SNYPER-LTE Family - Farnell · PDF fileSNYPER-LTE Family 1) SNYPER-LTE: 4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal & Network Analyser 2) SNYPER-LTE Spectrum 4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal &

SNYPER-LTE Family1) SNYPER-LTE: 4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal & Network Analyser

2) SNYPER-LTE Spectrum 4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal & Network Analyser with liveSCAN Antenna Kit

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SNYPER-LTE FamilyUser Manual

Table of ContentsPage

Introduction 3

Overview 4

SNYPER-LTE 4

SNYPER-LTE Spectrum 6

Specifications 8

Operating Frequencies Detail 9

Product Images 10

Dimensions 13

First Time Use of the SNYPER 14

Charging and Battery Status 15

Main Menu 16

Power Off 17

Survey Menu 18

Performing an LTE Survey 18

Performing a GSM\UMTS Survey 22

Saved Results Menu 28

Viewing Saved LTE Survey Results 29

Viewing Saved GSM\UMTS Survey Results 30

Setup Menu 35

Saving Setup Preferences 36

Software Options Menu 37

ADV Option 38

Saving Option Preferences 40

Restoring to Factory Default 41

About Menu 42

Performing a liveSCAN Survey (SNYPER-LTE Spectrum Only)

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liveSCAN Using the Supplied Omni-Directional Antenna

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liveSCAN Using Directional Antenna 45

Downloading Saved Data 47

Using Other Antennas with your SNYPER 51

SNYPER-LTE Spectrum Only 51

Safety Product and Care 52

General Precautions 52

Exposure to RF Energy 52

Safety Recommendations 54

Conformity Assessment 55

Disclaimer 56

Definitions 57



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This document explains the operation of, and technical characteristics of the SNYPER-LTE family.

The SNYPER-LTE Family is an evolving range of GSM, UMTS and LTE cellular signal analysers, which have been designed for surveying cellular wireless systems. Please see the Siretta website www.siretta.co.uk for other SNYPER family members covering the 2G, 3G and 4G wireless spectrum.

NOTE: The use of this devices requires a 4G enable SIM.

Introduction









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OverviewSNYPER-LTE

1. SNYPER-LTE signal and network analyser

2. Multi region power supply

3. Blue antenna - General purpose LTE(4G), UMTS(3G) & GPRS(2G) coverage

4. Silver antenna - For LTE 2600MHz only

5. USB cable

6. In car charger

7. Hard carrying case

Quick start guide

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The SNYPER-LTE Family has been designed to survey the cellular network so that the characteristics of the network such as cell ownership, signal strength, location etc can be understood. With this knowledge, cellular equipment can be installed with confidence that the right antenna selection and placement has been made and the right network provider for the application chosen.

The SNYPER-LTE has the following features:

» Measures and displays received network signal strength

» Stores 1 survey

» USB download of stored surveysto PC (.csv and .html format)

» Large easy to read LCD display

» Robust enclosure for equipment protection

» Long life rechargeable battery gives up to 48 hours on one charge

» Battery can last up to 2 months in standby mode

» User defined screen settings - brightness, colours

» Optional buzzer

» USB based charging of battery

Features









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1. SNYPER-LTE Spectrum signal and network analyser

2. Multi region power supply

3. Blue antenna - General purpose LTE(4G), UMTS(3G) & GPRS(2G) coverage

4. Silver antenna - For LTE 2600MHz only

5. liveSCAN antenna

6. liveSCAN antenna cable

7. USB cable

8. In car charger

9. Hard carrying case

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SNYPER-LTE Spectrum

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SNYPER-LTE Spectrum Features

The liveSCAN high performance directional antenna has been specifically designed to complement the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum when performing live scans. By use of this directional antenna, the bearing of a base station may be estimated.

On top of the SNYPER-LTE features, the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum has the following features:

» Lock onto a single provider to perform real time liveSCAN

» liveSCAN data provided as real time graphical display

» Typically last 50 surveys stored on SNYPER-LTE Spectrum

» USB download of last 50 surveys to PC (.csv and .html format)

» Up to 15 hours continuous liveSCAN use









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SpecificationsTable 1. Specifications of SNYPER-LTE Family

SNYPER-LTE Family

2G supported bands: 900, 1800MHz

3G supported bands: 850, 900, 2100MHz

4G supported bands: 800, 1800, 2600MHz

Dimensions: 141 x 76 x 36mm

Weight: Approx 210g including antenna

Antenna length: 89 ± 2mm

Operating temperature range: -20 to +55°C

Storage temperature range: -30 to +75°C

Operating humidity range: 45 to 85% RH non-condensing (60% RH above 50°C)

