piciorgros TETRA TTS-2000A User manual

TTS-2000A
TETRA
Site Survey Test Set
V 3.10, April 2019
Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH
Claudiastrasse 5
51149 Cologne
Germany

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 2of 57
Content
1!INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................4!
1.1!Overview ..................................................................................................................................4!
1.2!Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................4!
1.3!Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................4!
1.4!Software Versions.....................................................................................................................4!
1.5!Functions and Features.............................................................................................................5!
1.5.1!Use of the TTS-2000A in Air-Interface-Encrypted Networks..............................................5!
1.6!Scope of delivery......................................................................................................................6!
1.7!Antenna data.............................................................................................................................6!
2!CONNECTIONS AND HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................7!
2.1!Mechanical Details...................................................................................................................7!
2.2!Dimensions...............................................................................................................................7!
2.3!Power Supply Input and Battery Charging...............................................................................8!
3!TTS-2000A QUICK SETUP GUIDE........................................................................................9!
4!STARTING PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................10!
4.1!Preparing the Set.....................................................................................................................10!
4.2!Powering the Set.....................................................................................................................10!
4.3!Connecting the WiFi to the TTS-2000A ................................................................................11!
4.4!Switching off ..........................................................................................................................11!
4.5!iPad (iCloud) account settings and app updates.....................................................................12!
5!TTS-2000A C-APP FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................13!
5.1!iPad screens ............................................................................................................................13!
5.1.1!The main screen / Main.......................................................................................................13!
5.1.2!Status line15!
5.2!The network neighbor cell display/ Neighbors.......................................................................16!
5.3!Network Information..............................................................................................................17!
5.3.1!Serving Cell Information.....................................................................................................18!
5.3.2!Network Information...........................................................................................................19!
5.4!The TETRA parameters and antenna setting screen ..............................................................20!
5.4.1!TETRA Scan Parameters.....................................................................................................21!
5.5!The Map View........................................................................................................................22!
5.7!The Calibration Screen...........................................................................................................23!
5.8!Update.....................................................................................................................................24!
5.9!Saving data for further processing..........................................................................................25!
5.10!TTS-2000A Data import.......................................................................................................26!
5.11!TTS-2000A basic configuration...........................................................................................27!
6!INSTALLING THE PC BASED MAIL SERVER................................................................31!
6.1!Introduction ............................................................................................................................31!
6.2!Start the server........................................................................................................................31!
6.3!Setting up the server in the iPad.............................................................................................32!
7!COVERMAP PC TOOL .........................................................................................................34!
7.1!Base station coverage analysis/ RSSI Level...........................................................................34!
7.2!RSSI analysis/ RSSI good/bad ...............................................................................................36!

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 3of 57
7.3!Cell change analysis/ Show change of serving LAC..............................................................37!
7.3.1!Cell Reselection Decisions..................................................................................................38!
7.4!Show difference between best cell and serving cell/ RSSIdelta.............................................39!
7.5!Base Stations...........................................................................................................................40!
8!TTS-2000S SCANNER APP FUNCTIONS...........................................................................42!
8.1!iPad screens ............................................................................................................................42!
8.1.1!The main screen / Scan........................................................................................................42!
8.1.2!The Monitor screen / Monitor .............................................................................................46!
8.1.3!The network parameter screen / Network Information .......................................................47!
8.1.4!TETRA Scan Parameters and Antenna Gain / TETRA Settings.........................................48!
8.1.5!Recording Screen / Monitor Data........................................................................................48!
9!TTS-2000M MANUAL APP FUNCTIONS...........................................................................49!
9.1!iPad screens ............................................................................................................................49!
9.1.1!The project screen / Home...................................................................................................50!
9.1.2!The main screen / Manual ...................................................................................................51!
10!SPARE PARTS AND FOLLOW UP ORDERS....................................................................54!
11!SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................57!

