Teledyne Lecroy Everywhereyoulook Frontline X500 User manual

Introduction
Use this document for quick installation and setup.
The Frontline X500 is designed to capture Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4, logic signals, and various wired technologies such as
HCI-UART and USB. This quick start guide provides sufficient information to begin data capture. Detailed hardware and
software information is contained in the Wireless Protocol Suite Hardware and Software User Manual. The manual is also
available on FTE.com.
Frontline X500TM Protocol Analyzer
Components
Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for any damage. In the event of
damage, notify Teledyne LeCroy. Retain all shipping materials for shipper's inspection. The X500TM hardware does not
contain any user serviceable items. Any repairs and maintenance must be performed by a service technician that has been
trained and approved by Teledyne LeCroy.
The analyzer package includes the following components in addition to the X500:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 15V 8A Power Supply 2 RF 2.4 GHz Antenna (Bluetooth)
1 3' USB 3.0 Type C to C cable 4 RF 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Wi-Fi)
1 6' Ethernet Cable (for future use) 2 Logic pods (Advanced and Elite
License)
Frontline X500TM
Protocol Analyzer 
Quick Start Guide
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3Computer System Requirements
Supported Systems
• Operating System: Windows 10
• USB: USB 2.0 and later
Minimum Requirements
• Processor: Core i5 at 2.7 GHz
• RAM: 4 GB
• Free Hard Disk Space on C: drive: 20 GB
Install Software
From Download: Download the latest Wireless Protocol
Suite installer from FTE.com. http://fte.com/x500-soft.
Once downloaded, double-click the installer and follow
the directions. When the installation is complete pin the
Wireless Protocol Suite icon to your taskbar.
Set Up Hardware
1. Connect Cables
Power Connector: Connect the 15V Power adapter included with the product to the X500 hardware.
Connect to Host PC: Connect one end of the USB C-C 3.0 cable to the “Host” port on the X500 and connect another end
to the 3.0 port on the host computer. This will allow sending data from the hardware to the PC for the analysis.
Frontline X500 Rear Panel Controls
2. Attach Antennas
Remove the Frontline X500 hardware from the box and attach the six antennas to the SMA connectors on the front panel.
As their names indicate, BT Rx1 and BT Rx2 (disabled) are Bluetooth antenna connectors. Wi-Fi Rx1, 2, 3, and 4 are Wi-Fi
antenna to capture Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi Rx 2 and 3 capture Wi-Fi 6/6E. The base of the antennas can be carefully rotated by
90 degrees so that the antenna points upward.
Frontline X500 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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3. Power-up Hardware
Power Button: The Power button illuminates when the unit is connected to a power source. Press and release the button
to power on or power off the system.
Status Indicators: Colored LEDs show the status of power, capture, and RF Status.
Table 1: X500 Front Panel Status Indicators
Indicator Color State Status Indicated
Power None Off Unit is powered off.
Green Constant Unit powered on with sufficient power source plugged in.
Blue Constant Unit powered on with sufficient power source plugged in.
Red Fast Flash Thermal warning threshold reached.
Solid System reaches thermal overload. Unit has started a
controlled/sequenced power down.
Status None Off No Status.
Green Constant Initialized and Ready. Not Capturing.
Blue Slow Flash Waiting for Capture Trigger (future).
Solid Actively capturing.
Yellow Slow Flash Initializing.
Fast Flash Shutting down.
Red Constant The unit failed to initialize or has a System Error.
Purple Constant Recovery Mode.
BT Rx1 None Off Antenna not in use
Green Constant Antenna in use capturing.
Red Fast Flash Signal strength too strong.
BT Rx2 None Off Reserved for future use.
Wi-Fi Rx1 None Off Antenna not in use.
Green Constant Antenna in use capturing.
Wi-Fi Rx2 None Off Antenna not in use.
Green Constant Antenna in use capturing.
Wi-Fi Rx3 None Off Antenna not in use.
Green Constant Antenna in use capturing.
Wi-Fi Rx4 None Off Antenna not in use.
Green Constant Antenna in use capturing.

Configuration
Start the Wireless Protocol Suite software. The Start Page window displays the X500 option. Point to “X500” to see the
hardware image. Click X500 under “Start”.
Wireless Protocol Suite - Start Page
When the Wireless Protocol Suite window pops up, you will see the following display with the Analyzer Toolbar that controls
hardware record and configuration options. Your unit is preconfigured with licensed features.
Wireless Protocol Suite software with Analyzer Toolbar
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Begin Capture
Start Record
On the Wireless Protocol Suite's Toolbar, click the Start Record button or select Start Record from the Capture menu option. When
the Start Record button changes to Stop Record, the X500 hardware is capturing data from all active Bluetooth devices within range
and recording data on the PC. The Analyzer Bar shows a running total of captured packets.
Select Devices
The Device Database pane populates with any newly discovered devices. Selecting devices for analysis can be done while
recording. To analyze the data using the Wireless Protocol Suite, select specific devices of interest to include in the analysis. The
Security pane shows all encrypted Bluetooth links. The Status Bar shows a running total of captured packets.
Start Analyze
On the Wireless Protocol Suite's Toolbar, click the Start Analyze button or select Start Record from the Capture menu option. The
software shows Bluetooth packets in the main software. You are ready to analyze!
Note: Starting a new capture session clears all unsaved data from both the X500 hardware and the Wireless Protocol Suite. If it has
not been saved, then a warning message appears.
Start to Analyze
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Saving Analyzed Data to Disk
Stop Record
Click the Stop Record button to stop recording.
Stop Analyze
Click the Stop Analyze button to stop analyzing.
Save File
Click the Save icon to save the file to the selected location.
Saving Analyzed Data
To clear captured data, click the Clear icon.
If you select Clear after stopping analysis and have not saved it already, a message appears asking whether you want to save the
data.
•You can click Save File and enter a file name when prompted.
•If you choose Do Not Save, all data will be cleared.
•If you choose Cancel, the dialog closes with no changes.
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Trademarks and Servicemarks
Teledyne LeCroy, Wireless Protocol Suite, Frontline and X500 Analyzer are trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Inc. The Bluetooth SIG owns the Bluetooth word mark and logos, and use of such marks is under license. All other
trademarks are property of their respective companies.
Changes
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Teledyne LeCroy reserves the right to revise the information in this document without notice or penalty.
Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support
Online Download
Periodically check the Teledyne LeCroy Protocol Solutions Group web site for software updates and other support related to this product.
Web: http://www.fte.com/products/default.aspx
Sales: [e-mail]
Support: [e-mail]
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Environmental Conditions
• Temperature: Operating 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
• Humidity: Operating 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Other Specifications
• Dimensions: 278 x 242 x 45 mm (11" x 9.5" x 1.77")
• Weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs.)
• Input Voltage: 15 V
• Max Power: 90 W
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