Bird Technologies SA-1700-P User Manual

PUBLIC SAFETY

SITE ANALYZER™

CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTER

FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

©Copyright 2002 by Bird Electronic Corporation

Instruction Book Part Number 920-7002A170S Rev. A

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

Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly

performed, could result in personal injury.

Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly

performed, could result in damage to the instrument.

The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating
there is important information in the instruction manual
regarding that particular area. See page 72 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.

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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This equipment should not be connected to an antenna or operated

WARNING

during a storm that has the potential to produce lightning. The

possibility exists for electrical shock.

WARNING

When using the ac adapt er, only connect the plug to a properly

grounded receptacle. Serious injury or death can occur if grounding

is not properly installed.

Caution Statements

The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated
here for emphasis.

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.

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.

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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 manual covers the Bird SA-1700 and SA-1700-P Public Safety Site
Analyzers.

Changes to This Manual

We have made every effort to e nsur e this ma nual is accu rate. I f you
should discover any errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this
manual, please send y our comm e nts to ou r S olon , Ohio f actor y. This
manual may be periodically updated. W hen inquiring about up dates 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., P ress the

ENTER

key.

The second type is a soft key. Each of th e so ft keys (there are five to the
left of the display), has a correspondi ng soft ke y lege nd w hich de pen ds
on the function selected. T he n ame will be at the le ft of the display ,
directly to the right of the co rresponding key. Soft ke y name s are set in a
bold italic type, e.g. Press the SCALE key. Refer to the figu re belo w.

Soft Key

Soft Key Legend

A magnified soft
key legend is an
instructi on to
press the
corresponding

soft key.

Hard Key

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Chapter Layout

Introduction — Identifies the parts, functions, and feat ures 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 — 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 A nalyzer 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Measure Power Mode...........................................................................71

Connecting a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Setting the Full Scale Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Setting the Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Recall Setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Choosing the Displayed Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Setting Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Calibrating the Bird 5011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Utilities................................................................................................... 81

Adjust Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Return to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

FM Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Computer Software ..............................................................................87

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Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Maintenance..........................................................................................89

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Unit Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Flash ROM Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Optional Equipment Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The Bird Site Analyzer is a multifunction test
instrument for use in installation and maintenance of
wireless syst e ms.

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 Card (Not Shown)

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Items Not Supplied

! Calibration Combination

! Bird 5010 Directional Power Sensor

! Bird 5011 Terminating Power Sensor

Site Analyzer Feat ures

General

! Easy to operate and field ready for first-time,

occasional, and experienced users.

! High-resolution color display.
! Field replaceable Li-ion battery.
! Automatic power down conserves battery life.
! Operates in temperatures as low as 14°F (–10°C)

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Antenna Test

! Rejects on-channel interfering signals to +13 dBm.
! Stores up to 12 setups.
! Adjustable pass/fail limit line with visual indicator.
! Stores up to 250 sets of measurement data in raw

format to facilitate conversion between Measure
Match (Sweep) and Fault Location (DTF).

! On-screen comparison between current

measurement and stored data – no PC required.

! Pop-up menus contain over 70 cable types and 30

frequency band presets.

! X and Y scales and uni ts are user adjustable.
! Dual measurement markers and one difference

marker.

! Measurement hold to temporarily store a trace.
! Printing capability. The Bird Site Analyzer is

compatible with all printers that use HP PCL
Level 3, in cludin g most HP printers.

Measure

Match Mode

Fault

Location

Mode

Measure

Power Mode

! Fast swept measurement.
! Frequency can be set using either Start/Stop or

Center/Span frequencies.

! Measurement units can be either return loss [dB],

cable loss [dB], or VSWR [ratio].

! Transform Algorithm - Fast Fourier Transform

(FFT) with three levels of smoothing.

! Distance units can be either feet or meters.
! Measurement units can be eit her return loss [dB] or

VSWR [ratio].

Transmitter Test

! Numerical readout and analog dial.
! Can display either forward power, reflected power,

or match efficiency depending on the sensor.

! Power measurement units can be either Watts or

dBm. Match units can be either VSWR, return loss,
or % match efficiency.

! Compatible with the Bird Directional Power Sensor,

Terminating Power Sensor, VSWR Alarms, and
Broadcast Power Monitors.

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1

2

Component Description

8

7

3

4

5

6

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Introduction

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 A ctivates 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 on or off and to move the
active marker.

3. Numeric Keys Enters 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 chan ging the value.

5. Enter Key

During

List Selecti on Selects the highli ghted item in the list.
Data Entry Exits data entry, changin g the value.

6. Cursor Keys

Left Arrow

During:

Data Entry Deletes previously entered data one character at

Marker Control Moves active marker left one point at a time.
All other times As defined by the function description.

a time.

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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 th e maximum trace value.
While pressing

Increases the display contrast.

the contrast key
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 va lue.
While pressing

Decreases the display contrast.

the contrast key
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 ke y must be
pressed for at least one-half (½) second.

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Introduction

S

t

Connection Description

DC Inpu

Parallel

Antenna

Test Port

+22 dBm max. input

Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceeding the maxi-

mum input will damage the Site Analyzer.

Printer Port

CAUTION

Computer Port

Remote Power

ensor

Antenna Test Port Standard N-type female connector. Use a

Parallel Printer Port 25-pin (DB25) parallel connector.

Computer/Power Sensor Port 9-pin RS-232 (DB9) serial connector.

DC Input Input for external power supplies. Plug

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.

Connect the Site Analyzer to a HP-type
inkjet printer. The cable is not included.

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.

either the ac power supply or the
cigarette lighter adapter into the dc
input. The externa l su pp li es operate the
unit and charge the internal battery.

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Display Description

Measure

Match
Sample
Display

Fault

Location

Sample
Display

18

Measure Match Mode

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test Off

Run

000, ABC, 01-JAN-2001 12:01

1.70

R
W

S
V

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full

Print

Limit: 1.43

FAIL

2 3 4 5

914

Fault Location Mode

Save/

1.70

Recall

M1

M2

MHz

M1: 33.12 MHz

M2: 33.07 MHz

M: 0.05 MHz

∆

6

7

1.64

1.20

0.44

13

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

Run

Print

1.00

R
W

S
V

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

18.2

10 11 12

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Introduction

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 li mit 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 Descripti on 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.

