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1. Detector for a considerable period of time please recharge the battery fully and then repeat recharging it each six months To avoid any damage of the RF Detector do not use alien charging units 10 5 ON OFF and Operation To switch the Detector on or off press and hold the button C PWR for more than one second until you hear the sound signal After the activation the display shows the main menu The buttons A up and W down are there to navigate the menu the list of signals or to change the selected figures With the OK button you can call the pulldown menu and select a menu item as well as verify the choice Pressing C button you will return to the previous menu or deny the change of the selected value In some cases the menu will require verification To verify the choice use A or V buttons select Yes and press OK To deny choose No and press OK or press C button instead 11 6 The Main Menu The main menu is used for selecting the required A i menu my mode of operating or its settings The menu contains the following functions Sweep Search Monitoring Monitoring Mode Sweep Sweep Mode Search Search Mode Diff search Difference Search Mode Digital signals Digital Signals Monitoring Log Alarm Events Log Settings Reviewing and changing of the settings About device Information about the device 12 7 Monitoring Mode 7 1 Monitoring Mode2. setting of threshold levels The mobile phones for instance are characterized by 8 wide range of signal magnitude Use the Digital Signals Monitoring Mode to define the signal levels of mobile and cordless phones Bluetooth and the like and adjust the threshold level if necessary The higher is the threshold level the less probable is false alarm but distance of detection will lessen as well 4 Battery Charging The RF Detector power supply is provided by the built in Li Pol battery If the unit is used and stored as required the battery resource will provide as much as 500 recharging cycles The battery level is shown in the right upper corner of the display When the battery is fully discharged Low Battery warning will appear and the device will automatically shut down In such a case the battery should be recharged Before charging the battery switch off the RF Detector and plug it into the charging unit The process of charging of fully discharged battery will take 4 5 hours The light signal will be on during the process of recharging and will be off as soon as the charging process is completed The charging state will also be indicated on the display after pressing any button After the charging is completed unplug the charging unit Simultaneous operation and charging is possible but the recharging period will increase The continual plug in charging unit might shorten the life cycle of the battery If you don t plan to use the RF
3. when to use Monitoring Mode provides continuous monitoring of detected analog and digital radio signals in automatic mode and setting alarm in case of threat radio signal signal exceeding the preset threshold level detection Monitoring Mode is used in cases when the primary signal source has not been activated The information about the alarm events is recorded in the Alarm Events Log Monitoring Mode enables the background noise deduction for analog signals thus reducing the influence of regular background noise Slow fluctuations of its level are ignored thanks to the adaptation algorithm 7 2 Monitoring Mode how to operate If the current time has not been preset the time setting request will appear on the display see Time Setting If you don t set the current time the device starts time counting from zero The Monitoring Mode starts from 2 3 min accumulation of the background noise The display indicates the progress of accumulation If the analog signals have not 13 been selected this stage is omitted Any analog signal registered at the time of background accumulation will not be classified later as threat OK monitoring m 12 02 After the accumulation the Monitoring Mode is launched automatically If the RF Detector does not detect any threat signals the display indicates OK If any threat signal is detect the display indicates map ALARM specifying the type of the signal the monitoring my alarm sound
