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Counter surveillance sweeping system
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Counter surveillance sweeping system
User Manual
For version 1.2
16.02.2018

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  • Page 1 Delta X Counter surveillance sweeping system User Manual For version 1.2 16.02.2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Delta X. User Manual Content Content..............................1 General description..........................3 Introduction ............................3 Features .............................. 3 Advantages ............................4 Functions of the software ........................6 Working modes ........................... 6 Specification ............................7 Supplied set ............................9 Warnings .............................. 11 Startup..............................12 Setup ..............................
  • Page 3 Delta X. User Manual Demodulation ..........................50 Physical locating of the transmitter ....................51 Directed microwave antenna MWA-6 .................... 52 Inspecting wireless bands (Wi-Fi, etc.) ................... 53 Adding signals to the Known Signals table ..................54 Guard 24/7 ............................58 Reaction time ..........................

  • Page 4: General Description

    The great advantage of the Delta X is its high sensitivity and immunity to interference. While near-field receivers and detectors lose their sensitivity either significantly, or fully, near strong transmitters such as cellular towers, communication antennas, broadcasting stations, Wi-Fi access points, and wireless phones etc.

  • Page 5: Advantages

    Reaction time: 2-3 seconds  Instantly detects digital signals with short bursts  Can detect and locate the transmitter simultaneously Exclusive features of the 100/12 version:  Update rate of 100 MHz per second  Frequency range 100 kHz – 12400 MHz ...
  • Page 6 Delta X. User Manual communications  Support of the "Known signals" table  The operator can easily distinguish between safe and dangerous signals  The TV frequencies employed in the country of use can be quickly imported from the supplied data files ...

  • Page 7: Functions Of The Software

    Delta X. User Manual Functions of the software  Rich visual representation: Spectrogram/Persistence, Waterfall, Alarms graph  The Known Signals table allows the system to reject TV, FM and other "friendly" signals while maintaining high sensitivity to unknown signals. ...

  • Page 8: Specification

    Delta X. User Manual Specification General 2000/6 Real-Time 100/12 100/4 Update rate 2000-3000 100 MHz/sec 100 MHz/sec MHz/sec Frequency range 40 kHz - 6000 100 kHz – 40 kHz – 12400 MHz 4400 MHz Reaction time 2-3 sec 60-120 45 seconds...
  • Page 9 Delta X. User Manual  Can be used with any RF equipment, including receivers, spectrum analyzers, RF detectors, etc.  Is particularly good for the location of GSM, CDMA, 3G, 4G (LTE, Wi-Max), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5GHz, DECT and other digital transmissions ...

  • Page 10: Supplied Set

    100/12 100/4 Real-Time Main unit with the built-in spectrum analyzer and RF switcher Software Delta X on the USB flash memory ODA-4 - omnidirectional antenna MWA-6 - microwave antenna MWA-12 - microwave antenna Multifunction Probe with cables Coaxial low-attenuation cable 5 m...
  • Page 11 RF switcher Software Delta X on the USB flash memory ODA-4 - omnidirectional antenna MWA-6 - microwave antenna MWA-12 - microwave antenna (supplied with 100/12 only) Tripod convertible to handle Multifunction Probe with cables Set of accessories (jumper cable, case's...

  • Page 12: Warnings

    Delta X. User Manual Warnings The spectrum analyzer's input attenuator and front end switches are sensitive to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and have a damage level just above +20 dBm peak. Cases of breakage due to this reason will not be accepted under the product's warranty.

  • Page 13: Startup

    32 bit: Delta X Setup x86.exe The Delta X software and drivers will be installed automatically.  Reboot the computer  Disable all audio enhancements for the playback device in order to allow the Delta X software to produce sounds correctly: ...
  • Page 14  USB 3.0 port is demanded by the "2000/6 Real-Time" version only The front panel of the Delta X has the following connectors and indicators:  INPUT – the input of the built-in spectrum analyzer. In most working modes the omnidirectional antenna ODA-4 and directed microwave antenna MWA-6 should be connected to this socket directly.
  • Page 15 Delta X. User Manual  Wide-Range Analyzer, Signal Analyzer, RF Sweep, Guard 24/7 with 1-antenna Antenna ODA-4 or MWA-6  Probe Multifunction probe Jumper cable  Guard 24/7 (2-antenna algorithm) Remote antenna Main antenna (ODA-4) (ODA-4) Jumper cable...

