Dycon D2366 User manual

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Operation Manual
for the D2366
GSM Radio Signal Analyser
This operation guide is for software version 2.
Dycon Ltd
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cwm Cynon Business Park – Mountain Ash – CF45 4ER - UK
www.dyconsecurity.eu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description 3
GSM Radio Signal Analyser Contents 3
Basic Tests
Using the GSM Radio Signal Analyser 4
Site Survey 6
Fitting a SIM Card 6
Entering a SIM Card’s PIN number 7
Detailed Information
Startup Screen 8
Main Menu 8
Setup Screen 9
Options Screen 10
Survey Screen 11
Results Screen 12
Monitor Screen 14
Screensaver 16
Aerial Siting 16
BER Measurement 17
Battery and Charging 18
Other Information
Appendix 1 – Specification, Approvals and GSM Faults 19
Appendix 2 – Glossary of Terms 20

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Operation Manual
Description
The D2366 is a radio signal analyser for use with GSM and GPRS radio networks where
automatic signalling equipment is used, including the D2300, D2400 and D2600 ranges of Dycon
products. It may be used to position an aerial and to test the performance of aerial systems.
The GSM radio signal analyser will measure and display radio signal strength received, plus
levels of interference may be measured and sources of interference identified.
The GSM radio signal analyser contains a battery allowing remote operation for up to 12 hours.
The internal battery may be recharged from the supplied mains power supply or a car lighter
socket.
If the GSM radio signal analyser is left switched on and unused, the unit will automatically switch
off after a preset time.
The GSM radio signal analyser is contained within a strong protective sleeve and is supplied
complete with a charger and manual.
Warning – only use with the supplied charger.
Radio Signal Analyser Contents
Mains plug-top charger
D2366 GSM Radio Signal Analyser