4. 7 27 27 28 1 Introduction RAKSA iDet Selective RF Detector can be used to detect and locate in near field a wide variety of surveillance devices including cell phones of GSM 850 900E 1800 1900 UMTS 850 900 1800 1900 2100 CDMA 450 A H 800 1900 standards cordless DECT telephones Bluetooth and Wi Fi devices Special Features e signal detection against the background interference e high speed of scanning and analyzing e detection of digital analog and wideband signals e adaptation to the background noise in Monitoring Mode e difference search mode e audio monitoring through the built in speaker e signals frequency and level measurement e alarm events log e silent alert signal vibration mode eno need for external antenna e interface languages Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais Italiano Pyccxun 2 Operation Principle RAKSA iDet Selective RF Detector is a superheterodyne receiver with low IF and frequency synthesizer It provides continuous scanning of frequency range and analysis of spectrogram peaks The standard digital signals are identified by their amplitude time characteristic Scanning and analyzing cycle period is 1 0 1 5 sec Filtration of short term noise requires at least two scanning cycles so the signal is detected in 2 3 seconds Any continuous radio signal with the amplitude modulation index lt 0 5 without frequency hopping is treated as an analog signal Such are the analog signals of
5. AM FM PM modulation and digital signals of FSK PSK and the like modulations RAKSA iDet Selective RF Detector can operate within monitoring sweep search difference search modes and monitoring of digital signals 3 Operation Instructions Radio transmitter detection requires two complimentary steps search and monitoring Search Mode enables to detect and locate the transmitters activated to the moment Monitoring Mode provides continuous monitoring of the radio signals thus the transmitters are detected at the moment of their activation Before searching the target area all the radio signal sources should be switched off mobile and cordless telephones Bluetooth Wi Fi microwave ovens To activate the transmitters with voice control use any sound source Place the RF detector in the center of the room and switch on Search mode Gradually approach the probable transmitter locations and watch the possible change of the signal level Both light and sound indication can be used the closer to the source of signal the higher is the frequency of flashes The high flash increase might indicate a hidden surveillance device After verification of the clean area change the mode to Monitoring and place RF Detector at your convenience The RF Detector should stay stable to avoid false alarms The alarm signal is generated when detection a threat radio signal The efficiency of radio signal detection in Monitoring Mode depends on correct
6. RAKSA iDet SELECTIVE RF DETECTOR USER MANUAL All information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice Additional information http www ts market com Technical support support ts market com Copyright TS Market 2015 All right reserved Table of Contents NO PON Introduction Operating Principle Operation Instructions Battery Charging ON OFF and Operation The Main Menu Monitoring Mode 7 1 Monitoring Mode when to use 7 2 Monitoring Mode how to operate 7 3 Threat Signal Monitoring 7 4 Log Review from the Monitoring Mode 7 5 Monitoring Mode Settings Sweep Mode Search Mode 9 1 Search Mode how and when to use 9 2 Light and Sound Indication oN OD 11 12 13 13 13 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 10 11 12 13 14 Difference Search Mode 10 1 Difference Search Mode when to use 10 2 Difference Search Mode how to operate Monitoring of Digital Signals Audio monitoring Alarm Events Log Settings 14 1 Types of Detected Signals 14 2 Threshold Levels of Signals 14 3 Interface Language 14 4 Sound Volume 14 5 Alarm Volume 14 6 Running Time in Monitoring Mode 14 7 Alarm Delay 14 8 Rate of Adaptation to Background Noise 14 9 Frequency bands of cellular networks 14 10 Current Time Setting 14 11 Settings Reset 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 26 26 26 15 About device 16 Package Contents 17 Warranty 18 Specifications 2
7. g GSM UMTS CDMA DECT Bluetooth Wi Fi 2 4 GHz 22 analog signal GSM signal UMTS 3G signal CDMA signal DECT signal Bluetooth signal Wi Fi signal other impulse signals of 2 4 GHz range 14 2 Threshold Levels of Signals How to set Menu gt Settings gt Thresholds Threshold level is a level exceeding which the signal is treated as dangerous The values for threshold levels by default are for reference only and could be adjusted if necessary 14 3 Interface Language How to choose the language Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais Italiano Pycckun Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Language 14 4 Sound Volume How to set the sound volume when indicating the relative level in Search Mode as well as when RF Detector switching on or off Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Sound volume 23 14 5 Alarm Volume How to set the alarm volume in Monitoring Mode Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Alarm volume 14 6 Running Time in Monitoring Mode How to set the running time in Monitoring Mode Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Duration 4hrs 8 hrs 12 hrs The max battery capacity is enough for 4 hours of continuous monitoring In other cases the intermittent mode is used when the monitoring is done only half or one third of the minute In such cases the time of reaction might increase up to 50 sec 14 7 Alarm Delay How to set the Alarm Delay i
