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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 2019-07...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start ..........................17 Connecting to power supply system ................... 17 Connecting to power supply system ................... 17 Connecting antenna ......................18 Connecting the handle to the device ................18 Connecting the antenna to the handle ................18 Switching the device on ......................
  • Page 4 SignalShark User Manual Connecting the antenna to the handle ................40 Connecting Narda Directional Antennas ................40 Connecting the handle to the device ................40 Connecting the antenna to the handle ................41 Connecting non-directional Narda antennas ..............41 Connecting a Narda antenna directly to the device ............41 Connecting a Narda antenna to the device using a Narda cable ........
  • Page 5 Quick Start Screen Overview ........................61 Screen overview ......................... 61 System information area ..................... 62 Progress bar ........................62 Toolbar ..........................63 Button bar ........................... 64 Buttons in the button bar ....................64 Measurement info bar ......................64 Measurement settings ..................... 64 Status of running measurement ..................
  • Page 6 SignalShark User Manual Setting the number of measurements (Scan Count) ............83 Defining the stop behavior (Stop Mode) ................83 Selecting traces (Traces) ....................84 Changing general display settings (Display) ............... 85 Lmax ..........................85 Lrange ..........................86 Unit ..........................86 Freq.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Inf. Mx/Mn ........................99 Squelch ........................... 99 Changing display settings (Display and Tone) ..............99 Changing display settings ....................99 Demodulation (Demod.) ....................102 Setting Ref. Level, Atten., Ftune and CBW/EBW ............102 Selecting a demodulation type (Demod. Type) ............. 102 Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx.
  • Page 8 SignalShark User Manual Demodulation (Demod.) ....................116 Setting Ref. Level, Atten., Ftune and CBW/EBW ............116 Selecting a demodulation type (Demod. Type) ............. 116 Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx. Tab –> Type) ....116 Setting the squelch level (Squelch) ................116 Record demodulated signals (Demod.
  • Page 9 Quick Start Record demodulated signals (Demod. Recorder) ............131 Setting the demodulation volume (Demod. Volume) ............. 131 Peak Table ........................... 133 Peak Table View ....................... 133 Available buttons ......................133 Peak Table View ....................... 134 Available buttons ......................134 Setting the reference level / attenuation value (Ref. Level / Attenuator) ......135 Setting the reference level (Ref.
  • Page 10 SignalShark User Manual Selecting the RF input (Input) ..................149 Lowering/rising the level by 5 dB (+5 dB / -5 dB) ............149 Setting the Lmax value ..................... 150 Setting the Lrange value ....................150 Setting the tuner frequency (Ftune) .................. 150 Setting the tuner frequency (Ftune) ................
  • Page 11 Quick Start Setting the measurement time (Meas. Time) ..............166 Configuring the measurement performance (Config) ............ 166 Setting the detectors (Detector) ..................167 Changing the general display and tone settings (Display and Tone) ......167 Demodulation (Demod.) ....................168 Step 3 – Running a horizontal scan .................. 169 Tips for using the antenna handle key and device buttons ...........
  • Page 12 SignalShark User Manual Ftune and CBW ......................180 Attenuator ........................180 Measurement Time ....................... 180 Config –> DF Squelch ....................181 Config –> min. Stability ....................181 Post Avg........................181 Min. DF Quality ......................182 Config –> North Reference ................... 182 Step 5 –...
  • Page 13 Quick Start Selecting a directory ......................201 Selecting a content tab ..................... 201 Creating a directory ......................202 • Renaming a directory ....................202 Copying a directory ......................202 Moving a directory ......................202 Deleting a directory ......................203 Managing files ........................203 Configure Save .........................
  • Page 15 Online Help Version 2019-07...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    Quick Start Connecting to power supply system Before the first use, the batteries of the SignalShark have to be charged. The AC connection is not recommended for general use, as the measurement characteristics can be significantly affected by the presence of the power supply cable in the electromagnetic field when the SignalShark is operated with the AC adapter / charger connected to it.

  • Page 18: Connecting Antenna

    SignalShark User Manual See also: Operation from battery Changing the batteries Connecting antenna Directional Narda antennas are connected to the device via the Narda antenna handle. Connecting the handle to the device The antenna handle has a built-in cable with two connectors: •...

  • Page 19: Switching The Device On

    Quick Start Connecting cables and antennas from other manufacturers Switching the device on Press and hold down the key for a few seconds. The device switches on. The device performs a self test during the boot up process. The results are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 20: Operating The Screen

    SignalShark User Manual Toolbar The toolbar gives access to the settings menu and to general functions like forward / backward or zoom in / out. For further information about the toolbar, see Toolbar. For changing the general settings, see Changing general settings.

  • Page 21: Using Tasks And Views

    Quick Start When you have opened a submenu, click the title of that menu or the Esc key to get back to the main menu. Using Tasks and Views The design and GUI layout of SignalShark is based on customer applications. This can be seen most clearly in the concept of Tasks and Views.

  • Page 22: Managing Tasks And Views

    SignalShark User Manual This example shows the two horizontally split views Spectrum and Spectrogram Figure: assigned to the RT Spectrum task. Table: Relation between measurement tasks and views. (The available tasks and views depend on the firmware release and the options included in your software package.) Measurement Engine or Task Mode View...
  • Page 23 Quick Start Adding a task 1. On the keypad press the Tasks key or click on the edit tasks icon in the task bar. The Tasks menu is displayed in the Button bar. 2. Tap the Add Task button. The dialog to add a task opens. 3.
  • Page 24 SignalShark User Manual 2. Tap the move view button of the view you want to move. 3. Select a new position from the grey marked diamond fields. 4. Tap the Button bar header once to close the configuration menus and tap it again to close the Tasks menu.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Introduction About the SignalShark user documentation This online help is part of the user documentation that is delivered with your device. Please read all manuals carefully and completely before using the device. Keep the printed documents so that they are readily available to all users of the device. Always make sure that the printed documents accompany the device if it is given to a third party.

  • Page 26: About This Online Help

    SignalShark User Manual Quick start guide This printed document describes first steps to start up this device. Online help This online help describes all features and functions of the device. To open the online help: 1. Briefly press the Help/Preset key or select Help from the dropdown menu. The online help opens in full screen mode providing several navigation elements like the table of content, the index or the search function to quickly get access to the needed information.

  • Page 27: Control Elements

    Introduction Blue underlined Links (external) and references (internal) text Clicking on this section opens an external target or another page of the online help. Bold text Control element or menu name Indicates device control elements and menu names. Example: Press the OK key. Important additional information or details of special features or situations.

  • Page 28: Overview Of Options

    SignalShark User Manual Overview of options The table below shows all the options available for the SignalShark. Your particular device may not be equipped with all the options listed here and described in this online help. Contact your local sales representative for advice or to order an option. Table: Available options Option...

  • Page 29: Narda Directional Antennas

    Introduction module used and the polarization plane are automatically detected by the basic unit. The power supply is provided from the basic unit via the separate data cable. Figure: Antenna handle An arm support, which simply clips on to the handle and allows effortless long term use. Figure: Antenna handle with arm support Narda directional antennas...
  • Page 30 SignalShark User Manual Figure: Directional antenna 1, frequency range 20 MHz to 250 MHz Figure: Directional antenna 2, frequency range 200 MHz to 500 MHz Figure: Directional antenna 3, frequency range 400 MHz to 8 GHz...
  • Page 31 Introduction Figure: Loop antenna, frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz...

  • Page 33: Device Overview

    Device Overview Display and control panels No. Description Large 10.4‘‘ high-resolution liquid crystal touchscreen Microphone for recording voice comments Rotary knob and keypad for navigation, changing settings, entering values, confirming or cancelling entries. Keypad is illuminated for operation in dark surroundings LEDs showing the charge status of both batteries and operating status Loudspeaker for clear output of demodulated signal content and the audible signal search tone even in noisy surroundings...