Antenna connector: SMA female

Display: 2.4” QVGA 320 x 240 TFT with LED backlight

Battery life: 48 hours normal use*

Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Ion

Warm up time: 4s

USB connector: USB Mini-B

Stored survey memory:SNYPER-LTE: 1 survey

SNYPER-LTE Spectrum: Up to 50 surveys

Maximum charge current: 500mA

*Based on 20 surveys in each 24 hours with automatic power off enabled









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Operating Frequencies Detail

Mode Freq. TX (MHz) Freq. RX (MHz) Channels TX - RX Offset

EGSM900890.0 - 915880.2 - 889.8

935.0 - 959.8925.2 - 934.8

0 - 124975 - 1023

45MHz45MHz

DCS1800 1710.2 - 1784.8 1805.2 - 1879.8 512-885 95MHz

WCDMA2100 - B1 1922.4 - 1977.6 2112.4 - 2167.6Tx: 9612 - 9888Rx: 10562 - 10828

190MHz

WCDMA850 - B5 826.4 - 846.6 871.4 - 891.6Tx: 4132 - 4233Rx: 4357 - 4458

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WCDMA900 - B8 882.4 - 912.6 927.4 - 957.6Tx: 2712 - 2863Rx: 2937 - 3088

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LTE1800 - B3 1710 - 1785 1805 - 1880Tx: 19200 - 19949Rx: 1200 - 1949

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LTE2600 - B7 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690Tx: 20750 - 21449Rx: 2750 - 3449

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LTE800 - B20 832 - 862 791 - 821Tx: 24150 - 24449Rx: 6150 - 6449

41MHz

Table 2. Operating frequencies detail

The operating frequencies in EGSM900, DCS1800 and WDCMA modes are set compliant to the 3GPP and WCDMA specifications.









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SNYPER-LTE Family Product ImagesFigure 3. Front view of the SNYPER-LTE Product

Supplied Antenna

320 x 240 LCD Display(51 x 38mm viewing area)

UP Button

RIGHT Button

BACK Button

DOWN Button

ON/OFF Button

OK Button

LEFT Button

Charge Status LED

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Figure 4. Bottom view of the SNYPER-LTE Product

Figure 5. Top view of the SNYPER-LTE Product (Without antenna)

USB Mini Charging Socket

Antenna Connector - SMA Female

SIM Slot









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Figure 6. Rear view of the SNYPER-LTE Product

Rubber Protection Jacket

Product Identity Label









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SNYPER-LTE Family Dimensions

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Figure 7. Front view dimensions Figure 8. Side view dimensions

Figure 9. Bottom view dimensions

The casing dimensions are measured in mm.

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» Your SNYPER needs to be charged for 4 - 6 hours before initial use. To charge your SNYPER, connect to any convenient USB power source - the mains adaptor or car charging adaptors supplied, or a USB port on a device such as a computer using the supplied cable.

» Ensure the antenna is screwed firmly into place on the device and isn’t loose.

» Insert a 4G SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown below in figure 10. The SIM needs to be fully pushed inside the case using a screwdriver until a click is heard.

» To power up your SNYPER press the ON/OFF button. A welcome screen will be displayed briefly (as shown below in figure 11 - SNYPER-LTE, figure 12 - SNYPER-LTE Spectrum) before the main menu is displayed (as shown figure 14.)

First Time Use of SNYPER-LTE

Figure 10. Insert SIM and power on Figure 11. SNYPER-LTE power on message

SIM

ON/OFF Button

Figure 12. SNYPER-LTE Spectrum power on message









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Charging and Battery Status

Figure 13. Charging and battery status

Charging and battery status bar: A fully charged device is indicated by a green bar extending across the top of the display.

As the device is used and the battery discharges, the battery status bar will shrink to the right of the display and change from green, to yellow, to red.

Recharging is recommended once red bars are displayed on the device battery status bar.

If the device drops below allowable low battery usage the unit will switch off and charging will be required.

Approximately 4 - 6 hours are needed to fully charge your SNYPER. The device will be charged when it is plugged into a USB power source - the supplied AC adaptor, the supplied car charge adaptor, or the USB host port on a PC or similar. The device’s battery provides up to 15 hours continous liveSCAN use and up to 2 months standby mode from a fully charged battery.

When the device is plugged into a charging supply, it will turn on if it is off so that the battery status bar is visible.

Charge status LED

Battery status bar

NOTE: To protect the battery from damage, charging is only allowed when the temperature is between 0 and 35°C.

