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SIRETTA SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual

High performance 4g/lte network signal analyser & data logger, available in eu and usa versions
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SNYPER-LTE Graphyte
High performance 4G / LTE network signal
analyser & data logger, available in EU and
USA versions.
User Manual
Rev 1.2

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  • Page 1 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte High performance 4G / LTE network signal analyser & data logger, available in EU and USA versions. User Manual Rev 1.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Copyright Declarations Trademarks Specifications Disclaimer Directional Antenna Characteristics Definitions Omni-directional Antenna Characteristics Product Images First Time Use of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte Charging and Battery Status Main Menu Saved Results Show Results Show Summary Export Results Survey Menu Performing a Single Survey...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This user manual will cover all the aspects of the features, setup and use of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) and SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA). No prior knowledge of the operating principles of the cellular mobile network is required. This manual will explain how to conduct surveys, identify the cells available at the location of the survey and their signal strengths, and then how to use this information to successfully deploy a cellular connected device.

  • Page 4: Snyper-Lte Graphyte

    One way to do this is to search for “List of mobile network operators by region” on Wikipedia, another is by directly contacting and asking the local network operators. *For replacement parts, please contact your Siretta representative or call us on +44 (0)118 976 9000 Siretta Ltd sales...

  • Page 5: Features

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Features » Reports details of all cells on all networks in coverage range Coverage of 4G/LTE, 3G/UMTS (all models) and 2G/GSM cellular networks (EU » model only). Bands covered vary by model. » SIM free operation »...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Specifications Table 1. Specifications of SNYPER-LTE Graphyte SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) B3 – 1800 MHz (DCS) 2G supported bands: Not supported B8 – 900 MHz (Extended GSM) B1 – 2100 MHz (IMT) B2 – 1900 MHz (PCS) 3G supported bands: B8 –...

  • Page 7: Directional Antenna Characteristics

    User Manual Directional Antenna Characteristics The directional antenna supplied is a hand-held equivalent to the Siretta Oscar 20. There are two versions of this antenna that may be supplied. If the antenna is marked V2 then it is the version 2 (equivalent to the Oscar 20A), otherwise (with no marking) it is the version 1.
  • Page 8 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Version 2 Table 3. Directional antenna characteristics - version 2 Band Return Loss VSWR Band 1 2110 to 2170 MHz 2140 MHz -11.3 dB Band 2 1930 to 1990 MHz 1960 MHz -18.6 dB Band 3 1805 to 1880 MhHz 1842 MHz -12.7 dB...

  • Page 9: Omni-Directional Antenna Characteristics

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Omni-directional Antenna Characteristics General Purpose Antenna (Black) This is equivalent to the Siretta Delta 27 antenna. Table 4. Black omni-directional antenna characteristics Band Return Loss VSWR Band 1 2110 to 2170 MHz 2140 MHz -3.3 dB...
  • Page 10 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual General Purpose Antenna (Light Grey) This is equivalent to the Siretta Delta 24 antenna Table 5. Light grey omni-directional antenna characteristics Band Return Loss VSWR Band 7 2620 to 2690 MHz 2655 MHz -10.0 dB Siretta Ltd...

  • Page 11: Product Images

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Product Images Figure 1. Front view of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte Battery Charge Indication LED 320 x 240 LCD Display (51 x 38mm viewing area) UP Button BACK Button RIGHT Button LEFT Button ON/OFF Button OK Button...
  • Page 12 Slot* USB Mini Socket Figure 3. Top view of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte SMA Female Antenna Connector *Although there is a SIM slot, NO SIM card is required to operate the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte, Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.

  • Page 13: First Time Use Of The Snyper-Lte Graphyte

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual First Time Use of SNYPER-LTE Graphyte Your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte needs to be charged for 4 - 6 hours before initial » use. To charge your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte, connect to any convenient USB power source - the mains adaptor or a USB port on a device such as a computer using the supplied cable.

  • Page 14: Charging And Battery Status

    If a temperature fault is indicated, allow the battery temperature to settle naturally to the safe charging temperature range. Do not attempt to speed this process up by deliberately heating or cooling the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte as this may cause damage. Important: If a battery fault is indicated, please do not continue to charge the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. Please contact Siretta for repair instructions.

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Main Menu Your SNYPER main menu has 6 menus (as shown below in figure 8), these can be selected using the UP/DOWN buttons. Once the chosen menu is highlighted, click OK. Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.