  • Page 34: 3310 Handheld

    SignalShark User Manual 3310 Handheld Display and control panels No. Description Large 10.4‘‘ high-resolution liquid crystal touchscreen Microphone for recording voice comments Rotary knob and keypad for navigation, changing settings, entering values, confirming or cancelling entries. Keypad is illuminated for operation in dark surroundings LEDs showing the charge status of both batteries and operating status Loudspeaker for clear output of demodulated signal content and the audible signal search tone even in noisy surroundings...

  • Page 35: Left Side With Battery Compartment

    Device Overview No. Description USB 3.0 host 3.5 mm headphone jack External GNSS SMA (f) input Micro SDcard slot (micro SDXC) 100 kOhm PPS/Trigger SMA (f) input 1 GigE connector for remote control and I/Q streaming DC input / charge socket 3 x RF SMA (f) input N-connector: RF N (f) socket for connecting the antenna 10 Control connector: 12-pole socket for connecting the antenna control cable (for...

  • Page 36: Bottom Side Panel With Connectors

    SignalShark User Manual Bottom side panel with connectors No. Description USB 2.0 host Display port 3320 Remote Unit Display and control panels No. Description ON/OFF button The device starts automatically when connected to the power supply. LED to indicate the operating status of the device For more information, refer to Displaying the operating status on page 32.

  • Page 37: Display And Control Panels

    Device Overview QR codes including P/N, S/N, Mac address, etc. Display port USB 2.0 connection Display and control panels No. Description 3 x RF SMA(f) input RF N(f) input 12-pin jack for connecting the antenna control cable 10 MHz Ref SMA(f) input, 600 Ohm USB 3.0 connection External GNSS SMA(f) input, 50 Ohm DC voltage for active antenna is supplied...

  • Page 39: Connecting Antennas And Cables

    Connecting Antennas and Cables Connecting Narda Directional Antennas Directional Narda antennas are connected to the device via the Narda antenna handle. Full use of all the functions of the SignalShark is only possible when you use the Narda antenna handle. For information about connecting other than directional Narda antennas and non-Narda antennas see Connecting cables and antennas from other...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Antenna To The Handle

    SignalShark User Manual Connecting the antenna to the handle Narda directional antennas can be attached to the handle in positions that are at angles of 90 degrees to each other. This makes it quick and easy for you to change the polarization plane of the antenna.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Antenna To The Handle

    Connecting Antennas and Cables electrical properties of the high quality coaxial cable could otherwise be affected by torsion forces. If the nut seems difficult to do up, undo it and start again. About 4 turns are needed to make a secure connection. To unplug the connectors: 1.

  • Page 42: Connecting A Narda Antenna To The Device Using A Narda Cable

    SignalShark User Manual Connecting a Narda antenna to the device using a Narda cable To connect a Narda cable to the SignalShark: 1. Place the device in a vertical position. 2. Plug the N-connector on the cable onto the N-connector of the device. 3.

  • Page 43: Connecting Cables And Antennas Directly To The Device

    Connecting Antennas and Cables For this reason, the cable loss is not taken into account automatically when other cables are used, and the results are not shown automatically in units of field strength if other antennas are used. When using other components, you will need to enter the data for the cable and antenna into the SignalShark manually.

  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This chapter describes the general operation of the device. The use of specific functions and features is explained in the view descriptions accordingly. This chapter describes the general operation of the device. The use of specific functions and features is explained in the view descriptions accordingly. Operation from battery When using both, fully charged batteries, you have an operating time of approx.

  • Page 46: Charging The Batteries

    SignalShark User Manual The AC adapter / charger is connected and battery B is charging. Charge status is less than 10%: icon is blinking in red. Charging the batteries You must use the AC adapter / charger provided or the optionally available external charger to recharge the batteries.

  • Page 47: Operation From Ac Adapter / Charger

    Basic Operation Operation from AC adapter / charger The SignalShark can also be operated and powered from the AC adapter / charger. However, this is not recommended for general use, as the measurement characteristics can be significantly affected by the presence of the power supply cable in the electromagnetic field when the SignalShark is operated with the AC adapter / charger connected to it.
  • Page 48 SignalShark User Manual Move left in entry boxes, select items Left from lists, select bearings, set the demodulation volume, etc. Move right in entry boxes, select Right items from lists, select bearings, set the demodulation volume, etc. Move down, select items from lists, Down select bearings, set the demodulation volume, etc.

  • Page 49: Switching The Device On And Off

    Basic Operation For actions using the keypad, the term press is used instead of tap. Tap is used when working on the touchscreen. Switching the device on and off To switch on: Press and hold down the key for a few seconds. The device switches on.

  • Page 50: Displaying Detailed System Information

    SignalShark User Manual The title of the main menu is displayed on top of the Button bar. When you have opened a submenu, click the title of that menu or the Esc key to get back to the main menu. Displaying detailed system information In the display header tap the dropdown icon of the system information area to open the system information menu.

  • Page 51: Creating A Screenshot

    Basic Operation Press the Esc key or tap the header of the Button bar. Creating a screenshot In the toolbar tap the button. A screenshot of the active window is stored to the memory. Stored screenshots can be found in this folder: D:\Narda_SignalShark\Datalogger\Screen Shots Using Tasks and Views The design and GUI layout of SignalShark is based on customer applications.

  • Page 52: Managing Tasks And Views

    SignalShark User Manual This example shows the two horizontally split views Spectrum and Spectrogram Figure: assigned to the RT Spectrum task. Table: Relation between measurement tasks and views. (The available tasks and views depend on the firmware release and the options included in your software package.) Measurement Engine or Task Mode View...
  • Page 53 Basic Operation Adding a task 1. On the keypad press the Tasks key or click on the edit tasks icon in the task bar. The Tasks menu is displayed in the Button bar. 2. Tap the Add Task button. The dialog to add a task opens. 3.
  • Page 54 SignalShark User Manual 2. Tap the move view button of the view you want to move. 3. Select a new position from the grey marked diamond fields. 4. Tap the Button bar header once to close the configuration menus and tap it again to close the Tasks menu.

  • Page 55: General Settings

    General Settings General settings In the toolbar tap the button. To close a menu or view: Press the Esc key or tap the header of the button bar. Available settings: Settings Change general device parameters like date, time or display brightness. All Tasks Set listed measurement parameters related to all tasks.

  • Page 56: General Settings

    SignalShark User Manual External Devices Set configuration parameters for external devices. Cables Set cable configuration parameters. Data Logger Manage stored data sets, records and screenshots. Setups Manage your setups. In a setup you can store and recall device settings (e.g. tasks and views).

  • Page 57: Settings

    General Settings All Tasks Set listed measurement parameters related to all tasks. Network Set network parameters. Transmitter Tables Display and manage transmitter tables. Antennas Set antenna configuration parameters. External Devices Set configuration parameters for external devices. Cables Set cable configuration parameters. Data Logger Manage stored data sets, records and screenshots.
  • Page 58 SignalShark User Manual Color Scheme Display color scheme Day, Night Display Brightness Display brightness 0% to 100% Switch Off Display Auto switch off display never, after 1 min to 30 min GNSS Source GNSS source • Auto: SignalShark selects source depending on available sources •...

  • Page 59: All Tasks

    General Settings All Tasks In this menu you can set the listed measurement parameters related to all tasks. Network In this menu you can set the network parameters. Transmitter Tables In this menu you can create and manage Transmitter Tables. Antennas In this menu you can set the antenna configuration parameters.

  • Page 61: Screen Overview

    Screen Overview Screen overview Basic measurement screen with night color scheme and two views (RT Spectrum, Spectrogram). System information This area shows system information like date, time and battery status. Tapping the dropdown icon opens the full system information menu. For showing detailed system information, see Displaying detailed system information.

