How it Works
KJB
Loading...
DX100-4
User Manual
61 pgs4.95 Mb0
Specsheet
3 pgs243 Kb0
Table of contents
Loading...

KJB DX100-4 User Manual

Delta X
Counter surveillance sweeping system
User’s Manual
07.11.2016

Content

Content .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
General description ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Working modes ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Specification .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Supplied set ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Startup ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Running the software .............................................................................................................................. 10
Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Calibration / Data .................................................................................................................................... 12
Bands ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Known signals .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Controls and elements ................................................................................................................................ 21
Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Signals ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Updating masks of separate known signals ........................................................................................ 24
Detector .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Spectrum ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Spectrogram ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Persistence .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Waterfall .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Manual modes............................................................................................................................................. 30
Wide-Range Analyzer .............................................................................................................................. 30
Capturing known signals ..................................................................................................................... 30
Test detection and adjustment of thresholds ..................................................................................... 31
Signal Analyzer ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Spectrum ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Demodulation...................................................................................................................................... 33
Physical locating of the transmitter .................................................................................................... 34
Directed microwave antenna MWA-6 ................................................................................................ 36
Adding signals to the Known Signals table .......................................................................................... 36
Detecting modes ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Stop / View Log ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Selecting log and date ......................................................................................................................... 37
Viewing signals and alarms ................................................................................................................. 38
Update Masks .......................................................................................................................................... 40
RF Sweep ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Preparations ........................................................................................................................................ 42
Initial parameters ................................................................................................................................ 43
Detection process................................................................................................................................ 43
Detection distance .............................................................................................................................. 45
Scanning the area ................................................................................................................................ 45
False alarms ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Results of detection ............................................................................................................................ 47
Training ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Guard 24/7 .............................................................................................................................................. 48
1
Reaction time ...................................................................................................................................... 48
Initial parameters ................................................................................................................................ 48
Usage of 2 antennas ............................................................................................................................ 49
Antenna connections .......................................................................................................................... 50
Detection process................................................................................................................................ 50
Car Tracker Detector ............................................................................................................................... 50
GPS trackers ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Algorithm of detecting the periodical exchange ................................................................................. 51
Location change algorithm .................................................................................................................. 52
LF Probe ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Elements and controls ......................................................................................................................... 53
AC wires ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Low-voltage wires - Telephone, Ethernet and alarm .......................................................................... 56
Infrared ................................................................................................................................................ 59
Very low frequency ............................................................................................................................. 60
2

General description

Introduction

Welcome to the world of professional counter surveillance! The Delta X system will make your searches quick and easy, while providing highly reliable results. The system’s hardware incorporates a powerful spectrum analyzer which provides super-fast speed of measurements with extreme sensitivity, while the antenna switcher and low-frequency converter extend the system’s functionality. The supplied set includes the full set of equipment needed for professional detection: omnidirectional antennas, directed microwave antenna, infrared and electromagnetic probe, cables, adapters, etc.

Features

Quickly and reliably detects all kinds of RF listening devices, including analog, digital, constantly
existing and intermittent, sending audio or video, with or without encryption
Finds hidden surveillance devices employing the digital standards GSM, 3G, 4G/LTE, Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi, DECT, etc.
Detects illegal information transmission in AC, telephone, Ethernet, alarm and other wires as
well as in the infrared range
Can work in instant detection mode, guarding mode, locating and the car tracker detection Has 20-50 times higher sensitivity comparing to conventional RF detectors Can monitor the RF environment 24 hours a day with data logging Capable of detecting covert bugging devices with accumulation function and transmitters
hidden within the spectrums of other signals
Supports storage of an unlimited quantity of signals. Full information is stored in the log and can
be reviewed during the detection or later. Multiple logs are supported.
Demodulation of audio in FM, AM, USB, LSB, CW (adjustable BW 3…240 kHz)
3
Powered from the laptop’s USB
Exclusive features of the 2000/6 Real-Time version:
High update rate, 2000-3000 MHz per second Frequency range 40 kHz – 6000 MHz Detected signal’s existence time: 2-3 seconds
Instantly detects digital signals with short bursts Can detect and locate the transmitter simultaneously
Exclusive features of the 100/12 version:
Update rate 100 MHz per second Frequency range 100 kHz – 12400 MHz Detected signal’s existence time: 60-120 seconds
Detects digital signals with short bursts by accumulating data
Exclusive features of the 100/4 version:
Update rate 100 MHz per second Frequency range 40 kHz – 4400 MHz Detected signal’s existence time: 45 seconds
Detects digital signals with short bursts by accumulating data
Functions of the software:
Rich visual representation: Spectrogram/Persistence, Waterfall, Alarms graph The Known Signals table allows the system to reject TV, FM and other ‘friendly’ signals while
maintaining high sensitivity to unknown signals.
The Detector allows the operator to perform location of a bugging device with both visual and
audio notification
The Alarm Threshold decreases the false alarm rate The Hold Max Danger feature selects and shows the strongest signals for their location as the
system is moved during detection
The Update Mask procedure allows the operator to quickly adjust the system to the local RF
environment on order to reject safe signals
Sorting and filtering is supported in the Signals table The Report function allows the operator to export all obtained information about the desired
signals
Is easily localizable to any language