  • Page 16: Placement Of Antennas

    For this the antenna can be mounted on the supplied tripod which easily converts to a handle. When the Delta X systems is used in a fixed position (Guard 24/7 mode) the antenna can be mounted on the tripod.
  • Page 17 Delta X. User Manual In case of detecting the Delta X equipment the "Found device" will appear and the main window will open. If there is no connection, there will be a "Device not found" message. The software can be closed or run in the Read mode for reviewing the logs and changing settings.

  • Page 18: Settings

    "Perform calibration" button. The procedure will finish in a few minutes. The antenna should then be connected again. The "Location – Country" allows the Delta X system to know the local frequency assignment and as such to setup the mobile and wireless bands and recognize the location's broadcasting signals. After the...
  • Page 19 0.5 Gb If you are planning to use the Delta X system in the Guard 24/7 mode, we suggest selecting a laptop with an increased disk space. To speed up the data writing and reading we suggest using a high speed SSD.

  • Page 20: Bands

    The Bands table must correspond to the local frequency assignment to ensure correct detection. The Delta X is supplied with a number of data files for different countries, so after setting the country in the "Settings – General" the system offers to setup the Bands table automatically.

  • Page 21: Import And Export

    (timeslots). These are GSM, 3G, 4G, DECT and Wi-Fi. When fetching the spectrum trace, the Delta X system measures the priority bands longer in order to capture the short bursts. The "Tracker Detection" parameter should be set for the uplinks of the mobile networks so they are scanned in the Car Tracker Detector mode.

  • Page 22: Manual Editing

    Delta X. User Manual The system is supplied with the following standard data files:  GSM Bands  CDMA Bands  3G Bands  4G (LTE) bands  Wireless Bands To fill the Bands table for your country, first determine the frequency assignment of the mobile and wireless bands.

  • Page 23: Known Signals

    Delta X. User Manual  The bands cannot overlap. In case of overlapping they should be combined in one record. For example, if 2 bands 1700-1750 MHz and 1700-1770 MHz are used in your country, they should be combined in one band 1700-1770 MHz.

  • Page 24: Import And Export

    The "Import/Export" button allows the user to save the current collection of known signals into the external data file and load it back when necessary. If the Delta X is periodically used in different locations, a set of external files will help to quickly re-adjust the system each time the location is changed.
  • Page 25 Delta X. User Manual Mask The mask repeats the signal's spectrum and helps to avoid alarms from the signal during detection. The "Update Mask" button updates the mask of the selected signal by taking values from the Max trace. The "Clear Mask"...

  • Page 26: Controls And Elements

    Delta X. User Manual Controls and elements Maximize and Contrast minimize menu mode Detector Spectrum Menu Signals Locator Status Menu The menu on the left side allows the operator to select the working mode. The menu can be minimized and maximized with the help of the button in the top left corner.
  • Page 27 Delta X. User Manual When the system detects activities within a mobile/wireless band, they are inserted into the Signals as a band. Other activities appearing outside the bands are inserted as common signals. Each signal consists of the following fields: ...
  • Page 28 Delta X. User Manual  Unknown – only the signals absent in the Known Signals table are shown  Dangerous – the signals with a Peak Danger of more than 0% are selected The "Danger top" button quickly adjusts sorting of the most dangerous signals to the top.
  • Page 29 Delta X. User Manual Scroll through the logs Selected signal + means the signal is present on the date Scroll through the logs and watch for the "+" near the dates; this means the presence of a signal within that date. The old date can be immediately opened and the signal can be reviewed when the software is in the "Stop / View Log"...
  • Page 30 Delta X. User Manual Use the "Selected signal - Reset danger" command when it is necessary to clear the signal's peak danger and remove it from the list of dangerous signals. As standard the peak danger keeps the highest value measured during all previous sessions throughout the day.

  • Page 31: Locator

    45. Locator The Locator is a new feature introduced in version 1.1 of the Delta X. The Locator significantly simplifies the process of tracking the results of detection and the physical locating of transmitters. While the Signals table lists all registered signals, including the non-active ones, the Locator displays the currently active dangerous signals only.
  • Page 32 Delta X. User Manual A common signal A mobile/wireless band (selected) Alarm threshold A mobile or wireless band is displayed by a red square, while a common signal – by a red triangle. The signals which exceed the alarm threshold and get into the red zone are drawn by a bigger shape (please read about the alarm threshold in the next section - Detector).

  • Page 33: Detector

    Delta X. User Manual Using the Locator in the Signal Analyzer mode for physical locating of the transmitter is strongly recommended. The physical locating is performed by scanning the area with the antenna and finding the place with the strongest danger level, i.e. when the signal is centered in the Locator.

