Eskan ORBIS 5 User Manual

USER GUIDE

ORBIS 5

WLAN SIGNAL JAMMER

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CONTENTS

Case contents, controls and connections 03
Jamming with the ORBIS 5 03
Getting started with the ORBIS 5 04
When to use the ORBIS 5 06
Setting up the ORBIS 5 for jamming 06

Speci cations 11

Preventing the unauthorised use of wireless communica-tion is an essential part of security. The
ORBIS 5 hand held jammer provides protection against un-known use of the 2.4 – 2.5 GHz and 5 -

6 GHz bands using three independent jamming transmitters that can be con gured to ensure that

the wireless signals are jammed only on the frequency bands used in the country selected.

The 5 – 6 GHz band includes sub-bands which can be jammed using the two independent trans­mitters dedicated to the 5 – 6 GHz band. This capability reduces the jamming power required and
improves the jamming range by con-centrating the jamming power over a narrower band width. In

addition, a global setting option enables band selection outside the country-speci c regulatory band

limits.

The ORBIS 5 is easy to con gure for country spe-ci c or for global frequency bands and for output

power. Where 2 or 3 of the jammer transmitters are required to be active at the same time, they
can be linked using the JAM + feature to enable easier and faster operation.

Features & Benefi ts

Intuitive operation with easily understood display

Disruption of activity on 2.4 - 2.5 and 5 - 6 GHz bands

Selection of region-speci c regulator y band limits

Global setting for wider coverage

Adjustable output power

Retains con guration when switched off

Rechargeable battery

01/ CASE CONTENTS, CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

CASE CONTENTS

• ORBIS 5

• 2x Customised antennas

• Mains battery recharger

CONTROLS

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• Internal power on/off switch

• Operation soft keys F1, F2
and F3

CONNECTIONS

• Connector for battery charger

• SMA connectors for antennas

02/ JAMMING WITH THE ORBIS 5

The Orbis 5 is designed to disrupt wireless communications in the 2.4...2.5GHz and

5...6GHz bands. Commercial equipment using these bands include wireless LAN,
industrial, medical and radar equipment.

As devices in the 2.4GHz band can mitigate interference by changing frequency, the
ORBIS 5 jams the entire 2.4GHz band continuously with one transmitter.

In the 5...6GHz band the ORBIS 5 has two transmitters which can individually be

congured to jam sub-bands or groups of sub-bands for different types of licence free

and licensed communications. The capability to selectively jam sub-bands can reduce
collateral jamming or improve the range by concentrating the radiated power where it
is required.

Each of the transmitters, 2.4GHz and 2 x 5GHz) can be either independently
controlled from the front panel or linked together for simultaneous operation.

Precise band limits are region dependent. A country selection menu allows rapid

conguration for different regions.

03/ GETTING STARTED WITH THE ORBIS 5

The Orbis 5 is designed to disrupt wireless communications in the 2.4...2.5GHz and

5...6GHz bands. Commercial equipment using these bands include wireless LAN,
industrial, medical and radar equipment.

As devices in the 2.4GHz band can mitigate interference by changing frequency, the
ORBIS 5 jams the entire 2.4GHz band continuously with one transmitter.

3.1 / POWER SUPPLY

3.1.1

Internal battery pack
The unit includes a high-capacity Lithium
ion battery pack and built-in intelligent
battery charger.

3.2

Using the mains power supply

The 100- unit is switched off

Note 1: charge times may be longer if

the unit is in use.

Note 2: The battery is protected against

overcharge and over-discharge.

Note 3: Battery life is 2 hours with

continuous transmission on all bands at
maximum power. The actual battery life
depends on the bands enabled and the
transmission power.

3.2.1

When the battery is almost exhausted
a “Battery Low” warning will

intermittently ash on the screen.

3.2.2

Connect an external power source to
continue operating without interruption.

3.2.3

When the battery is exhausted a
continuous “Recharge Battery, switch
off  rst” message will appear.