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 4of 57
1Introduction
1.1 Overview
This document contains information about the installation, settings, and operation of the
TTS-2000A TETRA Site Survey Test Set. Additional information is also available in
the Internet, on the website www.TetraModem.com.
1.2 Safety Precautions
It is essential to ensure that the radio and antenna systems are installed and
commissioned by trained personnel only.
This radio equipment should not be used in life-support systems or in safety systems
without our prior written permission.
It is not permitted to interact with the TTS application while driving a vehicle. Please
contact local jurisdictions for further information.
1.3 Disclaimer
We, Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH, have carefully checked the contents of this
document and the hardware and software described in it for compatibility. However, we
cannot exclude possibilities of deviations and cannot guarantee complete conformity of
the document with the equipment it describes. If any corrections or improvements are to
be made, they will be taken into consideration in the next version of this document.
Important instructions are marked by the expressions "Important", "Note" or
“Caution!”. These should be carefully observed. Explanations regarding these
precautions can be found on the website www.TetraModem.com, in the login area.
1.4 Software Versions
The software (firmware) versions and document editions history is listed below:
Firmware
Version
Document
Version
Comments / Changes
1.0
1.0
First Release
1.0
1.1
Added Mail Server description
2.92
1.2
Finalizing of features
Map View added
TTS-2000A does no active registration or transmit actions
3.15
1.3
Documentation update

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 5of 57
1.5 Functions and Features
The TTS-2000A is a portable test device, which helps the user to monitor and, with the
information gathered, understand and improve the performance of their TETRA
network. It is an instrument to visualize the RF field strength, the bit error rate and
network specific information like the neighbor report (including their RSSI) or
broadcast messages at any location within the network.
This set is a “ready to go” TETRA site survey test set that can be used to measure up to
32 reported neighbor cells simultaneously.
It is built into a small Pelicase enclosure and can be operated stand alone, without the
requirement of an external PC. The data acquisition and display is performed by an iPad
Mini (included). Power is provided to the unit using either an in-car cigarette lighter
lead or optionally with a 12 to 24 Volt power supply.
With a built-in rechargeable battery the TTS-2000A can be operated up to four hours
without any external power attached, which makes it ideal for walk-around tests in areas
that are not accessible by a vehicle.
A number of accessories, such as cigarette lighter cable, wall plug charger/power cable,
magnetic antenna and analysis software are part of the package.
After the TTS-2000A has been powered up, the TETRA network parameters and the
operating modes can be configured in the iPad app. This includes the TETRA scan
frequency range, MCC and MNC. It should be noted that the TTS is never registered to
a TETRA network. It only simulated the registration meaning that no ISSIs are needed
for the analysis.
As the measurement is not only taken from the base station the device is logged into,
also from all reported neighbor cells, the cell overlap can be easily checked. Once the
measurement has been started, the GPS coordinates, the received field strength, radio
channel and the LAC code of the registered cell and the number of reported neighboring
base stations are displayed.
After completion of the survey, a simple touch gesture generates an email on the iPad,
including a .csv file with all the data for later analysis on a computer using any
spreadsheet program, or the data can be converted into a graphical site survey map
based on Google Maps (included in package).
1.5.1 Use of the TTS-2000A in Air-Interface-Encrypted Networks
As the TTS-2000 is not actively registering to the TETRA network, it cannot decode
messages, which are Air-Interface-Encrypted. For a full functionality it needs the
Neighborhood Broadcast Messages from the network, hence this broadcast information
must be sent in clear to fully use the TTS-2000A.
In most networks these broadcast messages are always sent unencrypted, in others there
is an option to configure this. If the TETRA network uses AIE, please check with the
network operator if the NBCells broadcasts are sent in clear.

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 6of 57
1.6 Scope of delivery
The TTS-2000A package contains:
•TTS-2000A
•iPad Mini including charger
•Power supply / charger for the TTS-2000A (100-240V AC)
•Car power supply / charger cable for the TTS-2000A
•Magnetic Antenna including 5m cable
•Whip antenna for walk test
•USB Stick with:
- This documentation
- CoverMap PC software
- TTS mail server application
1.7 Antenna data
The included magnetic antenna has 0dB gain, the 5m RG58 cable including connectors
has an attenuation of 1dB.
By using the magnetic antenna including the 5m cable the setting “Antenna Gain” in the
TETRA Parameters tab should be set to a loss of 1dB.