NOTE: Following the charging process and the removal of the charge cable from the USB connection of your SNYPER product, you will notice a drop back in the green bar. This is normal as the battery reaches a stabilised voltage following removal of the external power source. Battery voltage at full charge should be between 4.10V and 4.15V.

To access battery voltage see About Menu on page 42.









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Main MenuYour SNYPER main menu has 7 menus (as shown below in figure 14), these can be selected using the UP/DOWN buttons. Once the chosen menu is highlighted, click OK. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.

Figure 14. ‘Main Menu’ screen

Survey: Used to perform a new survey.

Saved Results: Reviews previously saved survey.

Setup: Allows personalisation of display, sound, reports and auto-power off.

Options: Allows user personalisation of reporting detail and factory reset.

About: Displays information about the device - model number, firmware ver-sions, battery voltage and IMEI number.

PC Connect: Connects device to a PC as a memory stick to allow down-load of reports.

Power Off: Powers off the device.









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Power OffAfter use, remember to power off your SNYPER-LTE product. The device can be powered off in the following 2 ways:

» Selecting the ‘Power Off’ option from the main menu. The device will display a power off message as shown below in figure 16.

» Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the device for >2 seconds. The screen will display a power off message as shown below in figure 18.

Figure 15. Select ‘Power Off’ Figure 16. Power off message

Figure 17. ON/OFF button Figure 18. Power off message

ON/OFF Button

NOTE: All the while that your SNYPER product has an external charger supply attached, it will not turn off.









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Survey MenuThe ‘Survey’ menu allows you to perform a survey of the LTE or GSM/UMTS network.

NOTE - All surveys settings are set to standard operating mode. Selecting other modes from the ‘Options’ menu (page 37) can change the level of detail of the survey results.

Figure 20. ‘Survey’ screen

GSM\UMTS Survey: Performs a survey on the GSM/UMTS network.

LTE Survey: Performs a survey on the LTE network.

Performing an LTE SurveyStep 1. Select ‘LTE Survey’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, this will automatically begin a new survey of the LTE network. Whilst the survey is being performed, the device will display a sequence of messages as shown below in figures 21 - 23.

Figure 21. Initialising survey Figure 22. Performing survey Figure 23. Finalising survey









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Figure 24. Searching best LTE signal for each network

Step 2. Once the survey is complete the available LTE networks will be displayed in summary format. Each available network will be scanned seperately to find the best signal strength for that network. Use the UP/DOWN and OK buttons to view individual LTE network results.

Figure 25. Available LTE networks with best signal strength

Figure 26. Strongest saved signal Figure 27. Next strongest saved signal

Step 3. Switch between saved LTE signals by using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons (left displays stronger signal, RIGHT displays weaker signal).

Pressing the back button will return the device to the ‘LTE Summary’ screen.

*See section ‘ADV Option’ on page 38 for information about the displayed results.









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Figure 28. LTE survey Menu

View Current: Displays LTE survey results.

New Survey: Performs a new survey of the LTE network.

Save Results: Saves results of the performed survey.

Step 1. Select ‘New Survey’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, this will automatically begin a new survey of the LTE network.

Performing a New Survey

Step 1. Select ‘View Current’ from the ‘LTE Menu’ to view current LTE survey results.

View Current









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Step 1. Once you have performed a survey, you can save the results by selecting ‘Save Survey’ from the ‘Current Survey’ menu.*

Step 2. Whilst the esults are being saved, the messages below will be displayed.

Saving a Survey

*The SNYPER product doesn’t automatically save survey results, if you wish to save results from a survey follow steps 1 and 2 above. If you do not wish to save results from a survey, return to the main menu. Results which aren’t saved will be immediately lost when the device is powered off.

Once the survey has been stored, the device will return to the main menu. To review the saved survey, see section ‘Saved Results Menu’ on page 28.

Figure 29. Saving survey results to your device

Figure 30. Confirmation that results are saved









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Step 1. Select ‘GSM\UMTS Survey’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, this will automatically begin a new survey of the GSM\UMTS network. Whilst the survey is being performed, the your device will display a sequence of messages as shown below in figures 31 - 33.

Step 2. Once the survey is complete, the screen will display a ‘Survey Menu’ as shown below in figure 34. The ‘Survey Menu’ has 6 menus, these are selected using the UP/DOWN buttons. Once the chosen sub menu is highlighted, click OK.

Figure 31. Initialising survey

Figure 34. ‘Survey Menu’ screen

Performing a GSM\UMTS Survey

GSM & UMTS: Displays GSM & UMTS survey results.