3.2.4

Switch off the unit and connect the
charger.
Once the charger is connected the unit
may be switched on and used while the
battery is charging, however this will
increase the battery charge time from
the normal 2 to 3 hours.

the unit to “ON”.

Note: The product
name,  rmware versions

and geographic region
are shown sequentially in
the alphanumeric display.

3.3.2

To skip the “sign-on” information oper­ation press the F3 key before switching
on, and release the key immediately
after switching on.

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Note: When the charger is connected

a glow can be seen in the F1 ke y,
indicating the approximate state of

charge:

Green: Fully charged
Orange: Partly charged
Red: Low charge level

Important: due to the 3A current
requirement standard USB chargers
should not be used. Always use the
provided mains charger. Do not use any
voltage other than 5V.

3.3 / SWITCHING ON

Important: before switching on connect
both antennas to the coaxial (SMA)
connectors. If alternative antennas are
used for specialist applications, please
ask the manufacturer for advice.

When the Orbis 5 is ready for use, the
three keys F1 to F3 are labelled with the
corresponding bands (2.4 GHz, 5GHz
sub-band, second 5GHz sub-band) and
the current jamming status.

The top line of the display indicates the
band, and the bottom line shows the
current status of that band. The status of

this band can be:

• Off disabled via the band’s

con guration menution menu

3.3.1

Slide the power switch on the side of

• jam“jam” in lower-case means jamming
is available but not currently active

• JAM “JAM” in upper-case means the
unit is currently ja is band.

Bands currently jamming are also indicated by red illumination of the corresponding

key, unless the key illumination has been disabled via the conguration menu.

Note: “JAM” and “jam” will be followed

by a “+” if the band is linked. All linked
bands switch between jamming and
inactive states simultaneously.
(See below for a detailed explanation of
linked bands.)

04/ WHEN TO USE THE ORBIS 5

When there is a requirement to jam wireless communication using 2.4GHz and/or

5GHz frequencies the ORBIS 5 jamming signal will disrupt the communication.

05/ SETTING UP THE ORBIS 5 FOR JAMMING

5.1 / CONFIGURATION

There are two types of conguration
menu: the MAIN MENU and the INDI-

VIDUAL BAND CONFIGURATION
SHORTCUTS. The SORTCUTS menu
bypasses the MAIN MENU to rapidly
enable, disable or link bands.

5.2 / MAIN CONFIGURATION

Conguration options affecting 2.4GHz,

and 2 x 5GHz are selected via the main

conguration menu.

5.2.1
To congure the unit press the F1, F2
and F3 keys simultaneously to enter the

Conguration Menu.

The top line of the relevant display
shows Cfg:

followed by the item to be congured.

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5.2.2

Repeatedly press the F1 key to cycle
through the list

of con gurable items until the required

item is visible
in the top line.
Example: Cfg: Power allows the output
power to be adjusted.

5.2.3

To con gure a displayed item press F2
key (OK) to enter the con guration

menu for that item.

The con guration details depend on the
item being con gured. The main items to
be con gured are:

5.2.4

Press F1 key to select Country con gu-

ration

5.2.4.2

Press F3 - Done when  nished.

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5.2.5 Press F1 key to show Power

con guration

The power is adjustable between

23dBm and 33dBm (200mW to 2W

assuming all channels are jamming)

in1dB steps, indicated by a bar-graph
to the right of the Pwr: label. Higher
power levels improve jamming
effectiveness but reduce battery life.
If in doubt, use maximum power to
increase the probability of effective
jamming.

5.2.5.1

Select required power level.

Use the F1 and F2 keys to select the

country or region of operation. This will
set the band limits for that region.

5.2.4.1

Select Global to cover the widest band
limits and reduce the risk of illegally
imported equipment intended for other
regions not being effectively jammed.

5.2.5.2
Press F3 - Done when  nished.

5.2.6 Display Con guration

This option selects illumination of the

function keys. Select between OFF,
LOW and FULL.