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Measure

Power
Sample
Display

2

3

4
5

6

Display

Fwd

PwrUnit

Watts

MatchUnit

Rtn Loss

1

Measure Power Mode

Sensor Connected

Fwd 0.0 Watts

600.00

7

1. Sensor Status

2. Primary Measurement

3. Primary V al ue

4. Measurement Scale

5. Dial

6. Secondary Measurements

7. Secondary Value

Refl
Match

0.00 Watts

0.00 Loss(dB)

Indicates the connection status of the
power sensor.

Identifies the me asurement d isplayed o n
the analog dial.

Numeric display of the primary value.
Indicates the dial’s full scale.
Graphic display of the primary

measurement.
Identifies measurements not displayed

on the dial.
Numeric display of secondary val ues.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Power Supply

Internal

Battery

Adapters

External

Battery

Pack

(Optional)

The Bird Site Analyzer has an internal, rechargeable,
lithium-ion battery pack. This will operate the unit for
a minimum of 3 hours of cont inuous usage. Recharg ing
time, from a full discharge, is approximately 4 hours.

☞

NOTE: When the unit is received the battery may
not be fully c harg ed. An ac adap te r shou ld be u sed
when operating the unit for the first time.

The battery gauge indicates the approximate battery
life remaining. At
“LO”. When using an external power source, a power
cord symbol replaces the battery gauge.

The Bird Site Analyzer can be operated using an ac
adapter or a 12V automobile cigarette lighter adapter.
Using these will also charge the internal battery.

When using the ac ada pt er, only conne ct the plug to

a properly grounded receptacle. Serious injury or

death can occur if not properly grounded.

The SA-BATPAK is a n op ti onal ex te rnal ba tte ry pack.
This will operate the unit for approximately 2 hours.
The liquid acid gel battery will fully charge, from a full
discharge, in about 6-8 hours.

¼

charge the gauge also displays

WARNING

The SA-BATPAK is shipped charged. Be careful

WARNING

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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Bird Site Analyzer

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Corporation

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Batter

On

1

SA-BATPAK

To charge the external battery pack:

1. Plug the automobile cigarette lighter adapter
into the external battery pack on the side that
says “To Battery”. Refer to the figure above.

2. Plug the other end of the automobile cigarette
lighter adapter into the charger adapter.

3. Plug the ac adapter into the charger adapter.

4. Plug the ac adapter into a properly grounded
outlet. The charger’s “On” LED comes on and
stays on until the charger is disconnected.

To use the external battery pack with a Site Analyzer:

1. Plug the automobile cigarette lighter adapter
into the adapter of the charged external
battery pack.

2. Plug the other end of the automobile cigarette
lighter adapter into the dc input of the Site
Analyzer.

12

Getting Started

Power Up

On first power up or after a failure set the unit to
default parameters. Refer to “Return to Defaults”,
page 83.

Self Te st

System

Information

A self test is run at power up. If the test fails, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 90 for instructions. If the
problem persists, return the unit for service.

The software revision information is displayed during
the self test, as shown below.

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Copyright © 1998 - 2002 by Bird Electronic Corporation

Have the following system information ready before
you begin using the Site Analyzer:

Frequency — ex: 33.00 – 33.18 MHz (emergency band)
Cable Type — ex: LDF 7-50A
Approximate Cable Length — ex: 300 feet
Tra nsmitter Power — ex: 50 W

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.

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14

Chapter 3 Calibration

Calibration Accessories

Calibration Combination includ ing:

! One 50 ohm load
! One Open standard
! One Short standard

Test Cable (optional) – Phase-stable for reliable,
consistent results.

☞

NOTE: If a test cable is used to connect the Bird
Site Analyzer to the system under test, attach the
standards to the end of the test cable during
calibration.

Calibrating

☞

NOTE: For best resu lts, calibrate the Site An alyzer
immediately before taking measurements.

Press key

from either

Measure

Match or

Fault

Location

mode

Open

Short

Load

Cal Done

Calibration Mode

1.70

VSWR

1.00

825.00

Calibration: Off

MHz

841.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

! Pres s t h e CALIBRATE key.
! Attach the open standard.

Press the OPEN key.
Wait for a “beep” and for the trace to scroll before
continuing.

! Attach the short standard.

Press the SHORT key.
Wait for a “beep” and for the trace to scroll before
continuing.

! Attach the load standard.

Press the LOAD key.
Wait for a “beep” and for the trace to scroll before
continuing.

! Pres s t h e CAL DONE key. New coefficients are

calculated. The Site Analyzer is now calibrated.

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Press the
Mode key

Measure

Match

Fault

Location

Press from

Select Mode

Chapter 4 Measure Match Mode

This measurement verifies and monitors the match
conditions in the antenna system at various
frequencies. The results are shown on an x-y graph.
Frequency is shown on the x-axis while return loss,
cable loss, or VSWR is shown on the y-axis.

☞

NOTE: For best results, set the frequency and
calibrate the Site Analyzer immediately before
taking measurements.

Measure Match Mode

Save/

Recall

99.99

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test OFF

HOLD

Print

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Calibration: OFF

MHz

1700.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

Setting the Frequency

Frequencies can be set manually or chosen from a list
of presets. If the sta rt, stop, center, or span is
manually changed, the band will become “Custom”.

☞

NOTE: Changing the frequency settings will
automatically turn calibration off. Always set
the frequency before calibrating the unit.

☞

NOTE: If a frequency outside of the Site
Analyzer’s range is ent ered, the unit ’s minimum or
maximum frequency will be set instead.

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Freq

Scale

Press to

display the

frequency

settings

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Start: MHz

25.00 Center: 862.50 MHz

Stop: 1700.00 MHz

MHz

Span: 1675.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

1700.00

18

Scroll to

Start, Stop,

Center, or

Span

Enter a new

value

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

1.00

1500.00

Start: MHz

1500.00 Center: 1600.00 MHz

Stop: 1700.00 MHz

Measure Match Mode

MHz

Span: 100.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

1700.00

Band List

Scroll to

Band List

The band list pop-up menu contains frequency band
presets. Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets test
parameters while eliminat in g a possible source of
operator error.

