BIRD TERMALINE 8400 SERIES User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TERMALINE®
LOAD RESISTOR
SERIES 8400
©Copyright 1998 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-8400S Rev. A
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of Bird Electronic Corporation
Electronic Corporation
Cleveland (Solon) Ohio USA
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Safety Precautions
The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related
to any specific part or procedure and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in
this publication.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do
not replace components or make adjustments inside equipment with the high
voltage supply turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.
Do Not Service or Adjust Alone
Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the
purpose of service or adjustment of equipment except in the presence of some-
one who is capable of rendering aid.
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to disconnect an RF transmission or any other high voltage
line while power is present. Radiated RF power is a potential health hazard.
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltage should be familiar with modern
methods of resuscitation.
Safety Symbols
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.
This symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is
important information in the instruction manual regard-
ing that particular area.
+Note: Calls attention to supplemental informa-
tion.
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Warning Statements
The following safety warnings will appear in the text and are repeated here
for emphasis.
WARNING
When power is in the upper range of the load’s capacity, the radiator
will become hot - care should be used in touching the equipment.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disconnect these loads from the coaxial cable while
RF energy is still being applied. Leaking RF power is a potential
health hazard.
Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here
for emphasis.
CAUTION
The load is designed for operation in a horizontal plane only, with
mounting brackets down. Do not operate in any other position.
CAUTION
Do not operate this equipment continuously above the rated 600 W.
Load failure will result.
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 ANU-
LAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRU-
MENTO.
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BENUTZUNG
WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWEN-
DET ALS VOM HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN
DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WER-
DEN.
UTILISATION
TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI
N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRI-
CANT PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PRO-
TECTION DE L’INSTRUMENT.
IMPIEGO
QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZ-
ZATO IN MODO DIVERSO DA COME SPECIFICATO
DAL PRODUTTORE LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA
POTREBBE VENIRNE COMPROMESSA.
SERVICE
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERV-
ICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DAN-
GEROUS 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 CA-
PACITADO. PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCAR-
GAS 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 SERV-
ICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.
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ENTRENTIEN
L’EMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS D’ENTRETIEN DOIT
ÊTRE RÉSERVÉ AU PERSONNEL FORMÉ AUX OPÉ-
RATIONS 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 EFFETTU-
ARRE ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE A MENO CHE QUALI-
FICATI A FARLA.
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About this Manual
This instruction book covers the Models 8401, 8402, and 8404 Termaline
Load Resistors.
This instruction book is arranged so that essential information on safety is
contained in the front of the book. Reading the Safety Precaution section be-
fore operating the equipment is strongly advised.
The remainder of this Instruction Book is divided into chapters and sections.
Operation
First time operators should read Chapter 1 - Introduction, Chapter 2 - Theory
of Operation, and Chapter 3 - Installation, to get an overview of equipment
capabilities and how to install it. An experienced operator can refer to Chap-
ter 4 - Operating Instructions. All instructions necessary to operate the
equipment, are contained in this chapter.
Maintenance
All personnel should be familiar with calibration and repair information
found in Chapter 5 - Maintenance. If a failure should occur, the troubleshoot-
ing section will aid in isolating and repairing the failure.
Parts
For location of major assemblies or parts refer to the part lists and associated
drawings in Chapter 5.
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 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.
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Bird Series 8400S Termaline Coaxial Load Resistor

Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions. .......................i
Warning Statements. ....................ii
Cautions Statements. ....................ii
Safety Statements .....................ii
About This Manual .....................v
Introduction. ..........................1
Purpose and Function. ...................1
Description. ........................1
Performance Characteristics and Capabilities. ..........1
Dimensions and Weight. ...................2
Power and Utility Requirements. ...............2
Environmental Requirements. .................2
Items Supplied. ......................2
Items Required. ......................2
Tools and Test Equipment...................2
Specifications. .......................3
Theory of Operation. ......................5
General. .........................5
Cooling. .........................5
Installation. ..........................7
Location. .........................7
Mounting. .........................7
Operating Instructions. .....................9
Use and Function of Controls. ................9
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Initial Adjustments. .....................9
Start-up. .........................9
Normal Operation. .....................9
Operating Under Emergency, Adverse, or Abnormal Conditions....9
Shutdown. ........................10
Emergency Shutdown. ...................10
Maintenance. .........................11
Cleaning. ........................11
Inspection. ........................12
Preventive Maintenance. ..................12
DC Resistance. ......................12
Disassembly...........................13
RF Connector Replacement..................13
Diaphragm and Coolant Oil. .................13
RF Load Resistor Assembly. ................13
Assembly. ...........................14
RF Connector. ......................14
Diaphragm and Coolant Oil. .................14
RF Load Resistor Assembly. ................14
Repairs.............................14
Preparation For Shipment. .................15
Storage. .........................15
Customer Service. .......................15
Sales /Repair Facilities....................15
Sales Offices........................15
Replacement Parts List. .....................16
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