Bird Technologies ACM User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
ANTENNA & CABLE MONITOR
SERIES ACM
Bird® Electronic Corporation
30303 Aurora Road
Cleveland (Solon), Ohio 44139
Sales & Technical Support: 440-248-1200
Sales email: sales@bird-technologies.com
Technical Support email: techsupport@bird-technologies.com
©Copyright 2010 by Bird Electronic Corporation
866-695-4569 toll free
Instruction Book P/N 920-ACM Rev. L
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Bird Electronic Corporation
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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 uniterruptible 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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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.
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
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard. Never attempt to
connect or disconnect equipment from the transmission line while RF
power is being applied. Severe burns, electrical shock, or death can occur.
See page 7.
WARNING
Do not touch the center conductor of the power monitor ports while
RF power is being applied.
See page 8.
WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the RF power source and the AC line
before any disassembly. The potential for electrical shock exists.
See page 11 and 21.
WARNING
Shock hazard. Remove AC power before attempting to service the
equipment.
See page 22.
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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated
here for emphasis.
CAUTION
The input voltage must be clean and stable. Be sure that the input
voltage does not surge and does not contain spikes. Failure to
comply may result in permanent damage to the instrument.
See page 8.
CAUTION
The maximum input voltage differential is 72 V. Do not apply an
input voltage differential greater than 72 volts. Failure to comply
may result in permanent damage to the instrument.
See page 8.
CAUTION
The +15V supply should only be used to power the ACM Panel.
Do not connect anything else to the power supply.
See page 11.
CAUTION
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents for cleaning.
See page 21.
CAUTION
The +15V supply should only be used to power the ACM Panel.
Do not connect anything else to the power supply.
See page 22.
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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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ACM
– M – DM NF T L
Frequency
Range
Base
Model
Input Conn.
and Gender
Output Conn.
and Gender
Monitor
Port
Conn.
Power
Supply
Voltage
470 – 960 MHz ACM with male 7/16 input, female N output,
female TNC monitor ports, requiring a low voltage power supply
About This Manual
Sample Model ACM–M–DMNFTL
Base
Model
ACM L0 108 – 138 NM Male N N Female N L +11 to +26 Vdc
ACM
500
Frequency Range
(MHz)
L1 136 – 225 NF Female N T Female TNC H ± (36 to 72) Vdc
L2 225 – 520 DM Male 7/16
M 470 – 960 DF Female
H 960 – 2400
RF
Connectors
DIN
7/16 DIN
Monitor Port
Connectors
B Female BNC
Power Supply
Vol tag e
Note: Exception: Model ACM-L2-DFDFTL-12SP and
ACM-L2-DFDFTH-48SP has no other variations.
Note: Exception: Models in ACM500 series do not support
frequency range L0 and H and any of its variations.
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 manual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates to
this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page.
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Chapter Layout
Introduction —
Theory of Operation — Describes the ACM’s alarm options.
Installation — Provides instructions for installing the ACM at a site,
as well as detailed information on the cable connections.
Operating Instructions — Explains computer commands for control-
ling the ACM and describes operation of the optional PCTool software.
Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks for the ACM, as well
as troubleshooting information for common problems. Specifications
and parts lists are also included.
Identifies the parts and functions of the ACM.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Warning Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Caution Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Changes to this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Chapter Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2 Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alarm Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alarm Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alarm Latching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VSWR Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alarm on Zero Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
High Power Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Low Power Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Push-to-Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power/Alarm Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RS-232 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Panel Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RS-232 Port Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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PCTool Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PCTool Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Com Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarm Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Push-to-Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Push-to-Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Terminal Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
“T” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
“C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
“A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inspection and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Panel Mount Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RF Power Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Insertion Loss, Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
VSWR, Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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