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 7of 57
2Connections and Hardware Installation
2.1 Mechanical Details
The TTS-2000A housing is built into a compact crushproof and dustproof Pelicase.
Inside the case is an aluminum panel including the on/off-switch and 4 LED, displaying
the power status, the operation display, a blue "TETRA"-LED, which shows the
registration to the TETRA network and a “Charge”-LED, which is off when not
charging and red when charging.
The power / charger plug and the TNC antenna plug are located on the front of the
Pelicase. The power supply can range from 12 to 24 VDC with a tolerance of about
+/- 20%. Once power is provided, the TTS-2000A will charge its internal battery in
both cases: if operating or turned off.
2.2 Dimensions
The dimensions of the TTS-2000A are as follows:
232mm x 192mm x 111mm

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 8of 57
2.3 Power Supply Input and Battery Charging
The required supply voltage (12-24 VDC +/-20%) is connected either by the wall plug
power supply or by the car charger. Both cables are included in the package.
Once power is applied, the TTS-2000A can be operated. Also the internal battery will
be charged and keeps being charged.
The "Charge" LED will indicate whether the battery is charging (continuously on) or is
fully charged / kept in standby (off or flashing).
If you connect the power source with a full battery the "Charge" LED will stay off.

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 9of 57
3TTS-2000A Quick Setup Guide
"# $%&!'(!)*!+((,%!-.'*%/!+001'*&!1*!&2%!-3)4!5-*-!
6# $%&!'(!)!7),-4!89)-,!)44:%//!1*!&2%!-3)4!5-*-;!<1'!=-,,!*%%4!-&!&1!/%*4!&2%!4)&)!&1!
>1'!3?@5)0!,)&%:!
A# B1=*,1)4!&2%!+((C/#!D:19!&2%!+((!$&1:%;!E2%*!>1'!&>(%!-*!F3-0-1:G:1/H!-*&1!&2%!
/%):02!D-%,4I!>1'!=-,,!D-*4!),,!3-0-1:G:1/!)((,-0)&-1*/;!
J# .':*!1*!&2%!..$K6LLL+;!8*/':%!&2)&!>1'!2)7%!)*!)*&%**)!01**%0&%4!&1!-&!
M# N*!&2%!-3)4!5-*-!G1!&1!$%&&-*G/!KO!E-P-!!)*4!/%,%0&!&2%!..$K6LLL+!E-P-;!C.2%!E-P-!
*)9%!4%(%*4/!1*!&2%!$%:-),!Q'9R%:!1D!&2%!..$K6LLL+!-*!0)/%!>1'!2)7%!91:%!&2)*!
1*%#!
S# N*0%!/%,%0&%4I!0,-0T!1*!&2%!,-&&,%!-*D1:9)&-1*!F-H!1*!&2%!:-G2&!/-4%!)*4!0211/%!F$&)&-0H!
'*4%:!&2%!&)R!F?1*D-G':%!U3H;!V%:%!02)*G%!&2%!U3K)44:%//!&1!"W6;"SX;L;"LL!)*4!&2%!
/'R!*%&!9)/T!&1!6MM;6MM;6MM;L;!!
Y# N(%*!&2%!..$K6LLL!+((!C?K)((#;!F..$K6LLLH!/21',4!R%!:%4!D1:!)!D%=!/%01*4/I!&2%*!
&':*!G:%%*!)*4!%7%*&'),,>!R,)0T;!.2)&!9%)*/!&2)&!&2%!-3)4!-/!01**%0&%4!&1!&2%!E-P-!
1D!&2%!..$K6LLL+;!3,%)/%!R%!)=):%!&2)&!&2%!E-P-!$>9R1,!=-,,!*1&!R%!7-/-R,%!-*!&2%!
&1(!,%D&!01:*%:!)&!)*>!&-9%;!!
X# Q1=!0,-0T!1*!&2%!F.8.Z+!$%&&-*G/H!.)R!-*!&2%!R1&&19!9%*';!V%:%!>1'!0)*!/%%!>1':!
(':02)/%4!.8.Z+!D:%['%*0-%/;!Q1&%!&2)&!)44-&-1*),!D:%['%*0-%/!0)*!R%!(':02)/%4!)&!
)!,)&%:!(1-*&!-*!&-9%;!
W# <1'!=-,,!*1=!2)7%!&1!D-,,!-*!&2%!5??!C51R-,%!?1'*&:>!?14%#!)*4!5Q?!C51R-,%!
Q%&=1:T!?14%#I!&2%!P:%['%*0>!)&!=2-02!&2%!..$!/21',4!/&):&!/0)**-*G!)*4!&2%!$0)*!
Z)*G%!-*!?2)**%,/!C.2%!9)\!)91'*&!1D!/0)*!02)**%,/!-*!JLL#;!E2%*!%*&%:-*G!&2%!
$&):&!$0)*!D:%['%*0>I!%*/':%!&2)&!>1'!9-*4!&2%!offset]!P-*4!1'&!-D!>1':!*%&=1:T!2)/!
)*!1DD/%&!)*4!%-&2%:!&>(%!-*!&2%!:-G2&!/&):&!D:%['%*0>!1:!,%&!&2%!..$K6LLL+!41!&2%!
=1:T!D1:!>1'!R>!0,-0T-*G!1*!&2%!:-G2&!1DD/%&!'*4%:*%)&2!&2%!$0)*!Z)*G%;!
"L#.2%!..$K6LLL+!*1=!2)/!&1!:%/&):&!/1!(,%)/%!=)-&!'(!&1!SL!/%01*4/!D1:!-&!&1!
F:%G-/&%:H!&1!&2%!G-7%*!*%&=1:T;!ND!01':/%!&2%!..$!*%7%:!:%),,>!:%G-/&%:/!&1!&2%!
*%&=1:T!C&2%!:%)/1*!=2>!>1'!41!*1&!*%%4!)*!U$$U#!R'&!-&!2)/!&1!/-9',)&%!)!
:%G-/&:)&-1*!)*4!&2)&!&)T%/!'(!&1!1*%!9-*'&%;!
!
3,%)/%!*1&%^!!
+,=)>/!41!'(4)&%/!=2%*!&2%>!)((%):!CR1&2!-3)4!)*4!..$K6LLL+#;!8/(%0-),,>!D1:!&2%!
..$I!&2%:%!01',4!R%!)!0:-&-0),!$&)0TI!B$3I!55U!1:!P-:9=):%!'(4)&%!&2)&!01',4!%-&2%:!
D-\!)!R'G!1:!/-9(,>!%*2)*0%!>1':!..$!%\(%:-%*0%;!+,=)>/!41=*,1)4!&2%!,)&%/&!
7%:/-1*/!D:19!&2%!+((!$&1:%!)*4!)D&%:!:%/&):&-*G!&2%!+((I!02%0T!D1:!&2%!F'(4)&%H!.)R!
1*!&2%!R1&&19!1D!&2%!$0:%%*!)*4!'(4)&%!)001:4-*G,>;!<1'!=-,,!2)7%!&1!2)7%!&2%!..$K
6LLL+!01**%0&%4!&1!(1=%:!=2%*!>1'!41!&2%!'(4)&%/;!Q8_8Z!'*(,'G!-&!R%D1:%!&2%!
'(4)&%/!):%!41*%;!
!
If you have purchased more than one application: Only one application can run at a
time. So always close all unused applications to avoid confusion. To close Apps on the
iPad Mini, double click on the home button and swipe the App towards the top of the
screen.
Always double check if you are connected to the right WiFi. The TTS App will let you
know if you are not connected to the required WiFi.
!

