BIRD Termaline 8890 Series User manual

Termaline® Load Resistor
Series 8890
Operation Manual
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This unit requires the supplied vent plug be installed prior to use.
Operating the unit without the vent plug installed WILL result in equipment damage and may
cause personal injury.
© Copyright 2023 by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-8890S Rev. E
Termaline® and Tenuline® are Registered Trademarks
of Bird Electronic Corporation

Safety Precautions
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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.
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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.
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Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present.
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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.
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Safety Earth Ground
An uninterruptible 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.
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Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of
resuscitation.
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Remove Power
Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power on.

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Safety Symbols
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Warnings call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in
personal injury.
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Cautions call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage
to the instrument.
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Calls attention to supplemental information.
This symbol indicates that a shock hazard exists if the precautions in the
instruction manual are not followed.
The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is
important information in the instruction manual regarding that particular
area.
This symbol indicates that the unit radiates heat and should not be
touched while hot.
This symbol appears on the equipment and indicates the requirement for
separate collection of discarded electrical and electronic equipment in
accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96/EC.

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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.
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The vent plug must be installed at all times when the unit is in operation or cooling.
Always check to ensure vent plug is installed prior to operation.
Failure to do so WILL result in damage to the equipment and endanger the operator’s safety.
On page 5, 7, 10, 11 and 19.
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Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF
power is being applied. Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
On page 8, 10, 12, 13 and 17.
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Turn off AC power and RF power when attaching the power cable.
On page 9.
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Do not touch the load during operation. During operation, load surfaces are extremely hot.
Touching the load during or after operation may cause burns.
On page 10 and 11.
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Disconnect the blower assembly from supply voltage before performing any maintenance.
On page 13.
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Disconnect the unit from all power sources before servicing. The unit may be energized from
multiple sources. The potential for electric shock exists.
On page 15, 18, and 20.
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Do not operate with side panel removed. Doing so could result in personal injury.
On page 15.

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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for emphasis.
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This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only, with the mounting brackets
down. Operation in any other orientation will cause insufficient cooling of the unit leading to
premature failure.
On page 5.
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If installed, connect optional interlock before applying RF power.
On page 7, 10, and 11.
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Check the local electrical code for proper AC hookup prior to operation of the unit. Make sure
the neutral or return hookup is only used for that purpose.
On page 9.
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Make sure the interlock is properly connected when overloaded to prevent damage to the load.
On page 10.
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Maximum power is 1,250 W when the blower is not running. If the indicator light should turn
off, immediately reduce RF power to less than 1,250 W.
On page 12.
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Use only Bird coolant, P/N 5-1070, to prevent damage to the load.
On page 16.

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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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CONNECT INTERLOCK TO TRANSMITTER BEFORE OPERATING.
BRANCHER LE VERROUILLAGE À L'ÉMETTEUR AVANT EMPLOI.
CONECTE EL INTERBLOQUEO AL TRANSMISOR ANTES DE LA OPERACION.
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME VERRIEGELUNG AM SENDER ANSCHLIESSEN.
PRIMA DI METTERE IN FUNZIONE L'APPARECCHIO, COLLEGARE IL DISPOSITIVO DI BLOCCO AL
TRASMETTITORE.

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About This Manual
This manual covers the operating and maintenance instructions for the following models
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When used in the rest of the manual, 8890 series refers to all models. 889x–300 refers only to
loads without a blower. –315 and –320 refer to loads with attached blowers.
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.
Chapter Layout
Introduction — Describes the features of the Bird Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor lists equipment
supplied and optional equipment, and provides power-up instructions.
Theory of Operation — Describes how the Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor works and its functions.
Installation — Describes the how to install the Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor.
Operation with Blower — Describes procedures require for operating the load resistor equipped with a blower
unit.
Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting for common problems. Specifications
and parts information are also included.
Connector
Model Number
Without
Blower
Blower,
115 VAC
Blower,
230 VAC
Female LC 8890-300 8890-315 8890-320
3-1/8" EIA Flanged 8891-300 8891-315 8891-320
1-5/8" EIA Flanged 8892-300 8892-315 8892-320
1-5/8" EIA Unflanged 8895-300 8895-315 8895-320
3-1/8" Unflanged, Flush Center, 51.58896-300
3-1/8" Unflanged, Flush Center 8897-300 8897-315 8897-320
3-1/8" Unflanged, Recessed Center 8898-300 8898-315 8898-320
Digital, 3-1/8" EIA Flanged 8891D300
Digital, 1-5/8" EIA Flanged 8892D300 8892D320
Digital, Female 13-30 8892D13-30