  • Page 62: System Information Area

    SignalShark User Manual Button bar The layout of the button bar is context sensitive and depends on the current view, operation and selected function. System information area System information is displayed in the left panel of the upper status bar. Tapping the panel opens the full menu.

  • Page 63: Toolbar

    Screen Overview For displaying detailed system information, see Displaying detailed system information. Toolbar In the toolbar the general settings menu and other frequently used functions are grouped. General settings menu. Changing general settings. Data Logger menu. In this menu you can manage stored data sets, records and screenshots. Save button.

  • Page 64: Button Bar

    SignalShark User Manual SRun button. Tap to start a single measurement run according to the Scan Count parameter. Marker button. Tap to open the Marker menu. Menu button. Tap to open a dropdown window with following functions: • volume controls •...

  • Page 65: Status Of Running Measurement

    Screen Overview RefL/Attn Reference level Input RF input Fcent Center frequency Fspan Displayed frequency span Resolution bandwidth Status of running measurement Meas. Time The measurement or detector time defines the time range used by the internal detectors to calculate their values (+Pk, RMS, -Pk, ...).

  • Page 67: Using Markers

    Using Markers Using markers The Marker function is very useful for marking and comparing specific individual frequencies in the display: • Eight independent markers • Individual display of each marker or display of the delta between the markers • Automatic location of peak values •...

  • Page 68: Setting Markers Individually

    SignalShark User Manual Demod. Analog demodulation settings (Option). Add Trans Allows to add the signal selected by the active marker to the transmitter table. (Not yet implemented.) Table Choose, how the active markers are displayed in the marker table: • All: All enabled markers are displayed in the table. •...

  • Page 69: Markers Button Bar

    Using Markers 3. In the Markers tab of the Marker Config window, tap a marker from the list. – or – Tap Marker No. in the Button bar and select a marker from the dropdown list. The editable parameters are displayed in the Button bar. 4.

  • Page 70: Fxd Marker

    SignalShark User Manual Marker No. Marker 1 to 8. Enabled Marker is enabled/disabled. Type M = Single marker, D = Delta marker Ref. Referenced marker if marker is set to delta. Trace Trace which the marker refers to. Freq. Link Coupling two markers over the frequency. Time Link Coupling two markers over the time.

  • Page 71: Search

    Using Markers Frequency Enter a frequency as marker position. Time Enter a time as marker position. Value Enter an absolute power level as marker position. Search The Search menu allows to set various parameters for setting markers to a peak, e.g. when tapping the Next Peak button.

  • Page 72: Function Setup

    SignalShark User Manual Function Setup The Function Setup menu allows to specify a function. This function can then be assigned to a marker. Additional functions will be provided with upcoming firmware updates. Noise Marker Setting the noise marker parameters: • Auto NBW: Switching automatic noise bandwidth On / Off. •...
  • Page 73 Using Markers 1. In the Button bar tap the Marker Conf. button. The Marker Config menu opens. 2. In the Type field select Delta. The type of the marker in the marker list changes from M to D. Marker 1 is set as reference (default).

  • Page 75: Spectrum View

    Spectrum View Spectrum View The spectrum view shows the level over the frequency. All the field components in the selected range can be recorded to give an overview of the detected spectrum or to determine the maximum values in Spectrum view. The extended functions of the device enable you to perform optimum evaluation of the measured values directly on site.

  • Page 76: Spectrum View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Traces Display Spectrum View The spectrum view shows the level over the frequency. All the field components in the selected range can be recorded to give an overview of the detected spectrum or to determine the maximum values in Spectrum view.

  • Page 77: Available Buttons

    Spectrum View Available Buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu. Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas.

  • Page 78: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    SignalShark User Manual hand, it is important that the device is not overloaded (saturated). Saturation can also be caused by signals outside the frequency band, e.g. high power radio transmitters when measuring mobile telephone signals. The reference level setting covers up to 25 dB depending on the attached components (handle, type of antenna, etc.) and is coupled to the setting of the input attenuator (Attenuator, Atten).

  • Page 79: Setting The Lmax Value

    Spectrum View As well as controlling overload, the +5 dB / -5 dB offset can also be used to distinguish an actual measurement signal from an intrinsic spurious signal (Spurious). Regardless of the reference level setting, the measurement signal will display the same level value until compression occurs from overloading.

  • Page 80: Setting The Measurement Frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the measurement frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop) Here you can set the measurement frequency. Depending on the Entry Mode setting, the frequency can be entered in two modes: • Entry Mode = Fcent: Define a center frequency and a frequency span. •...

  • Page 81: If Entry Mode Is Set To Fstart

    Spectrum View Setting the Rotary Mode 1. Tap the Rotary Mode button. 2. Select the required value from the dropdown list and close the list using the x button. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. If Entry Mode is set to Fstart Setting the start frequency (Fstart) 1.

  • Page 82: Setting The Resolution / Emc Bandwidth (Rbw / Ebw)

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Enable automatic setting of the resolution bandwidth (Auto RBW) or EMC bandwidth (Auto EBW). 3. Set the Fspan -> RBW function On or Off. 4. Select the filter type (Filter Type). Normal and EMC filter types: The normal filter types resolution bandwidth (RBW) or channel bandwidth (CBW) allows you to select a narrow frequency range with the desired bandwidth from a wideband spectrum and to suppress the remaining signal components.

  • Page 83: Setting The Measurement Time (Meas. Time)

    Spectrum View Enabling/disabling the Fspan -> RBW function Enable or disable Fspan -> RBW. To set Fspan -> RBW: 1. Tap the Fspan -> RBW button to switch function On / Off. 2. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. Setting the measurement time (Meas.

  • Page 84: Selecting Traces (Traces)

    SignalShark User Manual You can stop/hold the measurement using the Run key. To change these parameters: 1. Tap the toggle button to select Hold or Stop. 2. Press the Esc key or tap the header to close the menu. Selecting traces (Traces) Here you can select which traces are to be displayed (see Glossary for further explanations): •...

  • Page 85: Changing General Display Settings (Display)

    Spectrum View In order to be able to view very fast signals with the naked eye (the measurement time is partly 10 ms), there is a downstream compression for these detectors, which the user can display as an additional trace. The compression time is determined by the Scan Count.

  • Page 86: Lrange

    SignalShark User Manual • Select the Unit To set the maximum power level: 1. Tap the Lmax button. 2. Enter the required value and tap the unit button. The setting is accepted immediately and the input window is closed. 3. Press the Esc key to close the menu. To select the Unit: 1.

  • Page 87: Show Transmission

    Spectrum View 3. Press the Esc key twice to close the dropdown list and the menu. Show Transmission 1. Tap the Display button. The menu opens. 2. Tap the Show Transmission button and set to On or Off. 3. Press the Esc key twice to close the dropdown list and the menu.

  • Page 89: Level Meter View

    Level Meter View Level Meter View The Level Meter view allows you to make selective measurements at a defined frequency (Fcent) e.g. for monitoring the field strength of a communications channel. The channel bandwidth (CBW) for this can be set in the range 25 Hz to 40 MHz (zero span mode). Steep filters enable precise separation of adjacent channels.

  • Page 90: Level Meter View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Pre Avg. Meas. Time Config Detectors Display and Tone Demod. Level Meter View The Level Meter view allows you to make selective measurements at a defined frequency (Fcent) e.g. for monitoring the field strength of a communications channel. The channel bandwidth (CBW) for this can be set in the range 25 Hz to 40 MHz (zero span mode).

  • Page 91: Available Buttons

    Level Meter View Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu.

  • Page 92: Setting The Reference Level / Attenuation Value (Ref. Level / Attenuator)

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Pre Avg. Meas. Time Config Detectors Display and Tone Demod. Setting the reference level / attenuation value (Ref. Level / Attenuator) Here you can do the following: • Set the Reference Level (RL) or Attenuator value. •...

