BIRD Termaline 8920 Series User manual
Termaline® Semiconductor
Load Resistor
Series 8920
Operation Manual
This unit requires the supplied vent plug be installed prior to use.
Operating the unit without the vent plug installed WILL result in equipment damage and may
cause personal injury.
©Copyright 2023
by Bird Technologies, Inc.
Instruction Book Part Number 920-8920-SEMICON Rev. B
Termaline® and Thruline® are Registered Trademarks
of Bird Electronic Corporation
Safety Precautions
i
Safety Precautions
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
apply to all phases of operation and maintenance.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do not replace
components or make adjustments to the inside of the test equipment with the high voltage
supply turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present.
Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone
Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of service or
adjustment of equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.
Safety Earth Ground
An uninterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test
instruments. Grounding one conductor of a two conductor power cable is not sufficient
protection. Serious injury or death can occur if this grounding is not properly supplied.
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of
resuscitation.
Remove Power
Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power on.
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Safety Symbols
Warnings call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in
personal injury.
Cautions call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in damage
to the instrument.
Notes call attention to supplemental information.
This symbol indicates that a shock hazard exists if the precautions in the
instruction manual are not followed.
The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is
important information in the instruction manual regarding that particular
area.
This symbol indicates that the unit radiates heat and should not be
touched while hot.
Safety Precautions
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Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance personnel and
are repeated here for emphasis.
The load weighs 119 lb. (54 kg), do not attempt to lift alone. Two or more people, or mechanical
assistance, are required to lift the load. Injury may result from lifting alone.
See pages 3, 5, and 14.
The vent plug must be installed at all times when the unit is in operation or cooling.
Always check to ensure vent plug is installed prior to operation.
Failure to do so WILL result in damage to the equipment and endanger the operator’s safety.
See page 4, 6, 9, and 14.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF
power is being applied.
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
See page 8, 9, 10, and 13.
Disconnect the unit from all power sources before servicing. The unit may be energized from
multiple sources. The potential for electric shock exists.
See page 10, 12 and13.
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Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text whenever the equipment is in danger of damage and are
repeated here for emphasis.
This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only, with the mounting brackets
down.Operation in any other orientation will cause insufficient cooling of the unit leading to
premature failure.
See page 4
Blocking should be used to support the load to avoid damage to the RF connector.
The RF connector extends from the front of the load.
See page 5
If installed, connect optional interlock before applying RF power.
See page 6 and 9
Use only Bird coolant, P/N 5-1070, to prevent damage to the load.
See page 12
Blocking should be used to support the load to avoid damage to the interlock thermoswitch.
See page 14
Safety Precautions
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Safety Statements
USAGE
ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER MAY
IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.
USO
EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO ESPECIFICADA POR EL FABRICANTE, PUEDE
ANULAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL INSTRUMENTO.
BENUTZUNG
WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM HERSTELLER BESCHRIEBEN,
KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.
UTILISATION
TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT PRÉVUE PAR LE
FABRICANT PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE PROTECTION DE L’INSTRUMENT.
IMPIEGO
QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZZATO IN MODO DIVERSO DA COME
SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA POTREBBE VENIRNE
COMPROMESSA.
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SERVICE
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE - TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID
DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO
SO.
SERVICIO
LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO
CAPACITADO. PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO REALICE NINGÚN
SERVICIO A MENOS QUE ESTÉ CAPACITADO PARA HACERIO.
WARTUNG
ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DIE WARTUNG DES GERÄTES GELTEN NUR FÜR GESCHULTES
FACHPERSONAL.
ZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFÄHRLICHE, ELEKTRISCHE SCHOCKS, SIND WARTUNGSARBEITEN
AUSSCHLIEßLICH VON QUALIFIZIERTEM SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.
ENTRENTIEN
L’EMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS D’ENTRETIEN DOIT ÊTRE RÉSERVÉ AU PERSONNEL FORMÉ AUX
OPÉRATIONS D’ENTRETIEN. POUR PRÉVENIR UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE DANGEREUX, NE PAS
EFFECTUER D’ENTRETIEN SI L’ON N’A PAS ÉTÉ QUALIFIÉ POUR CE FAIRE.
ASSISTENZA TECNICA
LE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALL’ASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTE ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL
PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTE ADDESTRATO. PER EVITARE PERICOLOSE SCOSSE
ELETTRICHE NON EFFETTUARRE ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE A MENO CHE QUALIFICATI A FARLA.
Safety Precautions
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CONNECT INTERLOCK TO TRANSMITTER/GENERATOR/AMPLIFIER BEFORE OPERATING.
BRANCHER LE VERROUILLAGE À L’ÉMETTEUR/GÉNÉRATEUR/AMPLIFICATEUR AVANT EMPLOI.
CONECTE EL INTERBLOQUEO AL TRANSMISOR/GENERADOR/AMPLIFICADOR ANTES DE LA
OPERACION.
VOR INBETRIEBNAHME VERRIEGELUNG AM SENDER/GENERATOR/VERSTÄRKER
ANSCHLIESSEN.
PRIMA DI METTERE IN FUNZIONE L’APPARECCHIO, COLLEGARE IL DISPOSITIVO DI BLOCCO AL
TRASMETTITORE/GENERATORE/AMPLIFICATORE.
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About This Manual
This instruction book covers the models listed below:
8921SC13
Changes to this manual
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you have suggestions
for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio factory. This manual may be periodically
updated. When inquiring about updates to this manual refer to the part number and revision on the title page.
Chapter Layout
This manual is arranged so that essential information on safety is in the front of the book. Reading the Safety
Precautions before operating the equipment is strongly advised. The remainder of this instruction book is divided
into Chapters and Sections.
Introduction — Describes the features of the 8920 Semiconductor series, lists equipment supplied and optional
equipment, and provides power-up instructions.
Theory of Operation — Describes how the 8920 Semiconductor series works and its functions.
Installation — Describes the how to install the 8920 Semiconductor series.
Operating Instructions — Describes procedures require for operating the 8920 Semiconductor series.
Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting for common problems. Specifications
and parts information are also included.
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