SIRETTA SNYPER-LTE Series User manual

SNYPER-LTE Family
1) SNYPER-LTE: 4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal
& Network Analyser
2) SNYPER-LTE Spectrum
4G/3G/2G Cellular Signal & Network
Analyser with liveSCAN Antenna Kit
User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 3
Overview 4
SNYPER-LTE 4
SNYPER-LTE Spectrum 6
Specications 8
Operating Frequencies Detail 9
Product Images 10
First Time Use of the SNYPER-LTE Family 12
Charging and Battery Status 13
Main Menu 14
Saved Results Menu 15
Viewing Saved LTE Survey Results 16
Viewing Saved GSM/UMTS Survey Results 18
Survey Menu 20
Performing a Single Survey 21
Performing a liveSCAN 23
Setup Menu 26
Options Menu 27
About Menu 29
PC Connect 30
Power Off 33
Updating the SNYPER Software 34
Safety Product and Care 37
General Precautions 37
Safety Recommendations 38
Copyright 39
Copyright Declaration 39
Trademarks 39
Disclaimer 40
Denitions 41

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This document explains the operation of, and technical characteristics of the
SNYPER-LTE family.
The SNYPER-LTE Family is an evolving range of GSM, UMTS and LTE cellular signal
analysers, which have been designed for surveying cellular wireless systems.
NOTE: The use of these devices requires a 4G enabled SIM.
Introduction

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Overview
SNYPER-LTE
1. SNYPER-LTE signal and network analyser
2. Multi region power supply
3. Blue antenna - General purpose LTE(4G), UMTS(3G) & GPRS(2G)
coverage
4. Silver antenna - For LTE 2600MHz only
5. USB cable
6. In car charger
7. Hard carrying case
Quick start guide
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Figure 1. SNYPER-LTE case contents
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What’s in the Box?

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The SNYPER-LTE Family has been designed to survey the cellular network so that
the characteristics of the network such as cell ownership, signal strength, location
etc can be understood. With this knowledge, cellular equipment can be installed with
condence that the right antenna selection and placement has been made and the
right network provider for the application chosen.
The SNYPER-LTE has the following features:
»Measures and displays received network signal strength
»Stores 1 survey
»USB download of stored surveysto PC (.csv and .html format)
»Large easy to read LCD display
»Robust enclosure for equipment protection
»Long life rechargeable battery gives up to 48 hours on one charge
»Battery can last up to 2 months in standby mode
»User dened screen settings - brightness, colours
»Optional buzzer
»USB based charging of battery
»Multiple language options
Features

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1. SNYPER-LTE Spectrum signal and network analyser
2. Multi region power supply
3. Blue antenna - General purpose LTE(4G), UMTS(3G) & GPRS(2G)
coverage
4. Silver antenna - For LTE 2600MHz only
5. liveSCAN antenna
6. liveSCAN antenna cable
7. USB cable
8. In car charger
9. Hard carrying case
Quick start guide
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Figure 2. SNYPER-LTE Spectrum case contents
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What’s in the Box?

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SNYPER-LTE Spectrum Features
The liveSCAN high performance directional antenna has been specically designed to
complement the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum when performing live scans. By use of this
directional antenna, the bearing of a base station may be estimated.
On top of the SNYPER-LTE features, the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum has the
following features:
»Lock onto a single provider to perform real time liveSCAN
»liveSCAN data provided as real time graphical display
»Typically last 50 surveys stored on SNYPER-LTE Spectrum
»USB download of last 50 surveys to PC (.csv and .html format)
»Up to 15 hours continuous liveSCAN use

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Specications
Table 1. Specications of SNYPER-LTE Family
SNYPER-LTE Family
2G supported bands: 900, 1800MHz
3G supported bands: 850, 900, 2100MHz
4G supported bands: 800, 1800, 2600MHz
Dimensions: 141 x 76 x 36mm
Weight: Approx 210g including antenna
Antenna length: 89 ± 2mm
Operating temperature range: -20 to +55°C
Storage temperature range: -30 to +75°C
Operating humidity range: 45 to 85% RH non-condensing (60% RH above 50°C)
Antenna connector: SMA female
Display: 2.4” QVGA 320 x 240 TFT with LED backlight
Battery life: 48 hours normal use*
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Ion
Warm up time: 4s
USB connector: USB Mini-B
Stored survey memory: SNYPER-LTE: 1 survey
SNYPER-LTE Spectrum: Up to 50 surveys
Maximum charge current: 500mA
*Based on 20 surveys in each 24 hours with automatic power off enabled

