Present document contains information necessary for the proper use of ST167, ST167WB (hereinafter – ST167, if isn’t otherwise noted). Carefully read it before using and keep it as your further reference manual. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Vibrating alert (Additional optional - the letter “V” is added to the device name). Round the clock monitoring of radio environment while registering the information on the detected signals in non-volatile memory of the unit. Special software application «ST167 Analyzer» extends unit configuring possibilities, visualizing and saving the data.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB 5 DESIGN AND OPERATION ST167 is a superheterodyne receiver with digital control and a color OLED display. It detects signals with digital data transmission protocols, and the entire frequency band of analog signals.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB 6 ST167 OPERATION 6.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6.1.1 INDICATION The unit operation results are shown on the OLED color display with the resolution of 160X128. Power supply status indicator (see 6.2) is shown in all modes in the upper right corner of the display (see fig.1), as well as the enable/disable sound control (for volume control...
The power switch is located on the side surface of the main unit. When you turn on the unit (Position "ON") the following message is briefly displayed:"ST167 Version X.X", where X.X is the software version of the main unit. Functions of the buttons are as follows: Select standards and scroll through menu items and events in the banks of events in the "LOG VIEW"...
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Set the time in accordance with the "TABLE 4" in the "MENU" > "System ..." > "Time .." > "Set clock..". When connected to a PC the time is set automatically using the "ST167Analyzer" application. When ST167 is switched off, the settings will be reset.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB 6.4 "MANUAL" OPERATION MODE Select this mode by pressing the button. The labels "MAN MOB" or "MAN BAS" will appear in the upper left corner of the display. The second option corresponds to the selection MENU > "Band" - "Base stations manual mode".
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Continuous display an upward triangle means finding a ST167 able to overload. Before eliminate it, any measure should be considered will be incorrect.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB 6.5 "SEARCH" OPERATION MODE Entrance to the "SEARCH" mode by pressing the button. Scanning is finished. . The status of the detected signal will be displayed regardless of its level, even if it has fallen below the threshold level.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB The Memory is organized in 30 banks with 999 events each. Bank number "1" always contains the newest events, bank number "30" -- the oldest ones. If necessary, start recording a new bank by selecting this option in the MENU.
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(if, for example, new signal will be detected in 15 sec interval) For threshold level estimation place ST167 on a board line of the controlled territory and send an SMS message from its center. Control level and frequency range of received signal («-36» and «900» on fig.21). Set threshold level value 5dB lower- «-41»...
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HS. Signal level indication, unlike the other information, is not static. Level will change depending on moving of ST167 relatively to the WAP in real time. Fig.26 After working with this screen and subsequent returning to W- iFi networks searching, line color will become black –...
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB 6.9 BASE STATIONS LEVEL MEASUREMENT The ST167 is capable to measure level of base stations of the standards with transmit and receive channels divided by frequency (GSM900, 1800, 3,4G), as well as the level of DECT base stations based on signal timing analysis of the mentioned standards.
Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB Blockers/jammers control starts with celullar and wireless standards selection, which should be blocked (In case of possibility to it by blocker itself). GSM 900, 1800 and 3G standards can be seen on fig. 31 Fig.31 To suppress unwanted communication session blocker should have the following properties: With separate channel transmission and reception (GSM, 3G, 4G) interference signal is done in base station...
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Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB TABLE 1 Band Option Description Value Default settings Select the region «ALL», «Europe», «South Korea», Region in which the Europe «Americas» devicde is used B1 (2100), B3 (2G- B1 (2100), B2(2G-1900), B2(1900), B3 (2G- 1800), B3(1800), B4 1800), B3(1800), B4 (AWS1), B5 (2G-850),...
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Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB TABLE 2 Threshold Description Option Value Default settins Setting cellular detection Depending on Cellurar from-90 to -5dB thresholds standard DECT Set DECT detection threshold -45dB from-80 to -5dB Set WLAN 2.4GHz -45dB detection threshold Setting the traffic2.4 GHz...
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Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB TABLE 4 Option Description Default settings When selected provides access to event log View Permits the entry record to the event log Not selected Record Transfer of records events in the new bank New bank Sorting of records in event By time - in fact, without sorting, as the...
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Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB TABLE 5 System Default Value Option Description settings Bright Sets the brightness level for the backlight from 10 to 100% with increments of 10 Screen OFF time Set the time to automatically turn Selected / not selected off the screen Indic...
(wireline for example). In usual practice emission level is about milliwatts. ST167 is a broadband receiver providing signal receiving with wavelength from tens of meters to centimeters. Radio waves spread with such wavelength difference, especially in cities, is significantly different.
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For listening and data transfer mobile phones with room listening or “Baby monitor” function can be used. In ST167 in case of maximum signal level indication in all DECT frequency range separated signal indication for phones and base stations functions is intended.
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1 method RD detection with using of ST167 is only possible if RD is active – data transfer. For this, if possible, But, if in moment of search event there search should be done during worktime with important meeting imitation.
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Subsequent channel selection is done by 2 method Place ST167 as close as possible to the visitors on condition of visual contact with ST167 display or working with ST167Analyzer software – Screen of Windows PC/Tablet/Smartphone If possible, place “your” routers, WLAN video cameras as far from ST167 as possible (or disable them).
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Turn on permission for event log record (see 6.6) Set up time: “MENU” – “System” – “Time” – “Set clock”. Brief technical information WIFI connection, considered to the tasks, solvable by ST167, have these characteristics: Router/access point emits always, RD only at data transfer moment.
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For traffic indication, data transfer should be implemented (Downloading is considered as data receiving and not detected by ST167). Average level of working with internet traffic – up to 10%. Depending on WLAN camera type and dynamics of image change, traffic can be from 10% to 100%.
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Information about ST167 ART detection abilities is shown on TABLE 7. It contains dependence from the radio transmission device emitted power, located on a specific distance from ST167 and signal level on ST167 display. This data is for 1000MHz frequency. This table data is estimates and do not pretend on formal measurements.
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Blockers can be used for channel signals, GSM alarm systems signals, vehicle alarms suppression. 8.1 SOFTWARE «ST167Analyzer» 8.1.1 Purpose The "ST167 Analyzer" (hereinafter referred to as the software) is intended for: graphical display of the result of operation the ST167 in real time;...
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• “Clear” - deletes the accumulated data and starts accumulation again. • “Save” - when the button is pressed, the result of the ST167 operation will be written to the file. At clicking the existing file again will overwrite it with the addition of new information.
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• Files of the second type (the file name contains “rt_”) are generated when you click the “Save” button in the lower right pane. Files are automatically named according to the template “range_rt_dd_mm_hh_mm.rdf” (range, day, month, hour and minute of the first recording) and contain all the information received from ST167 in real time (approximately 3 measurements per second) Using the “New Folder”...
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Technical description and operating manual ST 167 and ST167WB The lower left panel is a virtual ST167. When the connection with the device is established, the ST16 7 is controlled using the mouse. When clicked the main ST167 Menu dialog box appears.
8.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE Select the update version on the manufacturer’s website http://signal-t.ru/files/ST167/proshivki/. Connect the ST167 to the computer using the USB cable. When prompted for driver installation, enable the installation. Run the installer. Check the download process on the computer screen.
10.4 Manufacturer provides services for post-warranty maintenance of the unit 11 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE The «ST167» unit, factory number __________, manufactured in accordance with the technical specifications, was accepted and found fit for service. Seal date (month/day/year)
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