Bird Technologies SA-6000EX User Manual
SITE ANALYZER™
CABLE AND ANTENNA TESTER
FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODELS
SA-1700EX, SA-1700EXP
SA-2500EX, SA-6000EX
©Copyright 2008 by Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-7002A600S Rev. J
Site Analyzer is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks
of the Microsoft Corporation
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Remove Power
Safety Precautions
Observe general safety precautions. Do
the power on.
Safety Earth Ground
An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be supplied from the
main power source to the instrument.
two conductor power cable is not sufficient protection. Serious injury
or death can occur if this grounding is not properly installed.
Safety Symbols
WARNING
ing notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly
Warn
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.
The caution symbol appears on the
there is important information in the instruction manual
regarding that particular area
not open the instrument with
Grounding one conductor of a
equipment indicating
Note: Calls attention to supplemental information.
Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in
ger to operating and maintenance personnel, and
for emphasis.
WARNING
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.
the text where there is dan-
are repeated here
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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.
WARNING
When using the AC adapter, 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
Always turn off the SA before connecting or disconnecting a sensor.
CAUTION
When using a Bird 5011 or 5011-EF, 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.
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CAUTION
Long-term storage of the external battery pack can affect battery
performance and reduce battery life. Do not store the external
battery pack for long periods of time without proper storage
maintenance (refer to External Battery Pack (Optional), Long-term
Storage Maintenance, page 125). Failure to comply may result in
reduced battery charge and shortened battery life.
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Safety Statements
USAGE
ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT
SPEC
IFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR
THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.
USO
EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO
E
SPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA
PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO.
BENUTZUNG
WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM
HERSTEL
LER BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT
BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.
UTILISATION
TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS
EXPL
ICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT
ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DE
L’INSTRUMENT.
IMPIEGO
QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZZATO IN
MODO DIVERSO DA C
OME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE
LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNE
COMPROMESSA.
SERVICE
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY
SERV
ICE - 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
EXC
LUSIVO 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.
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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
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.
Reference Card
The 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.
Chapter Layout
Introduction — Describes the features of the Bird Site Analyzer and
provides power-up instructions.
Calibration — Lists the steps to calibrate the Site Analyzer, which
must be done before using Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
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Measure Match Mode — Lists the steps to make match measurements, as well as providing instructions for all functions available in
Measure Match mode.
Fault Location Mode — Lists the steps 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 and recall traces and setups
in Measure Match or Fault Location modes.
Measure Power Mode — Lists the steps 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 Analyzer PC Software.
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Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks for the Site Analyzer, as well as troubleshooting for common problems. Specifications
and parts information are also included.
Step By Step Guide — Identifies buttons and connectors on the Site
Analyzer, and explains the display. Also provides step by step instruc
tions for making the most common measurements.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Items Not Supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Site Analyzer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Antenna Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fault Location Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Measure Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Internal Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
External Battery Pack (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To charge the external battery pack: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To use the external battery pack with a Site Analyzer: . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Site Analyzer User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Site Analyzer Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibration Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3 Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Determine the Power of the Component Being Tested . . . . . . . . . . 17
Select the Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Measurement Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Calibrate the Site Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Select the Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set the Measurement Scale Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Set the Measurement Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set the Graph Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Set and Activate Acceptance Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Measure the Match of the Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Interpreting the Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Activate Markers and Set Marker Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Move Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Delta Markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Markers with Recalled Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cable Loss Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Interpreting the Cable Loss Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 4 Fault Location Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Determine the Power of the Component Being Tested . . . . . . . . . . 47
Select Fault Location Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
What You Need to Know About
Setting the Frequency Span and Max Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the Frequency Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting the Maximum Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Calibrate the Site Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting the Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting the Distance and Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Distance to Display on the Trace (start, stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setting the Scale & Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Set the Measurement Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Set the Graph Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set and Activate Acceptance Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Test for Fault Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Interpreting the Fault Location Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Measurement Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Activate Markers and Set Marker Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Move Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Delta Markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using Markers with Recalled Traces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Smooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Saving The Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 5 Save and Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Save Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Label Text Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Label Text Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Changing (editing) Label Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Quicktext for Trace Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
View Quicktext Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Create Quicktext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Use Quicktext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Delete Quicktext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Recall a Saved Trace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Delete a Saved Trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Save a Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Recall Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Delete Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chapter 6 Measure Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Connecting a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Setting the Full Scale Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Zeroing Bird Power Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Choosing the Displayed Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Setting Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Changing the mode for the 5010B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
The 43Peak Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using the 5012 Wideband Power Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Changing the Measurement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Choosing the Displayed Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Function Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Average Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Video Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Peak Envelope Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Burst Average Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Crest Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) . . . 112
Setting the CCDF Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Setting the Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5011-EF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Recall Setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Chapter 7 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Adjust Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Return to Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
FM Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Chapter 8 Computer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Chapter 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
External Battery Pack (Optional),
Long-term Storage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Upgrade to Model SA6000EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Sales Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
For EX Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
For Non EX Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Optional Equipment Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Hard Transit Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
External Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Directional Power Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Terminating Power Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Wideband Power Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Measure Match Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fault Location Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Cable Loss Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Return Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Run / Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fault Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Maximum Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fault Location Distance Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fault Location Distance - 238 Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fault Location Distance - 475 Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Fault Location Distance - 949 Data Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The Bird Site Analyzer is a multifunction test instrument for use in
installation and maintenance of wireless systems. Utilizing a univer
sal hardware and firmware concept, the same unit can be configured
into five model types that include both existing and new Bird Technol
ogy site analyzer models. The current product designation adds the
letters EX after the model number.