Measure Match Mode

Freq

99.99

Scale

R
W

S

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

V

1.00

25.00

Start: 25.00 MHz
Stop: 1700.00 MHz

MHz

Center: 862.50 MHz

Span: 1675.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

1700.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

Display the

band list

and select a

frequency

band

Activate the

selected

band

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Measure Match Mode

Band Start Stop

<Full Band>
Low

Emergency

Fire
Police
Emergency
Police
Police

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

25.00

30.00

33.00

33.40

37.00

37.86

39.00

42.00

1700.00

54.00

33.18

33.62

37.46

38.00

40.00

42.94

20

Cable

Loss

1.00

33.00 33.18

Start: 33.00 MHz
Stop: 33.18 MHz

MHz

Center: 33.09 MHz

Span: 0.18 MHz

Band List: Emergency

Measure Match Mode

Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure

The display scale can be set manually or by us ing Auto
Scale. The display can have units of return loss [dB],
cable loss [dB], or VSWR [ratio].

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Freq

Scale

Press to

display the

scale

settings

Scroll to Min

or Max

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Min:

1.00 Auto Scale

Max: 99.99

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

MHz

Units: VSWR

1700.00

Enter a new

value

Cable

Loss

10.00

25.00

Min:

10.00 Auto Scale

Max: 99.99

MHz

Units: VSWR

1700.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

Auto Scale

Scroll to

Auto Scale

Activate

Auto Scale

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Auto Scale automatically sets the display scale so that
the entire trace is displayed.

Measure Match Mode

Freq

1.70

Scale

R
W

S

1.00

V

25.00

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

MHz

Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

1700.00

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Auto Scale can also be activated from the main screen.

Measure Match Mode

Save/

99.99

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test OFF

R
W

S
V

22

HOLD

Print

1.00

25.00

Calibration: OFF

MHz

1700.00

Setting

Units

Scroll to

Units

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Measure Match Mode

MHz

Auto Scale
Units: VSWR

Measure Match Mode

1700.00

Display the

units list

and select

VSWR,

Cable Loss,

or

Return Loss

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

99.99

1.00

R
W

S
V

25.00

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Units

MHz

VSWR

Auto Scale

Rtn Loss

Units: VSWR

Cable Loss

1700.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

Activate the

selected

unit

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

0.0

)
B

d

(
s

s

o

L
n

t
R

-60.0

25.00

Min: -60.0 dB

Max: 0.0 dB

MHz

Auto Scale
Units: Rtn Loss

1700.00

24

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Press to

activate

Cable Loss

Measure Match Mode

Cable Loss Measurements

To measure cable loss, the cable being tested should
have an open on the far end.

Measure Match Mode

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Cable Loss Mode

0.0

)
B

d

(
s

s

o

L
e

l

b

a
C

-60.0

25.00

Calibration: OFF

MHz

1700.00

Press to

deactivate

Cable Loss

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

0.0

)
B

d

(
s

s

o

L
n

t
R

-60.0

25.00

Calibration: OFF

MHz

1700.00

25

Bird Site Analyzer

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Press to

display the

limit line

value

Limit Line

The limit line is an option that helps you see a failure.
It appears as a horizontal line at the limit line value.

Measure Match Mode

Freq

99.99

Scale

R
W

S

Limit

Line

V

Enter a new

value

26

Cable

Loss

1.00

25.00

Limit Line: 1.43

MHz

1700.00

Measure Match Mode

Limit Test

Limit Test compares the trace to the limit line.

Measure Match Mode

Save/

Recall

1.70

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Toggle

between Off,

Audio, & On

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

HOLD

Print

R
W

S
V

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full
Limit: 1.43

FAIL

MHz

T est Off — disables the comparison and the pass/fail
indicator.

T est On — enables the compariso n. If all of the trace is
below the limit value, “PASS” is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. If any part of the trace exceeds
the limit value, that portion is displayed in red and
“FAIL” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Test Audio — as Test On. In addition, the Site
Analyzer will beep if any part of the trace exceeds the
limit value.

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Bird Site Analyzer

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Marker Adjustment

Markers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return or Cable
Loss to 0.1 dB. The exact values of M1, M2, and the
delta marker (difference of M1 and M2) are displayed
at the bottom of the screen.

☞

NOTE: If M1 was Active, it becomes ON
(displayed) when M2 becomes Active.

Toggle

between Off,

On, and

Active

Toggle

between Off

and Single

28

M1

Active

M2
On

∆

Single

Measure Match Mode

1.70

M1

R
W

S
V

M

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full M1: 33.15 MHz

M2

MHz

M2: 33.10 MHz

M: 0.05 MHz

∆

1.40

1.30

0.10

Move

across the

trace

Measure Match Mode

Measure Match Mode

Locate the

highest

point of the

trace

Locate the

lowest point

of the trace

M1

Active

M2
On

∆

Single

1.70

R
W

S
V

M

M2

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full M1: 33.12 MHz

MHz

M2: 33.07 MHz

M: 0.05 MHz

∆

M1

1.64

1.20

0.44

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Bird Site Analyzer

Measurement Hold

Measurement Ho ld st op s tracin g at th e end of the
current measurement and displays the last measure­ment result. It is active when a lock appears in the
indicator ball.

Measure Match Mode

Save/

1.70

Recall

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Toggle
between
Run and

Hold

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test Off

Run

Print

R
W

S
V

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full

MHz

30

Measure Match Mode

Printing

The Bird Site Analyzer can print the information
displayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer that
supports the PCL Level 3 protocol.

Measure Match Mode

Press from

Measure

Match Mode

Prints the

information

on the

screen

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test Off

Run

Print

1.70

R
W

S
V

M2

1.00

33.00 33.18

Calibration: Full M1: 33.12 MHz

MHz

M2: 33.07 MHz

M: 0.05 MHz

∆

M1

1.64

1.20

0.44

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Bird Site Analyzer

32

Press the

Mode key

Chapter 5 Fault Location Mode

This measurement identifies the position of impedance
discontinuities (faults) within t he antenna/feeder
system. The measurement results are displayed on an
x-y graph. Distance from the Site Analyzer is shown
on the x-axis, while relative magnitude of the
discontinuity is shown on the y-axis.

☞

NOTE: For best results, set the frequency span,
the cable type, and calibrate the Site Analyzer
immediately before taking measurements.

