fromSave andRecallThe Setupmenu isdisplayedScroll to thesetup to berecalledorThe setup isrecalled

Bird Site Analyzer78Delete TraceFrom Saveand Recall,scroll to thetrace to bedeletedPress todelete thetrace. Pressagain whenasked “AreYou Sure?”

Old Save and Recall79Delete SetupPress fromSave andRecallThe Setupmenu isdisplayedScroll to thesetup to bedeletedPress todelete thesetup. Pressagain w

viiFault Location Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Setting the Frequency Span . . . . . . . . . .

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81Chapter 8 Measure Power ModeThis measurement verifies and monitors the condition of the transmitter system. Up to three measurement values can be si

Bird Site Analyzer82Connecting a SensorThe antenna test port is only used for testing unpowered systems. For power measurement, an external power sens

Measure Power Mode83Setting the Full Scale PowerThe Bird Site Analyzer will automatically set the full scale power for sensors that do not use element

Bird Site Analyzer84Setting the OffsetTo read unattenuated power when using a coupler or attenuator, enter (in dB) the attenuation or coupling factor.

Measure Power Mode85Recall SetupsPower measurement setups can be created using the Bird Site Analyzer PCTool Software, then stored in the Site Analyze

Bird Site Analyzer86Choosing the Displayed MeasurementThe primary display shows one value on the large numerical display and the dial. Other measureme

Measure Power Mode87Setting UnitsTogglebetweenWatts anddBmTogglebetweenVSWR,ReturnLoss, andMatchEfficiencyFwd -30.00 dBmRefl58.00Match-30.00 dBm 2.0

Bird Site Analyzer88Calibrating the Bird 5011The Bird 5011 is a highly accurate terminating power sensor. Over time, the sensor’s “zero value” (readin

Measure Power Mode89Press to thewarningFwd 0.00 mWattsOffset12.00FullScaleMeasure Power ModeConfiguration ScreenRecallSetups0.00 dB0.01 WattsCalibrate