  • Page 93: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    Level Meter View hand, it is important that the device is not overloaded (saturated). Saturation can also be caused by signals outside the frequency band, e.g. high power radio transmitters when measuring mobile telephone signals. The reference level setting covers up to 25 dB depending on the attached components (handle, type of antenna, etc.) and is coupled to the setting of the input attenuator (Attenuator, Atten).

  • Page 94: Setting The Lmax Value

    SignalShark User Manual As well as controlling overload, the +5 dB / -5 dB offset can also be used to distinguish an actual measurement signal from an intrinsic spurious signal (Spurious). Regardless of the reference level setting, the measurement signal will display the same level value until compression occurs from overloading.

  • Page 95: Setting The Tuner Frequency (Ftune)

    Level Meter View Setting the tuner frequency (Ftune) Here you can do the following: Setting the tuner frequency (Ftune) You selected the desired view. 1. Tap the Ftune button. 2. Enter the required value and select a unit. The settings is accepted immediately and the input window is closed. Switching on / off the automatic frequency control (AFC) Tap the AFC button to switch it on or off.

  • Page 96: Setting The Channel / Emc Bandwidth (Cbw / Ebw)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the channel / EMC bandwidth (CBW / EBW) Here you can do the following: 1. Select the current filter type CBW or EBW (CISPR, MIL-STD-461-F). 2. Set the channel bandwidth (CBW) or EMC bandwidth (EBW). 3. Select Oversampling. Normal and EMC filter types: The channel bandwidth (CBW) filter type allows you to select a narrow frequency range with the desired bandwidth from a wideband spectrum and to suppress the remaining...

  • Page 97: Setting Pre Average (Pre Avg.)

    Level Meter View Setting pre average (Pre Avg.) Setting pre average / switching it off 1. Tap the Pre Avg. button. 2. Enter the required value and tap the unit button. The setting is accepted immediately and the input window is closed. 3.

  • Page 98: Defining The Stop Behavior (Stop Mode)

    SignalShark User Manual Defining the stop behavior (Stop Mode) The stop mode value changes the behavior of the measurement engine, after the Run key is pressed. • Hold: Measurement continues in the background. • Stop: Measurement stops and runs again. You can stop/hold the measurement using the Run key.

  • Page 99: Inf. Mx/Mn

    Level Meter View Inf. Mx/Mn Tap the Inf. Mx/Mn button to switch between On and Off. Squelch To set the Squelch value: 1. Tap the Squelch button. 2. Enter the required value and select a unit. The setting is accepted immediately and the menu is closed. Changing display settings (Display and Tone) Here you can change general display settings such as the zero point of the Y-axis, the range of the Y-axis or the axis unit (the available settings depend on the current view).
  • Page 100 SignalShark User Manual 1. Tap the Entry Mode button to select Abs. (Absolute) or Rel. (Relative). 2. Press the Esc key twice to close the menus. Coupling The Coupling button allows you to couple the level axis of the views within a task. Thus, Coupling is not available in the Level Meter view.
  • Page 101 Level Meter View Tone Search Det. Here you can change the Tone Search Det. value: 1. Tap the Display and Tone button. The menu opens. 2. Tap the Tone Search Det. button. 3. Select the required value from the dropdown list. 4.

  • Page 102: Demodulation (Demod.)

    SignalShark User Manual Demodulation (Demod.) Here you can change the demodulation settings and record demodulated signals. Setting Ref. Level, Atten., Ftune and CBW/EBW See description in Changing the measurement settings. Selecting a demodulation type (Demod. Type) Tap Demod. Type button and select an entry from the dropdown list. Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx.

  • Page 103: Setting The Demodulation Volume (Demod. Volume)

    Level Meter View Setting the demodulation volume (Demod. Volume) To set demodulation volume: Tap Demod. Volume button and set the desired volume level. To mute demodulation: Tap Demod. Mute button and set it to On. To enable automatic gain control (AGC): With AGC the gain is automatically increased on low signal levels and decreased on high signal levels.

  • Page 105: Persistence View

    Persistence View Persistence View The Persistence View displays the signal level over time using a color spectrum. The colors from blue to green to red indicate the frequency of the occurrence, whereby blue is the lowest and red the most frequent value. Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button...

  • Page 106: Persistence View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Display Demod. Persistence View The Persistence View displays the signal level over time using a color spectrum. The colors from blue to green to red indicate the frequency of the occurrence, whereby blue is the lowest and red the most frequent value.

  • Page 107: Setting The Reference Level / Attenuation Value (Ref. Level / Attenuator)

    Persistence View Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu. Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Display Demod. Setting the reference level / attenuation value (Ref. Level / Attenuator) Here you can do the following: •...

  • Page 108: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    SignalShark User Manual measuring mobile telephone signals. The reference level setting covers up to 25 dB depending on the attached components (handle, type of antenna, etc.) and is coupled to the setting of the input attenuator (Attenuator, Atten). The input attenuator can be matched ideally to the measurement signal by means of its fine adjustment in steps of 0.5 dB.

  • Page 109: Setting The Lmax Value

    Persistence View reference level setting, the measurement signal will display the same level value until compression occurs from overloading. In contrast, the displayed value of an intrinsic spurious signal will change each time the reference level is changed (RL +5 dB: displayed value increases by +5 dB as well).

  • Page 110: Setting The Measurement Frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the measurement frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop) Here you can set the measurement frequency. Depending on the Entry Mode setting, the frequency can be entered in two modes: • Entry Mode = Fcent: Define a center frequency and a frequency span. •...

  • Page 111: If Entry Mode Is Set To Fstart

    Persistence View Press the Esc key to close the context menu. If Entry Mode is set to Fstart Setting the start frequency (Fstart) 1. Tap the Fstart button. 2. Enter the required value and select a unit. The setting is accepted immediately and the dropdown list is closed. Setting the stop frequency (Fstop) 1.

  • Page 112: Setting The Resolution / Emc Bandwidth (Rbw / Ebw)

    SignalShark User Manual spectrum and to suppress the remaining signal components. In the task modes (Scan) Spectrum and RT Spectrum, it is possible to use EMC filters instead of the normal filters. When using EMC filters the following bandwidths can be selected: 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 1 kHz, 9 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz.

  • Page 113: Setting The Measurement Time (Meas. Time)

    Persistence View Setting the measurement time (Meas. Time) Here you can set the measurement time. The measurement or detector time defines the time range used by the internal detectors to calculate their values (+Pk, RMS, -Pk, ...). To set the measurement time: You selected the desired view.

  • Page 114: Changing The General Display Settings

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Press the Esc key or tap the header to close the menu. Changing the general display settings Here you can change general display settings such as the zero point of the Y-axis, the range of the Y-axis or the axis unit (the available settings depend on the current view). To open the Display menu: You selected the desired view.

  • Page 115: Unit

    Persistence View The Unit dropdown menu opens. 2. Select one of the units (dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBuV) and close the menu by tapping the x button. Unit The Unit button allows you to set the unit of the y-axis. To set the y-axis unit: 1.

  • Page 116: Demodulation (Demod.)

    SignalShark User Manual Demodulation (Demod.) Here you can change the demodulation settings and record demodulated signals. Setting Ref. Level, Atten., Ftune and CBW/EBW See description in Changing the measurement settings. Selecting a demodulation type (Demod. Type) Tap Demod. Type button and select an entry from the dropdown list. Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx.

  • Page 117: Setting The Demodulation Volume (Demod. Volume)

    Persistence View Setting the demodulation volume (Demod. Volume) To set demodulation volume: Tap Demod. Volume button and set the desired volume level. To mute demodulation: Tap Demod. Mute button and set it to On. To enable automatic gain control (AGC): With AGC the gain is automatically increased on low signal levels and decreased on high signal levels.

  • Page 119: Spectrogram View

    Spectrogram View Spectrogram View The spectrogram allows the display of the signal strength over time of a spectrum while colors represent the signal level. RMS, +Pk and -Pk are available as detectors. Detectors compress the high-speed real time spectra to the selected time resolution. Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button...