UMTS: DIsplays UMTS survey results.

GSM: Displays GSM survey results.

Figure 32. Performing survey Figure 33. Finalising survey

Summary: Displays a summary of signal strengths from the survey.









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New Survey: Performs a new network survey.

Save: Saves the results of the performed survey.

Viewing GSM/UMTS Survey Results

Figure 35. Strongest signal found in the survey Figure 36. Next strongest signal found in the survey

Step 1. From the ‘Survey Menu’, select the results that you require to be displayed.

NOTE - To switch between all signals found in the survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons (LEFT displays stronger signal, RIGHT displays weaker signal).*

Press the back button to return to the ‘Survey Menu’.










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By selecting ‘Summary’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, a summary of all GSM and UMTS network signals detected in the survey will be displayed. Results are displayed in order of strength within signal strength bands across different screens.

To display higher or lower signal strengths received on your SNYPER product, click the LEFT/ RIGHT buttons (LEFT displays higher signal strengths, RIGHT displays lower signal strength). The signal strengths are displayed in 15% steps, decreasing in signal strength from 85% to 10%.

NOTE - To display a summary of GSM or UMTS results, click the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll between GSM and UMTS network list.

Summary Menu

85% Signal StrengthThe device is displaying all GSM/UMTS networks being received at 85%.

At this level, no GSM networks have cells with this signal strength.

Table 3. Summary of network signals

The example in table 3 below shows the following:

» A Vodafone cell had the strongest signal sensed in the area

» O2 UK and EE UK cells were sensed at a weaker strength









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At this level, Vodafone shows 1 GSM cell being received.


At this level, O2 UK now shows 1 GSM cell being received.


At this level, there is 1 additional GSM Vodafone cell being received at a weaker strength than the previous cell received.

There is also 1 EE UK GSM cell being received at this signal strength.









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At this level, there is 1 additional GSM Vodafone cell and 4 additional GSM O2 UK cells being received at a weaker strength than the previous cells received.


At this level, there are no further cells being received by the device.










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Step 1. Once you have performed a survey, you can save the results by selecting ‘Save Survey’ from the ‘Current Survey’ menu.*

Step 2. Whilst results are being saved, the messages below will be displayed.

Figure 37. Saving survey results to your SNYPER product

Saving a Survey

*Your SNYPER product doesn’t automatically save survey results, if you wish to save results from a survey follow steps 1 and 2 above. If you do not wish to save results from a survey, return to the main menu. Results which aren’t saved will be immediately lost when the device is powered off.

Once the survey has been stored, the device will return to the main menu. To review the saved survey, see section ‘Saved Results Menu’ on page 28.

Step 1. Select ‘New Survey’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, this will automatically begin a new survey of the GSM\UMTS network.

Performing a New Survey

Figure 38. Confirmation that results are saved









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Saved Results Menu

Figure 39. ‘Saved Surveys’ screen

LTE Survey: DIsplays saved LTE survey results.

GSM & UMTS Survey: Displays saved GSM & UMTS survey results.

The ‘Saved Surveys’ menu allows you to review saved survey results on your SNYPER product. SNYPER-LTE model can store 1 survey on the device. The SNYPER-LTE Spectrum can store up to 50 survey results.

Using the UP/DOWN buttons, select the survey type you want to view, press OK.









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Viewing Saved LTE Survey Results

Figure 40. Saved LTE results

Step 1. Select ‘LTE Survey’ from the saved survey menu.

Step 2. Select the survey you wish to view using the UP/DOWN and OK buttons.

Figure 42. Selected LTE results

Step 3. Use the UP/DOWN and OK buttons to view individual LTE network results. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to switch between saved results.

Press the back button to return to the ‘LTE Summary’ screen.


Figure 41. Saved LTE networks

NOTE: Steps 1 & 2 are only valid for SNYPER-LTE Spectrum, skip to step 3 for SNYPER-LTE.









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Viewing Saved GSM\UMTS Survey Results

Once you have selected the saved survey you wish to view, the ‘Survey Menu’ will be displayed as shown in figure 44 below.

Figure 44. ‘Survey Menu’ screen

GSM & UMTS: Displays GSM & UMTS survey results.

UMTS: DIsplays UMTS survey results.

GSM: Displays GSM survey results.

Summary: Displays a summary of signal strengths from the survey.

Figure 43. Saved LTE results

Step 1. Select ‘GSM\UMTS Survey’ from the saved survey menu.

Step 2. Select the survey you wish to view using the UP/DOWN and OK buttons.