Fault Location Mode

Save/

1.70

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

R
W

S
V

Press from

Select Mode

Run

Print

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

18.2

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Bird Site Analyzer

Table 1: Fault Location Distance and Resolution

Setting the Frequency Span

The frequency span and relative prop agation velocity
determine the maximum distance at which distance­to-fault measurements can be taken. For best results,
use the table below to select the fre quency s pan which
matches the length and propagation velocity of the
cable under test.

☞

NOTE: Changing the frequency settings will
automatically turn calibration off. Always set
the frequency before calibrating the unit.

Velocity

Percentage

Freq Span

(MHz)

25
50 469.3 999.9 198.0 50.6 625.7 999.9 264.0 50.6

75 312.8 999.9 132.0 50.6 417.1 999.9 176.0 50.6
100 234.6 769. 8 99.0 39.0 312.8 999.9 132.0 50.6
200 117.3 384. 9 49.5 19.5 156.4 513.2 66.0 26.0
300 78.2 256. 6 33.0 13.0 104.3 342.1 44.0 17.3
400 58.7 192. 5 24.8 9.7 78.2 256. 6 33.0 13.0
500 46.9 154. 0 19.8 7.8 62.6 205. 3 26.4 10.4
600 39.1 128. 3 16.5 6.5 52.1 171. 1 22.0 8.7
700 33.5 110. 0 14.1 5.6 44.7 146.6 18.9 7.4
800 29.3 96.2 12.4 4.9 39.1 128.3 16.5 6.5
900 26.1 85.5 11.0 4.3 34.8 114.0 14.7 5.8

1000 23.5 77.0 9.9 3.9 31.3 102.6 13.2 5.2
1200 19.6 64.2 8.3 3.2 26.1 85. 5 11.0 4.3
1400 16.8 55.0 7.1 2.8 22.3 73. 3 9.4 3.7
1600 14.7 48.1 6.2 2.4 19.6 64. 2 8.3 3.2
1675 14.0 46.0 5.9 2.3 18.7 61. 3 7.9 3.1

Distance Resolution Distance Resolution

mftcminmftcmin

938.5 999. 9 396.0 50.6 999.9 999.9 421.9 50.6

66 % 88 %

34

Press the

Mode key

Measure

Match

Fault

Location

Press from

Select Mode

Fault Location Mode

For example, for a cable with a dielectric constant of

2.296, the velocity percentage is 66%. If the cable is
100 feet long, th en the Si te A nalyz er shoul d be set to a
frequency span of 700 MHz. The resolution of the
graph will be 5 inches.

Measure Match Mode

Save/

Recall

99.99

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test OFF

HOLD

Print

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Calibration: OFF

MHz

1700.00

Press the

Config key

Freq

Scale

Press to

display the

frequency

settings

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Cable

Loss

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

1.00

25.00

Start: MHz

25.00 Center: 862.50 MHz

Stop: 1700.00 MHz

MHz

Span: 1675.00 MHz

Band List: Custom

1700.00

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Bird Site Analyzer

Scroll to the

Span value

Freq

Scale

Limit

Line

Measure Match Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

Enter the

value from

Table 1

Press the

Mode key

Press from

Select Mode

1.00

Cable

Loss

762.50

Start: 762.50 MHz
Stop: 962.50 MHz

MHz

Center: 862.50 MHz

Span: MHz200.00

Band List: Custom

962.50

Fault Location Mode

Save/

99.99

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

HOLD

VSWR

1.00

0.0 Meters 30.5

Calibration: OFF

Print

If you enter a span greater than the current settings
allow, the span will be set to the maximum possible
value. In this case, set the center frequency to 862.5
MHz, the center of the SA-1700’s range, and try to set
the span again.

36

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Fault Location Mode

Setting the Ca ble Type

The cable type can be set manually or chosen from a
list of presets. If the velocity of propagation or loss is
manually changed, the cable will become “Custom”.

☞

NOTE: Changing the cable type or velocity of
propagation will reset the distance scale to the
maximum possible distance. Always set the cable
type before setting the distance scale.

Press to

display the

cable

settings

Scroll to

Veloc ity of

Propagation

or Loss

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0 Meters 18.2

Vel. Prop.: 0.8800 Cable List: Custom
Loss: dB/m0.105

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Bird Site Analyzer

Fault Location Mode

Enter a new

value

Cable List

Scroll to

Cable Type

Display the

cable list

and select a

cable

Distance

Cbl Type

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Vel. Prop.: 0.8800 Cable List: Custom
Loss: dB/m0.262

Meters

18.2

The cable list pop-up menu contains cable presets.
Using a preset is quick, easy, and sets test parameters
while eliminating a possible source of operator error.

Fault Location Mode

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Type Vp@1Ghz Loss

5062

5088
5092
5128
5228
5328
5438
FSJ1-50A

0.8200

0.8800

0.8200

0.8800

0.8800

0.8800

0.8800

0.8400

0.1447

0.1047

0.1089

0.0745

0.0420

0.0312

0.0259

0.1968

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Cbl Type

Fault Location Mode

Fault Location Mode

Activate the

selected

cable

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Vel. Prop.: 0.8200 Cable List:
Loss: 0.1447 dB/m

Meters

5062

17.0

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Bird Site Analyzer

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Setting the Distance

The maximum possible Stop Distance is determined
by the frequency span. (See Table 1 on page 34)

Fault Location Mode

Press to

display the

distance

settings

Scroll to

Start or Stop

Enter a new

value

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Start: 0.0 m
Stop: m18.2

Fault Location Mode

99.99

VSWR

Meters

Units: Meters

18.2

40

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

1.00

0.0

Start: 0.0 m
Stop: m10.0

Meters

Units: Meters

10.0

Setting

Units

Fault Location Mode

Fault Location Mode

Scroll to

Units

Display the

units list

and select

Meters or

Feet

Activate the

selected

unit

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Start: 0.0 m
Stop: 18.2 m

Fault Location Mode

99.99

VSWR

Units

Meters

Units: Meters

Meters

Feet

18.2

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

1.00

0.0

Start: 0.0 ft
Stop: 59.9 ft

Feet

Units: Feet

59.9

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Bird Site Analyzer

Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure

The display scale can be set manually or by us ing Auto
Scale. The display can have units of ret urn loss [dB] or
VSWR [ratio].