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Operating Frequencies Detail
Mode Freq. TX (MHz) Freq. RX (MHz) Channels TX - RX Offset
EGSM900 890.0 - 915
880.2 - 889.8
935.0 - 959.8
925.2 - 934.8
0 - 124
975 - 1023
45MHz
45MHz
DCS1800 1710.2 - 1784.8 1805.2 - 1879.8 512-885 95MHz
WCDMA2100 - B1 1922.4 - 1977.6 2112.4 - 2167.6 Tx: 9612 - 9888
Rx: 10562 - 10828 190MHz
WCDMA850 - B5 826.4 - 846.6 871.4 - 891.6 Tx: 4132 - 4233
Rx: 4357 - 4458 45MHz
WCDMA900 - B8 882.4 - 912.6 927.4 - 957.6 Tx: 2712 - 2863
Rx: 2937 - 3088 45MHz
LTE1800 - B3 1710 - 1785 1805 - 1880 Tx: 19200 - 19949
Rx: 1200 - 1949 95MHz
LTE2600 - B7 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690 Tx: 20750 - 21449
Rx: 2750 - 3449 120MHz
LTE800 - B20 832 - 862 791 - 821 Tx: 24150 - 24449
Rx: 6150 - 6449 41MHz
Table 2. Operating frequencies detail
The operating frequencies in EGSM900, DCS1800 and WDCMA modes are set
compliant to the 3GPP and WCDMA specications.

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Product Images
Figure 3. Front view of the SNYPER-LTE Product
320 x 240
LCD Display
(51 x 38mm viewing area)
UP Button
RIGHT Button
BACK Button
DOWN Button
ON/OFF Button
OK Button
LEFT Button
Charge Status LED
SIM Slot

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Figure 4. Bottom view of the SNYPER-LTE Product
Figure 5. Top view of the SNYPER-LTE Product (Without antenna)
USB Mini Charging Socket
Antenna Connector - SMA Female
SIM Slot

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»Your SNYPER needs to be charged for 4 - 6 hours before initial use. To charge
your SNYPER, connect to any convenient USB power source - the mains
adaptor or car charging adaptors supplied, or a USB port on a device such as a
computer using the supplied cable.
»Ensure the antenna is screwed rmly into place on the device and isn’t loose.
»Insert a 4G SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown below in gure 6. The SIM
needs to be fully pushed inside the case using a screwdriver until a click is heard.
»To power up your SNYPER press the ON/OFF button. A welcome screen will be
displayed briey (as shown below in gure 7 - SNYPER-LTE, gure 8 - SNYPER-
LTE Spectrum) before the main menu is displayed (as shown in gure 10.)
First Time Use of SNYPER-LTE Family
Figure 6. Insert SIM and power on Figure 7. SNYPER-LTE power on message
SIM
ON/OFF Button
Figure 8. SNYPER-LTE Spectrum power on message

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Charging and Battery Status
Figure 9. Charging and battery status
Charging and battery status bar:
A fully charged device is indicated by a green bar extending across the top
of the display.
As the device is used and the battery discharges, the battery status bar will
shrink to the right of the display and change from green, to yellow, to red.
Recharging is recommended once red bars are displayed on the device
battery status bar.
If the device drops below allowable low battery usage the unit will switch
off and charging will be required.
Approximately 4 - 6 hours are needed to fully charge your SNYPER. The device will
be charged when it is plugged into a USB power source - the supplied AC adaptor,
the supplied car charge adaptor, or the USB host port on a PC or similar. The device’s
battery provides up to 15 hours continous liveSCAN use and up to 2 months standby
mode from a fully charged battery.
When the device is plugged into a charging supply, it will turn on if it is off so that the
battery status bar is visible.
Charge status
LED
Battery status bar
NOTE: To protect the battery from damage, charging is only allowed when the temperature is between 0 and 35°C.
NOTE: Following the charging process and the removal of the charge cable from
the USB connection of your SNYPER product, you will notice a drop back in the
green bar. This is normal as the battery reaches a stabilised voltage following
removal of the external power source. Battery voltage at full charge should be
between 4.10V and 4.15V.

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Main Menu
Your SNYPER main menu has 7 menus (as shown below in gure 10), these can be
selected using the UP/DOWN buttons. Once the chosen menu is highlighted, click
OK. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.
Figure 10. ‘Main Menu’ screen
Saved Results: Reviews previously saved survey.
Survey: Used to perform a new survey.
Setup: Allows personalisation of display and auto-power off.
Options: User options and factory reset.
About: Displays information about the device - model number,
rmware versions, battery voltage and IMEI number.
PC Connect: Connects device to a PC as a memory stick to
allow download of reports.
Power Off: Powers off the device.