NOTE: Steps 1 & 2 are only valid for SNYPER-LTE Spectrum, skip to page 31, step 1 for SNYPER-LTE.









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Viewing Saved GSM/UMTS Survey Results

Figure 45. Strongest signal found in the survey Figure 46. Next strongest signal found in the survey

Step 1. From the ‘Survey Menu’, select the results that you require to be displayed (GSM\UMTS, UMTS or GSM).

NOTE - To switch between all signals found in the survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons (LEFT displays stronger signal, RIGHT displays weaker signal).*











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By selecting ‘Summary’ from the ‘Survey Menu’, a summary of all GSM and UMTS network signals detected in the saved survey will be displayed. Results are displayed in order of strength within signal strength bands across different screens.

To display higher or lower signal strengths received on the device, click the LEFT/ RIGHT buttons (LEFT displays higher signal strengths, RIGHT displays lower signal strength). The signal strengths are displayed in 15% steps, decreasing in signal strength from 85% to 10%.

NOTE - To display a summary of GSM or UMTS results, click the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll between GSM and UMTS network list.

Viewing Summary


At this level, no GSM networks have cells with this signal strength.

Table 4. Summary of network signals

The example in table 4 below shows the following:

» A Vodafone cell had the strongest signal sensed in the area

» O2 UK and EE UK cells were sensed at a weaker strength









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At this level, Vodafone shows 1 GSM cell being received.


At this level, O2 UK now shows 1 GSM cell being received.


At this level, there is 1 additional GSM Vodafone cell being received at a weaker strength than the previous cell received.

There is also 1 EE UK GSM cell being received at this signal strength.









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At this level, there is 1 additional GSM Vodafone cell and 4 additional GSM O2 UK cells being received at a weaker strength than the previous cells received.


At this level, there are no further cells being received by the device










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By selecting ‘Setup’ from the main menu, the following setup changes can be made (as shown below in figure 47). To select a sub menu use the UP/DOWN button until relevant menu is highlighted, then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to amend preference.

Setup Menu

Figure 47. ‘Setup’ screen

Brightness: LCD backlight brightness.The screen brightness has 6 settings, 0 (lowest) - 5 (highest). Default = 5

Auto Off: Automatic power off of your SNYPER product.The auto off has 2 settings, on or off. If AUTO OFF is set to “ON” , the SNYPER will power off after a period of time, see delay setting below.

Delay: Time in minutes your SNYPER product stays on after last button press.

B-Text: Colour of body text on the LCD screen.Your SNYPER product has 10 body text colour settings. Default = white text

H-Text: Colour of highlighted text on the LCD screen.Your SNYPER product has 10 highlighted text colour settings. Default = blue text

HTML On: Generate HTML report.This HTML on has 2 settings, on or off.

Sound: Sound notification. The sound option has 2 settings, on or off.

Save Settings: Saves setup menu changes.Saves any changes made to the setup menu.









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Step 1. Once you have amended your setup preferences, you can save the new settings by selecting ‘Save Settings’ from the ‘Setup’ menu.*

Step 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select yes or no. Both options exit the settings menu, however selecting ‘Yes’ will save preferences first. Whilst the settings are being saved, a message will be displayed as shown below in figure 48.

Figure 48. Saving settings to your SNYPER product

Saving Setup Preferences

*Your SNYPER product doesn’t automatically save setup preferences, if you wish to save new setup follow steps 1 and 2 above. If you do not wish to save new setups, return to the main menu.









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Figure 49. ‘Options’ screen

ADV: Mode of operation.The adv has 4 settings, standard, advanced, engineer or debug mode.*

Factory Default: Select and press OK to default all options to factory state.

Save Settings: Saves option menu changes.Saves any changes made to the options menu.

By selecting ‘Options’ from the main menu, the following options can be selected (as shown below in figure 49). To select a sub menu use the UP/DOWN button until relevant menu is highlighted, then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to amend preference.

Software Options Menu

*See section ‘ADV Option’ over page for more information about your SNYPER product modes of operation.









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ADV OptionThe ADV option determines the operation mode of your SNYPER product when performing a survey. There are 4 options: Standard, Advanced, Engineer or Debug - each will display a different range of results once a survey has been performed.

NOTE: Standard, Advanced & Engineering modes supply detailed survey information, with detail varying according to the mode selection. See selection charts below for each mode.The debug mode is only to be used when instructed by Siretta Support.

