Bird 5012D Wideband Power Sensor
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Bird 5012D wideband RF power sensor measuring 150 mW to 150 W average power from 350 MHz to 4.0 GHz, with peak power and NIST-traceable calibration.
Product details
| Model | 5012D |
| Manufacturer | Bird |
| Category | RF Power Sensors |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Bird 5012D is a wideband RF power sensor designed for reliable field measurement from 350 MHz to 4.0 GHz with power handling from 150 mW to 150 W average (400 W peak). The sensor requires no field calibration and delivers NIST-traceable measurements of true average power, peak power, and duty cycle directly, enabling calculation of advanced parameters such as VSWR, Return Loss, Reflection Coefficient, and Crest Factor.
Key Features
- Frequency range: 350 MHz to 4.0 GHz
- Power range: 150 mW to 150 W average, 400 W peak
- Measures true average power, peak power, and duty cycle directly
- Calculates VSWR, Return Loss, Reflection Coefficient, Crest Factor, Average Burst Power, and CCDF
- No field calibration required; NIST-traceable factory calibration once per year
- Modulation-independent measurements
- USB connectivity without meter required
- Compatible with Bird 5000-XT, 5000-EX meters and VPM2/VPM3 software
Included Accessories
- User manual
- VPM3 Virtual Power Meter software
- 10 ft. USB cable
Applications
- RF system installation, commissioning, and maintenance
- Field power measurement and system troubleshooting
- Modulated signal measurements
Specifications
| Series | 5000D Series |
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