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Press to

display the

scale

settings

Scroll to Min

or Max

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Distance

Scale

Fault Location Mode

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Fault Location Mode

1.07

Meters

Auto Scale
Units: VSWR

18.2

Enter a new

value

42

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

1.00

VSWR

0.0

Min: 1.00
Max: 1.07

Meters

Auto Scale
Units: VSWR

18.2

Fault Location Mode

Auto Scale

Scroll to

Auto Scale

Activate

Auto Scale

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Auto Scale automatically sets the display scale so that
the entire trace is displayed.

Fault Location Mode

Distance

Smooth

Cbl Type

Scale

Limit

Line

Low

1.07

1.00

VSWR

0.0

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Meters

Auto Scale

Units: VSWR

18.2

Auto scale can also be activated from the main screen.

Fault Location Mode

Save/

1.70

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

R
W

S
V

Run

Print

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

18.2

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Bird Site Analyzer

Setting

Units

Fault Location Mode

Scroll to

Units

Display the

units list

and select

VSWR or

Return Loss

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Fault Location Mode

99.99

R
W

S
V

Meters

Auto Scale
Units: VSWR

18.2

44

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

1.00

0.0

Min: 1.00
Max: 99.99

Units

Meters

MHz

Auto Scale

VSWR

Units: VSWR

Rtn Loss

18.2

Fault Location Mode

Fault Location Mode

Activate the

selected

unit

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

0.0

-60.0

Rtn Loss (dB)

0.0

Min: -60.0 dB
Max: 0.0 dB

Meters

Auto Scale
Units: Rtn Loss

18.2

45

Bird Site Analyzer

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Limit Line

The limit line is an option that helps you see a failure.
It appears as a horizontal line at the limit line value.

Fault Location Mode

Press to

display the

limit line

value

Enter a new

value

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

Low

Cbl Type

99.99

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Limit Line: 1.50

Meters

18.2

46

Fault Location Mode

Limit Test

Limit Test compares the trace to the limit line.

Fault Location Mode

Save/

Recall

1.70

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Toggle

between Off,

Audio, & On

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

HOLD

Print

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full
Limit: 1.43

FAIL

Meters

18.2

T est Off — disables the comparison and the pass/fail
indicator.

T est On — enables the compariso n. If all of the trace is
below the limit value, “PASS” is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. If any part of the trace exceeds
the limit value, that portion is displayed in red and
“FAIL” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Test Audio — as Test On. In addition, the Site
Analyzer will beep if any part of the trace exceeds the
limit value.

47

Bird Site Analyzer

t

Press from

Faul

Location

Mode

Marker Adjustment

Markers indicate VSWR to 0.01, or Return Loss to 0.1
dB. The exact values of M1, M2, and the delta marker
(difference of M1 and M2) are displayed at the bottom
of the screen.

☞

NOTE: If M1 was Active, it becomes ON
(displayed) when M2 becomes Active.

Toggle

between Off,

On, and

Active

Toggle

between Off

and Single

48

M1

Active

M2
On

∆

Single

Fault Location Mode

1.70

M1

R
W

S
V

M

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

M2

Meters

M1: 15.3 m

M2: 10.2 m

M: 5.1 m

∆

18.2

1.40

1.30

0.10

Move

across the

trace

Fault Location Mode

Fault Location Mode

Locate the

highest

point of the

trace

Locate the

lowest point

of the trace

M1

Active

M2
On

∆

Single

1.70

R
W

S
V

M

M2

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

M1: 13.1 m

M2: 8.4 m

M: 4.7 m

∆

M1

18.2

1.32

1.20

0.12

49

Bird Site Analyzer

Smooth

Smooth is an option that will digitally average the
displayed trace. Three levels of smooth are available.

Fault Location Mode

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Toggle

between

None, Low,

Medium,

and High

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

Smooth

None

Cbl Type

Distance

Scale

Limit

Line

1.70

R
W

S
V

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Fault Location Mode

1.70

R
W

S
V

Meters

10.0

50

Smooth

High

Cbl Type

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

10.0

Fault Location Mode

Measurement Hold

Measurement Hold stops tracing at the end of the
current measurement and displays the last measure­ment result. It is active when a lock appears in the
indicator ball.

Fault Location Mode

Save/

1.70

Recall

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Toggle
between
Run and

Hold

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test Off

Run

Print

VSWR

1.00

0.0

Calibration: Full

Meters

18.2

51

Bird Site Analyzer

Printing

The Bird Site Analyzer can print the information
displayed on the screen to any HP Deskjet printer that
supports the PCL Level 3 protocol.

Fault Location Mode

Press from

Fault

Location

Mode

Prints the

information

on the

screen

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test Off

Run

Print

1.70

1.00

R
W

S
V

0.0

Calibration: Full

M2

Meters

M1: 13.1 m

M2: 8.4 m

M: 4.7 m

∆

M1

18.2

1.32

1.20

0.12

52

Press from

Measure

Match or

Fault

Location

Mode

Chapter 6 Save and R ecall

Traces and setups can be stored in nonvolatile
memory, along with descriptive labels and a time-date
stamp.

Save and Recall

Save

Reg Description Date

Recall

Label

Delete

Setup

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:26

1 of 1:

53

Bird Site Analyzer

Press from

Save and

Recall

The trace is

saved

Save Trace

Save

Recall

Label

Delete

Setup

Save and Recall

Reg Description Date

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:2 6

000 05-OCT-2001 11:26

2 of 2:

54

Trace Label

Delete

Save and Recall

Save and Recall

Press from

Save and

Recall

The Label

menu is

displayed

Space

A D G J M P S V Y .

M

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

N

C F I L O R U X / -

O

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

QuickText

_ * ( )

55

Bird Site Analyzer

Entering

Numbers

Enter

numbers

using the

number pad.

Entering

Letters

If the numeric shortcuts are off, press a number key
once to enter a number. If the numeric shortcuts are
on, press the key twice.

Save and Recall

Delete

016

A D G J M P S V Y .

M

QuickText

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

N

C F I L O R U X / -

O

Space

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Delete is always the first softkey. The characters in
the highlighted column can be entered using t he other
softkeys.

Scroll to a

column

Press to

enter a

symbol, or

space

56

letter,

Delete

Save and Recall

016 B

A D G J M P S V Y .