GSM Survey UMTS Survey LTE Survey

Index - Base station number assigned by your SNYPER product

✓ ✓ ✓

Network - Name of the network provider ✓ ✓ ✓

MCC - Mobile Country Code being received ✓ ✓ ✓

MNC - Mobile Network Code being received ✓ ✓ ✓

dBm - Signal strength being received (Signal strength ranges from -40 to -115dBm, the lower the number the higher the signal strength.)

✓ ✓ ✓

RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (Values range from 0 - 31, the higher the number the higher the signal strength.)

✓ ✓ ✓

Signal - Percentage signal received (Values range from 0% - 100%, the higher the number the higher the signal stength.)

✓ ✓ ✓

Band - Frequency band being received ✓ ✓ ✓

Table 5. Standard mode

Standard Mode - Standard mode receives and displays a basic range of results and is the factory default operation mode of your SNYPER product. When performing a survey in Standard mode the following results will be displayed:









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Table 6. Advanced mode

Advanced Mode - Advanced mode receives and displays a more advanced range of results in addition to the results displayed in Standard mode. When performing a survey in Advanced mode the following additional results will be displayed:

Table 7. Engineer mode

Engineer Mode - Engineer mode receives and displays a more advanced range of results in addition to the results displayed in Standard and Advanced mode. When performing a survey in Engineer mode the following additional results will be displayed:


CellID - Unique ID of the network cell being received (if available)

✓ ✓ ✓

ARFCN - Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number being received

✓

UARFCN - UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number being received

✓

EARFCN - e-UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number being received

✓

BSIC - Base Station Identity Code being received (if available)

✓

SCR - Scrambling Code ✓

LAC - Location Area Code ✓ ✓

TAC - Tracking Area Code ✓

DRX - Discontinuous Reception ✓

RSVP - Resource Reservation Protocol ✓


DL – Signal download frequency ✓ ✓ ✓

UL - Signal upload frequency ✓ ✓









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Debug Mode - Debug mode for your SNYPER product.

NOTE: ONLY USE THIS MODE WHEN INSTRUCTED BY SIRETTA SUPPORT.

Step 1. Once you have amended your option preferences, you can save the new settings by selecting ‘Save Settings’ from the ‘Setup’ menu.*

Step 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select yes or no. Both options exit the settings menu, however selecting ‘Yes’ will save preferences first. Whilst the settings are being saved, a message will be displayed as shown below in figure 50.

Figure 50. Saving options to your SNYPER product

Saving Options Preferences

*The device doesn’t automatically save software options, if you wish to save new options follow steps 1 and 2 above. If you do not wish to save new options, return to the main menu.









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Step 1. To perform a factory reset on your SNYPER product, select ‘Factory Default’ from the ‘Options’ menu.

Step 2. Once the ‘Factory Default’ option is highlighted, you will be prompted to select ‘SET’ to confirm the reset, to do this press the ‘OK’ button.

Restoring to Factory Default

Selecting the factory default option will default ALL of the SNYPER settings to their factory setting. Once your SNYPER product has been restored, it will return to the ‘Main Menu’.

Figure 51. Saving factory default settings on your SNYPER product









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Figure 52. ‘About’ screen

HW: SNYPER model hardware Version

BV: Battery Voltage

SW: Software VersionThe current application and loader software versions running on your SNYPER product.

NN: Network Names Database DateThe current list of global network names stored on your SNYPER product as of the displayed date (dd.mm.yy).

IMEI Number: (IMEI) NumberThe unique IMEI number of your SNYPER product.

By selecting ‘About’ from the main menu, information about your SNYPER product will be displayed (as shown below in figure 52).

About Menu

FW: SNYPER model firmware Version









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Performing a liveSCAN Survey(SNYPER-LTE Spectrum Only)The SNYPER-LTE Spectrum liveSCAN feature allows you to perform a real-time scan of your chosen network. liveSCANs can be performed at your survey site immediately after a network survey has been completed.

The liveSCAN feature is intended to identify areas of strong cellular network signal strength during a site survey and to locate the position of surrounding base-stations for the chosen network.

liveSCAN Using the Supplied Omni-Directional Antenna (Site Survey)

To perform a Site Survey liveSCAN for LTE, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Perform a new survey (or use the last survey).

Step 2: Select the desired network to scan from the LTE summary using the UP/DOWN buttons and press ‘OK’.

Step 3: Press ‘SCAN’ again to begin liveSCAN.

For the LTE Network

Figure 53. LTE summary Figure 54. Begin liveSCAN Figure 55. liveSCAN in function

This allows you to idenitfy / locate areas of highest signal strength (“hotspots”) for your chosen network as you survey your site location.









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To perform a Site Survey liveSCAN for GSM/UMTS, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Perform a new survey (or use the last survey).