  • Page 120: Spectrogram View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Detectors Display Demod. Spectrogram View The spectrogram allows the display of the signal strength over time of a spectrum while colors represent the signal level. RMS, +Pk and -Pk are available as detectors.

  • Page 121: Available Buttons

    Spectrogram View Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu. Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas.

  • Page 122: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    SignalShark User Manual The sensitivity of the system depends on the input attenuator setting. This setting is determined by the Reference Level (RL) parameter. High measurement sensitivity avoids falsification of the results due to noise generated internally by the device. On the other hand, it is important that the device is not overloaded (saturated).

  • Page 123: Setting The Lmax Value

    Spectrogram View the values in 5 dB steps. The buttons are only enabled if the change is possible in the selected direction. The Y scale is fixed as soon as you make a change using the +5 dB / - 5 dB buttons so that changes in level are easier to see.

  • Page 124: Setting The Measurement Frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop)

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Select one of the units (dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBuV) and close the menu by tapping the x button. Setting the measurement frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop) Here you can set the measurement frequency. Depending on the Entry Mode setting, the frequency can be entered in two modes: •...

  • Page 125: If Entry Mode Is Set To Fstart

    Spectrogram View Selecting the mode of the rotary wheel (Rotary Mode) You can select following modes: • Digit / Fstep: changes Ftune by digits or the selected Fstep • Fast Tune: changes Ftune by rotating the wheel dynamically (rotating the wheel long and fast accelerates the change) •...

  • Page 126: Setting The Resolution / Emc Bandwidth (Rbw / Ebw)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the resolution / EMC bandwidth (RBW / EBW) Here you can do the following: 1. Set the resolution bandwidth (RBW) or EMC bandwidth (EBW). 2. Enable automatic setting of the resolution bandwidth (Auto RBW) or EMC bandwidth (Auto EBW).

  • Page 127: Setting The Measurement Time (Meas. Time)

    Spectrogram View Enabling/disabling the auto resolution bandwidth (Auto RBW / Auto EBW) Enable or disable automatic calculation of resolution bandwidth. To set Auto RBW: 1. Tap the Auto RBW button to switch function On / Off. 2. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. Enabling/disabling the Fspan ->...

  • Page 128: Setting The Scan Count Number (Scan Count)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the scan count number (Scan Count) Sets the number of counted scans. Changing the parameters: 1. Tap the button and set the number of scans either by using the rotary control knob or by entering the value. 2.

  • Page 129: Changing General Display Settings (Display)

    Spectrogram View To select the Third Detector: 1. Tap the Third Detector button. 2. Select a detector from the dropdown list. 3. Press the Esc key twice to close the dropdown list and the menu. Visible Detector The Visible Detector is the detector that is displayed in the diagram. To select the Visible Detector: 1.

  • Page 130: Unit

    SignalShark User Manual • Set the range of the y-axis • Set the Couple Views function On or Off • Select Default Range or Auto Range • Select the Unit To set the y-axis range: 1. Tap the Lrange button. 2.

  • Page 131: Inheriting A Demodulation Type From The Transmitter Table (Tx. Tab -> Type)

    Spectrogram View Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx. Tab –> Type) Tap button to switch On. When set to On, the demodulation type is inherited from the transmitter setting of the selected transmitter table. For transmitter table settings see Transmitter Tables.

  • Page 133: Peak Table

    Peak Table Peak Table View Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu.

  • Page 134: Peak Table View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Traces Display Peak Table View Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu.

  • Page 135: Setting The Reference Level / Attenuation Value (Ref. Level / Attenuator)

    Peak Table Ref. Level / Attenuator Fcent/Fspan, Fstart/Fstop RBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Traces Display Setting the reference level / attenuation value (Ref. Level / Attenuator) Here you can do the following: • Set the Reference Level (RL) or Attenuator value. •...

  • Page 136: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    SignalShark User Manual Y-Scale Ref parameter in the Display menu. Setting the reference level (Ref. Level) You selected the desired view. 1. Tap the Ref. Level button. The settings dialog opens. 2. Enter the required value and tap the unit button. The setting is accepted immediately and the dialog is closed.

  • Page 137: Setting The Measurement Frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop)

    Peak Table Setting the measurement frequency (Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop) Here you can set the measurement frequency. Depending on the Entry Mode setting, the frequency can be entered in two modes: • Entry Mode = Fcent: Define a center frequency and a frequency span. •...

  • Page 138: If Entry Mode Is Set To Fstart

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the Rotary Mode 1. Tap the Rotary Mode button. 2. Select the required value from the dropdown list and close the list using the x button. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. If Entry Mode is set to Fstart Setting the start frequency (Fstart) 1.

  • Page 139: Setting The Resolution / Emc Bandwidth (Rbw / Ebw)

    Peak Table 2. Enable automatic setting of the resolution bandwidth (Auto RBW) or EMC bandwidth (Auto EBW). 3. Set the Fspan -> RBW function On or Off. 4. Select the filter type (Filter Type). Normal and EMC filter types: The normal filter types resolution bandwidth (RBW) or channel bandwidth (CBW) allows you to select a narrow frequency range with the desired bandwidth from a wideband spectrum and to suppress the remaining signal components.

  • Page 140: Setting The Measurement Time (Meas. Time)

    SignalShark User Manual Enabling/disabling the Fspan -> RBW function Enable or disable Fspan -> RBW. To set Fspan -> RBW: 1. Tap the Fspan -> RBW button to switch function On / Off. 2. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. Setting the measurement time (Meas.

  • Page 141: Setting The Scan Count Number (Scan Count)

    Peak Table Setting the scan count number (Scan Count) Sets the number of counted scans. Changing the parameters: 1. Tap the button and set the number of scans either by using the rotary control knob or by entering the value. 2.
  • Page 142 SignalShark User Manual • Inf. Mx/Mn: Tap to switch between On and Off • Third Detector: Tap to select from dropdown menu: -Pk, Avg, or Smp • Active Trace: Tap to select from dropdown menu: +Pk, Avg, or RMS To select the traces to be displayed: You selected the desired view.

  • Page 143: Changing General Display Settings (Display)

    Peak Table – MnR (Minimum of RMS) • Detector 3 (depending on the configuration): – MnP (Minimum of Minus Peak) – MxA (Maximum of Average) – MxS (Maximum of Sample) Changing general display settings (Display) Here you can change general display settings such as the zero point of the Y-axis, the range of the Y-axis or the axis unit (the available settings depend on the current view).
  • Page 144 SignalShark User Manual 2. Tap the Other Traces button to switch between Abs. and Rel.. 3. Press the Esc key to close the menu.

  • Page 145: Bearing View

    Bearing View Bearing View The Bearing view is the main view within the Auto DF task. Based on the Level Meter view, it contains all parameters to setup a bearing. While it shows bearing and level results, localizations can be determined with the Map view. The content linked below describes the settings in the Bearing view.

  • Page 146: Bearing View

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Post Avg. Display Bearing View The Bearing view is the main view within the Auto DF task. Based on the Level Meter view, it contains all parameters to setup a bearing. While it shows bearing and level results, localizations can be determined with the Map view.

  • Page 147: Available Buttons

    Bearing View Available buttons For information about the different types of buttons and how to select them see Button bar. Tap a button to change setting or to open the submenu.

  • Page 148: Setting The Reference Level / Attenuation Value (Ref. Level / Attenuator)

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Meas. Time Config Post Avg. Display Setting the reference level / attenuation value (Ref. Level / Attenuator) Here you can do the following: • Set the Reference Level (RL) or Attenuator value. •...

  • Page 149: Setting The Reference Level (Ref. Level)

    Bearing View the setting of the input attenuator (Attenuator, Atten). The input attenuator can be matched ideally to the measurement signal by means of its fine adjustment in steps of 0.5 dB. At the highest reference level setting, Atten = 2 dB; at the most sensitive reference level, Atten = 0 dB.

