BVSystems BumbleBee-TABLET User manual

UMPC Spectrum Analyzer
manual version 1.5
BumbleBee-TABLET

BumbleBee-TABLET Interface Hardware user’s manual
BumbleBee-TABLET/BumbleBee-TABLET Interface Hardware
Unpacking Your BumbleBee-TABLET.................................................................................... 2
About Your BumbleBee-TABLET........................................................................................... 3
Powering Your BumbleBee-TABLET...................................................................................... 3
OpeningYour BumbleBee-TABLET........................................................................................ 3
Optional Direction Finding Antenna Specifications................................................................... 4
BumbleBee-TABLET Accessories Sheet................................................................................. 5
BumbleBee-TABLET Data Sheet.......................................................................................... 5
BumbleBee-TABLET Interface Software user’s manual
1. Establishing connection between BumbleBee Receiver and BumbleBee Tablet Software....... 7
2. Description of Toolbar buttons……………………………………………………................. 8
3. Description of the Tab Options……………………………………………………..........…. 14
3.1 Frequency Control ……………………………………………………........……… 14
3.2 Power Trigger Mode…………………………………………………………........... 15
3.3 Reference Level……………………………………………………………….......... 18
3.4 Resolution Bandwidth……………………………………………………............... 19
3.5 Markers………………………………………………………………………...........20
3.6 Peak Hold……………………………………………………………........………… 22
3.7 Trace Averaging……………………………………………………………….......... 23
3.8 Bin Averaging…………………………………………………………………..........24
3.9 Presets…………………………………………………………………………........ 25
4. Channel Power Measurements………………………………………...........……........ 27
4.1 Using Markers……………………………………………………………….…... 27
4.2 Using the Selection Tool………………………………………………………....27
4.3 Examples of Channel Power Measurement Capabilities……………………….. 30
4.4 Using the Trigger Mode………………………………………………………..... 33
5 Recording and Replaying a Spectrum Log File……………………...........…………………... 32
6 User-defined Presets……………………………………………………...........………………. 33
7 IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE BUMBLEBEE TABLET PC…….…..……………...........…………… 35
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please disable the Wireless LAN Radio and the Bluetooth Transmitter on the Tablet PC to minimize interference with the
BumbleBee Receiver before you establish a connection.
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Unpacking Your BumbleBee-TABLET
BumbleBee-TABLET protective
case & Samsung Q1 UMPC Tablet
Samsung Q1 UMPC Tablet & BumbleBee-
TABLET user’s manual and software
Documentation includes software CD-ROM,
user’s manual and claibration certificate
Unpack and assemble your BumbleBee-TABLET unit as shown. Your BumbleBee-TABLET is a self-contained spectrum analyzer. The user interface
(Samsung Q1 UMPC Tablet), antenna and power connections are all accessible, but there is usually no need to open the protective, yellow rubber
casing. The tablet may be disconnected and removed and batteries changed by users but the other components should only be accessed by Berkeley
technicians. Removing such components will void your hardware warranty. Please consult the included Samsung Q1 documentation for complete
operating instructions, troubleshooting and tips of tablet PC. When you open your yellow, hard, protective case you will see the BumbleBee-TABLET
unit with receiver hidden below it, included antenna (frequency depending upon model ordered), spare Ni-MH AA batteries, CF serial communica-
tion card, tablet power/charging adapter and BumbleBee receiver Ni-MH battery charger.
BumbleBee-TABLET shown with all available options below