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• SA-1700EX (25 MHz – 1700 MHz, no power measurement
capability)
• SA-1700EXP (25 MHz – 1700 MHz, with power measurement
capability)
• SA-2500EX (780 MHz – 2500 MHz, with power measurement
capability)
• SA-6000EX (25 MHz – 6000 MHz, with power measurement
capability)
Antenna systems are tested by using a Site Analyzer to measure
match conditions. Data points measured across a user-specified fre
quency band or distance range are graphed on a 238 pixel display
area. 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 upon the sensor.
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Items Supplied
1. Site Analyzer (configured as one of the models described earlier)
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. Reference Card (Not Shown)
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Items Not Supplied
• Calibration Combination (Cal Combo)
Site Analyzer Features
General
• Easy to operate and field ready for first-time, occasional, and
experienced users.
• Step by step guide shows how to make some of the most com-
mon immurements.
• 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.
• Three user-selectable trace capture options: 238 data points
per sweep, 475 data points per sweep, 949 data points per
sweep.
• Three graphic display formats: envelope, maximum, mini-
mum.
• Sweep measurement progress bar: indicates status of mea-
surement being taken.
• Stores up to 15 setups.
• Adjustable pass/fail limit with visual indicator.
• Stores up to 500 sets of measurement data (traces) at the
default setting of 238 data points to facilitate conversion
between Measure Match (Sweep) and Fault Location (DTF).
• Measurement data can be transferred to the Anritsu Site Mas-
ter Software Tools.
• On-screen comparison between current measurement trace
and stored data traces – no PC required.
• Pop-up menus contain over 70 cable types and up to 80 fre-
quency band presets depending upon the instrument model
number.
• X and Y scales and units are user adjustable.
• Six markers for either direct or difference measurements. Can
also measure relative to limit line or recalled trace.
• Measurement hold to temporarily store a trace.
• Printing capability. The Site Analyzer is compatible with all
printers that use HP PCL Level 3, including most HP printers.
Measure Match Mode
• Fast swept measurement.
• Frequency can be set using either Start/Stop or Center/Span
frequencies.
• Measurement units can be Return Loss [dB], Cable Loss [dB],
or VSWR [ratio].
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Fault Location Mode
• Transform Algorithm - Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) with
three levels of smoothing.
• Distance units can be either feet or meters.
• Measurement units can be Return Loss [dB] or VSWR [ratio].
Transmitter Test
Measure Power Mode
• Numerical readout and analog dial.
• Can display either forward power, reflected power, or match
efficiency depending upon the sensor.
• Power measurement units can be either Watts or dBm. Match
units can be VSWR, return loss, or % match efficiency.
• Compatible with Bird Directional Power Sensors, Terminating
Power Sensors, VSWR Alarms, and Broadcast Power Monitors.
Bird 5010B
Directional
Power
Sensor
Bird 5011 or
5011-EF
Terminating
Power
Sensor
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Wideband
Power
Sensor
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Connectors
CAUTION
+22 dBm max. input
Do not apply RF power to Antenna Test Port. Exceeding the
maximum input will damage the Site Analyzer.
Antenna Test Port Female N connector for connecting to the antenna.
Use a phase-stable cable for best results.
Parallel Printer Port 25-pin (DB25) parallel connector for connecting to
HP-type inkjet printers. Pinter cable not included.
Computer/Power
Sensor Port
9-pin RS-232 (DB9) serial connector for connecting
to a PC or to Bird power sensors.
DC Input Input for external power supplies. Plug either the
ac power supply or the cigarette lighter adapter
into the dc input. The external supplies operate the
unit and charge the internal battery.
Power Supply
Internal Battery
The Bird Site Analyzer has an internal, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery pack. This will operate the unit for a minimum of 3 hours of continuous usage. Recharging time, from a full discharge, is
approximately 4 hours.
Note: When the unit is received the battery may not be
fully charged. An ac adapter should be used when operating
the unit for the first time.
