Manual
Bird Model 5000 Digital Power Meter
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Specifications
Bird 5000 Digital Power Meter
Display Backlit LCD with major and 
minor displays and analog bar 
graph
Major Display 5 digits, 5/16” High
Minor Display 5 digits, 1/4” High
Analog Bar Graph 20 segment, horizontal 
orientation. Tracks the major 
digital display
Measurement Modes Average power, true average 
power, or peak power as 
determined by the element or 
sensor.
Sensor Interface 9-pin D-shell RS-232 serial 
connector. Sensor is powered from 
the DPM.
PC Interface 9-pin RS-232 serial port
Dimensions 8.0”H x 4.625”W x 2.0”D 
(203 x118 x 51 mm)
Weight 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) nominal
Power Supply Rechargeable Nickel-Metal 
Hydride (NiMH) battery. Meter 
may be operated from ac mains 
using supplied adapter.
Battery Life 100 hours, minimum, per charge.
Battery Charge Time 8 hours for full charge.
Operating Temp. 32 to 122 ° F (0 to +50 °C)