A

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

B

C F I L O R U X / -

C

:

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

QuickText

_ * ( )

Changing

Labels

Save and Recall

The label

should be

RX01,

not TX01

Scroll to the

text to be

changed

Delete

Save and Recall

016 BETA TX01

A D G J M P S V Y .

V

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

W

C F I L O R U X / -

X

*

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

QuickText

_ * ( )

OR

Press to

replace the

character

under the

cursor

Delete

Space

Save and Recall

016 BETA X01R

A D G J M P S V Y .

P

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

Q

C F I L O R U X / -

R

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

QuickText

_ * ( )

57

Bird Site Analyzer

Deleting

Labels

Scroll to the

text to be

deleted

Press to

delete the

character to

the left of

the cursor

Delete

Save and Recall

016 TX01

A D G J M P S V Y .

V

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

W

C F I L O R U X / -

X

*

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

QuickText

_ * ( )

58

Saving

Labels

Save and Recall

A complete

label

Save the

label

Delete

Save

Recall

Save and Recall

016 BETA TX01

A D G J M P S V Y .

V

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

W

C F I L O R U X / -

X

*

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Save and Recall

Reg Description Date

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:2 6

000 016 BETA TX01 05-OCT-2001 11:26

QuickText

Label

Delete

Setup

2 of 2:

59

Bird Site Analyzer

From Trace

Label, scroll

past the

rightmost

column to

activate

Quicktext

Trace Label Quicktex t

Store commonly used label elements in the Quicktext
to speed label entry.

Save and Recall

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

QuickText

View

Quicktext

Press to

view the full

Quicktext

entry

View

QText

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

If a Quicktext entry is more than 15 characters long,
the complete entry will not be shown in the QuickText
column.

Save and Recall

Select

Add to

Qtext

A D G J M P S V Y .

016 BETA

[Enter]

QuickText

016 BETA

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

Delete

C F I L O R U X / -

View

QText

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

60

Create

Quicktext

Save and Recall

Enter text

into the

label, then

activate

Quicktext

Press to

store the

label

contents in

QuickText

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

View

QText

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

Save and Recall

016 BETA

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Save and Recall

016 BETA

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

QuickText

QuickText

016 BETA

View

QText

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

61

Bird Site Analyzer

Use

Quicktext

Scroll to a

Quicktext

entry

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

Save and Recall

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

RX
TX
BETA
ALPHA

C F I L O R U X / -

QuickText

Press to

insert the

Quicktext at

the cursor

View

QText

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

View

QText

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Save and Recall

TX

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

RX
TX
BETA
ALPHA

QuickText

62

Delete

Quicktext

Scroll to a

Quicktext

entry

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

Save and Recall

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

RX
TX
BETA
ALPHA

C F I L O R U X / -

Save and Recall

QuickText

Press to

delete the

Quicktext

entry

View

QText

Select

Add to

Qtext

Delete

View

QText

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Save and Recall

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

@

#

:

Shortcuts off. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

RX
BETA
ALPHA

QuickText

63

Bird Site Analyzer

Trace Label Config

Label Help

Press from

Trace Label

Press to

display the

help screen

Label

Shortcuts

Label Help provides instructions for labelling traces.

Save and Recall

Help

016 BETA X01T

Disable

Shortcuts

Use LEFT or RIGHT arrows to select column or

A D G J M P S V Y .

Use NUMBER keys to select column
Use SOFTKEYS to enter letters
Press NUMBER keys TWICE to enter digits
Use UP or DOWN arrows to move cursor

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

Use ENTER or ESC to exit.

[Enter]

QuickText

C F I L O R U X / -

@

Done

#

:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Shortcuts on. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

Enabling shortcuts allow you to select a column by
pressing the key corresponding to the column number.
When shortcuts are enabled, pr es s the nu m b er ke y
once to move the column, and twice to enter a number.

Press from

Trace Label

Toggle
between

Enable and

Disable

64

Help

Disable

Shortcuts

Done

Save and Recall

A D G J M P S V Y .

B E H K N Q T W Z ,

C F I L O R U X / -

@

#

:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Shortcuts on. See config/help for details.

[Space]

_ * ( )

QuickText

Press from

Save and

Recall

The Setup

menu is

displayed

Save and Recall

Save Setup

Saving the setup will save the following:

Scale Min Start Frequency Center Frequency

Scale Max Stop Frequency Span Frequency

Start Distance Units Calibration Coeff.

Stop Distance FM Status Limit Line

Save and Recall

Save

Frequency

DateTemp

Recall

Delete

Setup

00 824-849 32 05-OCT-2001 09:01a

Press to
save the

current

setup

Traces

Save

Recall

Delete

Traces

Save and Recall

Setup

00 824-849 32 05-OCT-2001 09:01a

01 780-2500 25 23-OCT-2001 11:26a

Frequency

DateTemp

65

Bird Site Analyzer

From Save

and Recall,

scroll to the

trace to be

recalled

Recall Trace

When a trace is recalled it is displayed along with the
trace currently being measured. The frequency range
will be changed to the recalled trace’s settings. To
remove a recalled trace from the display, press the
ESCAPE key from the Save and Recall screen.

☞

NOTE: Calibration is automatically turned off if
the recalled trace has a different frequency range.

Save and Recall

Save

Reg Description Date

Recall

Label

Delete

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:2 6

000 016 BETA TX01 05-OCT-2001 11:26

The trace is

recalled

66

OR

Setup

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

Hold

Print

2 of 2:

Measure Match Mode

000, 016 BETA TX0..., 05-OCT-2001 11:26

1.70

VSWR

1.00

825.00

Calibration: Full

MHz

841.00

Save and Recall

Recall Setup

☞

NOTE: For best resu lts, calibrate the Site An alyzer
immediately before taking measurements.

Press from

Save and

Recall

The Setup

menu is

displayed

Scroll to the

setup to be

recalled

OR

Save

Recall

Delete

Traces

Save/

Recall

Auto

Scale

Limit

Test On

Save and Recall

Setup

00 824-849 32 05-OCT-2001 09:01a

01 780-2500 25 23-OCT-2001 11:26a

Frequency

DateTemp

Measure Match Mode

99.99

VSWR

The setup is

recalled

Hold

Print

1.00

780.00

Calibration: Full

MHz

2500.00

67

Bird Site Analyzer

From Save

and Recall,

scroll to the

trace to be

deleted

Delete Trace

Save

Reg Description Date

Recall

Label

Delete

Setup

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:2 6

000 016 BETA TX01 05-OCT-2001 11:26

Save and Recall

2 of 2:

Save and Recall

Press to

delete the

trace. Press

again when

asked “Are

You Sure?”