  • Page 34: Spectrum

    The scrollbar allows the operator to scroll in time in order to see the events at any desired moment (when the Auto is off). Clicking on the Alarms graph works differently depending on the working mode of the Delta X: ...

  • Page 35: Spectrogram

    Delta X. User Manual Band label Click on header to show/hide toolbar Dynamic range Selection Marker Color scale Point of yellow Click to tune in signal Time scroll Displayed frequency span Frequency scroll Spectrogram The Spectrogram can display the following data: ...

  • Page 36: Persistence

    Delta X. User Manual The displayed frequency span can be selected with the help of the corresponding control. It is possible to select the convenient value of between 0.5 MHz and 6000MHz. The span of the spectrogram and waterfall is selected simultaneously. The span can also be selected with the help of the mouse wheel or by the standard gestures “Pinch”...

  • Page 37: Waterfall

    Delta X. User Manual Wi-Fi Bluetooth bug Wi-Fi The Max trace contains the maximums accumulated from the intermittent signals during a long period of time and therefore cannot be used for visual recognition of a hidden signal with a lower level. At the same time the Persistence clearly shows in red the 2447 MHz signal with more frequent existence than a blue and yellow Wi-Fi signal "behind"...
  • Page 38 Delta X. User Manual The time scroll allows the operator to select the desired time shown by the waterfall. It is also possible to select the time by clicking on the Alarms graph in the Detector. Please note that when the Waterfall is scrolled to an older span of time, it does not update with a new trace received from the spectrum analyzer.

  • Page 39: Detection

    Both the known and unknown signals are masked. Perform the Update Masks procedure each time you are going to use the Delta X in a new location. Antenna connection: connect the omnidirectional antenna ODA-4 directly to the INPUT socket.
  • Page 40 VHF/UHF transceivers, etc. and as such to mask them. The default value is 5 minutes. It is recommended to specify a longer time of 10-15 minutes on versions 100/12 and 100/4. The additional parameters contain the following controls: When the "Auto-fill known signals"...

  • Page 41: Rf Sweep

    Press "Update" to start the process. The progress bar will show the status. Please note that the Delta X versions 100/12 and 100/4 use a slower spectrum analyzer and therefore will perform the procedure longer than shown on the progress bar.

  • Page 42: Initial Parameters

    "Frequency range" helps to specify the swept frequency range. It is recommended to use the default values, although a narrower span might be specified when it is necessary to watch and log some suspicious signals in a specific range. The default values are set each time the Delta X software is started.

  • Page 43: Detection Process

    The "Entire" button sets the full range. The "Optimal" button sets the partial range 100 kHz – 6000 MHz for the 100/12 version of the Delta X. Selection of the partial range helps to speed up the detection process by scanning the most probable bugging frequencies below 6000 MHz.
  • Page 44 Common signals category. The excess of the threshold may mean that the signal has a local origin. The aim of the Delta X is to discover all local transmitters; therefore such signals are assigned a higher danger level. The level is calculated on the above-threshold basis and takes into consideration the dBm level and the bandwidth of the signal.

  • Page 45: Updating Mask Of A Known Signal

    Delta X. User Manual The left bottom corner of the Delta X software displays the danger status. The color of the rectangle changes depending on the danger level and is green for low values, yellow for a moderate danger level and becomes red as the level becomes higher.

  • Page 46: Adjustment Of The Bands' Thresholds

    Delta X. User Manual The signal exceeds the initial The mask is updated. No danger. mask and is dangerous The re-updating of the mask can be done in the following modes: Signal Analyzer, RF Sweep and Guard 24/7. Continue with other signals producing alarms. If many known unknown signals are showing danger, it is recommended to repeat the Update Masks procedure in a remote place (page 38).
  • Page 47 Delta X. User Manual Band's dBm level Band's threshold Band's current danger level Selected band Make sure the "Hold max danger" function is inactive. The downlink bands should not normally produce alarms and therefore the threshold for them should be above the dBm level. Do not set the value too high to avoid losing sensitivity.

  • Page 48: Detection Distance

    The detection distance depends on the transmitter and is connected with its transmission distance. A typical bugging device sends signals over 20-200 meters and can be easily detected by the Delta X at a distance of 5-50 meters. At the same time, the 3G and LTE (4G) standards, due to the specific type of modulation can be detected at a shorter distance of 2-4 meters.