Step 2: From the survey menu, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select which network to wish to liveSCAN and press ‘OK’.

Step 3: Select the desired network to scan using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and press ‘OK’ to begin liveSCAN.

For the GSM/UMTS Network

Figure 56. Survey menu Figure 57. Select network Figure 58. liveSCAN in function









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liveSCAN Using a Directional Antenna (Basestation Location)

This allows you to aim your directional antenna in the position which will obtain the maximum received signal strength for a given location on the specified network.

For the LTE Network

To perform a Basestation Location liveSCAN for LTE, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Perform a new survey.

Step 2: Once the survey has completed (as shown below in figure 59), remove the omni-directional antenna and replace with the supplied liveSCAN antenna and cable. Ensure the cable is screwed firmly into place on both the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum and liveSCAN antenna.

Step 3: Select the desired network to scan from the LTE summary using the UP/DOWN buttons and press ‘OK’.

Step 4: Press ‘SCAN’ again to begin liveSCAN.

Figure 59. LTE summary Figure 60. Begin liveSCAN Figure 61. liveSCAN in function









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This allows you to aim your directional antenna in the position which will obtain the maximum received signal strength for a given location on the specified network.

For the GSM/UMTS Network

To perform a Basestation Location liveSCAN for GSM/UMTS follow the steps below:

Step 1. Perform a new survey.

Step 2: Once the survey has completed (as shown below in figure 62), remove the omni-directional antenna and replace with the supplied liveSCAN antenna and cable. Ensure the cable is screwed firmly into place on both the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum and liveSCAN antenna.

Step 3: From the survey menu, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select which network you wish to liveSCAN and press ‘OK’.

Step 4: Select the desired network to scan using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and press ‘OK’ to begin liveSCAN.

Figure 62. Summary menu Figure 63. Select network Figure 64. liveSCAN in function









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Downloading Saved Data

Figure 65. Prepare for data download Figure 66. Downloading your SNYPER product data to PC

Step 1. Connect supplied USB cable to your SNYPER product and PC.

Step 2. From your SNYPER product ‘Main Menu’ select ‘PC Connect’ and ‘Enable’. From the PC select ‘Open Folder to View Files’ and open saved files as required.

The data download feature allows you to download all stored surveys onto your PC.

The data is downloaded to your PC in CSV (which you can convert to an excel spreadsheet) and HTML format. The downloaded data will include GSM\UMTS survey results, and LTE survey results.

To download data from your SNYPER product follow the steps below:









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Figure 67. Folder structure

NOTE - The 3 following .BIN files: ‘IMEI’, ‘NETNAMES’, and ‘PARAMS’ are to be ignored, these are settings stored within your SNYPER-LTE Spectrum.

Step 4. To disable the PC connection, select ‘Disable’ on your SNYPER product and remove the USB cable.

Your SNYPER product will now be back to normal operation.

Step 3. Use copy and paste to transfer files from the SNYPER device to the desired location on your PC.

Press the back button on your SNYPER product to return to the ‘Main Menu’.









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Selecting GSM\UMTS Results

If you wish to view the GSM\UMTS results stored on your SNYPER product, select the ‘0-UMTS.csv’ (CSV format) or ‘0-umts.htm) (HTML format) files.

Figure 68. 0-umts.csv data download

Figure 69. 0-umts.htm data download









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Selecting LTE Results

If you wish to view the LTE results stored on your SNYPER product, select the ‘0-LTE.csv’ (CSV format) or ‘0-LTEhtm) (HTML format) files.

Figure 70. 0-lte.csv data download

Figure 71. 0-lte.htm data download









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Using Other Antennas with your SNYPER ProductYour SNYPER product can be easily used to evaluate other antennas. The evaluation of other antennas is carried out to find the strongest signal available for a particular application. The antenna with the strongest results will be used.

Evaluating other antennas:

1. Unscrew supplied antenna from your SNYPER product.

2. Connect the antenna to be evaluated. (The new antenna must have an SMA male connector to connect to the SNYPER product. If the chosen antenna has a different connector, then an RF adaptor will need to be used (these are available from Siretta*).

3. With the antenna connected to the SNYPER product, a survey can be performed. If evaluating multiple antennas, operator details and signal levels can be noted and compared to find the best antenna.

The SNYPER-LTE Spectrum can also be easily used to evaluate directional antennas (such as Yagi). The evaluation of directional antennas is carried out to find which position of the antenna receives the strongest signal. The position with the strongest results will be used.