  • Page 16: Saved Results

    To delete a saved survey, highlight the survey you wish to delete and press the left navigation button. This will delete the survey from the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. NOTE: No warning is given prior to deleting a saved survey. Viewing a Saved Survey To view a survey, highlight it and press the OK or right navigation button.

  • Page 17: Show Results

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Show Results Highlight ‘Show Results’ and press OK. The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will display all results with numbered cells from strongest to weakest. To switch between all signals found in the survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Figure 11. Displaying survey results NOTE: You are able to perform a liveSCAN on any cell seen within the saved survey results.

  • Page 18: Export Results

    .CSV and .HTM file based on the data collected during the survey. This function allows a survey to be ‘recovered’ if the survey files have been deleted from the file system while the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte was connected to a PC using PC Connect (see page 34).

  • Page 19: Survey Menu

    » Single Survey: A single, complete survey of the cellular environment as seen by the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. The survey result is available as a .csv file, with a .htm summary file. Multiple Cycle Survey: In Multiple Cycle Survey, the user can conduct a »...

  • Page 20: Performing A Single Survey

    User Manual Performing a Single Survey To perform a single survey on your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte, follow the steps below: Step 1. Select ‘Survey’ from the main menu and press OK. Step 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select what survey you would like to perform and press OK.
  • Page 21 LEFT/RIGHT buttons. NOTE - The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) does not survey the GSM band. As a result, there is no GSM survey option and it is not included as part of a full survey.
  • Page 22 However, if you have selected the user option to turn off automatic saving of results, you will need to highlight ‘Save Results’ and press OK to save results to the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. Siretta Ltd...

  • Page 23: Performing A Multiple Cycle Survey

    User Manual Performing a Multiple Cycle Survey To perform a multiple survey on your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte, follow the steps below: Step 1. Select ‘Survey’ from the main menu and press OK. Step 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select what survey you would like to perform and press OK.
  • Page 24 .htm: HTML web browser file. Show Results Highlight ‘Show Results’ and press OK. The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will display all results with numbered cells from strongest to weakest. To switch between all signals found in the survey, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
  • Page 25 However, if you have selected the user option to turn off automatic saving of results, you will need to highlight ‘Save Results’ and press OK to save results to the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. Siretta Ltd...

  • Page 26: Performing A Livescan

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte to a selected base station channel and the cell it is operating on. Once the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte locks to a channel, a continuous update of the received signal strength of that cell will be reported on the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte.
  • Page 27 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual To perform a liveSCAN on your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte, follow the steps below: Step 1. Conduct a survey of any type using an omni-directional antenna. Step 2. When the survey is complete view the results acquired. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to find the survey results you wish to liveSCAN.
  • Page 28 Siretta recommends to conducting a survey first and then running liveSCAN from that survey. Press the BACK button to abort liveSCAN – the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will return to the Survey Results screen. A further liveSCAN can be conducted by selecting different cells from the survey results.

  • Page 29: Setup Menu

    Auto Off: Power saving mode for the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. Auto Off: Auto power off setting, this can be set to ON or OFF. Delay: Time in minutes SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will stay on after last button press. Auto Dim: Time in minutes SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will dim the display after last button press.
  • Page 30 System: The System function is used to operate the Graphyte in various modes, giving the user more information on the surveys. Mode: The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte can report results in Standard, Advanced or Engineer mode. See ‘Mode’ section below. ITU Region: This setting is required in engineering mode to ensure DL and UL frequencies are correctly calculated.
  • Page 31 The file is named DBGLOG.TXT and is found in the root of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte file system. The file is named as a .txt file so that it can be easily sent via email, but it is actually a proprietary file format that can be interpreted by Siretta support.
  • Page 32 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Table 6 (continued). Breakdown of information provided RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (Values range ✓ ✓ ✓ from 0 - 31 (GSM); 0 - 91 (UMTS); 0- 76 (LTE), the higher the number the higher the signal strength.) Signal - Percentage signal received (Values range from 0% - ✓...

  • Page 33: About Menu

    By selecting ‘About’ from the main menu, information about your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will be displayed (as shown below in figure 27). Figure 27. ‘About’ screen HW: SNYPER-LTE Graphyte model hardware version. BV: Battery voltage. SW: Current application and loader software versions running on your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte.

