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- Page 1 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte High performance 4G/LTE network signal analyser & data logger available in EU, USA and AP versions. Applicable models: SNYPER-LTE Graphyte SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2 User Manual Rev 1.7...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Table of Contents Page Introduction Safety Product and Care General Precautions Overview Safety Recommendations What’s in the Box? Copyright Information General Description Features Copyright Declarations Differences between SNYPER-Graphyte and Trademarks SNYPER-Graphyte V2 Disclaimer Specifications Definitions Directional Antenna Characteristics... -
Page 3: Introduction
This user manual will cover all the aspects of the features, setup and use of both versions of the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) and, SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) and SNYPER- LTE Graphyte (AP). When describing features common to all versions of the product, the term ‘SNYPER Graphyte’... -
Page 4: Overview
Extension Cable for Directional Antenna Stand for support cradle Figure 1. SNYPER-LTE-Graphyte case contents Portable carry case *The Silver Grey Antenna (2600 MHz) as shown in Figure 1 is not applicable to SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2 (USA). Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000... -
Page 5: General Description
User Manual General Description The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) is designed to survey the cellular networks in Europe and Africa used by mobile phones and data terminals. The SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) and SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (AP) are complementary products designed to survey the cellular networks in the USA and Asia-Pacific regions respectively. -
Page 6: Features
» 2G/GSM cellular networks. Bands covered vary by model. » SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) provides North American coverage of 4G/LTE &, 3G/ UMTS cellular networks. Bands covered vary by model. » SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (AP) provides Asia-Pacific coverage of 4G/LTE & 3G/UMTS cellular networks. - Page 7 » LiveSCAN additionally shows the following: » UMTS: RSCP & ECIO » LTE: RSRP & RSRQ The table over page shows typical test data for a SNYPER-LTE Graphyte in semi-urban location. Siretta Ltd sales +44(0)118 976 9000 Basingstoke Road email sales@siretta.com...
- Page 8 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Table 1. SNYPER-LTE Graphyte survey storage Number of Survey Test Condition File Rule of Thumb Survey Capacity Cycles in Log Size Observed (KB) Guidance (KB) 1130 1467 1834 3782 4728 NOTE: These results could vary considerably between locations and are shown as an example of a semi-urban setting.
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Page 9: Specifications
B8 – 900 MHz (Extended GSM) B12 – 700 MHz (Lower SMH) B20 – 800 MHz (Digital Dividend) B13 – 700 MHz (Upper SMH) Table 3. SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2 frequency band support Supported SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte V2... - Page 10 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Table 4. Common SNYPER-LTE Graphyte Specification Dimensions: 147mm x 76mm x 36mm Weight: 200g (excluding antenna) Operating temperature range: -10 to +50°C* Storage temperature range: -20 to +50°C* Operating humidity range: 45 to 85% RH non-condensing...
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Page 11: Directional Antenna Characteristics
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Directional Antenna Characteristics The directional antenna should be used in conjunction with the 1.5m cable supplied. The characteristics of the directional antenna are shown below. Directional Antenna - Return Loss Graph Figure 2. Return loss graph Directional Antenna - VSWR Graph Figure 3. -
Page 12: Omni-Directional Antenna Characteristics
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Omni-directional Antenna Characteristics General Purpose Antenna (Black) The characteristics of the black general purpose antenna are shown below. Black Antenna - Return Loss Graph Figure 4. Return loss graph Black Antenna - VSWR Graph Figure 5. VSWR graph... - Page 13 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual 2600 MHz Antenna (Light Grey) The characteristics of the light grey 2600MHz antenna are shown below. Light Grey Antenna - Return Loss Graph Figure 6. Return loss graph Light Grey Antenna - VSWR Graph Figure 7. VSWR graph...
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Page 14: Total Snyper Graphyte Survey Storage
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Total SNYPER Graphyte Survey Storage The maximum total number of surveys that the SNYPER Graphyte can store is 84. This means 84 presses of the survey button (single cycle surveys or multi-cycle surveys). If multi-cycle surveys are performed, then the file size also comes into play. It then depends on how many cells are found during each survey and how many cycles are recorded in the survey. -
Page 15: Product Images
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Product Images Figure 8. Front view of the SNYPER 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 16 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Figure 9. Bottom view of the SNYPER Graphyte Figure 10. Top view of the SNYPER Graphyte Slot* SMA Female Antenna Connector USB Mini Socket Figure 11. SNYPER attached to Tripod Cradle Tripod *Although there is a SIM slot, NO SIM card is required to operate the SNYPER Graphyte.
