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General |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Display
Devices |
4 x 20 LCD
Four 4-digit 7-Segment LED Displays
Real-Time Analog Crossneedle Meter with Linear Scales |
One
4-digit Seven Segment LED Display
Analog
Meter |
2 x 20 VFD |
2 x 16 VFD |
2 x 16 LCD |
External
Display Devices:
Supports 2 Hi Visibility external 7-segment LED modules (1 piece
provided with Expansion Kit), 1 Hi Visibility external
Bar Graph LED module, and
4 external analog meters |
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Remote Display Capability using User-Supplied Analog Meters or
Digital
Panel Meters |
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Remote
Coupler Support |
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Number of
selectable Remote Couplers |
4 |
NA |
2
(with Dual
Coupler option) |
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4 |
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Number of
couplers whose measurements can be Simultaneously
displayed on the display head |
4
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in Vers 2.0. Version 2.0 beta is currently available for download.) |
NA |
1 |
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Support for RF
current
measurements |
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Generic Meter
Feature with Multi-point calibration capability for use with analog
sensors |
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Configurable Display Update Rates for all supported display devices |
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Measurement
Algorithms incorporate Digital Filtering for stable and repeatable
readings |
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Additional
PC Features |
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Measurements |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Supported RF-Related Measurements
(see note for definitions)
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Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous
Delivered
Power
Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered
Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Min/Max Functions
RF Current
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Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous Delivered Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
Reflected Power
SWR |
Inst FWD Power
Inst Delivered Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Return Loss
Field Strength
Peak-to-Average
Impedance |
Inst FWD Power
Inst Delivered Power
Peak FWD Power
Peak DEL Power
SWR
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Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
SWR
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Supported RF-Related Measurements
that can be displayed on a numeric
readout
(vs. measurements that can be displayed only on the meter's Bar Graph or Analog Meter) |
Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous
Delivered
Power
Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered
Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Min/Max Functions
RF Current
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Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous Delivered Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
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Inst FWD Power
Inst Delivered Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Return Loss
Field Strength
Peak-to-Average
Impedance |
Peak FWD Power
Peak DEL Power
SWR
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Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
SWR
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Any measurement type can be mapped
to any supported display format (e.g., numeric, Bar Graph, Analog Meter) |
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Provides both Linear and
logarithmic (dB, dBm) representation |
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Number of Simultaneously Displayable
Measurement Types |
8 |
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4 |
3 |
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Effective Low Range A-to-D Resolution (bits)
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15 |
Not Specified |
13.6 |
12 |
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Peak Capture -
Can Reliably capture peak power of a single dit at 60 WPM |
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Dropout Detection -
Can Reliably capture a 3 ms dropout. |
(using Default Settings) |
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Configurable Averaging Filter for
Power Measurements with
"Snap
Measurement to Constant Signal" feature |
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Maximum Measurement Rate
(in measurements per second) |
> 500 (for time varying
signals such as keyed CW or SSB)
> 300 (for a Constant Signal
such as during Tune or Key Down)
(using Default Settings) |
Not Specified |
100 |
Not Specified |
20
(Has dedicated hardware for peak
detection) |
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Adjustable Peak Hold Time |
99 Settings
(.1 sec - 9.9 secs in steps of .1 sec) |
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19 Settings
(.25 secs - 5 secs in steps of .25 secs) |
4 Settings
(.2, 1, 2, 5 secs)
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10 Settings
(1 - 10 secs) |
Minimum FWD Displayed Power
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10 mw |
1 mw |
50 mw |
.5 watts |
100 mw |
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Low Power Display Resolution |
.01 watts |
.001 watts |
.01 watts |
.1 watt |
.1 watt |
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VSWR Range |
1.00 - 99.9 |
1.00 - 20 |
1.00 - 9.99 |
1.00 - 99.0 |
1.00 - 6.00 |
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Min
FWD PWR required for SWR Measurement |
100 mw |
100 mw |
50 mw |
5 watts |
2 watts |
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Min/Max Feature |
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Couplers |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Automatically applies the correct Coupler Calibration Table/Trim Factors
for the selected coupler |
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Calibration
not substantially affected when extending cable length |
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Built in
Calibration Routines allow direct integration with other manufacturers'
Bruene type Couplers. |
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Field
Adjustable Calibration |
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Max number
of Field adjustable FWD power Calibration/Trim points |
49 (for 0 -
2 kW Range)
60 (for 0 -
30 kW Range) |
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1 |
2 |
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Amplitude
Correction capability for each
HF Band and 6 Meters |
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Multiple
Power Correction points for each
Band |
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Not Specified |
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Automatic
Band
Selection |
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Analog Meters - Details |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Supported |
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Built in
Calibration Routines allow integration with virtually any analog meter
with a full scale current of
1 mA or less. |
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Measurements Types that can be
Displayed on Analog Meter |
Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous
Delivered Power
Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered
Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Min/Max Functions
RF Current
Generic Meter
Measurements
(with Analog Sensors)
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Instantaneous FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Reflected Power
SWR
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Real Time Response - Can
follow Voice
or keyed CW in a useful way |
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Cross Needle Meter |
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Auto range |
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Adjustable Peak Hold Time |
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Adjustable Autorange recovery time |
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Adjustable Display Update Rate |
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"Soft"
Overrange |
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Overrange indicator for
Manual Ranges |
(LED) |
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7-Segment LED Displays - Details |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Supported |
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Number of
internal
4-Digit LED Display
Modules |
4 |
1 |
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Measurement Types that can be Displayed on the 7-Segment LED Displays |
Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous
Delivered Power
Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered
Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Min/Max Functions
RF Current
Generic Meter
Measurements |
Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous Delivered
Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
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Configuration Data that can be Displayed on the 7-Segment LED Displays |
Analog
Meter's current Full
Scale Range (including AutoRange values)
Bar Graph's
current Full Scale Value (including AutoMax Full Scale value)
Selected Coupler
Selected Band |
(Illuminates a switch LED to
indicate Analog
Meter's current Full
Scale Range.)
