300 W to 60 kW, Single Carrier RF Power Monitor
The 3126A Wattcher, RF Power Monitor/Alarm, is designed to protect and monitor your RF frequency transmission system by connecting the power meter to a Bird dual port thruline line section and two elements compatible with the RF coaxial line.
The elements are selected by the user to cover the desired power levels and frequency ranges. Purpose and Function Abnormal loading conditions cause the transmitter to quickly shutdown, a user selectable audible alarm to sound, and an alarm LED to flash. Remote access is available for resetting audible and visual alarms. Fail-safe or non fail-safe modes are user selectable and the reflected power trip level is adjustable.
Item Name
Single Carrier, Wattcher RF Monitor
Power Range
300 W to 60 kW using Bird® Plug-in Elements
Frequency Range
2 MHz to 1 GHz
Accuracy
± 5% of full scale
Meter Scales
(FWD) 5, 30, 60 kW
(RFL) 1.5, 3, 6 kW
Meter Sensitivity
100 µA/3000 ohm
Alarms
Front Panel Buzzer and Red LED
Front Panel Controls
Reset push-button, reflected power limit display button, adjust alarm level recessed screw
Rear Panel Features
FWD/RFL DC signal inputs (BNC), DC power/remote reset connector, DPDT interlock relay connector, fail-safe/nonfail-safe selector, alarm buzzer disable, AC line voltage selector, safety fuses and IEC 320 AC receptacle.
Cables
Includes (2) 25 ft. DC Cables
If length other than 25 ft. is desired, order two BNC (M) cables
AC Power
115/230 V, 50/60 Hz @ 0.125 A max.
DC Power
9 to 16 V @ 1 A max.
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
19 in x 5.2 in x 3.75 in
(483 mm x 13 mm3 x 95 mm)
Required Products
Line Section: 1 5/8 in, 3 1/8 in, 4 1/16 in, 6 1/8 in
Elements
Two from tables 1 5/8 B, 3 1/8 B, 4 1/16 B, or 6 1/8 B.