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH TTS-2000A documentation
V1.20 - Page 10 of 57
4Starting Procedures
4.1 Preparing the Set
Before the set is ready to operate, some preparation has to be made. This preparation is
mainly the installation of the antenna.
The antenna must be connected to the TNC connector located at the front of the
Pelicase. Any antenna, which is connected to the TTS-2000A, needs to match the
operating frequency range of the network that will be monitored.
In case of usage in a car it is recommended to select an antenna with a magnetic foot to
fix it on the car’s roof. A magnetic antenna is included in the package.
Once the set is used in an environment where power supply is available you may
connect the power to the TTS-2000A to ensure the seamless operation and keep your
battery charged.
Also ensure that the iPad Mini is charged or that a power supply/charger is attached to
it.
4.2 Powering the Set
To supply the TTS-2000A with power there are two methods available:
1. Use the in-car cigarette lighter lead adapter to power the case while driving in a
vehicle. Plug the connector into the intended jack at the front of the Pelicase.
2. To use a common AC power supply an additional adapter is provided. The
device facing connector must be plugged into the intended jack at the front of
the Pelicase.
Ensure that your iPad is properly charged or connect a power
supply to the iPad.
A short (about one second) press on the “On/Off” button on the front panel switches on
the TTS-2000A. Once the TTS-2000A is turned on, the "Pwr"-LED and the "OK"-Led
will light up. The TTS-2000A needs some seconds to start the internal WiFi access
point to connect to the iPad.
One can see that the TTS-2000A is connected to the iPad in the main screen of the TTS
app.