Working modes

o Stop / View Log
Review of the detection results stored in the log. The Signals table, Spectrogram, Waterfall and Alarms graph give full information about the detected signals and alarm events
o Update masks
Quick preparation for detection – the system automatically accumulates the broadcasting and other safe signals existing in the area in order to pass them during the subsequent detection
4
o RF Sweep
The main detection mode. Provides maximum reaction time and the highest sensitivity. The operator can move the system or its antenna during the detection.
o Guard 24/7
Rejection of short transmissions and usage of two antennas reduces false alarms in this mode. Suitable for 24 hour detection without unwanted false alarms
o Car Tracker Detector
Detection of vehicle mounted GPS trackers transmitting the coordinates via mobile networks
o LF Probe
Checking of AC, Ethernet, Telephone and Alarm wires and the infrared for the presence of unwanted bugging signals
o Wide-Range Analyzer
Manual mode for preliminary studying of the RF environment
o Signal Analyzer
Analysis, demodulation and physical locating of detected signals
o Settings
Includes the general settings and information about the mobile networks and wireless bands existing in the area as well as the known signals table
5

Specification

2000/6 Real-Time
100/12
100/4
Update rate
2000-3000
MHz/sec
100 MHz/sec
100 MHz/sec
Frequency range
40 kHz - 6000
MHz
100 kHz –
12400 MHz
40 kHz –
4400 MHz
Time of detection
(Minimal time of signal’s existence needed for
its detection)
2-3 sec
60-120
seconds
45 seconds
Spectrum resolution
9 kHz
15 kHz
15 kHz
Occupied disk space per 24 hours
12 Gb
1 Gb
0.5 Gb
Temperature Range
0°C to +65°C
0°C to +50°C
0°C to +70°C
Demands on computer
3rd gen. or newer
Intel dual/quad
Core i-series
1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0
Windows 7, 8 , 10
Intel® Atom™ N2600 or Intel®
Core™ i3
2 x USB 2.0
Windows 7, 8, 10
Displayed dynamic range
-90…-10 dBm
Displayed spectrum spans
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 6000 MHz
Spectrum graphs
Spectrogram, Waterfall
Spectrogram’s displayed data
Persistence, Live, Max, Threshold
Detector’s modes
Wide-Range, Signal
Fields of ‘Signals’ table
Frequency, Bandwidth, Name, dbm Level, dbm
Peak Level, Danger Level, Peak Danger Level
Fields of ‘Bands’ table
Begin, End, Name, Type, Threshold, Priority,
Tracker detection
Fields of ‘Known Signals’ table
Frequency, BW, Name, Modulation
General
ODA-4 omnidirectional antenna
Can be used with any RF equipment, including receivers, spectrum analyzers, RF detectors, etc. Is capable of receiving the entire frequency range 40 kHz – 6000 MHz with increased sensitivity
in the range of 80 MHz - 4000 MHz
Tripod mountable (tripod supplied) The tripod can convert to a hand-held unit for manual probing (locating procedure) Connector type: BNC 80 cm cable Dimensions (without tripod) 20 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm Mode of use: receive Indoor use only
MWA-6 microwave antenna
Can be used with any RF equipment, including receivers, spectrum analyzers, RF detectors, etc. Is particularly good for the location of GSM, CDMA, 3G, 4G (LTE, Wi-Max), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5GHz, DECT and other digital transmissions
6
Frequency range 800-6500 MHz Directed (log-periodic) Typical forward gain: 6 dBi Tripod mountable (tripod supplied) The tripod can convert to a hand-held unit for manual probing (locating procedure) Connector type: SMA 80 cm cable Dimensions (without tripod) 18 x 14.5 x 0.7 cm Mode of use: receive Indoor use only
MWA-12 microwave antenna
Can be used with any RF equipment, including receivers, spectrum analyzers, RF detectors, etc. Is particularly good for locating digital transmissions above 2GHz: 4G (LTE on the upper ranges,
Wi-Max), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5GHz; For tracing other microwave sources, including bugging devices
Frequency range 2000-12000 MHz Directed (log-periodic) Typical forward gain: 8 dBi Tripod mountable (tripod supplied) The tripod can convert to a hand-held unit for manual probing (locating procedure) Connector type: SMA 80 cm cable Dimensions (without tripod) 8 x 6 x 0.7 cm Mode of use: receive Indoor use only
