Aspen offers redesigned Bird 5000-XT power meter
Aspen Electronics
Bird 5000-XT power meter
The Bird 5000-XT handheld digital power meter, available in the UK from Aspen Electronics, has been redesigned for portability and ease of use in the field.
The digital power meter is suitable for field service technicians and engineers who need to work in tight corners.
It is said to be easily attached to a tool belt and can even be operated with one hand.
The instrument offers VSWR, peak power, true average power, crest factor, CCDF and burst power measurements in a single, compact and rugged package.
Typical applications include radio-frequency (RF) communications in telecommunications, broadcast, medical, public safety, industrial, automotive, military and avionics sectors.
Signals measured include Wimax (IEEE 802.16), GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA, CDMA, LTE, WiFi (802.11), HSUPA/HSDPA, TD-SCDMA, Tetra, P25, Zigbee (IEEE 802.15), Bluetooth, RFID, DVB, DMB and Mediaflo.
A range of 11 sensors, including existing Bird power meter sensors, can be used with the 5000-XT, covering directional (Thruline) power or terminating power measurements up to 12GHz.
The power meter automatically detects which sensor is connected and displays the appropriate measurement screen.
A locking mechanism on the USB interface connector avoids unintentional sensor disconnections.
An menu-driven user interface makes it easy to use for all skill levels, according to Aspen.
An inbuilt data-logging capability with 1Gb of memory enables the storage of measurements, ready for uploading up until seven days later.
The rugged, drop-tested design features a VGA LCD backlit display for indoor or outdoor operation.
It measures 165mm x 105mm x 43mm and weighs just more than 500g.
The rechargeable, field-replaceable lithium batteries deliver up to 60 hours of continuous operation.
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