Teledyne Lecroy Frontline Sodera LE User manual

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Quick Start
Guide
Computer System Requirements
Supported Systems
lOperating System: Windows 10 and 11
lUSB:USB 2.0 and later
Minimum Requirements
lProcessor: Core i5 at 2.7 GHz
lRAM: 4 GB
lFree Hard Disk Space on C: drive: 20 GB
Install Software
lFrom Download: Download the latest Frontline
installer from FTE.
https://fte.com/products/default.aspx. Once
downloaded, double-click the installer and follow
the directions.
When the installation is complete pin the Wireless
Protocol Suite icon to your taskbar.
1. Sodera LE Front Panel
Frontline Sodera LE front panel is shown below. The panel provides controls to power up and shut down the Frontline Sodera LE
hardware, and it provides indicators to show the power and capture status.
Sodera LE Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Control Description
ANTENNA Connect to the front panel antenna SMA connector. Used for wideband wireless capture of Bluetooth Low
Energy transmissions.
Table 1 - Sodera LE Front Panel Controls

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Control Description
Maximum useable signal level: -10 dBm.
WIRED Low sensitivity RF input suitable for conductive testing that utilizes a wired connection from the devices under test
(DUTs). Conductive testing allows for isolation of the DUTs from environmental interference.
Maximum useable signal level: 27 dBm.
OVERLOAD RF overload indicator. If the RF signal level on either the ANTENNA or WIRED connector is too high, then
this LED will light red. RF overload occurs when the signal level is greater than 27 dBm. Should an RF
overload occur with the ANTENNA in use, try switching to the less sensitive WIRED connecter to relieve the
problem.
POWER LED illuminates when the Sodera LE unit has been powered up using the power button. See Table 2 -
Sodera LE Front Panel Power and Overload Indicators on page 2 for more information.
EXT CLOCK Not used.
Power
Button
Press and then release the button to power on or power off the system.
Table 1 - Sodera LE Front Panel Controls (continued)
Indicator Color State Status Indicated
Power None Off Unit is powered off.
Green Constant Unit is powered on.
Amber Constant Unit is powering on.
Red Blinking Unit has reached thermal overload. See Applying Power on page 3.
Constant Unit has reach thermal overload and has shut down. See Applying
Power on page 3.
Overload Red Occassional Illuminates each time RF power at the Antenna or Wired connectors
has exceeded 27 dBm.
Table 2 - Sodera LE Front Panel Power and Overload Indicators
2. Sodera LE Rear Panel Connectors
The rear panel is shown below. The panel provides connectors for external power and for connection to the computer hosting the
Wireless Protocol Suite software.

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Sodera LE Rear Panel Connectors
DC9V: 1.7 mm jack connector to the Frontline supplied AC-to-9 VDC power adapter.
USB : USB 2.0 port for connecting the Sodera LE unit to the host computer where the Wireless Protocol Suite software resides. This
connector provides host computer command, control, and data transfer.
Note: All other connectors are not used.
3. Attach Antenna
Antenna Attachment Point
Remove the Frontline Sodera LE hardware from the box and attach the antenna to the ANTENNA SMA connector on the front panel.
4. Applying Power
The Sodera LE hardware is powered by an external 9 VDC power source using an AC-to-DC power adapter.
Note: Only use the Frontline supplied power adapter. Do not substitute another power adapter.

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To apply power to the Sodera LE hardware, connect the provided AC-to-DC power adapter to the DC9V connector on the rear panel
and then connect the adapter into an AC source.
To start the Sodera LE hardware, depress the Power button on the front panel and then release. This action will provide a clean start
for the Sodera LE hardware.
The front panel Power LED indicator will be green.
Should the Sodera LE hardware reach thermal overload temperature between 50 °C and 60 °C (122 °F and 140 °F), it will shut down.
Sodera LE Rear Panel Airflow
If the fan becomes blocked, the Sodera LE unit will power down. Should this happen check that nothing is blocking the airflow to the
unit's air inlet, or that nothing is impeding the fan from spinning freely. Clear any obstructions and then apply power to the unit.

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5. Sodera LE Data Capture Method
When the Sodera LE Analyzer is connected to the Host PC running the Wireless Protocol Suite the Start Page window will display the
Sodera LE option.
Wireless Protocol Suite Start Page
Select Sodera LE to bring up the Wireless Protocol Suite window. When the Main Application Window is Displayed, you will see
toolbars with the following functions:
Sodera LE Toobars
To begin recording Bluetooth traffic, click on the Start Record button. Addresses of captured Bluetooth devices will appear on the
Device Database View. The Device Database is available from menu in the toolbar.

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Select Sodera LE to bring up the Wireless Protocol Suite window. The Sodera Main window icon will be placed in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
Wireless Protocol Suite Application Icon
6. Wireless Protocol Suite
Sodera LE Control Window
7. Record: Begin Capture
When starting a capture session all of these actions occur:
lThe active status of all devices is cleared in the Device Database pane and the Wired Devices pane.
lThe Security pane is emptied.
lThe Event Log pane retains all prior logged events.
On the Wireless Protocol Suite Toolbar, click on the Start Record button or select Start Record from the Capture
menu option. The Start Record button is also available in the Wireless Protocol Suite main window. In the Main
window you can also select Start Recording from the Capture menu option. When the Start Record button
changes to Stop Record, the Sodera hardware is capturing data from all active Bluetooth devices within range and is recording data on
the PC.