  • Page 150: Setting The Lmax Value

    SignalShark User Manual spurious signal will change each time the reference level is changed (RL +5 dB: displayed value increases by +5 dB as well). Setting the Lmax value Here you can do the following: • Set the maximum power level of the graph •...

  • Page 151: Setting The Tuner Frequency (Ftune)

    Bearing View Setting the tuner frequency (Ftune) You selected the desired view. 1. Tap the Ftune button. 2. Enter the required value and select a unit. The settings is accepted immediately and the input window is closed. Switching on / off the automatic frequency control (AFC) Tap the AFC button to switch it on or off.

  • Page 152: Selecting A Filter Type

    SignalShark User Manual Normal and EMC filter types: The channel bandwidth (CBW) filter type allows you to select a narrow frequency range with the desired bandwidth from a wideband spectrum and to suppress the remaining signal components. Instead of the CBW filter two EMC filters according to the standards CISPR and MIL- STD-461-F can be selected.

  • Page 153: Configuring The Measurement Performance (Config)

    Bearing View 1. Tap the Meas. Time button. 2. Enter the required value and select a unit. Configuring the measurement performance (Config) Here you can define how measurements are performed. You selected the desired view. 1. Tap the Config button. 2.

  • Page 154: Setting The Reference Mark Direction (Ref. Mark. Dir.)

    SignalShark User Manual GNSS Velocity The ADFA has a built in GNSS module. When moving, the SignalShark calculates the north direction by correlating the positions received via the GNSS data. Since the Compass method can not be used in a metallic environment, this setting should be used, if the ADFA is mounted on a vehicle.

  • Page 155: Setting The Scan Count Number (Scan Count)

    Bearing View Setting the scan count number (Scan Count) Sets the number of counted scans. Changing the parameters: 1. Tap the button and set the number of scans either by using the rotary control knob or by entering the value. 2.

  • Page 156: Setting The Minimum Df Quality (Min Df Quality)

    SignalShark User Manual Setting the minimum DF quality (min DF Quality) A bearing is determined by finding the maximum correlation of the measured covariance vector with the covariance vectors stored in a reference data set. The DF quality is the magnitude of the maximum correlation in percent. This parameter can be used to filter out bad bearings.
  • Page 157 Bearing View 1. Tap the Lmax button. The context menu opens. 2. Tap the Entry Mode button to select Abs. (Absolute) or Rel. (Relative). 3. Press the Esc key twice to close the menus. Lrange The Lrange button allows you to set the range of the y-axis. To set the y-axis range: 1.

  • Page 159: Horizontal Scan

    Horizontal Scan Horizontal Scan Horizontal Scan plots the signal strength versus the angle of incidence on a polar diagram. The measured signals are normalized to the maximum value linearly during the measurement (1 = 100 % signal strength). The display allows you to more easily see the difference between the received signal and the reflections that occur.

  • Page 160: Horizontal Scan

    SignalShark User Manual Step 1 – Select a scan type Step 2 – Change measurement settings Step 3 – Running a horizontal scan Step 4 – Saving bearing results Horizontal Scan Horizontal Scan plots the signal strength versus the angle of incidence on a polar diagram. The measured signals are normalized to the maximum value linearly during the measurement (1 = 100 % signal strength).

  • Page 161: Step 1 - Selecting A Scan Type (Scan Type)

    Horizontal Scan Step 1 – Select a scan type Step 2 – Change measurement settings Step 3 – Running a horizontal scan Step 4 – Saving bearing results Step 1 – Selecting a scan type (Scan Type) Following scan types are available: •...

  • Page 162: Step 2 - Changing The Measurement Settings (Change Settings)

    SignalShark User Manual Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Pre Avg. Meas. Time Config Detector Display and Tone Demod. Tap this button to open the demodulation menu. Next step: Step 3 - Running and saving a horizontal scan Step 2 –...

  • Page 163: Setting The Max. Power Level (Lmax)

    Horizontal Scan Ref. Level / Attenuator Lmax Lrange Ftune CBW / EBW Pre Avg. Meas. Time Config Detector Display and Tone Demod. Tap this button to open the demodulation menu. Next step: Step 3 - Running and saving a horizontal scan Setting the max.

  • Page 164: Setting The Power Level Range (Lrange)

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Select one of the units (dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBuV) and close the menu by tapping the x button. Setting the power level range (Lrange) Here you can change the settings of the y-axis. Lrange 1. Tap the Lrange button. 2.

  • Page 165: Setting The Channel / Emc Bandwidth (Cbw / Ebw)

    Horizontal Scan Selecting the mode of the rotary wheel (Rotary Mode) You can select following modes: • Digit / Fstep: changes Ftune by digits or the selected Fstep • Fast Tune: changes Ftune by rotating the wheel dynamically (rotating the wheel long and fast accelerates the change) •...

  • Page 166: Setting Pre Average (Pre Avg.)

    SignalShark User Manual Enabling/disabling oversampling (CBW only) You selected the desired view and selected CBW as filter type. 1. Tap the CBW button. The context menu opens. 2. Tap the Oversampling button to switch it On or Off. 3. Press the Esc key to close the context menu. Setting pre average (Pre Avg.) Setting pre average / switching it off 1.

  • Page 167: Setting The Detectors (Detector)

    Horizontal Scan To change these parameters: 1. Tap the toggle button to select Hold or Stop. 2. Press the Esc key or tap the header to close the menu. Setting the detectors (Detector) To select the detector type: 1. Tap the Detector button and select a type from the dropdown list. 2.

  • Page 168: Demodulation (Demod.)

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Select one of the units (dBm, dBV, dBmV, dBuV) and close the menu by tapping the x button. Normal Range Tap this button to set back to the normal range setting. Unit The Unit button allows you to set the unit of the y-axis. To set the y-axis unit: 1.

  • Page 169: Step 3 - Running A Horizontal Scan

    Horizontal Scan For transmitter table settings see Transmitter Tables. Setting the squelch level (Squelch) 1. Tap the Squelch button. 2. Enter the required value and select the unit. The settings is accepted immediately and the input window is closed. Record demodulated signals (Demod. Recorder) To set the maximum record length (Max.

  • Page 170: Running A Continuous Horizontal Scan

    SignalShark User Manual Stopping a measurement Short or long press Stop button Save key Saving measurement results Long press Restart a measurement – Restart button Reset Max button Reset max. value – Reset calculated results – Reset button Scan type Discrete and Discrete Function Key of antenna holder Button / key on device...

  • Page 171: Running A Discrete With Max Hold Horizontal Scan

    Horizontal Scan Running a Discrete with Max Hold horizontal scan 1. Tap the Scan Type button and select Discrete with Max Hold from the dropdown list. 2. Press the key on the handle to start the measurement. 3. Turn around and wait for the maximum power level. Watch the spirit level and make sure that the antenna is properly oriented, both horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 172: Changing The General Display And Tone Settings (Display And Tone)

    SignalShark User Manual The data set is saved to the current working folder. For more information about setting a working folder see Changing the general display and tone settings (Display and Tone) Here you can change general display and tone settings such as the zero point of the Y-axis, the range of the Y-axis or the axis unit (the available settings depend on the current view).

  • Page 173: Normal Range

    Horizontal Scan Normal Range Tap this button to set back to the normal range setting. Unit The Unit button allows you to set the unit of the y-axis. To set the y-axis unit: 1. Tap the Unit button. 2. Select the required unit from the dropdown list and tap the X button to close the dropdown list.

  • Page 174: Inheriting A Demodulation Type From The Transmitter Table (Tx. Tab -> Type)

    SignalShark User Manual Inheriting a demodulation type from the transmitter table (Tx. Tab –> Type) Tap button to switch On. When set to On, the demodulation type is inherited from the transmitter setting of the selected transmitter table. For transmitter table settings see Transmitter Tables.

