BIRD SITE ANALYZER SA-1700EX User manual

SITE ANALYZER™
CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTER
FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODELS
SA-1700EX, SA-1700EXP
SA-2500EX, SA-6000EX
©Copyright 2006 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-7002A600S Rev. E
Site Analyzer is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks
of the Microsoft Corporation

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Safety Precautions
Remove Power
Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with
the power on.
Safety Earth Ground
An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be supplied from the
main power source to the instrument. Grounding one conductor of a
two conductor power cable is not sufficient protection. Serious injury
or death can occur if this grounding is not properly installed.
Safety Symbols
The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating
there is important information in the instruction manual
regarding that particular area
NOTE: Calls attention to supplemental information.
Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is
danger to operating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated
here for emphasis.
WARNING
Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly
performed, could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly
performed, could result in damage to the instrument.
WARNING
The SA-BATPAK is shipped charged. Be careful when removing the
safety cap, 12Vdc @ 2.0 AH/20 hour rate can be present inside the
receptacle. Do not touch the inside of the receptacle.
The possibility of an electric shock exists.
WARNING
This equipment should not be connected to an antenna or operated
during a storm that has the potential to produce lightning.
The possibility exists for electrical shock.

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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated
here for emphasis.
WARNING
When using the ac adapter, only connect the plug to a properly
grounded receptacle. Serious injury or death can occur if grounding
is not properly installed.
CAUTION
Harsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents, can damage the
display unit and information on the labels.
CAUTION
Always turn off the SA before connecting or disconnecting a sensor.
CAUTION
When using a Bird 5011 or 5011-EF, do not exceed 2 W average or
125 W peak power for 5 µs.
Doing so will render the sensor inoperative.
CAUTION
+22 dBm max. input
Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceeding the
maximum input will damage the Site Analyzer.
CAUTION
Long-term storage of the external battery pack can affect battery
performance and reduce battery life. Do not store the external
battery pack for long periods of time without proper storage
maintenance (refer to External Battery Pack (Optional), Long-term
Storage Maintenance, page 135). Failure to comply may result in
reduced battery charge and shortened battery life.

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Safety Statements
USAGE
ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR
THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.
USO
EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO
ESPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA
PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO.
BENUTZUNG
WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM
HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT
BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.
UTILISATION
TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS
EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT
ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DE
L’INSTRUMENT.
IMPIEGO
QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZZATO IN
MODO DIVERSO DA COME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE
LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNE
COMPROMESSA.
SERVICE
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY
SERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID
DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM
ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
SERVICIO
LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO
EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO. PARA
EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO
REALICE NINGÚN SERVICIO A MENOS QUE ESTÉ
CAPACITADO PARA HACERIO.
WARTUNG
ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DIE WARTUNG DES GERÄTES GELTEN
NUR FÜR GESCHULTES FACHPERSONAL.
ZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFÄHRLICHE, ELEKTRISCHE SCHOCKS,
SIND WARTUNGSARBEITEN AUSSCHLIEßLICH VON
QUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.

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ENTRENTIEN
L’EMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS D’ENTRETIEN DOIT ÊTRE
RÉSERVÉ AU PERSONNEL FORMÉ AUX OPÉRATIONS
D’ENTRETIEN. POUR PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
DANGEREUX, NE PAS EFFECTUER D’ENTRETIEN SI L’ON N’A
PAS ÉTÉ QUALIFIÉ POUR CE FAIRE.
ASSISTENZA TECNICA
LE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALL’ASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTE
ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTE
ADDESTRATO. PER EVITARE PERICOLOSE SCOSSE
ELETTRICHE NON EFFETTUARRE ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE A
MENO CHE QUALIFICATI A FARLA.

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About This Manual
Changes to This Manual
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you
discover any errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this
manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory. This
manual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates
to this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page.
Reference Card
The Reference Card contains minimum operational steps and the
order they should be performed. Use this manual for reference or if
further explanation of any step is required.
Chapter Layout
Introduction — Describes the features of the Bird Site Analyzer and
provides power-up instructions.
Calibration — Lists the steps to calibrate the Site Analyzer, which
must be done before using Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Match Mode — Lists the steps to make match measure-
ments, as well as providing instructions for all functions available in
Measure Match mode.
Fault Location Mode — Lists the steps to make distance to fault
measurements, as well as providing instructions for all functions
available in Fault Location mode.
Save and Recall — Describes how to save and recall traces and setups
in Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Power Mode — Lists the steps to make power measure-
ments, as well as providing instructions for all functions available in
Measure Power mode.
Utilities — Describes utilities to set up the Site Analyzer.
Computer Software — Provides installation instructions and lists the
features of the Bird Site Analyzer PC Software.
Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks for the Site
Analyzer, as well as troubleshooting for common problems.
Specifications and parts information are also included.
Step By Step Guide — Identifies buttons and connectors on the Site
Analyzer, and explains the display. Also provides step by step
instructions for making the most common measurements.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Site Analyzer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Antenna Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fault Location Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Measure Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Internal Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
External Battery Pack (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Site Analyzer User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Site Analyzer Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calibration Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3 Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Determine the Power of the Component Being Tested . . . . . . . . . . 19
Select the Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Measurement Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calibrate the Site Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Select the Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set the Measurement Scale Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set the Measurement Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set the Graph Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30