8. ing press OK or C 20 13 Alarm Events Log Alarm Events Log accumulates the information about the threat signals detected in the Monitoring Mode The max number of records 200 Before initiating the Monitoring Mode all records are deleted When the mode is reiterated you can continue the records or wipe them off The records are saved regardless any switch off on manipulations To reduce the number of records short signals fallouts less than 1 min are ignored The frequencies of the analog signals are also ignored as the spectrum of transmitter might contain several harmonic components If the detected threat signals are of different types the Log will record all of them You can review the Log either from the Main Menu or from Monitoring Mode The display shows the index number of current record and the total log H No 1 24 number of records the moment of detection and the moment of the signal extinction the type and the max level of the signal 12 02 12 24 Analog 35 dB 21 To review the records use A or Wbuttons To escape press OK or C 14 Settings To choose the settings press OK make changes pressing A or V to save the new parameter press OK to return to the previous parameter press C 14 1 Types of Detected Signals Selection of signal types in Monitoring and Search Modes The types of signals selected are marked by V Menu gt Settings gt Signals Analo
9. is produced as well as vibration ALARM The next alarm sound will occur only after five 2450 MHz 12 02 minutes and only for a new threat signal The alarm vibration will repeat every five minutes The current state can also be identified by the frequency of light blinking frequent blinking means alarm In the Monitoring Mode the display will go to sleep automatically in two minutes to activate it please press any button 14 7 3 Threat Signal Monitoring Monitoring of any threat signal could be done by pressing OK button To return to Monitoring Mode press OK or C button Monitoring of threat signal does not interrupt Monitoring Mode 7 4 Log Review from the Monitoring Mode To review the Alarm Events Log from the Monitoring Mode please press A or V If the Log is not empty the display will indicate the last event see Alarm Events Log Reviewing the Log does not interrupt the Monitoring Mode 7 5 Monitoring Mode Setting The Settings used in Monitoring Mode are described in detail in Types of Detected Signals Threshold Levels of Signals Alarm Volume Running Time in Monitoring Mode and Alarm Delay and Rate of Adaptation to Background Noise 15 8 Sweep Mode Sweep Mode is used for detection of analog and sweep m digital radio signals of all types This mode allows 49 7 MHz 12 dB the review of all detected signals regardless their 49 7 M21206 191 2 MHz 24 dB 946 2 MHz 7dB leve
10. is used only in Monitoring Mode it will be recorded in Log You have to reset the time every time you switch on the Detector 14 11 Settings Reset Settings reset choose all types of traced signals set the thresholds and options by default the language interface and the time will be preserved as set initially Menu gt Settings gt Reset 26 15 About Information about the RF Detector Model Software Version Serial Number 16 Package Contents RAKSA iDet Selective RF Detector 1 Charging Device 1 Owner s Manual 1 17 Warranty The producer provides 24 months warranty on the following conditions e Filled in warranty card e No traces of mechanical damage and seal breaking e Compliance with operating rules storage and transporting requirements 27 18 Specifications 28 frequency range cellular and wireless signals typical sensitivity dynamic range bandwidth sweep time running time in monitoring mode running time in other modes max number of records display operating temperature size weight 40 3800 MHz GSM 850 900E 1800 1900 UMTS 850 900 1800 1900 2100 CDMA 450 A H 800 1900 DECT Bluetooth Wi Fi 70 mV m 50 dB 10 MHz lt 1 5s 4 12h 3h 200 OLED 128 x 64 5 40 C 77 x 43 x 18 mm 35g Date of Purchase Dealer Name amp Stamp WARRANTY CARD 29
11. l The display shows the list of current detected signals classified according to frequency or type of signal The list starts from the analog signals with the defined frequency It is followed by the one maximal signal whit undefined frequency The digital signals are at the bottom of the list When the signal disappears it is deleted from the list after 10 sec the display shows the last significant level of the signal To browse the list use A or W buttons To monitor one selected signal press OK The audio monitoring in Sweep Mode could be done for analog signals only see Audio Monitoring To return to the list press OK or C 16 9 Search Mode 9 1 Search Mode how and when to use The Search Mode is used for detection and location of analog and digital transmitters This mode is used when you can move the RF Detector around searching for a radio transmitter The types of signals detected are similar to the ones detected in Monitoring Mode The selection of detected signals is done through the menu Settings gt Signals ar f search m The display indicates the signal that has maximal i strength level To monitor the current signal press UMTS OK The audio monitoring in Search Mode could be S 23dB EAS done for analog signals only see Audio Monitoring 9 2 Light and Sound Indication Search Mode for analog signals utilizes both light and sound indication of the signal strength the higher is the freque