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The battery symbol gauge indicates the approximate battery life remaining. At ¼ charge the gauge also displays “LO”. When using an external
power source, a power cord symbol replaces the battery symbol gauge.
Adapters
WARNING
When using the AC adapter, connect the AC plug
only to a properly grounded receptacle. Serious
injury or death can occur if not properly grounded.
The Bird Site Analyzer can be operated using an ac adapter or a 12V
automobile cigarette lighter adapter. Using these adapters will also
charge the internal battery.
External Battery Pack (Optional)
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Long-term storage of the external battery pack can
affect battery performance and reduce battery life.
Do not store the external battery pack for long
periods of time without proper storage maintenance
(refer to External Battery Pack (Optional), Longterm Storage Maintenance, page 125). Failure to
comply may result in reduced battery charge and
shortened battery life.
The SA-BATPAK is an optional external battery pack. This will operate the unit for approximately 1 to 2 hours. The liquid acid gel battery
will fully charge, from a full discharge, in about 6-8 hours.
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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 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 charged
external battery pack.
2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adapter into the dc
input of the Site Analyzer.
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Power Up
For the first power-up and after a failure, reset the unit (refer to
Return to Defaults, page 119).
Self Test
The unit performs an automatic self test at power up. If the self test
fails, refer to
tive action. If the problem persists, return the unit for service.
The self test screen also displays the software revision information as
shown below.
Troubleshooting, page 126 for possible causes and correc-
Model SA-6000EX, 25 - 6000 MHz
SN: 00000000
Feb 2005
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System Information
Before you use the Site Analyzer, record the following system information:
• Frequency Span — ex: 824-894 MHz (cellular band)
• Cable Type — ex: LDF 7 - 50A
• Approximate Cable Length — ex: 300 feet
• Transmitter 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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Site Analyzer User Keys
There are two types of keys on the Site Analyzer. The first type,
referred to as a hard key, always has a particular function. The func
tion of the key does not change and is printed on the unit surface or on
the key itself.
The second type is referred to as a softkey. The five keys at the left of
the display are softkeys. Each softkey has a function which can vary
depending upon the operational mode. The function of the key will be
identified at the left of the display, next to the key.
See Figure 1 and its accompanying table for a description of user keys.
Figure 1 User Key Identification
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1. Softkeys Activates the function described
directly to the right of the key.
2. Hard Keys
Mode Activates the mode menu. Use this
to select Measure Match, Fault
Location, Measure Power, or
Utilities mode.
Config Activates the configuration menu for
the current mode. Use this to set
variable parameters (e.g. frequency
band, distance, and units).
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Calibrate Activates the calibration menu.
Marker Activates the marker menu. Use this
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 Use Backs up one menu level.
Data Entry Exits data entry without changing
the value.
5. Enter Key
During
List Selection Selects the highlighted item in the
list.
Data Entry Exits data entry, changing the
value.
6. Cursor Keys
Left Arrow
During:
Data Entry Deletes previously entered data one
character at a time.
Marker Use Moves active marker left one point
at a time.
All other times As defined by the function
description.
Right Arrow
During:
Marker Use 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 Use Moves the marker to the maximum
trace value.
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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 Use Moves the marker to the minimum
trace value.
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 from an external dc
power source. It blinks while
charging the internal battery. 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.
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9. l/0 (On/Off) Turns the instrument on and off.
The key must be pressed for at least
one-half (½) second.
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Site Analyzer Display Screen
See the following two figures and the accompanying table for a
description of the display screen components for Measure Match mode
and for Fault Location mode.
Display Description
Measure Match Sample Display
1. Trace Graphic display of the measurement.
2. Marker Value Indicates the position and value of a trace
3. Marker Cursor Identifies the trace point displayed in the
4. Calibration Indicator Indicates the calibration status.
5. Battery Gauge Indicates whether the Site Analyzer is
6. Recalled Trace Name Indicates the name of a recalled trace.
Fault Location Sample Display
point.
marker value.
using the internal battery or an external
power supply, and indicates the amount
of battery life remaining.
7. Mode Indicator Name of the current mode.
8. Measurement Data Points Indicates the number of datapoints
collected for each trace. 238 = standard, 475
= twice as many data points as 238, 949 =
four times as many data points as 238.
9. Progress Bar Indicates data collection progress
10. Softkey Description Describes the function of the softkey to
the left of the description.
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11. Indicator Ball Indicates if the trace is sweeping.
12. Limit Line Value Indicates the limit value.
13. Limit Test Indicator Displays FAIL if any part of the trace
exceeds the limit value.
14. Limit Line A horizontal line that graphically
displays the limit value.
15. Scale Indicates the minimum and maximum
values displayed on that axis.
16. Units Indicates the measurement units for that
axis.
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