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4431

Variable Tap, RF Wattmeter


The 4431 RF Wattmeter is the same as the model 43 General Purpose Wattmeter with the addition of an RF signal sampler probe. This RF probe provides a low power sample of the signal being measured and is available at the female BNC connector on the right side of the housing. The signal level can be adjusted with a control knob on the front of the meter. The sampled output can be connected to any RF signal monitoring device such as a frequency counter, spectrum analyzer, or oscilloscope.

Features
  • Accurate CW field power measurement while providing a variable RF tap for signal analysis or monitoring
  • Uses industry standard Bird elements with space to store 2 additional within the meter housing
  • Rugged metal housing for the most demanding environments
  • Quick Change (QC) connectors to minimize the need for adapters when making critical measurements
product specifications:
Item No
4431
Item Name
Variable RF Tap, Wattmeter
Power Range
5 kW max. 2 to 30 MHz, 1 kW max. 30 to 1000 MHz
Frequency Range
2 MHz to 1.2 GHz
Insertion VSWR
with N Connectors 1.07 max.** to 1000 MHz
Accuracy
± 5% of full scale
Insertion Loss
0.1 dB max. (2 to 512 MHz)
0.2 dB max. (512 to 1000 MHz)
RF Sample Output
Variable -15 to -70 dB from BNC (Female) port
Connectors
QC Type (Female N normally supplied)
Finish
Light Gray Powder Coat
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
6.88 in x 5.13 in x 3.63 in
(175 mm x 130 mm x 92 mm)
Weight
3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)
Elements
Within power/frequency range limits stated above
Note
*Quoted accuracy only when used with Bird® Products
**Applies only when coupling is less than 30 dB
compatible devices:
Table 1 - Standard Elements
7/8" Line Section - Standard Elements
Table 2 - Low Power Elements
7/8" Line Section - Low Power Elements
Table 3 - High Frequency Elements
7/8" Line Section - High-Frequency Elements, Entire Table ±8% FS
Table 4 - Low Frequency Elements
7/8" Line Section - Low Frequency Elements
Table 6 - Milliwatt Elements
7/8" Line Section - Milliwatt Elements
accessories:
4300-061
Carrying Case - Portable Thruline®, Load, Signal Sampler, QC Connectors and 4 Elements
CC-6
Carrying Case - Thruline® Wattmeter, 5 Elements and 1 Small Load
EC-1
Carrying Case - 12 Plug-In Elements