MLP-LINE - electromagnetic probe
Detects electronics emitting an electromagnetic field Frequency range 50 kHz – 4 MHz Omni-directed 360° Tripod mountable (tripod supplied) The tripod can convert to a hand-held unit for manual probing (locating procedure) Connector type: MiniDIN8 120 cm cable Dimensions (without tripod) 18 x 6.2 x 3 cm
AC-LINE – high voltage probe
Used in the Delta X for the detection of illegal signals in 110V/220V wires Frequency range 50 kHz – 10 MHz Compatible with 110V and 220V Connector type: MiniDIN8 120 cm cable Dimensions 8 x 7 x 3 cm
Telephone/low voltage probe
Used in the Delta X for the detection of illegal signals in Ethernet, telephone, alarm and other
low-voltage wires
7
Item
2000/6 Real Time
100/12
100/4
1. Spectrum analyzer SignalHound BB60C
1
2. Spectrum analyzer SignalHound USB-SA124B
1
3. Spectrum analyzer SignalHound USB-SA44B
1
4. Software Delta X 1.0 on the USB flash memory
1 1 1
5. USB cable with the incorporated chip
1 1 1
6. DS-Line 2 Pro - antenna switcher/LF converter
1 1 1
7. Carry case
1 1 1
8. ODA-4 - omnidirectional antenna
2 2 2
9. Coaxial extension cable 20 m BNC male to BNC
female
2 2 2
10. MWA-6 - microwave antenna
1 1 1
11. MWA-12 - microwave antenna
1
12. AC Line - high voltage probe
1 1 1
13. Low voltage probe with alligator connectors
1 1 1
14. In-line modular adapter
1 1 1
15. IR Line - infrared probe
1 1 1
16. MLP Line - very low frequency probe
1 1 1
17. Probe extension cable
1 1 1
18. Cable BNC to SMA
1 1 1
1 / 2 / 3
4
5
6
7
8
18
10
12
13, 14
15
16
17
9
Frequency range 50 kHz – 10 MHz Maximum voltage 100V Connectors: 1) modular telephone plug RJ-11; 2) ‘alligator’ connectors Extendable spring cable, up to 6 meters

Supplied set

8

Warnings

The spectrum analyzer’s input attenuator and front end switches are sensitive to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and have a damage level just above +20 dBm peak. Cases of breakage due to this reason will not be accepted under the product’s warranty.
Some common events which may lead to the front end damage and the loss of warranty include:
Applying more than +20 dBm peak power, such as an antenna exposed to a radar pulse or used
near a signal exceeding 2 Watt (nonlinear junction detector, transceiver)
ESD from a passive antenna, either from discharge to an antenna element, or from connecting a
large antenna or cable which has built up a static charge
Connecting to an active antenna which is already powered up
The general recommendations are:
Never connect any signals or outputs of active equipment directly into the Input 50 Ohm
connector of the spectrum analyzer
Do not use active antennas Do not turn on 2-5 Watt VHF/UHF transceivers and NLJD (nonlinear junction detectors) in a
close proximity to the antenna
9

Startup

Setup

Use a laptop in accordance with the specifications above. Insufficient processing power may result in unstable operation.
Run the Delta X Setup.exe on the supplied USB flash drive. The software and the drivers will be installed automatically.

Connections

Connect the spectrum analyzer to the computer using the supplied USB cable:
BB60A/C is connected to one USB 3.0 slot (signal cable) and one USB 3.0 or 2.0 slot (power
cable)
USB-SA124A/B is connected to 2 x USB 2.0 or 3.0 slots (one signal and one power cable) USB-SA44A/B is connected to USB 2.0 or 3.0 slot
To make sure the spectrum analyzer’s drivers are installed correctly, install the analyzer’s proprietary Spike software and run it. The software should detect the device and start measurements. The Spike software may take longer to start if the spectrum analyzer is being connected to the computer for the first time. For some models of analyzers, a connection to the internet may be needed when the Spike software is started for the first time (some calibration data files should be downloaded).
Connect the DS-Line 2 Pro antenna switcher / LF converter to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 with the help of
the supplied cable with the incorporated controller. The device should power on at this moment, switching its inputs in turn as a confirmation.
Connect the ODA-4 antenna to the RF input of the spectrum analyzer marked as ‘Input 50 Ohm’.
Use the BNC-to-SMA adapter.
The equipment is now ready to start.