  • Page 175: Automatic Direction Finding

    Automatic Direction Finding About Automatic Direction Finding Automatic direction finding with SignalShark and a Narda Automatic Direction Finding Antenna (ADFA) enables a fully automated localization of RF signals. Proper settings of the various parameters according to the signal type and surrounding in which the signal is suspected to be are important prerequisites for fast and reliable results.

  • Page 176: Automatic Direction Finding Step By Step

    SignalShark User Manual The SignalShark simplifies localization of transmitters by autonomously evaluating all the available bearing results and plotting them on a map. It uses a statistical distribution of bearing lines that represents the uncertainty in the bearing. The result is a map on which the possible locations of the transmitter are plotted and color-coded according to their probability.

  • Page 177: Automatic Direction Finding Step By Step

    Automatic Direction Finding A bearing measurement or bearing cycle is a sequence of signal power measurements for each antenna element in combination with four phase shifters. The parameter "Cycle Time" is the time needed for one complete bearing cycle. For the circular arrays it is the result of: 1 omnidirectional measurement + 9 (antenna elements)

  • Page 178: Step 1 - Creating An Auto Df Task And Adding Views

    SignalShark User Manual If you are already familiar with automatic direction finding you can of course skip the individual steps and make the settings directly in the Bearing view. Step 1 – Creating an Auto DF task and adding views Step 2 –...

  • Page 179: Additional Information About Spectrum View In Auto Df

    Automatic Direction Finding A detailed description of the Spectrum view can be found at Spectrum View. Additional information about Spectrum view in Auto DF A central monopole is used as a reference element for DF and as an omnidirectional monitoring antenna. This allows monitoring of the adjacent signals around the signal of interest using a Spectrum view...

  • Page 180: Step 4 - Using The Bearing View

    SignalShark User Manual Step 4 – Using the Bearing view In the Bearing View you configure the direction finding settings like Ftune, CBW, Attenuator, Measurement Time / Cycle Time, North Reference etc. It also displays the bearing results as a polar chart and as absolute values. Ftune of the Bearing View and Fcent of the Spectrum are coupled to each other.

  • Page 181: Config -> Df Squelch

    Automatic Direction Finding Config –> DF Squelch The first and second conditions are very hard to meet if the signal is transmitted in bursts. The bearings should only be taken during the burst period. The SignalShark can use omnidirectional power measurements at the end of each bearing cycle to achieve automatic burst detection.

  • Page 182: Min. Df Quality

    SignalShark User Manual Min. DF Quality With SignalShark a bearing measurement or bearing cycle consist of several level measurements for each antenna element in combination with phase shifters. SignalShark than calculates a so called covariance vectors out of this values for every bearing cycle. This covariance vector is correlated to stored reference vectors to calculate the azimuth and elevation angle of the bearing.

  • Page 183: Step 5 - Using Heat Map Localization

    Automatic Direction Finding earth’s magnetic field at the current location is also entered when the “Compass” setting is used for the north reference. GNSS velocity If the DF antenna is mounted on a vehicle, the earth’s magnetic field in the vicinity will normally be heavily disturbed, especially if mounting is by means of a magnetic plate, which is very convenient and often used.

  • Page 184: Base Settings

    SignalShark User Manual increases with the number of direction finder locations and the number of bearings. It is therefore usual to collect bearings from more than two direction finder locations before the localization process is completed. If only one direction finder is available, it will have to be moved to different locations over time.

  • Page 185: Localization -> Config Localization

    Automatic Direction Finding Localization –> Config Localization Localization Area The localization algorithm of the SignalShark is based on a matrix that represents a rectangular area on a geographic map. Each element of the matrix represents a discrete position on the map. The element values are related to the probability that the suspicious transmitter is located at the assigned geographic position.

  • Page 186: Discrete Localization

    SignalShark User Manual Equal distribution over the complete azimuth range is assumed for non-line of sight situations. In this context it should be noted that a line of sight situation does not necessarily mean that there actually is a line of sight between the direction finder and the transmitter. It is sufficient that the bearings in these situations have a PDF that roughly approximates to the assumed PDF.

  • Page 187: Continuous Localization

    Automatic Direction Finding The algorithm uses all the bearings stored in the Active Working Directory to calculate a localization heatmap. A bearing could be a Level Meter measurement, a Horizontal Scan measurement or a discrete AutoDF bearing. Continuous Localization Select Data Sets: Open Record Another approach is to take the bearings while the direction finder is mounted on a moving vehicle.
  • Page 188 SignalShark User Manual To stop localization: 1. Set Recording to Off. 2. Tap Localization / Save Location to store the localization result. It is also recommended to create a screenshot of the measurement for easy exchange of localization results.

  • Page 189: Map View

    Map View Map View The Map view is a view only available in the Auto DF task. It provides the plotting of a localized signal source right in a map. With the heatmap localization feature the localization progress is displayed in real time while performing an automatic direction finding with the ADF antenna.

  • Page 190: Creating Maps

    SignalShark User Manual Select Map Zoom In / Zoom Out Move Mouse Data Type Select Ftune Select Data Set New/Close/Recall Record Localization Display Datalogger Creating Maps Maps used in the Map view can easily be created with the help of Narda Map Tool (NMT). Narda is running an own map server that provides open street maps.

  • Page 191: Transferring Map Tiles To The Signalshark

    Map View 6. Set Zoom level range: Start level: 0 Stop level: 17 7. Click Download tiles. A message appears, asking for project creation. 8. Click Yes. 9. Then follow the dialog for selecting a project and tiles directory and saving the files. Transferring map tiles to the SignalShark You can store the generated maps to a USB-Stick or micoSD Card with the NardaMapTools.

  • Page 192: Selecting A Map

    SignalShark User Manual 3. Copy the Zip-File to an USB-Stick. 4. On the SignalShark unzip <Region>.zip to the folder D:\Narda_SignalShark\Maps\Tiles\<Region>. Selecting a map Before a map can be selected it has to be created and copied to the SignalShark SSD drive. For information about creating a map see Creating Maps.

  • Page 193: Selecting A Data Type

    Map View To zoom in/out: Tap the corresponding button to set the desired zoom level. Selecting a data type A map can visualize several types of data: Data type Description No data No data is displayed in the map. General Shows all stored localizations marked with a flag.

  • Page 194: Recording Bearings

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Press the Rotary knob or the OK key. Recording bearings For a localization bearings must be recorded. Based on the saved bearings a localization is calculated and written to the same record. Records are saved in the datalogger and can be recalled for later evaluation.
  • Page 195 Map View 1. In the Main menu of the Map view zoom the map to the planned localization area. Also set the view window to the desired size. 2. In the Config Localization menu tap the Set Localization Area button. 3.

  • Page 196: Localize Automatically (Auto Localize)

    SignalShark User Manual ...Boarder Here you can set the localization area by entering the coordinates. You can start from scratch or first set the area to the selected map section (see Set_Localization_Area) and then adapt the boarders to your needs. To set the values: 1.

  • Page 197: Current Position

    Map View Current Position If set to On, your current position is displayed in the map. Tap to switch On or Off. Current Direction Select how your current direction is displayed in the map. • Off: Current direction is not displayed •...

  • Page 199: Managing Data

    Managing Data Managing data (Data Logger) In the Data Logger menu you can manage all your stored data sets, records, screenshots and demodulated records. To organize your data, you can create folders and define a folder as the active saving directory where your current results are stored. The data logger is organized in 4 data types: •...

  • Page 200: Managing Data (Data Logger)

    SignalShark User Manual Recall Recalls the results from the selected data set. Recall as Setup Recalls the selected data set as the current setup. Delete Deletes the selected (highlighted) entry. To delete several selected entries, see Organize Data Logger > Delete. Configure Save In this menu you can configure how the name is built and which tasks are saved when saving a data set.