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Page 17: First Time Use Of The Snyper Graphyte
» On power up, the welcome screen will be displayed briefly (figure 13 shows the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (EU) splash screen. Figure ON/OFF Button 14 shows the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (USA) splash screen and figure 15 shows the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte (AP) splash screen. -
Page 18: Charging And Battery Status
SNYPER Graphyte as this may cause damage. Important: If a battery fault is indicated, please do not continue to charge the SNYPER Graphyte. Please contact Siretta for repair instructions. Siretta Ltd... -
Page 19: Main Menu
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Main Menu The SNYPER main menu has 6 menus (as shown below in figure 17), 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 20: Saved Results
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Saved Results Select ‘Saved Results’ from the main menu. The saved survey files are displayed and numbered in numerical order with file name and whether the survey was conducted in 2G (GSM), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) or FL (Full Survey 2G, 3G & 4G) mode. -
Page 21: Show Results
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Show Results Highlight ‘Show Results’ and press OK. The SNYPER 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. The buffer is circular so by pressing the LEFT button it is possible to immediately access the weakest cell. -
Page 22: Export Results
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Export Results Selecting ‘Export Results’ will cause the SNYPER Graphyte to create and export two files, XSURVRES.CSV and XSURVRES.HTM. These are equivalent to a single cycle survey .CSV and .HTM file based on the data collected during the survey. -
Page 23: Survey Menu
LiveSCAN is kept for the user to analyse if required. All surveys require that there is available disk space inside the SNYPER-LTE Graphyte to store the results of the survey. When the available disk space becomes critically low, the SNYPER Graphyte will not allow a survey to start. -
Page 24: Performing A Single Survey
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Performing a Single Survey To perform a single survey using the SNYPER 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 the type of survey to be performed and press OK. - Page 25 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Step 4. Press OK to be taken to the post survey menu as show below in figure 25. Figure 25. Post Survey menu Show Results Highlight ‘Show Results’ and press OK. The SNYPER Graphyte will display all results sorted first by technology (GSM/UMTS/LTE) and then with numbered cells from strongest to weakest signal strength.
- Page 26 If the network name is still incorrect, please put the SNYPER Graphyte into debug mode (see page 35) and repeat the survey. Send both the survey and the log file to ‘support@siretta.com’ so that the problem/unknown network can be corrected in the database.
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Page 27: Performing A Multiple Cycle Survey
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Performing a Multiple Cycle Survey To perform a multiple survey on your SNYPER 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 the type of survey to be performed and press OK. - Page 28 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual When the survey is complete, a list of saved results as shown in figure 30 will be displayed (assuming the default auto-document save settings are used). Figure 30. Survey complete The file format is saved as:...
- Page 29 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Show Summary Highlight ‘Show Summary’ and press OK. The SNYPER Graphyte will display the number of cells by each network in frequency bands. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT buttons to switch between signal strengths received on the device.
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Page 30: Livescan
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual LiveSCAN LiveSCAN works by locking the SNYPER Graphyte’s radio receiver to the operating frequency of a cell chosen by the user for monitoring. Once the SNYPER Graphyte locks to the frequency channel that the cell is operating at, a continuous update of the received signal strength of that cell will be reported on the SNYPER Graphyte. -
Page 31: Performing A Livescan
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Performing a LiveSCAN To perform a LiveSCAN using a SNYPER 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 of the cell on which a LiveSCAN is to be executed. - Page 32 CellID. However, note that even the CellID cannot be assumed to be unique in a network. It is CellID concatenated with the LAC/TAC that is unique. Siretta recommends to conducting a survey first and then running LiveSCAN from that survey.
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Page 33: Setup Menu
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Setup Menu By selecting ‘Setup’ from the main menu, the following setup changes can be made (as shown below in figure 35). To select a sub menu use the UP/DOWN button until relevant menu is highlighted, press OK and then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to amend preference. - Page 34 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Delay: This is the delay in minutes. Valid settings are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. The delay counter is reset while a survey is in progress or by a button press.