68

Save

Recall

Label

Delete

Setup

Reg Description Date

001 015 ALPHA RX02 05-OCT-2001 11:26

1 of 1:

Press from

Save and

Recall

The Setup

menu is

displayed

Delete Setup

Save

Setup

Recall

00 824-849 32 05-OCT-2001 09:01a

01 780-2500 25 23-OCT-2001 11:26a

Save and Recall

Frequency

Save and Recall

DateTemp

Scroll to the

setup to be

deleted

Press to

delete the

setup. Pres s

again when

asked “Are

You Sure?”

Delete

Traces

Save

Recall

Delete

Traces

Save and Recall

Setup

00 824-849 32 05-OCT-2001 09:01a

Frequency

DateTemp

69

Bird Site Analyzer

70

Press the

Mode key

Chapter 7 Measure Power Mode

☞

NOTE: Power measurement is only available with
the SA-1700-P. To upgrade a standard SA-1700,
please contact Customer Service.

This measurement verifies and moni tors the co ndi tion
of the transmitter system. Up to three measurement
values can be simultaneous ly displayed, depending on
the sensor. One measurement is also displayed on an
analog dial.

For best results with element-based sensors, connect
the sensor and enter the power rating of the forward
element before taking any readings.

Measure Power Mode

Waiting for Sensor...

PwrUnit

Watts

Do not apply power to the RF test port.
An external sensor is required to
measure RF power.

Warning:

Press from

Select Mode

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.

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Bird Site Analyzer

(dB)

Connecting a Sensor

CAUTION

+22 dBm max. input

Do not ap ply R F p ow e r t o A n ten n a T es t Por t. E x ce ed -

ing the maxi mum input w ill da mage the Site Analyz er.

The antenna test port is only used for testing
unpowered systems. For power measurement, an
external power sensor connected to the Remote Power
Sensor Port must be used.

Connect the Bird Site Analyzer to power sensors using
the built-in serial port, labeled “Remote P ower Sensor”
(see “Connection Description” o n page 7). A 9 pin serial
cable should be used. When a sensor is properly
connected to the Site Analyzer, the sensor status
message will change from “Waiting for Sensor” to
“Sensor Connected” and the warning message will be
replaced by the main display.

A sensor is

properly

connected

72

Display

Fwd

PwrUnit

Watts

MatchUnit

Rtn Loss

Measure Power Mode

Sensor Connected

Fwd 0.0 Watts

Refl
Match

0.00 Watts

0.00 Loss

600.00

Press from

Measure

Power Mode

Scroll to Full

Scale

Measure Power Mode

Setting the Full Scale Power

The Bird Site Analyzer will automatically set the full
scale power for sensors that do not use elements. For
element-based sensors, enter the power listed on the
forward element. The reflect ed ele ment ’s powe r ra ting
should be 10% of the forward element’s.

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Recall

Setups

Fwd 0.000 KWatts

1.20

Enter the

forward

element

power

Offset
FullScale

0.00 dB

1000.00 Watts

73

Bird Site Analyzer

(dB)

Setting the Offset

To read unattenuated power when using a coupler or
attenuator, enter (in dB) the attenuation or coupling
factor. To convert percentages to dB, use the equation:

Attenuation(dB) = 10 x Log10[Attenuation(%) / 100]

Press from

Measure

Power Mode

Scroll to

Offset

Enter the

new value

Esc

The offset is

displayed at

the bottom

of the main

display

Recall

Setups

Display

Fwd

PwrUnit

KWatts

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

Offset
FullScale

500.00 Watts

Measure Power Mode

Sensor Connected

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

24.00

16.00 dB

24.00

74

MatchUnit

Rtn Loss

Refl
Match

0.00 Watts

0.00 Loss

Offset 16.00 dB

Measure Power Mode

Recall Setups

Power measurement setups can be created using the
Bird Site Analyzer PCTool Software, then stored in
the Site Analyzer’s nonvolat ile memory. These setups
store both the offset and full scale power.

Press from

Measure

Power Mode

Press to

display the

Power

Setup menu

Scroll to the

setup to be

recalled

Recall

Recall

Setups

Measure Power Mode

Select Power Set up

Name

Setup1

Dflt1
Dflt2
Dflt3
Dflt4
Dflt5
Dflt6
Dflt7

Offset Scale

16.00

1000.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

0.00

500.00 W

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Fwd 0.00 KWatts

50.00

The setup is

recalled

Offset
FullScale

16.00 dB

1000.00 Watts

75

Bird Site Analyzer

Toggle
between

Fwd, Refl,

and Match

Choosing the Displayed Measurement

The primary display shows one value on the large
numerical display and the dial. Other measurements
are displayed numerically below the dial.

☞

NOTE: When using a terminating power sensor,
only forward power can be measured. Reflected
power and match will not be displayed.

Measure Power Mode

Display

Match

PwrUnit

Watts

MatchUnit

Rtn Loss

Sensor Connected

Match 0.00 Loss (dB)

0.00

76

Fwd
Refl

0.0 Watts

0.00 Watts

Toggle
between

Watts and

dBm

Setting Units

Display

Fwd

PwrUnit

dBm

Measure Power Mode

Measure Power Mode

Sensor Connected

Fwd -30.00 dBm

58.00

Toggle
between

VSWR,

Return

Loss, and

Match

Efficiency

MatchUnit

VSWR

Refl
Match

-30.00 dBm

2.00 VSWR

77

Bird Site Analyzer

Calibrating the Bird 5011

Press from

Measure

Power Mode

When using a Bird 5011, do not exceed 2 W average

CAUTION

or 125 W peak power for 5 µs. Doing so will render

the sensor inoperative.