  • Page 201: Selecting A Directory

    Managing Data Directory Opens a dropdown menu to select a directory. You may directly tap on a directory to select it. Double tap on the Data folder to show lower level folders (if created). Content Tab Opens a dropdown menu to select a sub menu in the Data Logger menu. You may directly tap on one of the tabs to select it instead.

  • Page 202: Creating A Directory

    SignalShark User Manual 2. Tap the Content Tab button. The Content Tab dropdown list opens. Select a content tab and close the dropdown list using the x button. Creating a directory To create a directory: You selected the Data Logger view. 1.

  • Page 203: Deleting A Directory

    Managing Data You selected the Data Logger view. 1. Tap the Organize Data Logger button. The Organize Data Logger menu opens. 2. Tap the directory to move. 3. Tap the Move button. The Move dialog opens and shows the following options: Single Item Selection: select items individually Several Items Selection: select items successively Multiline Selection: select all items between active item and tapped item...

  • Page 205: Administration

    Administration Operating System Operating System This chapter describes the handling of the Windows operating system of the SignalShark. Please note, that only features are described which are special to the SignalShark. For general information about the Windows operating system see Related documents.

  • Page 206: Updating The Operating System

    SignalShark User Manual A Registry Editor warning opens. 2. Click Yes to continue. A Registry Editor message opens. 3. Click OK. To enable Auto Logon: 1. On the desktop click the Enable_AutoLogon button. A Registry Editor warning opens. 2. Click Yes to continue. A Registry Editor message opens.

  • Page 207: Internet Security And Malware Protection

    Administration Internet security and malware protection A high standard of safety and security is a given at Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH. This naturally also applies to IT security. The SignalShark is based on an X86 processor architecture running the Windows 10 operating system.

  • Page 208: Narda Recovery Environment

    SignalShark User Manual 4. Select Computer Configuration > Administrative > Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender 5. Double tap Turn off windows defender and disable policy. 6. Select Real-time Protection. 7. Double tap Turn off real-time protection and enable policy. 8.

  • Page 209: Narda Recovery Stick

    Administration 3. Tap on USB Backup and Recovery. 4. Tap on Apply Image. 5. Tap OK. 6. When the image is recovered, tap OK, then tap Reboot. Narda Recovery Stick We recommend making a backup of the device system partition using the “Narda Recovery Environment”.

  • Page 210: Related Documents

    SignalShark User Manual 5. To apply the image to the system, press the Start Recovery button. The system image will now be restored. The progress is shown in the progress bar. After the image recovery process is executed successfully, the system will reboot and show the measurement application.

  • Page 211: Installing Options

    Administration Changes to Group Policy settings for Windows 10 Start: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/changes-to-start-policies-in- windows-10 New policies for Windows 10: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/new-policies-for-windows-10 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/windows-firewall-with- advanced-security Windows 10 servicing options for updates and upgrades: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/introduction-to-windows-10- servicing Windows Defender in Windows 10 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/windows-defender-in- windows-10 Trademarks...
  • Page 212 SignalShark User Manual 6. Check I have read and click the arrow to proceed. 7. Select/deselect options if required and click the arrow to proceed. 8. Click Install. The selected components are installed and the system is configured. 9. Click OK to accept the successful installation information and click Restart.

  • Page 213: Remote Control

    Remote Control The device can be remote controlled by SCPI commands. All remote commands can be found in the Command Reference Guide which is available as a PDF document. To open the PDF now, tap here. To download the PDF from the Narda web site (customer login needed), tap www.narda- sts.com.

  • Page 215: Legal Disclosure

    Legal Disclosure Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH Software License Agreement By installing, copying or otherwise using the Software, Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this end user license agreement (EULA). If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this EULA, then Licensee must not download, install or use the software.
  • Page 216 SignalShark User Manual local authorized sales partner will replace the media at no charge if the Licensee notifies the local authorized sales partner in writing of the manufacturing defect and returns the defective media within 90 days from the date the local authorized sales partner dispatches it. The risk of loss of, and title in, the media (data carrier) passes to the Licensee upon its receipt.

  • Page 217: Narda Safety Test Solutions Gmbh Software License Agreement

    Legal Disclosure 7. Severability Should any provision of this Agreement be or become invalid, ineffective or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid. The parties agree to replace the invalid, ineffective or unenforceable provision by a valid, effective and enforceable provision which best meets the commercial intention of the parties.
  • Page 218 SignalShark User Manual (d) Permit or allow any person access (directly or indirectly) to the Software and / or Materials, except the Licensee’s employees or those persons expressly authorized to use the Software by the Licensor; or (e) Make the Software and / or Materials available over the Internet or similar networking technology, or use the Software and / or Materials for hire or rental, timesharing, service bureau or any other purpose whereby a third party may use, have access to, or derive benefit from the use of the Software and / or Materials.
  • Page 219 Legal Disclosure (c) Any negligent act or omission by the Licensee, any Authorized Employee, or any of the Licensee's other employees, contractors or agents. 5.4 The liability of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH for indirect consequential damages and any indemnity, additional costs etc. is limited. The limitation of liability does not include damages: –...

  • Page 220: Acknowledgements

    SignalShark User Manual VAT reg. no.: DE813024704 WEEE reg. no.: DE10486595 Acknowledgements General Acknowledgements SignalShark® – Firmware ® Names and logo are registered trademarks of Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH and L3 Communications Holdings, Inc. Trade names are trademarks of the owners. Copyright ©...
  • Page 221 Legal Disclosure Source License HDF5-Licence Copyright Notice and License Terms for HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format 5) Software Library and Utilities HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format 5) Software Library and Utilities Copyright © 2006, The HDF Group. NCSA HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format 5) Software Library and Utilities Copyright © 1998-2006, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.
  • Page 222 SignalShark User Manual process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or the University of California. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the University of California, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
  • Page 223 Legal Disclosure Phone: (208) 315-0029 Email: Joe.Feeley@ics-rhbd.com MIT Open Source License Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or...
  • Page 224 SignalShark User Manual Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of the Font Software, to use, study, copy, merge, embed, modify, redistribute, and sell modified and unmodified copies of the Font Software, subject to the following conditions: 1) Neither the Font Software nor any of its individual components, in Original or Modified Versions, may be sold by itself.
  • Page 225 Legal Disclosure CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. PortAudio Portable Real-Time Audio Library Copyright © 1999-2011 Ross Bencina and Phil Burk Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the...

  • Page 227: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary -Pk: Trace showing negative peaks +Pk: Trace showing positive peaks Attn: Attenuation Avg: Trace showing average values AvR: Trace showing average of RMS CBW: Channel bandwidth DF: Direction Finding EBW: EMC bandwidth Fcent: Center frequency Fspan: Frequency span FXD: Fixed -->...
  • Page 228 SignalShark User Manual MxR: Trace showing maximum of RMS MxS: Trace showing maximum of Smp (Sample) NBW: Noise bandwidth RBW: Resolution bandwidth RL: Reference level RMS: Root mean square RT: Real time --> see "Real-Time Spectrum Mode" RTBW: Real-time bandwidth SCPI: Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments.

  • Page 229: Index

    Index Index Entry Mode Adapter / charger operation 37 Level Meter 82, 138 Antenna handle 18 Peak Table Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop 127 Battery Ref. Level / Attenuator 125 Changing 36 Persistance Charging 35 Display 104 Compartment 25 Fcent / Fspan, Fstart / Fstop 100 Operation 35 Ref.
  • Page 230 SignalShark User Manual Display 133 Overview 123, 124 Installing Options 201 Persistance View Internet security 197 Configuration 103 Display 104 Keypad and keyboard 37 Overview 95, 96 Protection against malware 197 Level Meter View Configuration 87 Quick start guide 15 Detectors 88 Overview 79, 80 Lmax 104...
  • Page 231 User actions 16 User documentation 15 Windows activation 196 User management 195 Windows Update 196 Views and Tasks 11, 41...

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