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4043

Directional Power Sensors


Provides composite power readings


4043 Series, RF Power Sensors are designed for use with the 3141 Channel Power Monitor (CPM) to provide composite power readings. The sensors are typically used to measure forward and reflected average power on a 50 ohm RF transmission line with maximum 500 watt forward and reflected power levels in a frequency band with an overall range of 118 to 940 MHz. The 4043 sensor also provides VSWR readings.

The 4043 has a RS-485 serial bus designed to transfer data to and from a CPM. The serial bus also serves as the RF sensor’s power supply. Each sensor is equipped with two RJ-25 jacks for serial communications, RF input and output connectors, and a status indicator. The second RJ-25 jack may be used to extend the RS-485 bus to another digital sensor.

product specifications:
Item No
4043
Item Name
Directional Power Sensor, RJ-25
Measurement Range - FWD Power
25 to 500 W
2.5 W to 50 W(LP) - Low Power Version
Measurement Range - RFL Power
2.5 to 50 W
.25 W to 5 W(LP) - Low Power Version
Measurement Accuracy
± 5% of reading
Frequency Range
4043-1-ffwwxx-yyzz
(See connection options below to build part number)

ff: Frequency Range
42 = 118 MHz to 144 MHz
44 = 144 MHz to 244 MHz
45 = 380 MHz to 450 MHz
46 = 450 MHz to 512 MHz
47 = 762 MHz to 806 MHz
48 = 806 MHz to 869 MHz
49 = 896 MHz to 940 MHz
50 = 225 MHz to 400 MHz (Military Band)

ww: Max Forward Power Measurement
02 = 0.25 W to 5 W
03 = 2.5 W to 50 W
05 = 25 W to 500 W

xx: Communication Interface
05 = RS-485 via RJ-25

yy: Input Connector
01 = N (F)
02 = N (M)
03 = 4.3/10 (F)
04 = 4.3/10 (M)

zz: Output Connector
01 = N (F)
02 = N (M)
03 = 4.3/10 (F)
04 = 4.3/10 (M)
Dynamic Range
13 db
Impedance Ω
50
Insertion
Loss: < 0.2 dB
VSWR: <1.15:1 (max)
Intermodulation Distortion - PIM
<-145 dBc
Power Supply
7/18 VDC, <50 mA (from 3141)
Temperature
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Size
5.2 in x 3.8 in x 1.4 in (132 mm x 96.5 mm x 35.5 mm)
Weight
0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
Compliance
CE, RoHs
Standard Accessories
10' RJ-25 Interface Cable
compatible devices:
3141
Channel Power Monitor Display
4042
Channel Power Sensor
4042E
Ethernet, Channel Power Sensor Monitor
4043E
Ethernet, Directional Power Sensor Monitor
4044
Non-Directional Power Sensor