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Saved Results
The ‘Saved Surveys’ menu allows you to review saved survey results on your
SNYPER product. SNYPER-LTE model can store 1 survey on the device. The
SNYPER-LTE Spectrum can store up to 50 survey results.
Using the UP/DOWN buttons, select the survey type you want to view, press OK.
Figure 11. ‘Saved Survey’ screen

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Viewing Saved LTE Survey Results
Figure 12. Saved LTE results
Step 1. Select ‘LTE Survey’ from the saved survey menu.
Step 2. Select the survey you wish to view using the UP/DOWN and OK buttons.
NOTE: Steps 1 & 2 are only valid for SNYPER-LTE Spectrum, see ‘Show Results’ over page
for SNYPER-LTE.
Deleting a Saved Survey
To delete a saved survey, highlight the survey you wish to delete
and press the left navigation button. This will delete the survey.
NOTE: No warning is given prior to deleting a saved survey.
Viewing a Saved Survey
To view a survey, highlight it and press the OK or right navigation
button. You will be taken to the ‘Stored Survey’ menu as shown
below in gure 13.
Figure 13. ‘Saved Surveys’ screen

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Show Summary
Highlight ‘Show Summary’ and press OK. The SNYPER will display the number of
cells by each network in frequency bands. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT buttons to switch
between signal strengths received on the device.
Press the DOWN button to view the summary of results in LTE.
Figure 15. Displaying survey results
Show Results
Highlight ‘Show Results’ and press OK. The SNYPER will display all results with
numbered cells from strongest to weakest. To switch between all signals found in the
survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
Figure 14. Displaying survey results
NOTE: Two listings may be shown for one network operator. This listing
is created by the MNC and is two different MNC’s both associated with
the same network operator.
NOTE: With the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum ONLY, you are able to perform
a liveSCAN on any cell seen within the saved survey results. If performing
a liveSCAN using the saved results, be aware that these results are
relevant for the location where the survey was performed. If you move
to a different location and try to perform a liveSCAN on previously saved
results, the liveSCAN might fail as it cannot locate the cell site or channel
number in the new location. This is expected behaviour and care should
be taken to ensure that liveSCAN logs are only performed using recent
survey results in the same vicinity.

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Viewing Saved GSM\UMTS Survey Results
Step 3. Once you have selected the saved survey you wish to view, the ‘Survey
Menu’ will be displayed as shown in gure 17 below.
Figure 17. ‘Survey Menu’ screen
Figure 16. Saved LTE results
Step 1. Select ‘GSM\UMTS Survey’ from the saved survey menu.
Step 2. Select the survey you wish to view using the UP/DOWN and OK buttons.
NOTE: Steps 1 & 2 are only valid for SNYPER-LTE Spectrum, skip to step 3 for SNYPER-LTE.

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Show Summary
Highlight ‘Show Summary’ and press OK. The SNYPER will display the number of
cells by each network in frequency bands. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT buttons to switch
between signal strengths received on the device.
Press the DOWN button to view the summary of results in GSM and UMTS.
Figure 19. Displaying survey results
Show Results
Highlight the results you require to be displayed and press OK. The SNYPER will
display all results with numbered cells from strongest to weakest. To switch between
all signals found in the survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
Figure 18. Displaying survey results
NOTE: Two listings may be shown for one network operator. This listing
is created by the MNC and is two different MNC’s both associated with
the same network operator.
NOTE: With the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum ONLY, you are able to perform
a liveSCAN on any cell seen within the saved survey results. If performing
a liveSCAN using the saved results, be aware that these results are
relevant for the location where the survey was performed. If you move
to a different location and try to perform a liveSCAN on previously saved
results, the liveSCAN might fail as it cannot locate the cell site or channel
number in the new location. This is expected behaviour and care should
be taken to ensure that liveSCAN logs are only performed using recent
survey results in the same vicinity.

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Survey Menu
The SNYPER-LTE Family has 2 operational modes for performing surveys.
»Single Survey: A single, complete survey of the cellular environment as seen by
the SNYPER. The survey result is available as a .csv le, with a .htm summary le.
»liveSCAN: (Only available with SNYPER-LTE Spectrum) liveSCAN can be
performed in two ways, directional or site survey liveSCAN. liveSCAN is a
continuous survey where the SNYPER-LTE Spectrum is locked onto a user
specied channel frequency. The SNYPER-LTE Spectrum graphically displays the
received signal strength of that channel on a continuously updated rolling display
until cancelled.