OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TERMALINE® WATTMETTER
MODELS 6104, 6154, 6156
Electronic Corporation
Cleveland (Solon) Ohio USA
©Copyright 1998 by
Bird Electronic Corporation
Instruction Book Part Number 920-6104/54-56 Revision A
The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related
to any specific part or procedure, and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in
this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly understood, and ap-
ply to all phases of operation and maintenance.
Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the
purpose of service or adjustment of equipment except in the presence of some-
one who is capable or rendering aid.
Shock Hazard
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern
methods of resuscitation.
Safety Symbols
WARNING
Warning notes call attention or a procedure, which if not performed
correctly, could result in personal injury.
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CAUTION
Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not performed
correctly, could result in damage to the equipment.
Warning Statement
The following safety warning appears in the text where there is danger to op-
erating and maintenance personnel, and is repeated here for emphasis.
WARNING
Never attempt to connect or disconnect equipment from the
transmission line while RF power is being applied. Leaking RF energy
is a potential health hazard.
Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text where the equipment is
in danger of damage and are repeated here for emphasis.
CAUTION
The diode assembly is an ESD sensitive assembly, use proper ESD
precautions.
CAUTION
Do not replace coolant with anything but the specified fluid. The inner
shell of the resistor housing is contoured to the dielectric properties of
this fluid. The use of any other type of coolant will affect the electrical
performance of the load.
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Safety Statements
USAGE
USO
BENUTZUNG
UTILISATION
IMPIEGO
SERVICE
SERVICIO
WARTUNG
ENTRENTIEN
ASSISTENZA TECNICA
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About This Manual
This instruction book covers the model 6104, 6154, and 6156 Termaline RF
Wattmeters
The remainder of this Instruction Book is divided into Chapters and Sections.
At the beginning of each chapter, a general overview describes the contents of
that chapter.
Operation
Maintenance
Parts
For location of major assemblies or parts, refer to the parts lists and associ-
ated drawings in Chapter 5.
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you should
discover any errors or if you have suggestions for improving this manual,
please send your comments for our factory. This manual may be periodically
updated. When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part
number and revision level on the title page.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Warning Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Caution Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Theory Of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Voltmeter Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RF Load Resistor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Latch Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transmitter Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Zero Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Dummy Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oil Leakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Crystal Diode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Diaphragm Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Meter Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switch Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Figure 1
Models 6154 and 6156
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Purpose and This instruction book is intended for use by operators of the
Function Models 6104, 6154 and 6156 Termaline Wattmeters. These
wattmeters measure RF power under nonradiating condi-
tions. They provide a practically reflectionless, 50 ohm, line
termination for up to 1000 MHz. Refer to the Specifications
section for individual unit specifications.
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Specifications
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Chapter 2
Theory Of Operation
Figure 2
Power R
Measurement
Transmitter E
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Chapter 3
Installation
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Figure 3
Latch
Operation
Button
Unlatched Latched
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Installation
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Figure 4
Zero Adjust
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Chapter 4
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Never attempt to connect or disconnect equipment
from the transmission line while RF power is being
applied. Leaking RF energy is a potential health
hazard.
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CAUTION
The diode assembly is an ESD sensitive assembly, use proper ESD
precautions.
Measuring
Transmitter
Power
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Operating Instructions
CAUTION
The diode assembly is an ESD sensitive assembly, use
proper ESD precautions.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Inspection
CAUTION
The diode assembly is an ESD sensitive assembly, use proper ESD
precautions.
Crystal Diode Occasionally lubricate the O-Ring seal on the crystal diode.
Use a nonmelting dielectric compound. Check the contact
fingers of the shield for proper contact to the voltmeter
socket. Bend slightly, make sure not to damage the center
pin of the diode.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Figure 5
Switch
Assembly
15/32 HEXNUT
LOCKING RING
3
BLK
2
RED
Figure 6
DC Cable 7/32
Assembly
5/32
3/16
5/16 Typ.
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Figure 7
DC
Connector
Assembly
Cleaning
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Maintenance
Customer Service
http://www.bird-electronic.com
Replacement Parts
Model 6104
Qty. Description Part Number
1 Meter mount shock strip 5-1066
1 Meter shock mount 4220-087
1 Resistor voltmeter assembly (calibrated) 6104-002-1
1 Radiator assembly 2400-058
1 Crystal diode 7500-147
1 pint (473ml) Coolant 5-030
container
1 Toggle switch (SPST) 5A2154
1 Switch assembly (includes: toggle switch, 6154-012
Terminal strip and trimmer potentiometer)
1 Handle 2400-017
1 Clamp band assembly 7500-254
1 Meter 280-034
1 Meter mount shock ring 4410A261
1 Radiator seal O-Ring 7500-065
1 DC plug 7500-076
1 DC cable (includes a dc plug) 4220-097-2
1 Diaphragm 2400-015
1 Diaphragm cap 2400-050
1 Chain & anchor assembly 6700-021
4 Bumper foot 5-049
2 Gasket 7500-153
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Limited Warranty
All products manufactured by Seller are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, unless otherwise
specified, from date of shipment and to conform to applicable specifications,
drawings, blueprints and/or samples. Seller’s sole obligation under these war-
ranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof
which is proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made
for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts, adjustment or re-
pairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by
Seller.
The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which
have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered
defective by reason of improper installation or by the performance of repairs
or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not apply to any goods or parts
thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s request and/or
to Buyer’s specifications. In addition, Seller’s warranties do not extend to the
failure of tubes, transistors, fuses and batteries, or to other equipment and
parts manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufactur-
er’s warranty to Seller.
The obligations under the foregoing warranties are limited to the precise
terms thereof. These warranties provide exclusive remedies, expressly in lieu
of all other remedies including claims for special or consequential damages.
SELLER NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY OTHER WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED, IN-
CLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, AND
NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR SELLER ANY OBLIGA-
TION OR LIABILITY NOT STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOREGOING.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The technical documentation file required by this directive is maintained at the corporate
headquarters of Bird Electronic Corporation, 30303 Aurora Road, Cleveland, Ohio.
Ken DeVore
QA/Metrology Manager
Bird Electronic Corporation
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