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On the Wireless Protocol Suite Toolbar, clicking on the Stop Record button, or selecting Stop Recording from the
Capture menu options will halt live capture. From the Main window you can click the Stop Record button or
select Stop Recording from the Capture menu list to stop recording as well.
The Device Database View populates with any newly discovered devices. Selecting devices for analysis can be done while recording.
The Security View will show all encrypted Bluetooth links.
The Event Log View will begin to populate with information, warnings, and error messages.
The Status Bar will show a running total of captured packets.
Note: Starting a new capture session will clear all unsaved data from both the Sodera hardware and the
Wireless Protocol Suite. If it has not been saved, then a pop-up warning message will appear.
8. Selecting Devices for Analysis
Once a capture session starts by clicking on Start Record on the Main Window Toolbar, data from all active devices within range or
data from wireless or wired connections is being captured. To analyze the data using the Wireless Protocol Suite, select specific
devices of interest to include in the analysis.
In the Device Database view, place a check in the row of each active device to be analyzed. Active devices can also be selected
while the recording is in process.
Note: Data filtered by the device selection is an “OR” function, not an “AND” function. When selecting device1,
device2, device3,... the recorded data filtered into the analyzer is data involving device1 OR device2 OR device3
OR .... However, if in the Options menu, analysis of LE Empty packets is selected, an AND function is included.
For example: (device2 AND LE Empty packets) OR (device3 AND LE Empty packets).
The following table lists some common data capture and device selection scenarios.
Once Devices are selected, analysis of the capture can begin.
9. Starting Analysis
The analysis begins by clicking on the Start Analyze button in the Wireless Protocol Suite Main window. The
Sodera LE analyzer will begin sending captured packets involving the selected device to the Wireless Protocol
Suite.
Once analysis has begun, you cannot change the device selection. All device rows in the Device DatabaseView are
grayed-out. To stop the analysis, click on the Stop Analyze button. You can then change your device selection and
restart analysis by clicking on the Start Analyze button.
To stop the analysis, click on the button in the Sodera datasource or click the button on
theWireless Protocol Suite Main window You can also select the Stop Analyze option in the Capture menu in the Sodera datasource
or Stop Analyzing option in the Capture menu in the Main window as well.
Conducting analysis from a capture file is identical to the live capture method.
Wireless Protocol Suite: Main Window
Wireless Protocol Suite: Main Window

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The Application Window icon will be shown in your task bar, see below:
Wireless Protocol Suite Application Icon
10. Saving Analyzed Data to Disk
Note: Start Record is not available when viewing a previously recorded Capture file. Start Analyze/Stop Analyze
is available in Wireless Protocol Suite application window, allowing different analyses to be performed on
previously recorded and saved captures.
Note: Choose File Location from the File menu to change the default file location.
1. Click on either
lthe Start Record button on the datasource toolbar.,
lor the Start Record under Capture in the datasource,,
lor the Start Recording under the Capture option in the Main window.
The Sodera LE analyzer will begin capturing data from all wireless devices within range.
2. In the Device Databases View select the active devices for analysis.
3. : Click on either
lthe Start Analyze button Start Analyze under the Capture menu in theSodera LE datasource window,
lor c kick on Start Analyze button in theWireless Protocol Suite Main window,
lor Start Analyzing under Capture menu
to begin capturing data traffic.
4. Files are placed in My Capture Files folder by default and have a .cfa extension.
5. Watch the Status Bar on the Wireless Protocol Suite Main window to monitor how full the file is.
6. Click on Stop Record button to stop recording.
7. Click the Stop Analyze button to stop analyzing.

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8. To clear captured data, click the Clear icon .
lIf you select Clear after stopping analysis, a dialog appears asking whether you want to save the data.
oYou can click Save File and enter a file name when prompted .
oIf you choose Do Not Save, all data will be cleared.
oIf you choose Cancel, the dialog closes with no changes.
lIf you select the Clear icon while a capture is occurring:
oThe capture stops.
oA dialog appears asking if you want to save the capture.
oYou can select Yes and save the capture or select No and close the dialog. In either case, the existing capture
file is cleared and a new capture file is started.
oIf you choose Cancel, the dialog closes with no changes.
Note: The Sodera LE/Frontline software system does not support host PC hibernation or sleep mode. If the PC
does inadvertently go into hibernation or sleep mode, the user should close and then restart the Frontline
software.
11. Sodera LE Technical Specifications/Service Information
lDimensions: 160 mm wide X 56 mm tall X 167 mm deep (6.3” X 2.2" X 6.6" )
lWeight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
lHumidity: Operating: 0% - 90% (0 °C – 35 °C), non-condensing
lTemperature: 0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to +104 °F)
lPower Input: 9 VDC (tip positive)
lMax Power: 12 W
Service Notes
The Sodera LE 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 Frontline.
Before any service is performed on the Sodera LE hardware, all power sources must be removed. This includes disconnecting any
power sources from the DC9V input power connector on the rear panel.
This quick start guide provides sufficient information to begin the data capture. Detailed hardware and software information is
contained in the Sodera LE User Manual. The manual is available on FTE.com.
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Publish date: 1/28/2022