BIRD Site Analyzer SA-2000 User manual

SITE ANALYZER™
CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTER
FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
©Copyright 1999, 2002 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-7002A800 Revision K
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. See page 82 for specific
cautions.
☞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.

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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated
here for emphasis.
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.
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.
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
When using a Bird 5011, 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.

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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.
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
This instruction book covers the Bird Site Analyzer Models SA-2000,
SA-2000A, and SA-2500A.
Changes to This Manual
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you
should 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 level on the title page.
Quick Start and Reference Card
The Quick Start and 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.
Site Analyzer Keys
There are two types of keys on the Site Analyzer. The first type is a hard
key with a particular function. The function is indicated on or next to the
key. Hard key names are set in a bold type, e.g., Press the
ENTER
key.
The second type is a soft key. Each of the soft keys (there are five to the
left of the display), has a corresponding soft key legend which depends
on the function selected. The name will be at the left of the display,
directly to the right of the corresponding key. Soft key names are set in a
bold italic type, e.g. Press the
SCALE
key. Refer to the figure below.
Soft Key
Hard Key
A magnified soft
key legend is an
instruction to
press the
corresponding
soft key.
Soft Key Legend

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Chapter Layout
Introduction — Identifies the parts, functions, and features of the Site
Analyzer as well as optional equipment available.
Getting Started — Provides power up information for the Site
Analyzer.
Calibration — Provides step by step instructions for calibrating the
Site Analyzer, which must be done before using Measure Match or
Fault Location modes.
Measure Match Mode — Lists the steps required to make match
measurements, as well as providing instructions for all functions
available in Measure Match mode.
Fault Location Mode — Lists the steps required to make distance to
fault measurements, as well as providing instructions for all functions
available in Fault Location mode.
Save and Recall — For units with the most recent firmware revision.
Describes how to save, recall, and delete traces and setups in Measure
Match or Fault Location modes.
Old Save and Recall — For firmware older than 1-Nov-2001.
Describes how to save, recall, and delete traces and setups in Measure
Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Power Mode — Lists the steps required to make power
measurements, 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.

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Site Analyzer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Antenna Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Transmitter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Internal Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
External Battery Pack (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibration Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Band List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auto Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cable Loss Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Marker Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Fault Location Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the Frequency Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting the Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cable List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting the Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Auto Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Limit Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Limit Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Marker Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Save and Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Save Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Trace Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Trace Label Quicktext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Trace Label Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Save Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Recall Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Recall Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Delete Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Delete Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Old Save and Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Save Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Label and Sort Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Save Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Recall Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Recall Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Delete Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Delete Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Measure Power Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connecting a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting the Full Scale Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Recall Setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Choosing the Displayed Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Calibrating the Bird 5011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Adjust Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Return to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
FM Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Unit Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flash ROM Upgrade (SA-2500A Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
EPROM Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Optional Equipment Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The Bird Site Analyzer is a multifunction test
instrument for use in installation and maintenance of
wireless systems.
Antenna systems are tested by using a Site Analyzer
to measure match conditions. Data is graphed at 238
points across a user-specified frequency band or
distance range. Transmitter systems are tested by
using a Site Analyzer and a Bird power sensor to
measure RF power. Data is displayed as power or
match efficiency, depending on the sensor.
Items Supplied
1. Site Analyzer
2. Soft-Sided Carrying Case
3. PCTool Software
4. AC Power Adapter
5. Automobile Cigarette Lighter Adapter
6. 9-Pin Serial Communications Cable
7. Instruction Manual (Not Shown)
8. Quick Start and Reference Cards (Not Shown)

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Items Not Supplied
yCalibration Combination
yBird 5010 Directional Power Sensor
yBird 5011 Terminating Power Sensor
Site Analyzer Features
General
yField replaceable Li-ion battery.
yAutomatic power down conserves battery life.
Antenna Test
yRejects on-channel interfering signals to +13 dBm.
yStores up to 15 calibration profiles.
yAdjustable pass/fail limit line with visual indicator.

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yStores up to 300 sets of measurement data in raw
format to facilitate conversion between antenna
match and DTF.
yOn-screen comparison between current
measurement and stored data – no PC required.
yPop-up menus contain over 70 cable types and 30
frequency band presets.
yX and Y scales and units are user adjustable.
yDual measurement markers and one difference
marker.
yMeasurement hold to temporarily store a trace.
yPrinting capability. The Bird Site Analyzer is
compatible with all printers that use HP PCL
Level 3, including most HP inkjet printers.
Measure
Match Mode
yFast swept measurement.
yFrequency can be set using either Start/Stop or
Center/Span frequencies.
yMeasurement units can be either return loss [dB],
cable loss [dB], or VSWR [ratio].
Fault
Location
Mode
yTransform Algorithm - Fast Fourier Transform
(FFT) with three levels of smoothing.
yDistance units can be either feet or meters.
yMeasurement units can be either return loss [dB] or
VSWR [ratio].
Transmitter Test
Measure
Power Mode
yNumerical readout and analog dial.
yCan display either forward power, reflected power,
or match efficiency depending on the sensor.
yPower measurement units can be either Watts or
dBm. Match units can be either VSWR, return loss,
or % match efficiency.
yCompatible with the Bird Directional Power Sensor,
Terminating Power Sensor, VSWR Alarms, and
Broadcast Power Monitors.

