REI CPM-700 User manual

CPM-700
COUNTERSURVEILLANCE PROBE/MONITOR
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*CPM-700 is available with several optional probes and accessories; some of which are
pictured above. This manual addresses available probes and accessories with the CPM-700,
however these probes and accessories are not necessarily included with each CPM-700.
PRECAUTION / WARNING!
The overall effectiveness of this product is directly dependent on your familiarization and level
of threat. This manual is marked * in areas where special attention is required.
RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL
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Algood, TN 38506 U.S.A.
[phone]
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All information contained within this manual
is subject to change without notice.
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this number and refer to it whenever you contact your dealer or Research
Electronics International concerning this product. Note: Removal or
alteration of the serial number automatically voids all warranties of this
product.
MODEL: CPM-700
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________
RESEARCH ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL
455 Security Place
Algood, TN 38506 U.S.A.
[phone]
www.reiusa.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1
CPM-700 PACKAGES............................................... 2
FEATURES OF THE CPM ................................................. 5
POWER SUPPLIES, PROBES, ACCESSORIES .................. 5
FRONT PANEL FEATURES.......................................... 9
AUDIO GROUP ...................................................... 9
MONITOR GROUP .................................................. 9
DISPLAY GROUP ....................................................10
PROBE GROUP......................................................11
SIDE PANEL FEATURES ............................................11
POWER SOURCES ........................................................13
ALKALINE BATTERY OPERATION ...............................13
AC ADAPTER OPERATION........................................13
OPTIONAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATION .......13
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................13
BASIC CPM-700 RF PROCEDURE....................................15
RF CONSIDERATIONS.............................................16
PERFORMING A “WALK AROUND ROOM SWEEP” ........16
DETAILED CPM-700 PROCEDURE...................................19
METER CALIBRATION..............................................19
KNOWN SOUND SOURCE.......................................19
RF PROBE ANALYSIS ...............................................20
BROADBAND RF ANALYSIS (2GHZ – 12GHZ) ..............22
DETAILED INSPECTION SWEEP ................................. 24
PHONE/LINE RF SWEEP...........................................25
TRACKING DEVICES ...............................................26
VLF PROBE ...........................................................27
AUDIO TESTING ....................................................29
MISC. WIRE / AUDIO EVALUATION ...........................30
PLANNING AND CONDUCTING A SWEEP......................31
SWEEP PREPARATION .............................................31
ESTABLISH A “GAME PLAN” .....................................31
SWEEP TIPS ..........................................................32
PHYSICAL SEARCH .................................................34

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OTHER PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT.........................37
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................41
WARNINGS ..................................................................45
TSCM TRAINING
REI Center for Technical Security: REI offers the World’s largest unclassified
commercially available Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM)
training facility. Training courses include classroom instruction and hands-
on exercises where students perform sweep exercises in “live” environments
utilizing “target rich” project rooms. The progressive course curriculum is
designed for the beginner or the seasoned TSCM Technician. Regularly
scheduled courses are taught monthly; visit REI’s website (www.reiusa.net)
or contact REI ([e-mail]) for training dates.
Contact REI for more information TSCM training and/or other
TSCM equipment visit www.reiusa.net.

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
The CPM-700 Countersurveillance Probe/Monitor is a universal sweep tool
that can be used to detect and locate a wide variety of surveillance devices.
A broad range of probes and accessories are available for the CPM-700 to
expand the CPM’s countersurveillance capabilities.
NOTE: Depending on the CPM-700 package purchased, and/or
additional probes purchased, you may or may not have all the
probes and accessories discussed in this manual.
The CPM-700 detects and locates transmitting devices, quickly and silently,
including:
•AF (Audio Frequency)……...100 Hz to 15 kHz.
•VLF (Very Low Frequency)….15 kHz to 1 MHz and carrier current
•RF (Radio Frequency...……..50 kHz to 3 GHz
With the additional probes and accessories, the CPM can detect and
locate:
•High Frequency transmitters (3 - 12 GHz, such as 802.11 wireless
networks and 5.8 GHz cordless telephones, with BMP-1200)
•Infrared transmitters (with IRP-700)
•Magnetic Leakage (with MLP-700)
•Acoustic Leakage vulnerability (with ALP-700)
Special Note
The overall effectiveness of any technical surveillance
countermeasure is directly dependent on the level of threat and the
users ability to properly deploy the appropriate countermeasure.
Familiarization with the level of threat, the physical and technical
environment, and most importantly the capabilities of the CPM-
700 is critical to using the CPM-700 successfully. The
manufacturer makes no guarantee about the performance of the
unit when attempting to detect hidden electronic devices. It may
be necessary to employ other supplementary equipment and/or
procedures. REI’s Center for Technical Security offers training on
technical surveillance countermeasure equipment.
The section “Planning and Conducting a Sweep” contains many
practical tips for getting the most out of your CPM and other
countersurveillance equipment.