Running the software

Start the Delta X software. The Startup window will appear on the screen and the procedure of finding the connected hardware will be performed.
10
In case of detecting the necessary equipment (the cable with the incorporated controller and the spectrum analyzer) the ‘Found device’ will appear and the main window will open.
If there is no connection, there will be a ‘Device not found’ message. The software can be closed or run in the Read mode for reviewing the logs and changing settings.
11
2000/6 Real-Time
100/12
100/4
Occupied disk space per 24 hours
12 Gb
1 Gb
0.5 Gb

Settings

When the software is started for the first time, some required settings are missing. The application will ask the operator to perform calibration and fill the ‘Bands/Known signals’ tables by entering to the Settings automatically.
The settings should be changed in the following cases:
Calibration should be performed once, for the first time Bands should be set individually for each country, state or region (area) Known signals should be set individually for each country, region (area) and city

Calibration / Data

Calibration is needed for the compensation of the changing dynamic range on different frequencies, thus making the spectrum traces smoother and more understandable.
Perform the calibration once on each computer the system is being used on.
Disconnect the antenna or cable from the spectrum analyzer’s RF input (marked as ‘Input 50 Ohm’) and press the ‘Perform calibration’ button. The procedure will finish in few minutes. The antenna should then be connected again.
If necessary, the data storage folder can be changed. In the case of changing the data storage path after using the system, it is recommended to manually delete the previous folder to free up disk space.
The ‘Use space on disk’ allows the operator to limit the space occupied by the logs. After reaching the limit the Delta X software will automatically delete the older logs when it is in detection mode.
Take into consideration the occupied disk space per 24 hours of detection:
12
Add
record
Delete record
Apply
changes
Discard
changes
If you are planning to use the Delta X system in the Guard 24/7 mode, we suggest selection of a laptop with an increased disk space. To speed up the data writing and reading we suggest using a high speed SSD.
Please note that the logging of data during the detection may be suspended if the selected disk does not have free space.
With the ‘Turn on audio when starting detecting modes’ on the software will activate the Audio alarm function automatically each time the detection is started.