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Component Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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1. Soft Keys Activates the function described directly to the
right of the key.
2. Mode Keys
Mode Activates the mode menu. This menu allows the
user to select Measure Match, Fault Location,
Measure Power, or Utilities modes.
Config Activates the configuration menu for the current
mode. This menu provides access to the variable
measurement parameters (e.g. frequency band,
distance, and units).
Calibrate Activates the calibration menu.
Marker Activates the marker menu. This menu allows
the user to turn markers is on or off and to move
the active marker.
3. Numeric Keys Enter numeric data into the selected item, or as
defined by the function description.
4. Escape Key
During:
Menu Selection Backs up one menu level.
Data Entry Exits data entry without changing the value.
5. Enter Key
During
List Selection Selects the highlighted item in the list.
Data Entry Exits data entry, changing the value.
6. Cursor Keys
Left Arrow
During:
Data Entry Deletes previously entered data one character at
a time.
Marker Control Moves active marker left one point at a time.
All other times As defined by the function description.

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Right Arrow
During:
Marker Control Moves active marker right one point at a time.
All other times As defined by the function description.
Up Arrow
During:
Data Entry Increases the numeric value.
Marker Control Moves the marker to the maximum trace value.
While pressing
the contrast key
Increases the display contrast.
All other times As defined by the function description.
Down Arrow
During:
Data Entry Decreases the numeric value.
Marker Control Moves the marker to the minimum trace value.
While pressing
the contrast key
Decreases the display contrast.
All other times As defined by the function description.
7. Battery LED The yellow LED lights when the unit is powered
by an external dc power source. When charging
the internal battery pack, the yellow LED blinks.
Once the battery is fully charged the yellow LED
stops blinking.
The green LED lights whenever the unit is on.
8. Contrast Key Hold while pressing the up/down arrow keys to
adjust the contrast of the display.
9. l/0 (On/Off) Turns the instrument on and off. The key must be
pressed for at least one-half (½) second.

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Connection Description
Antenna
Tes t Po r t
Parallel
Printer Port
Computer Port
Remote Power
S
ensor
DC Input
CAUTION
+22 dBm max. input
Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceeding the maxi-
mum input will damage the Site Analyzer.
Antenna Test Port Standard N-type female connector. Use a
phase-stable armored cable to connect
the Site Analyzer to the antenna.
Optional Test Port Extension Cables and
adapters are listed in the Accessory
Guide Brochure.
Parallel Printer Port 25-pin (DB25) parallel connector.
Connect the Site Analyzer to a HP-type
inkjet printer. The cable is not included.
Computer/Power Sensor Port 9-pin RS-232 (DB9) serial connector.
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity, and no handshake. Connect the
Site Analyzer to a PC serial port or to
Bird power sensors.
DC Input Input for external power supplies. Plug
either the ac power supply or the
cigarette lighter adapter into the dc
input. The external supplies operate the
unit and charge the internal battery.

Bird Site Analyzer
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Display Description
Measure
Match
Sample
Display
825.00 MHz 841.00
Measure Match Mode
Calibration: Full
M2
M1
M1: 835.20 MHz
M2: 831.50 MHz
∆M: 3.70 MHz
1.64
1.20
0.44
Limit: 1.43
FAIL
1.70
1.00
VSWR
Save/
Recall
Auto
Scale
Limit
Test On
Run
Print
000, ABC, 01-JAN-2001 12:01
18
2 3 4 5
7
6
Fault
Location
Sample
Display
0.0 Meters 18.2
Fault Location Mode
Calibration: Full
1.70
1.00
VSWR
Save/
Recall
Auto
Scale
Limit
Test On
Run
Print
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10 11 12
13

Introduction
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1. Trace Graphic display of the measurement.
2. Calibration Indicator Indicates the calibration status.
3. Limit Line Value Indicates the limit value.
4. Limit Test Indicator Displays FAIL if any part of the trace
exceeds the limit value.
5. Limit Line A horizontal line that graphically
displays the limit value.
6. Marker Value Indicates the position and value of a
trace point.
7. Marker Cursor Identifies the trace point displayed in
the marker value.
8. Recalled Name Indicates the name of a recalled trace.
9. Soft Key Description Describes the function of the soft key to
the left of the description.
10. Indicator Ball Indicates if the trace is sweeping.
11. Scale Indicates the minimum and maximum
values displayed on that axis.
12. Units Indicates the measurement units for
that axis.
13. Battery Gauge Indicates whether the Site Analyzer is
using the internal battery or an external
power supply, and indicates the amount
of battery life remaining.
14. Mode Indicator Name of the current mode.

Bird Site Analyzer
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Measure
Power
Sample
Display
Fwd 0.0 Watts
Refl
600.00
Match
0.00 Watts
0.00 Loss(dB)
Measure Power Mode
PwrUnit
Watts
Sensor Connected
MatchUnit
Rtn Loss
Display
Fwd
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1. Sensor Status Indicates the current status of power
sensor.
2. Primary Measurement Identifies the measurement displayed on
the analog dial.
3. Primary Value Numeric display of the primary value.
4. Measurement Scale Indicates the dial’s full scale.
5. Dial Graphic display of the primary
measurement.
6. Secondary Measurements Identifies the measurements not
displayed on the dial.
7. Secondary Value Numeric display of the secondary values.