  • Page 34: Pc Connect

    Figure 28. Prepare for data download Figure 29. Downloading your SNYPER product data to PC Step 3. Use copy and paste to transfer files from the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte to the desired location on your PC. Siretta Ltd...
  • Page 35 Press the back button on your SNYPER product to return to the ‘Main Menu’. NOTE: When the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte is connected to the PC, deleting files from PC hard drive will not delete the files from the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte’s internal memory.

  • Page 36: Viewing Single Survey Results On A Pc

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Viewing Single Survey Results on a PC A single survey will create 2 files in a new directory. The directory created will be in the root of the Graphyte’s file system and the name of the directory and files will be the date and time.
  • Page 37 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual .csv Report The information recorded in the .csv report will depend on the survey type you selected. The information displayed is the same as the .htm file, however in spreadsheet format. Additionally, the .csv file reports a timestamp field, which is the UNIX time version of the file creation time.

  • Page 38: Viewing Multiple Cycle Survey Results On A Pc

    Summary results are based on the average % of the seen cells. » » At the bottom of each section (GSM [SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) only], UMTS and LTE) there is a section called ‘Signal Log’. This shows how a cells signal strength varies over time.
  • Page 39 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual On a 50 or greater cycle survey, ‘Summary Graph Data’ and ‘Detailed Graph Data’ option buttons are displayed. The Summary Graph Data can be selected for 50+ cycle surveys, this cuts out some data points in order to de-clutter the view. The detailed graph view is the view used for surveys below 50 cycles.
  • Page 40 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual .csv Report There are two .CSV files produced by a multiple cycle survey. The first is very similar to the single cycle survey and the file name has the same format. This contains the averaged summary of all the cell measurements.

  • Page 41: Viewing Livescan Results On A Pc

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Viewing liveSCAN Results on a PC If liveSCAN logging was enabled during your liveSCAN, you can find the log results in the same directory as the survey logs. There is no .htm version of the liveSCAN log, only a .CSV file.

  • Page 42: Power Off

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Power Off After use, remember to power off your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte. The device can be powered off in the following 2 ways: » Selecting the ‘Power Off’ option from the main menu. The device will display a power off message as shown below in figure 40.

  • Page 43: Updating The Snyper-Lte Graphyte Software

    Updating the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte Software From time to time Siretta may make software updates available for the SNYPER- LTE Graphyte. Normally, these software updates will be made available as a complimentary service on the Siretta website. Updated Software may contain improvements and/or new features.

  • Page 44: Registered In England No

    USB drive named ‘Graphyte’ on the Step 5. Using Windows, copy the new software file to the Graphyte USB drive. Step 6. Disconnect the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte from the PC by clicking the LEFT button, this will disable the USB drive connection.
  • Page 45 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte will display the main menu. Step 9. Confirm the software has updated by checking the ‘About’ menu. If successful, your SNYPER-LTE Graphyte is now ready for use. If the software update was not successful, please contact your Siretta support representative. Siretta Ltd...

  • Page 46: Safety Product And Care

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Safety and Product Care General Precautions » Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified. » Avoid exposing your SNYPER product to lit cigarettes, naked flames or to extreme hot or cold temperatures. »...

  • Page 47: Safety Recommendations

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Safety Recommendations PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country intended and the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be used with caution in the following areas: »...

  • Page 48: Copyright Information

    User Manual Copyright Information Copyright Declaration © 2019 Siretta Ltd, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language without the written permission of Siretta Ltd.

  • Page 49: Disclaimer

    The information contained in this document is proprietary to Siretta Ltd. Siretta Ltd has made every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate. Siretta Ltd does not make any warranty as to the information contained within this document and does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind incurred using this information.

  • Page 50: Definitions

    SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Definitions Term Definition Mobile Country Code 2nd Generation Mobile Mobile Network Code Telecommunications Mobile Network Operator 3rd Generation Mobile Physical layer Cell Identity Telecommunications RSCP Received Signal Code Power 4th Generation Mobile Telecommunications RSRP Reference Signals Received Power...
  • Page 51 +44 (0)118 976 9000 sales +44 (0)118 976 9020 email sales@siretta.com www.siretta.com Siretta Ltd Basingstoke Road Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1PW United Kingdom Company No. 08405712 VAT Registration No. GB163 04 0349 Rev 1.2 - July 2019...

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