Revision History
Date Revision Description Author
05/11/2006 1.0 Initial Release Edward Castro
05/16/2006 1.1 Updated/Cleaned Sections Dan Cornescu
05/24/2006 1.2
Updated Section 6 for proper FCC
Statement
Trae Harrison
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose and Scope of Document.........................................................................1
2. Overview of the RF Sniffer .................................................................................... 1
2.0 Block diagram........................................................................................................ 1
2.1 Operation...............................................................................................................2
2.1.1 USB Interface block............................................................................................6
2.1.2 Battery Charger block.........................................................................................6
2.1.3 Buck / Boost Regulator block.............................................................................. 7
2.1.4 Optional IrDA Interface block..............................................................................7
2.1.5 RF modem block.................................................................................................7
3. Diagnostic Software...............................................................................................8
3.1. Getting started......................................................................................................8
3.2 Read Calibration EEPROM ...................................................................................9
3.3 Transmission .......................................................................................................10
3.4 Reception ............................................................................................................10
3.5 Modify Register Values........................................................................................10
3.6 Additional Features..............................................................................................11
4. RF Exposure Limit Warning ................................................................................... 11
5. Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) .......................................................................11
6. Information to the User (Part 15.105)..................................................................... 12
7. Warning (Part 15.21)................................................................................................12
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1. Purpose and Scope of Document
The purpose of this document is to provide the user with instructions on how to properly operate the RF Sniffer.
2. Overview of the RF Sniffer
The RF Sniffer is a 900MHz frequency-hopping self-contained deployment tool which provides a link between a device
running specially designed software and the mesh network. It communicates via the 900 MHz Spread Spectrum mesh
network and connects to a personal computer or PDA USB port. The Portable RF Sniffer is a battery powered device that
can be re-charged from the USB port or from an optional AC adapter.
2.0 Block diagram
Below you will find the block diagram for the main functions of this device.
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2.1 Operation
To use the RF Sniffer one only needs a connection to a USB port (PDA or PC). For limited periods of time the device can
operate just by the internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery. When the device is not in use the power should be turned off to
the device, then plugged into the AC Adapter for charging.
There are 3 visual indicators (LED’s) on the front panel:
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