12. n Monitoring Mode Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Delay 24 MIN minimal NOM nominal MAX maximal The alarm delay sets the minimal duration of threat signal and the short time signals and noise are ignored Nominal delay 5 sec is enough in the majority of cases 14 8 Rate of Adaptation to Background Noise How to set Rate of Adaptation to Background Noise in Monitoring Mode Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Adaptation SLOW NORM FAST The rate of adaptation defines how quickly the deducted background spectrum traces the changes of current signals The algorithm of adaptation used in the device ignores the constant signals and noise The normal rate of adaptation equals 2 3 min which is enough in the majority of cases 25 14 9 Frequency Bands of Cellular Networks Selection of frequency bands cell phones signals The selected frequency bands are marked by V the selected CDMA 450 frequency band is marked by A H Menu gt Settings gt Options gt Cell networks You have to limit frequency bands of cellular networks to really existing in a particular location otherwise the time of signal detection might increase 14 10 Current Time Setting The current time can be set at the very beginning using Monitoring Mode or Menu Menu gt Settings gt Time The sequence of setting is the following hours A or W OK minutes Aor Y OK Current time
13. ncy of flash the closer is the transmitter The search mode for digital signals does not use light signals due to probable fluctuations of radiation power 17 Relative level means the difference of current and reference levels Initially the reference level is set as equal to the current one and the LED does not produce any flash When the RF Detector is moved around the frequency of flashing grows with the growth of relative level You can set the reference level equal to current one by pressing A or Y buttons 10 Difference Search Mode 10 1 Difference Search Mode when to use Difference Search Mode is used for detection and localization of analog transmitters This mode has its advantage in case the transmitter is located in the same room In this Mode the device defines the relative level of the signal its difference with the reference spectrum that was fixed at the beginning of operation in this Mode The closer to the source of radio signal located in the room the higher is its signal level in comparison with the outside radio transmitter The RF Detector selectively reacts to the change of level thus enabling to locate the radio transmitter at a higher rate 18 10 2 Difference Search Mode how to operate Difference Search Mode starts from 5 sec reference spectrum signal accumulation The display indicates the progress of accumulation When the accumulation is complete the display indicates the analog signal of maximal rela
14. tive level To audio monitor the current signal press OK see Audio Monitoring diff search m lo 433 9M S 19dB gt Differential Search Mode utilizes both light and sound indication of the relative signal level the higher is the frequency of light flashing the closer is the radio transmitter 11 Monitoring of Digital Signals Monitoring of Digital Signals is intended for detection of mobile phone signals GSM UMTS 3G CDMA types cordless telephones DECT standard Bluetooth Wi Fi and other impulse signals in 2 4 GHz Besides this mode can be used for adjustment of threshold levels for Monitoring Mode digital signals m UMTS 12 dB CDMA 19 In Monitoring of Digital Signals the display shows the list of all digital signals and their strength levels To browse the list use A or W buttons To monitor one selected signal press OK To return to the list press OK or C 12 Audio Monitoring Audio Monitoring is available only for analog signals audio im in Sweep Search and Difference Search Modes through the built in speaker The audio monitoring 1252 M ale facilitates signal identification and allows using the S 20dB y acoustic feedback The scanning is interrupted as the Audio Monitoring requires the fixed tuning for a signal The display indicates the frequency or the type and the current signal strength The volume is regulated by A and YW buttons To return from audio monitor
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