Bands

The Bands table contains information about the mobile and wireless bands existing in the country or region of use.
The software handles mobile and wireless bands in a special way, significantly decreasing the quantity of unwanted signals and simplifying the detection process. Therefore the information in the table is very important for the correct working of the system.
The mobile networks and wireless bands can be divided into the following groups:
GSM CDMA/3G 4G/LTE Wireless bands and DECT
13
GSM
UMTS
4G/LTE
900 (E-GSM)
Band 1 (2100)
Band 1 (2100)
1800 (DCS)
Band 8 (900)
Band 3 (1800 +)
Import of
one record
Import of all
records
External file
name
The bands can be entered and edited manually, but it is recommended to use the Import/Export function to quickly import already prepared data. Use the data files supplied on the flash drive.
There are files for specific countries, containing the general lists of mobile and wireless standards.
If a country data file is present, it can be quickly imported using the Import/Export function. If there is no data file for your country, use the files listing the mobile and wireless standards and import the bands which are used in your country.
The following files are supported with the system and written to the flash drive: ‘GSM Bands’, ‘CDMA Bands’, ‘3G Bands’, ‘4G LTE Bands’ and ‘Wireless Bands’.
Gather information about the mobile standards and bands used in your country from the internet or by contacting the corresponding authorities and import the necessary bands into the Delta X software.
Below is an example of creating the Bands table for Poland. The internet mentions the following information about the mobile standards used in Poland:
1. Clear the Bands table by pressing the Delete All button and press the Import/Export button
2. Press the File button, select the path to the flash drive and open the ‘Wireless Bands’ file. Import
the ‘DECT’, ‘2.4 GHz Wi-Fi’ and ‘5GHz Wi-Fi’ bands by pressing the < button:
3. Open the ‘GSM Bands’ file and import the ‘E-GSM’ Uplink/Downlink bands and the ‘DCS-1800’ Uplink/Downlink bands:
14
4. Open the ‘3G Bands’ and import the ‘Band 1’ Uplink and Downlink. It is also necessary to import the ‘Band 8’ Uplink and Downlink but since they completely coincide with the already existing ‘E-GSM-900’, rename the ‘E-GSM-900’ to ‘E-GSM-900, 3G’. Rename both the Uplink and Downlink:
5. Open the ‘4G (LTE) Bands’. Since the ‘4G/LTE Band 1’ coincide with the ‘3G Band 1’, rename the existing ‘3G Band 1’ to ‘3G/4G Band 1’. Rename both the Uplink and Downlink.
Since the ‘4G/LTE Band 3’ coincides with the existing ‘DCS-1800’, rename the existing band to ‘DCS­1800/4G Band 3’ (both downlink and uplink). Adjust the frequency edges slightly to include both the ‘DCS-1800’ and ‘4G Band 3’:
15
Export all
records
Export one
record
6. Press ‘File’ and enter ‘Poland Bands’ to create a new file. Then, export all the records using the >> button.
Press the ‘Import/Export’ to leave the mode. Now, all the collected band data for Poland is stored in the external file and is available for future use.
In case of using the Delta X in another country, the Band table’s records can be quickly imported from the corresponding country data file or from the files containing all bands for each standard.
If manual editing in the Bands table is needed, use the corresponding navigation buttons to add and delete records, apply and discard changes.
There are the following types of bands:
Uplinks: Used by mobile devices for sending information to base stations
16
Downlinks: Used by base stations for sending data to the mobile devices Shared frequency: The band is used by both sides of communication simultaneously. This
technology is used by some 4G/LTE bands, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee and DECT.
There are the following rules for bands:
Both the uplink and downlink bands should be imported or created according to the mobile
standard
Do not create nor import the bands which are absent in your country/state No empty records are allowed No empty names are allowed. At least a short description should be assigned to each pair of
bands.
No repeating of names Uplink and downlink’s names for the same band should coincide The bands cannot overlap. In case of overlapping they should be combined in one record. For
example, if 2 bands 1700-1750 MHz and 1700-1770 MHz are used in your country, they should be combined in one band 1700-1770 MHz.
The Begin and End fields are the edges of the band.
The Name field is obligatory and should be unique for each pair of bands, consisting of uplink and downlink.
The Threshold is the level which, when exceeded by a signal, makes this signal ‘dangerous’ and produces the alarm.
The main task of the system is monitoring the uplinks and shared bands since they are used by potential bugging devices for transmitting. Therefore the threshold for the ‘uplinks’ and ‘shared’ should be typically lower than for the ‘downlinks’ to provide a higher sensitivity. The parameter can be adjusted later in the working modes.
The High Priority parameter should be set for the uplink bands of the standards which have short transmission time or timeslots. These are GSM, 3G, 4G, DECT and Wi-Fi. When fetching the spectrum trace, the Delta X system measures the priority bands longer in order to capture the short bursts.
The Tracker Detection parameter should be set for the uplinks of the mobile networks so they are scanned in the Car Tracker Detector mode.

Known signals

The Known signals table contains the signals of FM and TV broadcasting, as well as the other continuously existing signals in your area: VHF/UHF channels, police/fire/municipal, trunking, etc.
Advantages of using the Known signals table:
Fewer false detections Higher general detection sensitivity More information for the operator
17
Representation
mode
Add
record
Delete record
Apply
changes
Discard
changes
The software decreases the danger level of the known signals so they do not create unwanted alarms. As a result, weaker but potentially dangerous signals can be detected easier. Additionally, the known signals are automatically marked, so that the operator can distinguish between the known ‘friendly’ signals and unknown, potentially dangerous, signals.
Therefore it is strongly recommended to fill the Known signals table before starting work.
The Known Signals table is opened automatically after the software starts if it is empty.
Spectrogram
The video and audio channels of TV broadcasting do not change across the country. Therefore they can be easily imported from the supplied external files. There are some formats of video signal. For each format there is a separate data file. The data file’s name describes what countries it is suitable for.
When importing, select the file which corresponds to your country. If during further work you observe the captured TV signals not marked as ‘known’ (without a name), this can mean use of the incorrect data file, not suiting your country.
To import the external data file:
1. Press the Import/Export button, Press the ‘File’ button, select the path to the flash drive and select
the file.
2. Press the << button to import all the signals:
18
Loading...
+ 42 hidden pages
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use