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Adjustable Display Update Rate |
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Configurable Leading Zero
Suppression |
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Adjustable Brightness |
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Bar Graph - Details |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Supported |
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Measurements Types that can be
Displayed on Bar Graph(s) |
Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous
Delivered Power
Average FWD Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered
Power
Reflected Power
SWR
Min/Max Functions
RF Current
Generic Meter
Measurements
(for use with analog sensors) |
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Inst FWD
Power
Inst Delivered Power
Peak-FWD Power
Peak-Delivered Power
Reflected Power
SWR
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Instantaneous FWD Power
Instantaneous DEL Power
SWR
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Peak FWD Power
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Max number of simultaneously
active Bar Graph Displays |
2
(with optional Expansion Kit) |
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2 |
1 |
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Number of different measurement
types that can be simultaneously displayed on meters that have multiple Bar Graph
Displays |
1 |
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AutoMax Bar Graph |
(Bar Graph's current Full Scale
Value
adaptively changes to max encountered power and is Displayed during operation) |
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Bar Graph deflection indicates
Absolute Power |
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Bar Graph includes numeric display
of current full scale value |
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Number of Full Scale Power Range
Combinations |
5 Ranges
Selectable from more
than 10,000,000 Combinations |
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5 Ranges
Selectable from 450 Combinations |
3 Ranges
Selectable from 4 Combinations |
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Most sensitive Bar Graph Full Scale
range
for Power readings |
1 watt |
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5 watts |
50 watts |
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Multiple ranges for
SWR readings
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3 Ranges
(Full Scale value of each
range is user configurable) |
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Number of Full
Scale SWR Range
Combinations |
Selectable from more
than 100,000 Combinations |
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Most sensitive Bar Graph Full Scale
range
for SWR readings |
2.0 |
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9.9 |
5.0 |
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Number of
BAR Graph Segments |
LCD – 60
External High
Visibility
LED Bar Graph Module – 40 |
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60 |
80 |
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Response Type |
Linear |
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Logarithmic |
Linear |
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"Sticky Bar" Segment
(segment corresponding to max value Bar Graph measurement stays lit on Bar
Graph
for a period of time) |
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Sticky Bar can be used with
all Measurement Types supported by Bar Graph |
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Sticky Bar can be turned ON or OFF
independent of measurement type being displayed |
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Sticky Bar Variable Hang Time |
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Max Bar Graph Update Rate (per
sec) |
>300
(with meter set to max
Bar Graph Update Rate) |
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>60 |
>30 |
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Bar Graph Responsiveness
Can follow the on-off pattern of a
keyed CW signal at 40 wpm |
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Adjustable Bar graph Decay Rate |
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SWR and Hi/Low Power
Protection |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Supported |
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Controlled
Devices |
Message Alert on main screen (LCD)
Relay
Sounder
LED |
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Relay
Sounder
LED |
Relays
LED
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Relay
LED
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Minimum Power Required to Activate
SWR Alarm |
100 mw |
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50 mw |
10 watts |
2 watts |
High Power Trip
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92 settings |
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7 settings |
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Low Power Trip
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91 settings |
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7 settings |
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Number of Alarm Trip Relay Jack sets |
2 |
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2 |
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Dedicated Relay Output and
indicator for Hi/Low
Power Trip |
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SWR Trip Points |
1.1 - 9.9 in steps of 0.1 |
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1.0 - 5.0 in steps of 0.1 |
4 Settings
(1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0) |
2.0 - 10.0 in steps of 1.0 |
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Adjustable Fault Trip Duration for
Low Power and High Power Trip |
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Multiple Alarm Threshold sets |
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Alarm
Auto Reset |
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Alarm Conditional Auto Reset |
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Adjustable Auto Reset Interval |
66 Settings |
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3 Settings |
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SWR Alarm
"Snooze" mode |
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Adjustable "Snooze" Interval |
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Adjustable SWR Alarm-Low Power Bypass |
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SWR Warning
Feature
(Can be used independently from
the SWR
alarm function) |
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Alarm Functions can be used with
RF Ammeter Couplers and with Analog Sensors |
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Miscellaneous |
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MB-1 |
Alpha 4510 Series |
LP-100 |
PowerMaster |
WaveNode WN-2 |
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Multiple
Configuration Sets |
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Configurable "Power-Up" Settings |
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Firmware Updates
via Internet |
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PC Utility to Backup and
Restore EEProm settings |
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Calibration Table Update Utility |
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Integrated Hardware Diagnostic
Mode with interactive display |
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Demo Mode with Virtual Couplers and
Integrated Simulator |
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Performance
Metrics |
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"One Press" access to Commonly
used Menus |
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Most Meter settings can be changed
without disrupting meter operation. |
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Power Cube included |
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Auxiliary Power (5 volts) and
misc. signals (current sources, variable 0-5 volt signal) available on
rear panel jacks for prototyping with couplers and analog sensors. |
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Additional Analog Inputs and Logic Inputs and Outputs Configurable by the User. |
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DC voltage and current
measurements via control head connections |
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Screensaver |
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Adjustable Screensaver Activate
Interval |
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Screensaver can be disabled |
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Screensaver Support for Message or
Call Sign |
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