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4042E

Ethernet Channel Power Sensor Monitor


A powerful monitoring solution for smaller radio networks.


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A powerful approach to antenna and power monitoring for smaller radio communications systems and paging networks. Designed for smaller sites where the Bird 3141 channel power monitor would be underutilized, and connecting directly to the Internet or private IP network, they can be accessed remotely for both set-up and monitoring.

Bird’s 4042E Channelized Ethernet Power Sensor Monitors provide reliable remote site monitoring to maximize uptime of mission critical communications. Unlike competitive solutions, 4042E RF Power Sensors can monitor for and alarm in the event of a reduced antenna VSWR. This provides an early warning of increased losses in the transmission line resulting from water ingress, damage, or deterioration.

Installed post-combiner, the 4042E can generate alarms according to pre-configured parameters for forward power and minimum/maximum VSWR, then communicated to users with SNMP traps. 4042E is a channelized power sensor allowing for the individual monitoring up to 16 radios.

PRODUCT FEATURES
  • Frequency ranges: 30 to 200 MHz, 100 MHz to 1000 MHz
  • Monitor antenna failure and radio output simultaneously
  • In-line directional RF true average power by channel or composite power by scanning channels
  • Ethernet Interface
APPLICATIONS
Commercial, industrial, and government land-mobile-radio (LMR) wireless-communications systems including:
  • Public Safety
  • Marine/Coast Guard
  • Private Networks
  • Railroad
  • Civil Aviation
product specifications:
Item No
4042E
Item Name
Ethernet, Channel Power Sensor Monitor
Measurement Range - FWD Power
10 W to 500 W
Measurement Range - RFL Power
1 W to 50 W
Measurement Accuracy
± 5% of reading
Measurement Type
One PPT Input
Frequency Range
4042E-1-ffwwxx-yyzz
(See connection options below to build part number)

ff: Frequency Range
41 = 30 to 200 MHz
43 = 100 to 1000 MHz

ww: Forward Power Measurement
05 = 500 W

xx: Communication Interface
03 = Ethernet

yy: Input Connector
01 = N (F)
02 = N (M)
03 = 4.3/10 (F)
04 = 4.3/10 (M)
05 = 7/16 DIN(F)
06 = 7/16 DIN(M)

zz: Output Connector
01 = N (F)
02 = N (M)
03 = 4.3/10 (F)
04 = 4.3/10 (M)
05 = 7/16 DIN(F)
06 = 7/16 DIN(M)
Channel Bandwidth
6.25, 12.5, 25 kHz selectable
Impedance Ω
50 Ohms, nominal
Insertion
Loss: 0.2 dB (max)
VSWR: 1.15 (max)
Directivity
25 dB (min)
Peak-to-Average Ratio
12 dB (max)
Connectors
Interface: Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T (auto-sensing) Version 2.0/IEEE 802.3

RF Connectors
Input: N(F), N(M), 4.3/10(F), 4.3/10(M), 7/16 DIN(F), 7/16 DIN(M)
Output: N(F), N(M), 4.3/10(F), 4.3/10(M), 7/16 DIN(F), 7/16 DIN(M)
System
Supported Protocols: TCP/IP Hosted web page, SNMP v2.0 Client
Power Supply: 5.5-40 VDC, 3W max, 0.08 in (2 mm) power jack. 15 VDC adapter included
Operating Position: Any
Push-to-Talk input (PTT) for spurious alarm suppression: NO or NC logic (software selectable)
3.5mm terminal push-lock, optically isolated
Environmental
Humidity: 95% max, noncondensing
Altitude: 15,000 ft (4,572 m) max

Temperature
Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) | Storage: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F)
Physical
Size (without connectors): 5.4 in L x 3.8 in W x 1.4 in H (137.0 mm x 97 mm x 36 mm)
Weight: 0.6 lb (0.27 kg)
Certifications
CE, ROHS
compatible devices:
3141
Channel Power Monitor Display
4042
Channel Power Sensor
4043
Directional Power Sensor, RJ-25
4043E
Ethernet, Directional Power Sensor Monitor
4044
Non-Directional Power Sensor