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CPM-700 PACKAGES
Several probes and accessories (some of which are optional) are available
for the CPM-700. Many of these probes and accessories are available
separately, but also in the packages listed below:
CPM-700 STANDARD
The CPM-700 STANDARD package provides the basic tools for
users who are only concerned with minimal RF testing; the CPM-
700 STANDARD package includes the following:
•CPM-700 Countersurveillance Probe/Monitor
•Standard RF Probe (50kHz-3GHz)
•VLF Carrier Current Probe
•TVLF Patch Cable
•Auxiliary Patch Cable
•Headphones
•Soft carrying case
This is the most basic package providing for TSCM RF testing up to
3GHz.
CPM-700 ADVANCED PACKAGE
The CPM-700 ADVANCED package is designed for users who
have a need for additional TSCM testing (IR, Acoustic Leakage,
Network and Telephone wiring testing, etc.). This package also
provides several convenience accessories and includes the
following:
•CPM-700 Countersurveillance Probe/Monitor
•Standard RF Probe (50kHz-3GHz)
•Acoustic Leakage Probe
•Infrared Probe
•VLF Carrier Current Probe
•TVLF Patch Cable
•Magnetic Leakage Probe
•Auxiliary Patch Cable
•Modular Phone Adapter for network and phone line
testing
•Tape Recorder Patch Cords

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•Cigarette Lighter Adapter for powering the CPM from a
12VDC automobile socket
•Rechargeable Batteries
•Headphones
•Soft carrying case
This package includes several accessories for RF analysis up to
3GHz, Infrared analysis, acoustic leakage testing, network and
telephone testing adaptors, and other accessories.
CPM-700 DELUXE PACKAGE (12GHz)
The CPM-700 DELUXE package is designed for the serious TSCM
user who wants to get the most out of the CPM-700. This package
includes all currently available probes and accessories, including the
directional Broadband Microwave Probe, which extends the range of
the CPM-700 to 12GHz and adds additional sensitivity in the
common 2.4 GHz range over the Standard RF Probe. The CPM-
700 DELUXE package includes the following:
•CPM-700 Countersurveillance Probe/Monitor
•Standard RF Probe, frequency range of 50kHz-3GHz
•Broadband Microwave Probe (BMP-1200), frequency range
of 2GHz-12GHz (This probe is directional and much more
sensitive than the standard RF probe in the common
2.4GHz range.)
•Acoustic Leakage Probe for evaluating structural bound
audio leakage
•RF Sniffer Probe (10MHz-3GHz) for pinpointing surveillance
devices where the Standard RF Probe may become
saturated with RF energy
•Infrared Probe
•VLF Carrier Current Probe
•TVLF Patch Cable
•Magnetic Leakage Probe
•Auxiliary Patch Cord
•Modular Phone Adapter for network and phone line testing
•Tape Recorder Patch Cords
•Cigarette Lighter Adapter for powering the CPM from a
12VDC automobile socket
•Rechargeable Batteries

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•Headphones
•Deluxe Hard-shell Case to carry the CPM and all probes
and accessories
The CPM-700 Deluxe package includes all current available probes
(including RF up to 12GHz, Infrared, Carrier Current, Acoustic
Leakage, etc.), and all available accessories and provides the widest
range of test capabilities with the CPM.
Most of the probes and accessories are available separately for
replacement; contact REI for replacement probes.
BMP-1200 Broadband Microwave Probe Upgrade
For CPM owners who would like to add the Broadband Microwave Probe
(BMP-1200) to their existing CPM (extending the frequency range to
12GHz), REI offers the BMP-1200 Upgrade package, which is backwards
compatible with all existing CPMs. The BMP-1200 Upgrade includes the
following:
•BMP-1200 Probe (2GHz-12GHz)
•RF Sniffer Probe (10MHz-3GHz)
•Acoustic Leakage Probe
•Deluxe Hard-shell Case
The CPM-700 provides a wide range of tools in a single easy-to-use
portable kit. Whatever your needs, there is a CPM package that will
accommodate you.

FEATURES OF THE CPM
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FEATURES OF THE CPM
POWER SUPPLIES, PROBES, ACCESSORIES
1. Power Sources / Selector Switch:
a. Alkaline Batteries (8 AA cells) - Remove back cover of CPM by
turning two fasteners one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Set the
switch to “ALKALINE.”
Do not charge Alkaline batteries. Damage to the unit will occur.
b. Using Rechargeable Ni-MH or Ni-Cad Batteries
(8 AA cells) – Set the switch to “RECHARGEABLE.”
Charge at least eight hours or overnight. Connect the AC
adapter to the side of the CPM and plug in to a wall outlet.
All rechargeable batteries must be charged before use.
c. AC Adaptor – Connect the adapter supplied by REI to an AC
outlet and to the Adapter input of the CPM-700. If rechargeable
batteries are installed, the AC adapter will charge them. The
CPM-700 will automatically operate on the battery pack if the
AC power fails. NOTE: Do not use any adapter other than the
one supplied by REI.
Selector switch in back of CPM is factory set to “ALKALINE”

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2. Standard RF Probe: Checks your
environment for hidden phone or
room-audio bugs; video
transmitters; pulsed tracking
transmitters; remote control,
frequency-hopping, spread-
spectrum, and burst devices up to
3GHz.
3. VLF Probe: Tests for carrier-
current bugs that use AC
wiring (or other misc. wiring
like telephone, burglar
alarm, thermostat wiring,
etc.) as a transmission path
(max input 300VAC).
With TVLF adapter attached to
the VLF probe, test for carrier
current devices on any pair of
conductors (max input
300VAC).
4. Auxiliary Input Amplifier:
Allows you to listen to
suspicious telephone or room
wiring for the presence of
buried microphones or
modifications to equipment.