BIRD SignalHawk SH-36S-RM User manual

SignalHawk™
PC Model
Operations Manual
Model SH-36S-PC
Model SH-36S-RM
This is a preliminary manual. Specifications, limits, and text are
subject to change without notice. The information within this manual
was as complete as possible at the time of printing. Bird Electronic
Corporation is not liable for errors.
©Copyright 2010 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-SHPC-OPS Rev. C
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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. These precautions must be thoroughly
understood and apply to all phases of operation and maintenance.
WARNING
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety
precautions. Do not replace components or make adjustments to the
inside of the test equipment with the high voltage supply turned on.
To avoid casualties, always remove power.
WARNING
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power
is present.
WARNING
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 someone who is capable of rendering aid.
WARNING
Safety Earth Ground
An interruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the
main power source to test instruments. 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 supplied.
WARNING
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar
with modern methods of resuscitation.
WARNING
Remove Power
Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument
with the power on.

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Safety Symbols
Note: Calls attention to supplemental information.
Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is dan-
ger to operating and maintenance personnel, and are repeated here
for emphasis.
See page 5.
See page 81.
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
When using the AC adapter, connect the AC plug only to a properly
grounded receptacle. Serious injury or death can occur if not properly
grounded.
WARNING
Care should be taken when handling batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not heat or dispose of batteries in fire. May burst or release toxic
materials.
Avoid forced discharge.
Do not short circuit.
Restrict charging current and time to the recommended value.
Do not solder the battery directly.
Do not disassemble, apply excessive pressure, or deform.
Avoid placing the battery in reverse polarity.
Battery disposal method should be in accordance with local and
state regulations.

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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated
here for emphasis.
See page 4.
See pages 7 and 23.
See page 13.
See page 81.
CAUTION
Do not block the fan’s airflow to prevent overheating.
CAUTION
Spectrum Analyzer has a +20 dBm (100 mW) max. RF input.
Exceeding the maximum input will damage the SignalHawk. If
unsure of power levels, measure the test connection with a power
sensor before using the SignalHawk.
CAUTION
Avoid installing the SignalHawk near equipment that exhausts or
radiates excessive heat (such as power amplifiers or DC power
supplies). Proper ventilation should always be considered as part of
the installation location.
CAUTION
Harsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents, can damage the
display unit and information on the labels.

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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.

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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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UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH RECHAREABLE BATTERIES.
THESE ARE TO BE REPLACED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL ONLY!!!
LAS UNIDADES VIENEN EQUIPADAS CON BATERIAS
RECARGABLES.
¡¡¡Y SOLAMENTE EL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO
PUEDE REEMPLAZARLAS!!!
GERÄTE SIND MIT WIEDER AUFLADBAREN BATTERIEN
BESTÜCKT.
BATTERIEN SIND NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERICE
PERSONAL AUSZUWECHSELN!!!
CES DISPOSITIFS SONT ÉQUIPÉS DE BATTERIES
RECHARGEABLES.
SEUL LE PERSONNEL D’ENTRETIEN AUTORISÉ EST HABILITÉ
À LES REMPLACER!
LE UNITÀ SONO DOTATE DI BATTERIE RICARICABILI,
CHE DEVONO DA COME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE LA
PROTEZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNE
COMPROMESSA.

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USE CORRECT VOLTAGE SETTING AND FUSE - SEE MANUAL.
UTILISER UNE TENSION ET UN FUSIBLE CORRECTS - CONSULTER
LE MODE D'EMPLOI.
USE LA INSTALACION Y FUSIBLE DE VOLTAJE CORRECTO - VEA
EL MANUAL.
AUSSCHLIESSLICH VORSCHRIFTSMÄSSIGE
WECHSELSPANNUNGS-EINSTELLUNG UND SICHERUNG
BENUTZEN - SIEHE DAZU HANDBUCH.
UTILLIZZARE TENSIONE E FUSIBLE ADATTI - FARE RIFERIMENTO
AL MANUALE.

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About This Manual
This manual covers the operating and maintenance instructions for
the following models:
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 man-
ual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory. This man-
ual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates to
this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page.
Literature Contents
Chapter Layout
Introduction — Describes the features of the Bird SignalHawk, lists
equipment supplied and optional equipment, and provides power-up
instructions.
Settings — Describes how to connect SignalHawk to the user’s sys-
tem, describes the spectrum analyzer measurements, and provides
quick start steps for each measurement.
Measurements — Describes the power measurement feature, lists
compatible power sensors, describes how to connect SignalHawk to
the user’s system, and provides quick start steps to make power mea-
surements.
Utilities —Describes built-in instrument utility features and how to
use them.
Maintenance —Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as trouble-
shooting for common problems. Specifications and parts information
are also included.
SH-36S-PC SH-36S-RM