- Page 35 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Debug Log: This may be set to On or Off. Siretta Support may request that this be enabled, otherwise leave the setting off. If enabled, a debug file is created. The file is named ‘DBGLOG. SCR’ and is found in the root of the Graphyte file system. The file is a proprietary file format that can only be interpreted by Siretta support.
- Page 36 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Mode This has three settings, Standard, Advanced and Engineer. The factory default is standard. These modes determine what cell parameters are shown in the surveys. Additional parameters are shown on the results screen of the SNYPER Graphyte and in the HTM and CSV files.
- Page 37 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Table 6 (continued). Breakdown of information provided Standard Advanced Engineer ✓ ✓ ✓ Band - Frequency band being received ARFCN - Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number being ✓ ✓ ✓ received (GSM) UARFCN - UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel ✓...
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Page 38: About Menu
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual About Menu By selecting ‘About’ from the main menu, information about the SNYPER Graphyte will be displayed (as shown below in figure 36). Figure 36. ‘About’ screen HW: SNYPER Graphyte hardware version. BV: Measured battery voltage. -
Page 39: Pc Connect
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual PC Connect The PC Connect feature allows surveys stored on the SNYPER-Graphyte to be downloaded onto a PC using a USB connection. When connected to a PC using a USB cable, the SNYPER-Graphyte is put into a mode where it appears to be a USB memory stick. - Page 40 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Step 4. Double click the .htm file to open it using the default web browser on the PC. Results will be shown similar to those shown below. Figure 39. HTML results Step 5. To disable the PC connection, select ‘Disable’ on the SNYPER Graphyte and remove the USB cable.
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Page 41: 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 42 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual .CSV Report The information recorded in the .CSV report will depend on the survey type performed. The information contained is the same as the .HTML file, however in spreadsheet format. Additionally, the .csv file reports a timestamp field, which is the UNIX time version of the file creation time.
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Page 43: Viewing Multiple Cycle Survey Results On A Pc
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Viewing Multiple Cycle Survey Results on a PC A multiple cycle survey will create 3 files in a new directory. The directory created will be in the root of the SNYPER Graphyte’s file system and the name of the directory and files will be coded with date and time identifiers. - Page 44 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 45 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.
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Page 46: Viewing Livescan Results On A Pc
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Viewing LiveSCAN Results on a PC If LiveSCAN logging was enabled while conducting a LiveSCAN the logged results are found in the same directory as the survey logs. There is no .htm version of the LiveSCAN log, only a .CSV file. -
Page 47: Power Off
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Power Off After use, remember to power off the SNYPER 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 48. -
Page 48: Updating The Snyper Graphyte Software
User Manual Updating the SNYPER Graphyte Software From time to time Siretta may make software updates available for the SNYPER 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 49 SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Step 3. Connect supplied USB cable to the SNYPER Graphyte and PC. Step 4. Select ‘PC Connect’ from the main menu, and use the RIGHT button to enable PC Connect. Depending on how your PC is configured, Windows Explorer Windows may open automatically with a drive named ‘GRAPHYTE’.
- Page 50 Step 10. Confirm the software has updated by checking the ‘About’ menu. If successful, the SNYPER Graphyte is now ready for use. If the software update was not successful, please contact your Siretta support representative. Siretta Ltd...
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Page 51: 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 Graphyte product to lit cigarettes, naked flames or to extreme hot or cold temperatures. -
Page 52: 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 53: Copyright Information
Trademarks Windows, Microsoft and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Siretta Ltd is an independent business and is neither affiliated with, nor authorized, sponsored, or approved by, Microsoft Corporation. Wikipedia is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation and is used with the permission of the Wikimedia Foundation. -
Page 54: 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 55: Definitions
SNYPER-LTE Graphyte User Manual Definitions Term Definition Light Emitting Diode 2nd Generation Mobile Telecommunications Long Term Evolution 3rd Generation Mobile Telecommunications Mobile Country Code Mobile Network Code 4th Generation Mobile Telecommunications Mobile Network Operator 5th Generation Mobile Telecommunications Physical layer Cell Identity... - Page 56 +44 (0)118 976 9000 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 1.7 - June 2022...
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