The Bird 5011 is a highly accurate terminating power
sensor. Over time, the sensor’s “zero value” (reading
with no applied RF power) can drift, making all
readings inaccurate by this value. For example, if the
zero value is –2 µW, measuring a 5mW signal will
give a reading of 4.998 mW, a 0.04% error. Measuring
a 50 µW signal will give a reading of 48 µW, a 4%
error. To keep this drift from causing a significant
error, rezero the sensor as necessary.

☞

NOTE: For best results, make sure the sensor has
been connected to the Site Analyzer and the SA
turned on for at least 5 minutes. Do not apply RF
power to the sensor during calibration.

Measure Power Mode

Recall

Setups

Calibrate

5011

Configuration Screen

Fwd 0.00 mWatts

This will take about 45
seconds to complete. Do
you wish to continue?

12.00

Press to

begin the

calibration

78

Offset
FullScale

[Enter/Esc]

0.00 dB

0.01 Watts

Press to the

warning

Recall

Setups

Calibrate

5011

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Fwd 0.00 mWatts

WARNING
Do not disconnect sensor
until cal is c o mplete.

Measure Power Mode

12.00

Wait for

calibration

to finish

Recall

Setups

Calibrate

5011

Offset
FullScale

Measure Power Mode

Configuration Screen

Fwd 0.00 mWatts

Offset
FullScale

0.00 dB

0.01 Watts

12.00

0.00 dB

0.01 Watts

79

Bird Site Analyzer

80

Press the

Mode key

Chapter 8 Utilities

These utilities adjust the Bird Site Analyzer’s date
and time, return the unit to default settings, or check
the printer status.

Utility Mode

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

Printer

FM Mod

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Press from

Select Mode

Rtn To

Defaults

81

Bird Site Analyzer

Press to

display the

system

settings

Scroll

through the

date & time

Adjust Date and Time

Utility Mode

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

Printer

FM Mod

Current Date / Time:
12 - - 2001 12:05 pDEC

Rtn To

Defaults

Utility Mode

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

Printer

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Change the

date or time

82

FM Mod

Current Date / Time:
12 - - 2002 12:05 pFEB

Rtn To

Defaults

Press to

return all

settings to

factory

presets

Utilities

Return to Defaults

All settings will be returned to the factory presets.
Saved traces and setups will not be affected. This
function should be used after a unit fa ilure and on first
power up.

Utility Mode

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

Printer

FM Mod

Rtn To

Defaults

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

Return to defaults executed.

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FM Modulation

The Bird Site Analyzer uses FM modulation to
improve its immunity to interfering signals. Under
certain circumstances, such as while making cable loss
or other high reflection measurements with long
cables, FM modulation may reduce signal quality. In
that case, the modulation should be turned off.

! FM modulation is on by default, and will be turned

back on whenever the unit is reset to defaults.

! FM modulation is automatically turned off while

the unit is in Cable Loss Mode and returned to its
previous state on exiting Cable Loss Mode.

! Saving a setup saves the status of the modulation.

FM Mod

Rtn To

Defaults

Toggle

between ON

and OFF

System

Printer

FM Mod

Rtn To

Defaults

Utility Mode

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

FM Modulation ON

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Press to

display the

printer

status

Utilities

Printer

The Bird Site Analyzer is compatible all printers that
use HP PCL Level 3, including most HP printers.

When a printer error occurs, this screen will display
an error message describing the printer problem.

Utility Mode

System

Model SA-1700, 25 - 1700 MHz

Printer

FM Mod

Printer: Generic
Status: OK

Rtn To

Defaults

SN: 00000000

25 Nov 2002

HP Ink Jet Printer

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Chapter 9 Computer Software

The Bird Site Analyzer Software is designed to help
you use the Site Analyzer more effectively. The
software enables use of a PC for archiving and
analyzing measurement data.

Features

! Multiple Document Interface - allows any number

of trace documents to be ope n simultaneously.

! Intelligent drag-and-drop automatically converts

traces to a common scale for precise and reliable
comparisons.

! Documents can be viewed in the frequency or

distance domains, or as a Smith chart.

! Data values can be read off the status bar as the

mouse is moved along the trace.

! Compatible with other cable and antenna testers

including the Bird AT Series.

☞

NOTE: The Bird Site Analyzer and PCTool
software are not compatible with trace data from
the Anritsu Site Master.

! Automatic cursor calibration maintains accurate

readouts of trace data even if the x-axis changes.

! Supports long file names for easy identification.

Computer Requirements

To install and run the softwa re, your compute r system
must meet the following requirements:

! Windows 95 or later
! 486 or better microprocessor running enhanced

mode (66 MHz or better recommended)

! 1 MB of free memory
! Hard disk with 3 MB of free space
! 1.44 MB Floppy Drive

☞

NOTE: For more instructions refer to the he lp files
included with the software.

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Chapter 10 Maintenance

Cleaning

CAUTION

Harsh or abrasive detergents, and some solvents,

can damage the display unit and labels.

Only clean the Site Analyzer with a soft cloth
dampened with mild detergent and water. Do not use
any other type of cleaning sol ution.

Charging the Battery

The internal battery pack is charged while the Site
Analyzer is connected to the ac adapter or the
automobile cigarette lighter adapter. Recharging time,
from a full discharge, is approximately 4 hours.

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Troubleshooting

Any service procedure not covered in this manual
should be referred to an authorized service facility.

Locate the problem, review the possibl e causes, and
perform the action listed. If the problem is not
corrected, give us a call or return the unit for service.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Correction

Unit will not power up Battery pack drained Charge the battery pack.

Battery pack unable to
keep a charge

AC adapter is not
securely connected or is
damaged

No power supplied at the
wall receptacl e.

Self test fails Error condition Turn the unit off and then

Date and time appear,
hiding the display

Fault Location trace
appears incorrect

Erratic antenna test
measurements

Soft Key One beeps
when pressed without
actually performing
any function.

Internal error Press Mode, Utility, and

Scale too large Press Auto Scale to make

Incorrect cable loss or
velocity of propagation

Bad calibration combo Use a different c alibrat ion

Context switching
operations taking place

Replace the battery pack.

Securely connect the ac
adapter to the unit.

Replace the ac adapter.
Restore power to the wall

receptacle.

back on. If the problem
persists, return the unit
for service.

then Escape.

the scale is small enough.
Check the cable loss and

settings.

V

p

combo.
Wait for screen chang es to

complete before pressing
keys.

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