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Using the Radio Signal Analyser
Use the test set to do a site survey – see page 6.
1. Charge the battery before use
Connect the aerial (see page 16).
To switch on the radio signal analyser, press
the On/Off button until the logo is shown.
2. This is followed by the Startup screen (see
page 8).
This screen is shown for about 30 seconds
while the radio module is powering up.
3. If a SIM is fitted that requires a PIN, this
screen gives the option to use the Saved PIN
or enter a new PIN (see page 7).
If not, the Main Menu screen will appear.
Once the Saved PIN is used or a new PIN is
entered, the Main Menu screen will appear next.
4. MAIN Menu
(See page 8 for information).
Press the right button to select the Survey
screen.
5. SURVEY Screen
If Engineer mode is selected in Setup, the
following screen will appear.
If Surveyor mode is selected in Setup, the
following screen will appear.
(See page 11 for information)
Press the right button to start the survey.
The radio signal analyser will measure all
detectable cells.
Keep the aerial upright.
Do not move or touch the aerial.
The survey may take up to 3 minutes to
complete.
Shows number of cells detected
Press the down button to select the
Results screen.
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Using the Radio Signal Analyser (continued)
6. RESULTS Screen
(See pages 12 and 13 for information)
Signal strength and quality (BER) of each
cell is shown in decreasing signal strength.
If a number, and not the name of the
network, is shown, another network search
should be done (see page 12).
Press the right button to display the next cell
(weaker signal).
Press the left button to display the previous
cell (stronger signal).
Press the down button to return to the
Main menu.
In the main menu, scroll down to display the
Monitor Screen.
7. MONITOR Screen
(See pages 14 and 15 for information)
The display is updated every 6 seconds.
It will normally show the strongest cell.
This display is used to locate an area for the
strongest signal strength.
Use this position when installing the aerial.
(See page 16 for more information)
Press the down button to return to the
Main Menu.
8. Select a new survey etc... as required.
9. To switch off, select Power Off in the Main
menu, or press the On/Off button until the
Shutdown screen is displayed.
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Site Survey
It is recommended that a site survey is conducted prior to installation of any GSM or GPRS
equipment and associated aerial system to confirm that an adequate radio signal is available at
the site.
It is particularly important that a site survey is conducted when:
a. there may be a weak signal strength at the proposed site;
b. it is known that the aerial will be fitted inside a sheet metal covered building or under
a sheet metal roof;
c. the aerial will be on lower floors of buildings in heavily built-up areas.
The D2366 GSM radio signal analyser is ideal for surveying a proposed site for a suitable radio
signal. Note the point of best signal. Install the aerial at this location.
Use the radio signal analyser to find the point of best signal. This means:
- Maximise the SIG (high signal strength received from a base station);
- Minimise the BER (none or low level of interfering signals).
Full details on optimising signal strength and BER are on pages 16 and 17.
Fitting a SIM card
To access the SIM card holder, simply remove the D2366 GSM radio signal analyser out of the
rubber sleeve from the bottom end. You will find a small yellow button - press on it with a pen
and the SIM card holder will be ejected. Fit the SIM card onto the holder and push the latter back
into the D2366.
When no SIM card is fitted, the unit will display results for all networks detected.
When a SIM card is fitted, the unit will be locked to that operator’s network.
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Entering the SIM Card’s PIN Number
When a SIM card is used that requires a PIN, the following menu will appear:
Use to use the Saved PIN or to choose the other option.
Press to validate your choice.
The following screen will appear to enter a new PIN:
Enter the SIM card’s PIN number the first time the SIM card is used. Once the D2366 has shut
down, this PIN number will be kept in memory.
In case of an incorrect PIN number, the following screens will be shown:
then
Use any key to get back to the Main Menu screen.
In order to enter the correct PIN number, turn the D2366 GSM radio signal analyser off, then
power it up again. The screen with the “Use saved PIN?” or “Enter PIN” options will appear.
Choose “Enter PIN” and follow the instructions on the next screen.
NOTE: the SIM card will be locked after 3 failed attempts at entering the correct PIN code.
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Operation – STARTUP Screen
If any errors are detected during power-up, a GSM fault number will be shown (see page 19).
Press any button to go to the Main Menu.
Operation – MAIN Menu
This is the menu from which all functions are selected.
Up (highlight an option).
Then select the required option (see below).
Down (highlight an option).
Then select the required option (see below).
Select the highlighted option:
Survey (see page 11)
Results (see page 12)
Monitor (see page 14)
Setup (see page 9)
Options (see page 10)
Power off = switch off (same as Off button)
Go to Startup screen.
(See page 8)
NOTE: when first switched on, the radio signal analyser will still retain the results from the last
survey. These will be available until a new survey is started.
Or
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Operation – SETUP Screen
Settings to make the test set operate how you require.
Up (highlight an option)
Then select the option (see below)
Down (highlight an option)
Then select the option (see below).
Right arrow for the selection Option
Exit/Save = save settings then go to Main menu
Contrast = increase display brightness
Delay = increase delay before survey start, from 0 to 99 seconds (1)
Max Cells = increase the number of cells to find during survey (3)
Auto Off = increase minutes to auto-power off
Mode = toggle between Engineer or Surveyor mode
Load Defaults = load factory default settings
Left arrow for the selected Option
Exit/Save = DOES NOT save settings then go to Main menu (2)
Contrast = decrease display brightness
Delay = decrease delay before survey starts, from 99 to 0 seconds (1)
Max Cells = decrease the number of cells to find during survey (3)
Auto Off = decrease minutes to auto-power off
Mode = toggle between Engineer and Surveyor
Load Defaults = no action
(1) This allows positioning of the radio signal analyser in a location and for the surveyor to
retreat before the survey starts.
(2) The selected settings will remain active until the D2366 GSM radio signal analyser is
switched off.
(3) The default is 50 cells. This is the number of cells found, not the number of cells which
are OK. Reducing this number will reduce the time to complete a survey in a high
coverage area. If you are looking for a particular network’s results, reducing this number
may mean you will not see all available cells on your network. To perform a survey on a
particular network, use the facility in the Monitor screen to lock onto a network, then do
the survey.
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Operation – OPTIONS
Up (highlight an option)
Then select the option (see options below)
Down (highlight an option)
Then select the option (see options below)
Right arrow
Exit/Save = save settings then go to main menu
Language = toggle between available languages
Sounder = select On
Band = select between Auto / EUR / USA
Advanced = select ON (1) (Engineer mode only)
GPRS Test = test the GPRS link (this is a UK-only option and
requires an appropriate SIM card)
Left arrow
Exit/Save = DOES NOT save settings then go to Main Menu
Language = toggle between available languages
Sounder = select OFF
Band = select between Auto / EUR / USA
Advanced = select OFF (1)
GPRS Test = no action
(1) – selecting ON or OFF in Advanced will change the level of information available on the Monitor
screen – the minimum and maximum values shown under the name of the network operator will only
appear on the screen when Advanced = ON is selected.
Remember: in order to select ON or OFF in Advanced, the Engineer mode must be selected first in
Setup. OFF is the default in the Surveyor mode.
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