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BIRD SiteHawk SK-4500 User Manual

BIRD SiteHawk SK-4500
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SiteHawk™ Analyzer
SK-4500
Operation Manual
©Copyright 2017 by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-SK-4500 Rev. B
SiteHawk is a trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation
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BIRD SiteHawk SK-4500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance50 Ohm
Return Loss0 to 60 dB
Cable Loss0 to 30 dB
BatteryRechargeable Li-Ion
Accuracy±0.5 dB
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C
VSWR1.00 to 65.0
GPSYes
Data StorageInternal memory, USB
InterfaceUSB

Summary

Safety Precautions

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Warning about live electrical circuits.

Shock Hazard

Warning about the risk of electric shock.

Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone

Caution against servicing equipment solo.

Safety Earth Ground

Importance of proper electrical grounding.

Resuscitation

Need for familiarity with resuscitation methods.

Remove Power

Instruction to remove power before servicing.

Safety Symbols

Explanation of warning and caution symbols.

Caution Statements

List of important equipment cautions.

Usage Statements

General caution regarding instrument usage.

Service Precautions

Safety instructions for service personnel.

Battery Replacement Precautions

Safety notes for battery handling.

About This Manual

Changes to this Manual

Information on manual updates and revisions.

Literature Contents

Overview of manual's chapter structure.

Introduction

Analyzer Overview

General description of the SiteHawk Analyzer.

Power Meter Application

Information on using the RF Meter App.

Items Supplied

List of accessories included with the unit.

Optional Accessories

List of available optional accessories.

Analyzer Specifications

Key technical specifications of the device.

Calibration Combo Specifications

Specifications for the calibration unit.

RF Cable Specifications

Specifications for the 1-meter RF cable.

Measurement Capability

Features and functions of the analyzer.

Connectors and Ports

Description of the unit's connectors and ports.

Power Management

Details on battery, powering on/off, and sleep mode.

Measurement Port

Description of the 50 ohm N-type measurement port.

User Interface Overview

General overview of the touch screen interface.

Match Measurement UI Details

Specific UI elements for match mode.

Measurement Mode UI Details

UI elements for various measurement modes.

Setting Measurement Frequencies

Procedure to set frequency parameters.

Setting Measurement Data Points

Procedure to select data points.

DTF Menu Settings

Configuring distance units and cable values.

Cable Loss Settings

Procedures for setting cable loss.

Cable List Management

Editing and using the cable list.

Trace Settings

Adjusting trace display parameters.

Adjusting Trace Scale

Manually adjusting the trace scale.

Calibration

Calibrating the SiteHawk Analyzer

Step-by-step guide for device calibration.

Measure Match Mode

Selecting Match Modes and Units

Choosing measurement modes and units.

Setting Frequency Range

Defining the frequency range for measurements.

Interpreting Match Measurement

Understanding the match measurement graph.

Cable Loss Measurement Notes

Important notes for cable loss testing.

Performing Cable Loss Measurement

Step-by-step procedure for cable loss.

Interpreting Cable Loss Measurement

Understanding the cable loss measurement graph.

Fault Location Mode

Fault Location Overview

Introduction to impedance discontinuities.

Frequency Span and Max Distance

Factors affecting fault location range.

Data Points for Fault Location

Impact of data points on measurement distance.

Frequency Span for Fault Location

Relationship between span and measurable distance.

Velocity of Propagation

Importance of Vp for accurate measurements.

Calculating Frequency Span

Formula and example for frequency span calculation.

Selecting Fault Location Mode

Choosing between DTF_SWR and DTF_RL.

Interpreting Fault Location Measurement

Understanding the fault location graph.

Typical Component Return Loss

Table of common return loss values.

Fault Location Measurement Notes

Notes for interpreting fault location results.

Additional Features

Limit Line Setup

Setting and using limit lines for trace analysis.

Limit Line Values and Steps

Adjusting limit line position and step size.

FailFlag and FailAlarm

Enabling pass/fail indicators and alarms.

Marker Functionality

Overview of marker usage.

Setting and Managing Markers

Steps to add, move, and search markers.

Delta Marker Usage

How to use delta markers for comparisons.

Peak Search Between Markers

Using markers to find peak signals.

Utility Menus Overview

Accessing MEM, FREQ, RESET, FILE, PNG, SYS menus.

File Menu Operations

Procedures for file management.

Saving and Recalling Traces

Methods for saving and recalling trace data.

Screenshot Features

Capturing and saving screen images.

Delete User Files

Procedure for deleting stored files.

Site Name Configuration

Setting a name for screenshots.

System Reset and PNG Save

Using RESET and PNG icons.

System Settings and About Screen

Customizing display and viewing device info.

Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the analyzer.

Battery Replacement

Steps for replacing the internal battery.

Device Calibration Recommendation

Recommended calibration intervals.

Storage Guidelines

Recommended storage conditions.

Edit Cable List on SiteHawk

Adding new cables to the list.

Cable List Management

Deleting, saving, and recalling cable lists.

Edit Cable List on PC

Editing cable list using PC software.

Data Save and Export

Saving and Recalling Status Data

Saving and recalling instrument settings.

Trace Data File Formats

Description of CSV and S1p file formats.

Saving Files

Procedures for saving various file types.

Recalling Trace Data

Loading previously saved trace data.

Deleting Stored Data Files

Procedure for deleting files from storage.

Data Transfer Functions

Overview of data transfer methods.

USB Data Transfer

Steps for transferring data via USB.

Bluetooth Data Transfer

Steps for transferring data via Bluetooth.

Storage Settings Visibility

Making storage options visible in settings.

Firmware Update

Downloading and Installing Firmware

Steps to update the device firmware.

Customer Service Information

Contact details for technical support.

Appendix: Analyzer Default Settings

Default Configuration Parameters

List of default settings for the analyzer.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details of the product's limited warranty.

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