5.2.6.1

Select required illumination level

5.2.6.2

Press F3 - Done when nished.

5.2.7 5GHz Sub-band Conguration

The 5GHz band is shared and is divid­ed into sub-bands

Active sub-bands are each indicated on
the display by a one letter abbreviation
for each band. Eg: in the UK if the F2
key is labelled “5BC” then 5GHz bands B

and C are selected. During conguration,

the frequency limits in MHz are shown
for each band the menu entry for band

B plus band C will show B+C: 5470-

5875. (see table of bands for UK).

The available sub-bands may vary with

region, so always congure the Country

before the 5GHz sub-bands.
To cover the whole 5..6GHz band for
the region without any gaps, select MAX

5.2.7.1

Press F1/F2 keys to select the 5GHz

sub-bands for each of the 5GHz chan­nels

5.2.7.2

Press F3 - Done when nished

LEAVING MAIN
CONFIGURATION MODE

5.2.8

To exit conguration mode press Done

at the Cfg: prompt.

Note: The conguration options are

remembered when the unit is switched
off or if the internal battery is fully
discharged.

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5.3 / BAND CONFIGURATION

The top display row labels each band:

eg 2.4 5A 5BC

5.3.1

Con gure each band to be AVAILABLE,

DISABLED or LINKED

5.3.2

Hold the key for the band to be

con gured for at least one second to
enter band con guration mode for

that band only.

Note: The relevant key illuminates

green to indicate that the band is

being con gured.

5.3.3

Cycle through band con guration

options with short (less than 0.5s)
presses.

The state of the band (Off, On, Link)

will be modi ed and displayed each
time the key is released:

On indicates that the band is active.

On returning to the main screen the

key will be labelled “----” to indicate
that jamming is not available. This
function might be used to conserve
battery life by disabling a band known
to be unused or required to be left
unjammed.

Link adds the band to the list of linked

bands (indicated in the Home screen
by jam+ or JAM+) which jam simulta-
neously when any linked key is
pressed.

5.3.4

Exit a band’s con guration mode and

return to the Home Screen by a long
press on the corresponding key - until
the green illumination extinguishes.

Con gure each band to be

AVAILABLE, DISABLED or LINKED

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5.4 / OVERVIEW OF 5GHZ BANDS

The following table provides an overview of the bands covered by the

ORBIS 5 when UK is selected:

Band

2.4GHz 2.4 2400 2500

5GHz Band A A 5150 5350 Indoor WLAN etc up to 200mW

5GHz Band B B 5470 5725

5.8GHz Band C C 5725 5875

5.9GHz V 5850 5925

Orbis
Display

Lower
limit
(MHz)

Upper
limit
(MHz)

Typical signals

WLAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee,
drones, Toys, shor trange devices.
“Grey import” devices above
2483MHz.

Indoor / outdoor WLAN etc.
1W max.

Licensed xed links, 4W ERP

max. Lowpower shortrange
devices and “grey impor t”
wireless devices.

Shortrange transpor tation
functions including invehicle
systems.

06/ SPECIFICATIONS

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Physical Specifi cations

Controls:

Indicators: LCD

Power supply:

Size: 138 x 72 x 29mm

Weight: 600 gm

Operational temperature
range:

Technical Specifi cations

Jamming capability: 2.4 – 2.5 GHz, 5 – 6 GHz

Output power control: 23 dBm (200mW) – 33 dBm (2W)in 1dB steps

Connectors:

On/off; all parameters controlled via alpha-nu-

meric display and illuminated soft keys

Rechargeable battery (using 5V external power
source via USB connector)

-10 to +65°C

SMA connectors for antennas; USB for power
supply

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Contents

Unit: ORBIS 5

Accessories:

Carrying case: Lightweight purpose built

2 x antennas (SMA connections), 100-240V AC

mains charger supplying 5V 20W output

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