  • Page 49: Results Of Detection

    The "2000/6 Real Time" has the fastest speed so the signal does not need to exist for so long to be detected (up to 3 seconds). The standard versions 100/12 and 100/4 need the signal to exist for at...

  • Page 50: Signal Analyzer

    Delta X. User Manual least 2 minutes to detect it. At the same time, in the Signal Analyzer mode both versions have a quick reaction time. When testing the system with a car's remote control take into consideration that the sent signal may last less than the reaction time of the system.

  • Page 51: Demodulation

     Editing the value directly using the Frequency control Demodulation When the watch mode is set to "Demodulate" the Delta X produces demodulated sound on the currently tuned frequency. The toolbar in the Demodulate mode: There are 5 demodulation modes: FM (frequency modulation), AM (amplitude modulation), USB (upper sideband modulation), LSB (lower sideband modulation) and CW (continuous wave modulation).

  • Page 52: Physical Locating Of The Transmitter

    The Locator will indicate the danger level by positioning the higher values closer to the center and lower values to the outer edge. The signal's position will move to the center as the Delta X system or its antenna is being moved closer to the transmitter.

  • Page 53: Directed Microwave Antenna Mwa-6

    Delta X. User Manual Signal's current danger level Signal's peak danger level 100% level of danger Signal's danger level The transmitter changes as the antenna is very close to is moved closer or the antenna further (almost in the center) Some safe signals from broadcasting or communications might produce increased danger levels or "false...

  • Page 54: Inspecting Wireless Bands (Wi-Fi, Etc.)

    The update rate of the spectrum analyzer is higher in this mode; therefore the transmitter can be located faster. By moving the Delta X system or its antenna with the extension cable, you can locate the source of a signal as it is described in the section "Physical locating of the transmitter". Use the "Selected range"...

  • Page 55: Adding Signals To The Known Signals Table

    Delta X. User Manual Below is the example of the 2.4 GHz band with 2 active access points and one wireless signal. The spectrogram is in the Persistence mode: Wireless signal SSID of access point Signal of access point Access points with hidden SSIDs are displayed as MAC addresses.
  • Page 56 Delta X. User Manual  Collect the active signals by running the RF Sweep mode for 5-10 minutes while being in the place of good reception of radio signals – when possible on a higher floor and near a window ...
  • Page 57 Europe, channel 9) The Delta X will capture both video and audio carriers and add them to the Signals table as 2 different signals. Depending on the quality of reception, the bandwidth of a video signal will vary from 50 kHz to 6 MHz, while the audio carrier's bandwidth might be 30-200 kHz.
  • Page 58 Delta X. User Manual Below is an example of a digital TV signal: DTV signal in ATSC format (USA, channel 23) The bandwidth of a DTV signal can vary from 6 to 8 MHz in different countries. When demodulated, a DTV signal will have typical "noisy digital" sound in the AM and FM modes.

  • Page 59: Guard 24/7

    Delta X. User Manual In the area of sweeping there might be a number of VHF and UHF radio signals sent by taxi services, police, federal, military, aircraft, air traffic, marine, amateur and public safety. The signals might be sent by a base trunking station and exist continually. Or they can have periodical activity when transmitted by a portable or mobile transceiver.

  • Page 60: Usage Of 2 Antennas

    Delta X. User Manual When the "1 antenna" algorithm is selected the Delta X works the same way as in the RF Sweep mode. The system/antenna can be moved or remain fixed. The only exception is the reaction time. Please read about the "RF Sweep"...

  • Page 61: Antenna Connections

    Delta X. User Manual Example of antenna placement: Target room Main antenna Remote antenna Antenna connections When 1 antenna is used, it should be connected directly to the INPUT socket (omnidirectional antenna ODA-4). When the 2-antenna algorithm is applied, the RF switcher is used. Before pressing Start make all the necessary connections: ...

  • Page 62: Car Tracker Detector

    The data pusher, sending the coordinates periodically and using the cellular networks is the most popular type of GPS tracker used nowadays. The data is sent via the GSM, 3G or 4G/LTE networks. The Delta X can detect data pushing GPS trackers by detecting their periodical exchange with the mobile network.

  • Page 63: Location Change Algorithm

    30 seconds or 5 minutes, for example.  In case of a large-sized vehicle repeat the test with the Delta X or its antenna placed in another part of the car. Keep watching the danger level and the Alarms graph ...