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About Your BumbleBee-TABLET
Some basic operations can be easily accessed on the tablet’s face with the protective rubber sleeve still on the unit. The stereo speakers are
located on either side of unit. The joystick plays the same role as the arrow keys on your keyboard and can also be toggled to move the cursor
similarly to using a mouse. The auto-scaler button toggles between 3 different screen resolutions on the tablet’s LCD. The status indicators
display current tablet active features such as hard drive, Wi-Fi (be sure your tabet’s 802.11 Wi-Fi radio is OFF when taking measurements),
power/charging and screen backlight in iconic form. At the bottom are 2 array microphones. The menu button launches various OS menus. The
enter button runs the currently selected item. The quick launch button allows the user to create “hot keys” for instant launching of the most
popular applications. Other buttons and features including power, monitor out, USB, DC power jack, etc. are found on the top and Tablet
BumbleBee-TABLET FRONT VIEW
BumbleBee-TABLET
Receiver CF Serial
Communication Cable
SMA Male Antenna Input
Warning: Maximum input 0 dBm NO DC Input
All ports and air ventilation should be easily accessed through the tablet’s protective rubber sleeve
still on the unit. Never block or modify the vents as it could overheat your tablet UMPC. Working
down from the left view of the tablet, you will see the external ODD power port, the USB port,
headphone jack, volume control button and hold switch. Working over from the left side at the top
of the tablet, you will see the stylus holder, air vent, power/AV station switch, CF card slot and
wired LAN port. Working down from the right view of the tablet, you will see the VGA monitor port,
USB port and DC-in power jack.

2.4 GHz Omni-Directional (7.5” long)
2.4 GHz Direction Finding
Corner Reflector
4.9/5 GHz Direction Finding
Corner Reflector
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4.9/5 GHz Omni-Directional (5.5” long)
Optional Direction Finding Antenna Specications
Frequency 890-960 MHz
Gain 9 dBi
Polarization Horizontal or Vertical
Horizontal Beam Width 54°
Vertical Beam Width 48°
Front to Back Ratio 14 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm
Max. Input Power 100 Watts
VSWR < 1.5:1 avg.
Elements 5
Weight 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg)
Length 19.6 in. (0.5 m)
Mounting 2 in. (50.8 mm) diameter
mast max.
Operating Temperature -40° C to to 85° C
(-40° F to 185° F)
Lightning Protection DC Short
Connector N-Female
900 MHz Direction Finding Yagi 900 MHz Omni-Directional (9.5” long)

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Accessories for your
Ni-MH Fast-Charger
4 AA 6 V
P/N NIMH-001
$ 55.00
2.4 GHz Direction Finding
Antenna with mounting brack-
et, cable & SMA male
9 dBi gain
P/N 2ND
$ 250.00
Rugged Carrying Case
ABS Plastic
P/N P-CASE
$ 100.00
2.4 GHz Omni Antenna
SMA male swivel
P/N S151AM-2450S
$ 25.00
4.9/5 GHz Direction Finding Antenna
with mounting bracket, cable & SMA
male
9 dBi gain
P/N 5NE
$ 250.00
30 dB attenuator pad for use with
directional antennas (between
DF antenna & BumbleBee) SMA
male to female
P/N bbpad30
$ 30.00
BumbleBee-TABLET
900 MHz Omni Antenna
SMA male swivel
P/N C191AM-925
$ 25.00
4.9/5 GHz Omni Antenna
SMA male swivel
Co-Linear Dipole 5 dBi VSWR 1.8:1
P/N K181AM-5250S
$ 25.00
12VDC to 110VAC car cigarette
lighter power inverter
75 Watts output
P/N BB-12V
$ 35.00
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
Data Playback Windows PC
Software
$ 250.00
OPTIONAL
Honeycomb
Interference Mapping Software
Ask for a Quote
OPTIONAL
900 MHz DF Yagi Antenna with
mounting bracket, cable & SMA male
9 dBi gain
P/N 900-Y
$ 125.00
OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BUMBLEBEE
Import any image file of a floorplan or site
Create a distance projection
Add simple objects to image
Add custom objects to floorplan
Scale and crop image
Save for use in Collector and Analyzer
TM
Save multiple data files while using same projection file
Ability to choose up to 26 802.11b/a/g channels
Adjust duration of scan
Adjust period of scan for each channel
Automatically saves data to file
Take screen snapshots of any site
Saves data for further analysis in HoneyComb™ Analyzer
Shows walk/drive path
Access information on any point at any time
HoneyComb™is Windows XP (Tablet/PC or iPAQ/PC) interference-
mapping software designed for use with the BumbleBee™-TABLET
spectrum analyzer system. It consists of three parts: Projector,
Collector, and Analyzer. Sources of interference can be separated
from 802.11 WLAN signals, allowing the user to graph severity of
interference, percentage of channel capacity remaining and other
significant interference related quantities. HoneyComb™ aids in
locating jamming interference, unintentional interference and
network intrusion as well as channel verification. HoneyComb™
will also map all likely signal sources and strengths for
helping to clear “RF free zones.” Floorplans or site maps can
be used as a reference to collect data leaving the resulting
interference maps to be overlayed onto floorplans for
easy identification of interference prone areas.
Honeycomb Analyzer (PC)
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Use Yellowjacket
802.11b/g PLUS
receiver hardware
for handheld sur-
veys anywhere in the
world.
RF Interference-Mapping Site Surveys
InstantRFSurveys:
PlotInterferenceAnalysis:
CreateSurveyMaps:
HoneyComb Projector (PC)
Honeycomb Collector (iPAQ)
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Honeycomb™ allows
either BumbleBee-
TABLET users or
BumbleBee handheld
(iPAQ) users to map
interference using BVS
receiver technology.
HONEYCOMB
Imports data from other Honeycomb applications
Detect/Separate interference from Wi-Fi signals
Interference severity and channel
Plot and view interference-related problems
Wi-Fi channel capacity for intrusion detection
Plot and view “RF free zones”
Print and export plots into bmp files
Create a HTML report for any survey area