Evaluating directional antennas (such as Yagi):

» Follow steps 1 and 2 as above

» Adjust antenna’s directional position towards the desired operators mast. Note the signal levels received.

» Repeat step 3 above, this process should be continued until the antenna direction with the strongest signal is found.

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Safety and Product CareGeneral Precautions » Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified.

» Avoid exposing your SNYPER product to lit cigarettes, naked flames or to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

» Never try to dismantle your SNYPER product. There are no components on your SNYPER product that can be serviced by the user. If you attempt to dismantle your SNYPER product, you will invalidate the warranty.

» Do not connect any incompatible component or product to your SNYPER product signal analysers.

Exposure to RF EnergyThere has been some public concern about possible health effects of using GSM equipment in close proximity to a person or body. Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused for many years on the current RF technology, research has begun on new radio technologies, such as GSM and UMTS. After existing research had been reviewed, and after compliance to all applicable safety standards has been tested, it has been concluded that your SNYPER product analyser is fit for use.

If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy, there are a number of things you can do to minimize exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of time near a device will reduce your exposure to RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your SNYPER product efficiently by adhering to the following guidelines:

Electronic devices: Most electronic equipment, for example in hospitals and motor vehicles is shielded from RF energy. However, RF energy may affect some malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic equipment.

Vehicle electronic equipment: Check your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to determine if any on-board electronic equipment is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

Medical electronic equipment: Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.

Turn your device OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment.









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Aircraft: Turn your device OFF before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your terminal equipment whilst the plane is on the ground. To prevent interference with cellular systems, local RF regulations prohibit using your modem whilst in the air.

Blasting areas: To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “turn off two-way radio“. Construction crew often uses remote control RF devices to set off explosives.

Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn your device OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your SNYPER or their accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as petrol stations, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders. Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives, in the compartment of your vehicle, which contains your SNYPER or accessories. Before using your terminal in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) ensure that the vehicle complies with the relevant fire and safety regulations of the country in which the vehicle is to be used.









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Safety RecommendationsPLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country intended and the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be used with caution in the following areas:

» Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports, aircrafts, etc

» Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, gas works etc

It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment regulation.

Do not disassemble the product, any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty.

Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force.









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The SNYPER-LTE Family of signal analysers has been designed to conform to the R&TTE Directive for use as a stand-alone product. If the analyser is used in compliance with the user guide instructions then no further evaluation is required under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive and no further involvement of an R&TTE Directive Notified Body is required for the final application.

The SNYPER-LTE Family of signal analysers conform to the following European Union Directives:

» R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment)

» LVD (Low Voltage Directive) 73/23/EEC and product safety

» Directive 89/336/EEC for conformity for EMC

In order to satisfy the essential requisite of the R&TTE 99/5/EC directive, the SNYPER-LTE Family of signal analysers are compliant with the following standards:

» GSM (Radio Spectrum). Standard: EN 301 511 and 3GPP 51.010-1

» EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). Standards: EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-7

» Include stand-alone spurious emissions to Clause 8.2 of EN 301 489-1.

» LVD (Low Voltage Directive) Standards: EN 60 950

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The information contained in this document is proprietary to Siretta Ltd. Siretta has made every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate. Siretta does not make any warranty as to the information contained within this document and does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind incurred by the use of this information.

Siretta does not take responsibility for any application developed using the device characterized in this document and notes that any application of this device must comply with the safety standards of the applicable country and comply with the relevant wiring rules. Siretta reserves the right to make modifications, additions and deletions to this document due to typographical errors, inaccurate information, or improvements to equipment at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this document.

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DefinitionsTerm Definition

2G2nd Generation Mobile Telecommunications

3G3rd Generation Mobile Telecommunications

4G4th Generation Mobile Telecommunications

ARFCNAbsolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

BandIdentifies the frequency band of the cellular signal

BER Bit Error Rate

BSIC Base Station Identity Code

CellID Cell Identity

dBm Decibels per meter

DL Downlink

DRX Discontinuous Reception

EARFCNE-UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

GPRS General Packet Radio Service

GSMGlobal System for Mobile Communications

IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity

LAC Location Area Code

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

LTE Long Term Evolution

MCC Mobile Country Code

MNC Mobile Network Code

MNO Mobile Network Operator

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator

RSVP Resource Reservation Protocol

SCR Basestation Scrambling Code

SIM Subscriber Identity Module

SMA Sub Miniature version A

TAC Tracking Area Code (Assigned by MNO)

UARFCNUTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

UL Uplink

UMTSUniversal Mobile Telecommunications System (Same as 3G)

USB Universal Serial Bus





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