VSWR Monitor

VSWR Monitor /Alarm

Around-the-Clock Monitoring and Protection of
Alarm
Cellular and Trunking Site Transmitters

• Compatible with analog or digital cellular and trunked radios

• Monitor VSWR and power
• Alarms with high VSWR or low power
• Remote capability enables multiple sites to be
monitored from a single location
• Pays for itself by eliminating unnecessary travel
and labor for site servicing
• May mount at output of transmit combiner or linear power amplifier
• Transparent to the system — Low insertion characteristics
and intermod products less than -130dBc
• True average power reading with intelligent VSWR
trend analysis eliminates false alarms

Bird’s new 7005A-Series VSWR Monitor/Alarm provides an
intelligent, reliable, continuous check of wireless site
performance and abnormal VSWR which can indicate antenna
or cable problems. Control channel transmit failure may also be
flagged by the units low power alarm feature. By servicing only
those sites showing degraded performance, operators can
maximize the efficiency of their maintenance staffs while
recouping the cost of one or more Model 7005A’s in saved
travel and labor.
The 7005A Series is designed for long-term VSWR monitoring
and power measurement in analog or digital cellular or trunking
radio systems. The 7005A Series can be used at any point
in the transmission system, including the main antenna feed line,
after the combiner or linear power amplifier. A high-directivity
coupler and microprocessor control provide state-of-the-art
accuracy and versatility. Instantaneous VSWR values and trends
are calculated from forward and reflected power measurements,
and compared to an internal VSWR threshold of 1.3:1 to 1.8:1,
settable in increments of 0.1 VSWR. Bona fide load problems can
be reliably and quickly identified while false alarms are eliminated.
A built-in RS-232 compatible interface enables the 7005A
Series to be connected to a host computer for remote readout of
forward and reflected power, and control of alarm functions.
Alarm Action
When the line VSWR exceeds the threshold, the Model 7005A
will initiate one of the following actions based upon the degree
of mismatch:
• VSWR less than the set point:
no alarms are activated.
• VSWR equals or slightly exceeds the set point:
additional measurements are accumulated to
determine a trend. If reflected power increases
during this time, an alarm condition is generated.
If reflected power is stable, an alarm is generated
if VSWR exceeds the threshold for more than
one minute.
• VSWR greatly exceeds the set point: an alarm is
generated immediately.
The 7005A low power alarm may be toggled on or off. While
activated, an alarm is generated if the monitored transmitter(s)
fail to provide forward power.
Alarm conditions are indicated by a red LED on the monitor,
and the activation of a form C relay. Normally open, common, and
normally closed relay contacts are available at the Alarm/Power
connector. The relay is a “fail safe” type which automatically
enters the alarm state if supply power is lost.
Reset Operation
Alarms may be reset through any of three actions:
• A Local Reset button located on the monitor.
• A TTL-compatible Remote Reset pin located
on the Alarm/Power connector. This method
will reset the unit up to three times
before a local reset is required.
• Remote Reset through the RS-232
interface. Up to three remote resets
are possible before a local Electronic Corporation
reset is necessary. A Member of Bird Technologies Group
 SPECIFICATIONS

VSWR Monitor / Alarm

Software Operating Characteristics

The VSWR Monitor / Alarm software package permits Models and Frequency Range*: Model 7005A800: 869 to 894 MHz
an MS Windows-compatible PC to display a variety of Model 7005A890: 851 to 869 MHz
measured and calculated values from each 7005A: Forward Power Measurement
• Forward power in watts and dBm Type: Average reading
• Reflected power in watts Power Measurement Range: 25 W to 500 W
• VSWR Accuracy: ± 5% of reading, ± 1 count
• Return loss in dB Maximum Input Power: 750 W average, 3.0:1 VSWR
• Reflection coefficient Insertion Loss: 0.12 dB maximum
• Transmitted power efficiency in percent VSWR: 1.07:1 maximum
• VSWR Alarm Reflected Power Measurement: 2.5 W to 50 W average
• Low Power Alarm VSWR Alarm Characteristics
The software also allows you to set the VSWR Alarm Set points and Accuracy: 1.3:1 to 1.8:1 in 0.1 VSWR increments
threshold, toggle on/off low power alarm, Relay Contact Type: Dry, Form C. Relay contacts:
and clear all alarms. COMMON, N.O., N.C.
Contact Rating: 100Vdc @ 0.5 A
Visual: Red LED illuminates to show alarm condition
Stimulus: VSWR set point exceeded, response time
proportional to overload
Reset: Local mechanical reset switch.
Remote input (Reset @ 0 to +0.8 Vdc)
Interface Port
Connector: Female DB-9, compatible
with IBM PC-type serial port
Protocol: Serial RS-232, 9600 baud, no parity,
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshake
Physical and
Environmental Specifications
Thruline® sensor directly inserts in 50W line
General:
RF Connector:
Model 7005A800 Type N(F) in, N(M) out
Model 7005A890 Type N(F) in, N(M) out
Alarm/Power Connector: 15-pin female “D” shell
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50˚ C
Storage Temperature: -20˚ C to 80˚ C
Humidity: 0 to 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Altitude: Up to 3000 m above sea level
Passive Intermod Products: less than -130 dBc
Power Requirements: Model 7005A800: +16 to +28 VDC
PC Software-Based Display Application Model 7005A890: -16 to -52 VDC
Dimensions (excluding connectors): 5.5" H x 4.8" W x 1.1" D
(14 cm x 12.2 cm x 2.8 cm)
Weight: less than 2 lb. (0.45 kg)
* Call for availability of other frequency and power ranges.
Bird Electronic Corporation reserves the right to change specifications without notice or obligation.

Electronic Corporation
A Member of Bird Technologies Group

30303 Aurora Road, Cleveland, OH 44139-2794

Tel: 440-248-1200
Fax: 440-248-5426
Email: sales@bird-electronic.com
Website: http://www.bird-electronic.com

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