  • Page 64: Stop / View Log

    Delta X. User Manual In addition to the periodical exchange (data pushing), the GPS tracking devices communicate with the network when they change an area. The mobile network's base stations are combined into areas with a unique code. When a cellular device enters the area with another code it issues a location update request, thereby informing the mobile provider of its new position.
  • Page 65 The information in the logs is split into dates. When the detection is started on another day, a new date is created. If the detection is performed continually, the Delta X system creates a set of dates. A new date is created at midnight.

  • Page 66: Viewing Signals And Alarms

    Delta X. User Manual Viewing signals and alarms The Stop / View Log mode gives information about the detected signals to the operator. The task of the operator is to study the dangerous signals, alarms and to go to the Signal Analyzer for locating or saving the signal to the Known Signals table.
  • Page 67 Delta X. User Manual 2) Inspection of the Alarms graph with the Detector in the Wide-Range mode, clicking on the alarms and reviewing what signals created them:  Set signal's filtering as Dangerous  Set the Detector's mode as Wide-Range ...
  • Page 68 Delta X. User Manual of the same 433,9307 MHz signal: Selected signal Persistence Activities of selected signal The Persistence rendering (shown on the above example) draws the spectrum by a changing color depending on the activity of signal. Depending on your needs, the Persistence or Live can be activated.

  • Page 69: Probe

    Some surveillance devices, or their parts, may emit electromagnetic waves: AC powered transmitters, video cameras, etc. The Delta X can detect the above mentioned ways of surveillance with the help of the Multifunction Probe which is supplied in the standard set.
  • Page 70 Landline telephone wires  Alarm cables  Other low-voltage cables The Delta X software will have the following view in the Probe mode: Click to tune in the frequency Double click or click to tune in signal The Signals table shows the Common signals section and hides the Bands. The Spectrogram's and Waterfall's span is initially set to display the range 0 - 10 MHz, although it is possible to change the span and scroll to any frequency.

  • Page 71: Infrared (Ir)

    2. Connect the Multifunction Probe to the PROBE with the help of the supplied coax cable 3. Select the IR input on the probe 4. Select the Probe mode in the Delta X software 5. Cover (close) the probe's IR sensor and press the Zero button. Keep the sensor covered for few seconds 6.

  • Page 72: Low Frequency (Lf)

    The different method described below helps to avoid the sophisticated process of finding a suspicious signal among a huge number of interferences. With this method the Delta X stores the RF environment measured in the first AC outlet and extracts it further than the others. When probing other outlets the operator will observe the difference.
  • Page 73 Delta X. User Manual 6. Create a source of sound in the room to activate any potential bugging devices and recognize them during demodulation 7. Connect the high voltage cable to the AC outlet #1 in the room 8. Press the Zero button 9.

  • Page 74: Low-Voltage Wires - Telephone, Ethernet And Alarm (Wire)

    AC outlet #6 – the first sign of danger AC outlet #7 - BUGGED Low-voltage wires - Telephone, Ethernet and alarm (WIRE) The Delta X is supplied with the following accessories allowing the operator to test low-voltage wires:  Low-voltage cable with "alligator" connectors ...
  • Page 75 2. Connect the Multifunction Probe to the PROBE with the help of the supplied coax cable 3. Select the WIRE input on the probe 4. Select the Probe mode in the Delta X software 5. Connect the low voltage "alligator" cable to the Multifunctional Probe.
  • Page 76 Delta X. User Manual Cable 8-to-6 Modular adapter Low voltage cable Adapter 8-to-6 Telephone cable Ethernet The connection to the Ethernet can be made near the computer, wall socket or near the network equipment (switch/router). Insert the male-to-female adapter into the modular adapter tightly to provide the proper connection.
  • Page 77 Delta X. User Manual The alarm movement detector should be disassembled in order to reach the terminals. The procedure can be made on the control panel as well. Please note, that alarm detectors, fire detectors and control panels are mostly tamperproof, i.e.

  • Page 78: Advanced Possibilities For Experienced Users

    While the AR8200D has a built-in USB interface, it is necessary to have the separate interface cable for the AR8200MK3. Connect the receiver to the USB port, turn it on and start the Delta X software. After detection of the spectrum analyzer the software will detect the receiver and display the corresponding message in the...

  • Page 79: Localizing The Interface

    BW in order to hear the signal with the best quality. The Hold Max Danger function should be deactivated in order to allow the Delta X and the auxiliary receiver stay on the manually selected signal during the detection.
  • Page 80 Delta X. User Manual … The length of the translated sentence should not significantly exceed the original to avoid the concatenations. Use shortenings where necessary. Below is the example of the translation file for Poland and the result: Settings=Ustawienia Calibration / Data=Kalibracja / Dane...

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