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1. Establishing a Connection with the receiver:
Double click the BumbleBee Tablet icon on the desktop to start the software.
Ensure that the USB cable is properly connected to both, the Tablet PC and the BumbleBee Receiver.
Once this is done, click on the toolbar to connect to the BumbleBee Receiver. The connection box
pops up with the USB device listed in the list box.
Fig 1: USB Connection
Select the listing which indicates that the product is a BUMBLEBEE TABLET and click OK.
On clicking OK, the software will establish a connection with the BumbleBee Receiver. Once connection
is successful, the receiver will be set in the default spectrum mode which is centered at 2425 MHz and
spans 50 MHz with a Resolution Bandwidth of 50 KHz and a Receiver reference level of –20 dBm.
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2Description of Tool Bar Buttons:
2.1 Connection:
This button is establishes a connection with the hardware as discussed above.
2.2 Snapshot:
This button takes a snapshot of the application window. The snapshot can be saved either as a jpeg
or a bmp at any location.
2.3 Selection Tool:
This button is used to select an area on the Display to measure spectral power within the selected
area or to zoom into the selected area.
This button is first clicked, then the mouse is dragged while keeping the Left Button down, over the
desired Spectral Region and that area is highlighted. Spectral Power within this selected region is
calculated and displayed as shown:
Fig 2: Spectrum Selection
2.4 Zoom In:
This button zooms into a selected area.
2.5 Zoom Out:
This button zooms out from a previously zoomed in region.

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2.6 Record/ Log Spectrum:
Once in the Spectrum Mode or the Trigger Spectrum Mode, the Spectrum Data being viewed on
the Screen may be logged by clicking this button. The Logged File is saved with the spl extension.
2.7 Replay the Logged Spectrum for post-processing/analysis:
This button selects BumbleBee Tablet Log Files (with extension spl) and replays them for post-
processing and analysis. Once the playback begins, this button changes in appearance to .Clicking
this changed button freezes the playback and the button becomes in appearance again. Click this
button again to resume normal playback.
2.8 Stop Recording/Playback:
Stop the current recording or playback.
2.9 Fast Forward:
The replay speed is doubled. Click this button again to resume normal playback.
2.10 Rewind:
The play back is reversed at doubled speed. Click this button again to resume normal playback.
NOTE: For detailed explanation on Logging and re-playing a Spectrum Log File, see page29
2.11 Print Preview & Print.
This prints out the current Spectrum Display. The Display can be printed out either in True Color:
A true snapshot of the Display screen is printed as seen on the Display (with the Black Background); or in
Econo Color: A snapshot of the Display is taken and printed against a white background or in Black and
White: A Black and White print out is taken (i.e. Black foreground against a white background). The
options can be changed in the File menu by Clicking on “Print Color Options”. Once clicked, the
following Dialog Box pops up. Then select the option of choice and then click OK and click see a
preview of the screen.
Fig 3: Print Color Selection Options Dialog