Performing a liveSCAN (Only available with SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum) Setup Menu About Menu PC Connect Power Off Updating the SNYPER-LTE+ Family Software Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No. 08405712 Spencers Wood email sales@siretta.com...
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. This document was created using SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum: firmware version 6.08.34-4.00. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum (EU) are designed for the frequency bands typically found in Europe, in many cases these same bands can be found in other countries and regions around the world. *For replacement parts, please contact your Siretta representative or call us on +44 (0)118 976 9000 Siretta Ltd sales...
Store up to 50 surveys » liveSCAN feature to watch the received signal strength of a cell over time Use liveSCAN feature to correctly align a directional antenna » Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
*The battery will only charge when the temperature is between +10 to +45°C for safety and battery life reasons. Based on 20 surveys/day at room temperature with automatic power off enabled. Operating at the extremes of the operating temperature range will degrade battery life. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000...
SNYPER-LTE+ Family User Manual Directional Antenna Characteristics The directional antenna supplied is a hand-held equivalent to the Siretta Oscar 20. Version 1 Table 2. Directional antenna characteristics Band Return Loss VSWR Band 1 2100 to 2140 MHz 2100 MHz -16.2 dB 1.37...
SNYPER-LTE+ Family User Manual Omnidirectional Antenna Characteristics General Purpose Antenna (Blue) This is equivalent to the Siretta Delta 23 antenna. Table 3. Blue omnidirectional antenna characteristics Band Return Loss VSWR Band 1 2100 to 2140 MHz 2100 MHz -18.98 dB 1.26...
LCD Display (51 x 38mm viewing area) UP Button RIGHT Button LEFT Button OK Button BACK Button DOWN Button ON/OFF Button Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No. 08405712 Spencers Wood email sales@siretta.com VAT Registration No.
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Figure 2. Bottom view of the SNYPER-LTE+ / Spectrum SIM Slot USB Mini Socket Figure 3. Top view of the SNYPER-LTE+ / Spectrum SMA Female Antenna Connector Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No. 08405712...
Figure 5. Power on message for SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum model ON/OFF Button Set the DATE and TIME for your time zone. See page 23 for more information. » Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No. 08405712...
Do not attempt to speed this process up by deliberately heating or cooling the SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum as this may cause damage. Important: If a battery fault is indicated, please do not continue to charge the SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum. Please contact Siretta for repair instructions. Siretta Ltd...
IMEI number. PC Connect: Connects device to a PC as a memory stick to allow download of reports. Power Off: Powers off the device. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
To view a survey, highlight it and press the OK or right navigation button. You will be taken to the ‘Stored Survey’ menu as shown below in figure 9. Figure 9. ‘Saved Surveys’ screen Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Figure 11. Displaying survey results NOTE: Two listings may be shown for one network operator. This listing is created by the MNC and is two different MNC’s both associated with the same network operator. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum is locked onto a user specified channel frequency. The SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum graphically displays the received signal strength of that channel on a continuously updated rolling display until cancelled. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
GSM Survey: Performs a survey for the GSM network only. Step 3. Press OK to be taken to the post survey menu as shown below in figure 13. Figure 13. Selecting survey to perform Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000...
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Figure 15. Displaying survey results NOTE: Two listings may be shown for one network operator. This listing is created by the MNC and is two different MNC’s both associated with the same network operator. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Placing the antenna in potential mounting locations and orientations will allow the operator to make an informed choice about what the best antenna placement is for that installation. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000...
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Step 3. Remove the connected omnidrectional antenna and connect a directional antenna, or the intended antenna for your installation (recommended). Step 4. Press OK to initiate liveSCAN. Figure 16. Cell result prior to engaging liveSCAN Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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IMPORTANT: Starting a liveSCAN from saved results will result in unpredictable behaviour, as the initial survey may have been performed under different circumstances. Siretta recommends to conducting a survey first and then running liveSCAN from that survey. Press the BACK button to abort liveSCAN – the SNYPER-LTE+ Spectrum will return to the Survey Results screen.
Sound: SNYPER and keypad sound. Sound: Notification sound, this can be set to ON or OFF. Keypad: Keypad sound, this can be set to ON or OFF. Default: Sound = On, Keypad = On Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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ITU Region: This setting is required in engineering mode to ensure DL and UL frequencies are correctly calculated. Debug Log: The debug information is used by Siretta Engineering team, this can be turned ON or OFF. Default: Mode = Standard, ITU Region = EMEA (1), Debug Log = Set Time: Date and time can be set using the UP/DOWN buttons.
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SCR - Scrambling Code (UMTS) ✓ ✓ LAC - Location Area Code ✓ ✓ BSIC - Base Station Identity Code (GSM) Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No. 08405712 Spencers Wood email sales@siretta.com...
NN: The current list of global network names stored on your SNYPER product as of the displayed date (dd.mm.yy). FW: SNYPER firmware version IMEI Number: The unique IMEI number of your SNYPER. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Figure 20. Prepare for data download Figure 21. Downloading your SNYPER product data to PC Step 3. Use copy and paste to transfer files from the SNYPER to the desired location on your PC. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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Press the back button on your SNYPER product to return to the ‘Main Menu’. NOTE: When the SNYPER is connected to the PC, deleting files from PC hard drive will not delete the files from the SNYPER’s internal memory. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000...
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If you wish to view the GSM\UMTS results stored on your SNYPER product, select the ‘0-UMTS.csv’ (CSV format) or ‘0-umts.htm) (HTML format) files. Figure 23. 0-umts.csv data download Figure 24. 0-umts.htm data download Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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If you wish to view the LTE results stored on your SNYPER product, select the ‘0-LTE. csv’ (CSV format) or ‘0-LTEhtm) (HTML format) files. Figure 25. 0-lte.csv data download Figure 26. 0-lte.htm data download Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Method 2: Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the device for >2 seconds. The screen will display a power off message as shown below in figure 30. Figure 29. ON/OFF button Figure 30. Power off message ON/OFF Button Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Updating the SNYPER-LTE+ Family Software From time to time Siretta may make software updates available for the SNYPER- LTE+ Family. 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.
Step 5. Using Windows, copy the new software file to the SNYPER USB drive. Step 6. Disconnect the SNYPER from the PC by clicking the LEFT button, this will disable the USB drive connection. Step 7. Press the back button to initiate software update. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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SNYPER will display the main menu. Step 9. Confirm the software has updated by checking the ‘About’ menu. If successful, your SNYPER is now ready for use. If the software update was not successful, please contact your Siretta support representative. Siretta Ltd...
SNYPER product that can be serviced by the user. If you attempt to dismantle your SNYPER product, you will invalidate the warranty. » Do not connect any incompatible component or product to your SNYPER product signal analysers. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
Do not disassemble the product, any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty. Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road +44(0)118 976 9020 Registered in England No.
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.
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