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Summary of Contents for Berkeley BlueSleuth
- Page 1 BlueSleuth Bluetooth Locator User Manual Version 1.3...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………… 2 Bluetooth Basics……………………………..………………………………… 2 What’s a Skimmer?……………………….…………………………………… 2 Bluetooth Skimmers………………….………………………………………… 3 Detecting Bluetooth Skimmers………………….……..……………………… 4 Bluetooth Skimmer Software………..………………………………………… 4 Unboxing………………….……………………………………………………... 5 Powering On/Off Your Unit…………...………………………………………... 5 Charging Your Unit……………………………………………………………... 6 Main Measurement Screen…..……..………………………………………... 7 BT Direction Finding Screen…………………………………………………... 9 BLE Signal Strength Screen…………………………………………………... -
Page 3: Introduction
(Internet of Things) devices, wireless headphones and earbuds and many other types of wireless devices. All BT and BLE devices communicate on a specific set of RF bands. BlueSleuth can receive these signals up to 75 feet away and also communicate with some of these devices by pairing with them. -
Page 4: Bluetooth Skimmers
through the shim; just like skimming. Sometimes these devices are paper-thin and simply inserted into the card slot. Deep insert skimmer or shim – these devices are positioned deep inside the card reader. They can reside hidden for days or weeks, undiscovered, harvesting information from the magnetic stripe before being detected and removed. -
Page 5: Detecting Bluetooth Skimmers
Manufacturing a custom PCB or board design is inexpensive so adding a Bluetooth radio to a card skimmer device is cheap and relatively easy. Due to range and cost, most US credit card skimmers are using Bluetooth Classic and not the newer Bluetooth Low Energy standard. BlueSleuth scans for both of these standards. -
Page 6: Unboxing
Bluetooth and BLE signals at maximum sensitivity. Powering Up/Down Your Unit Power up BlueSleuth by pressing the white button below the touchscreen. This same button is the only physical button on the unit and also powers down the unit by holding it in for a few seconds. -
Page 7: Charging Your Unit
(not all devices will automatically pair) to a BT device, the unit may begin to perform true direction finding of that device. For BLE devices that do not allow for full connection or pairing, BlueSleuth allows for basic signal strength measurement. Use the included omni-directional antenna to first sweep the entire area of interest to discover all devices. -
Page 8: Main Measurement Screen
Main Measurement Screen A suspected BT skimmer has been detected. These fields display the device ID/ MAC address and the RSSI in dBm. Touch this area to monitor only this device in order to survey it or locate it in the direction finding screen. The detected device is BLE (indicated by light blue color or device name) Touch this area to monitor only this device in order to survey it or locate it in the direction finding screen. - Page 9 Touch this button to only view nearby BT devices. BlueSleuth is always scanning for all BT and BLE devices so this button is only acting as a filter for viewing. Skimmer alerts will appear regardless of which devices you are currently viewing.
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Page 10: Bt Direction Finding Screen
Touch this button to navigate back to the previous screen. This icon indicates pairing in process (blinking) or that the device has been paired (not blinking) to BlueSleuth. Be sure to wait until device has fully paired to your BlueSleuth in order to direction find it most effectively. -
Page 11: Ble Signal Strength Screen
BLE Signal Strength Screen This screen indicates signal strength of nearby BLE devices to verify activity and approximate location of device. Vibration and audible beeping alerts increase with signal strength. The green watermark outline indicates the peak RSSI reached during the scan. Touch it at anytime to reset the watermark. Since this screen only indicates BLE measurement, it is not truly paired to BLE device making true direction finding more challenging but not impossible. -
Page 12: Options Menu Screen
Touch this button to view the battery CALIBRATION screen that includes battery capacity details and charging instructions. Touch this button to view your unit’s firmware, serial number and a BlueSleuth module test to verify the receiver’s operation. -
Page 13: Battery Calibration Screen
Battery Calibration Screen This screen displays the remaining battery capacity. If you are experiencing noticeably shorter run times for your BlueSleuth, navigate to this screen and follow the instructions. If battery issues persist, contact BVS support at 732-548-3737 or support@bvsystems.com. -
Page 14: Product Info Screen
BlueSleuth unit. Users can update firmware themselves via the included mini-USB cable and port located on the side of the unit and Windows PC. Be sure to watch the BlueSleuth firmware update video on our YouTube for instructions. - Page 15 Thank you for your purchase, we look forward to supporting you and your team. Customer Support Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. Liberty Corporate Park 255 Liberty Street Metuchen, NJ 08840 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST Toll Free: 888-737-4287 Phone: 732-548-3737...
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