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Document Number: 100098-00
Revision T
April 2020

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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Manual Document Number: 100098-00 Revision T April 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Received Signal Strength Appears Low ..................29 Support ............................30 8.1. Contact Information ........................30 8.2. Warranty Information ........................30 8.3. Calibration Notice ........................31 8.4. Return Material Authorization Procedure for the SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver ....31 PCTEL, Inc. Page 2 of 42 Rev T...
  • Page 3 Figure 1 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver (without battery pack) ..............10 Figure 2 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver Top View (without battery pack) ..........15 Figure 3 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver bottom view (without battery pack) .......... 15 Figure 4 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver Side View (without battery pack)..........

  • Page 4: Preface

    • N8 (UL: 880 MHz – 915 MHz; DL: documentation may supplement this 925 MHz – 960 MHz) document for SeeGull IBflex and IBflex Lite • N12 (UL: 699 MHz - 716 MHz; DL: scanner or related PCTEL products and 729 MHz - 746 MHz) applications.
  • Page 5 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual • • N71 (UL: 653 MHz – 698MHz, DL: E-UTRA 12/17 Lower 700 MHz 617 MHz – 652MHz) A/B/C and Lower 700 MHz B/C) • • N74 (UL: 1427 MHz – 1470 MHz, E-UTRA 13 (Upper 700 MHz C) DL: 1475 MHz –...
  • Page 6 Superband (1700 MHz - 6 GHz) • E-UTRA 51 (1427 - 1432 MHz) • E-UTRA 52 (3300 – 3400 MHz) For more information about the SeeGull • TDD Proprietary (179 - 199 MHz) IBflex, please contact your sales or •...

  • Page 7: Figure 29 - Nb-Iot

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual • Features Automatic Bandwidth detection or • Fast scanning speeds manual selection • • High dynamic range P-SCH/S-SCH • • Low false detection rate RSRP, RSRQ • • Built-in GPS CINR • • LTE MIMO capability (IBflex Only) Cyclic Prefix •...
  • Page 8 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual • (Narrowband Secondary Noise Level • Synchronization Signal) Channel Number and Bandwidth • • NRS - RP, RQ, RSSI, CINR, BSSID/Device Name/SSID • Timeoffset. Security Protocol • • NPSS - RP, RQ, RSSI, CINR. NSSS 802.11 Media...

  • Page 9: Notices

    “in weather” outdoor use. • Aggregate Power measurement (RSSI, EPS, or Spectrum Analysis) NOTICE: There are no user serviceable • Delay and Signal Strength of parts inside the SeeGull IBflex Scanning neighboring cells Receiver. • RSSI Channel Scans 1.4. Compliance •...

  • Page 10: Overview And System Requirements

    Holdover Option. Please contact your PCTEL sales or marketing representative 2.1. General Description for pricing and delivery information. The SeeGull IBflex is a tool for signal Technologies Option strength and modulation measurement, engineered for the rigors of mobile network The following Technologies option are...
  • Page 11 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual measurements for highly-tuned analysis of over time. The Spectrum Analyzer, individual parts of the RF signal. EPS however, if used with an appropriate features include: resolution bandwidth, will reveal erratic signal behavior due to its fast update rate ▪...
  • Page 12 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual performance of the network. This includes Layer 3 Options information concerning: (OP621 All Layer 3 Options) • Neighbor list (OP621-GSM) • Mobility management (handovers, etc.) (OP621-WCDMA) • Group and broadcast call control (OP621-FD-LTE) •...
  • Page 13 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual The SeeGull IBflex supports scanning of The Wi-Fi Testing Option enables users to numerous GSM and LTE BCCH, and collect measurements for Wi-Fi network WCDMA channels during the same test. using one of our supported USB adapters.

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    Use a car battery, a 12-volt battery, or an with the SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver. AC/DC adapter. It is imperative that the power source be capable of supplying the...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Note that the maximum depth of screw insertion from the chassis exterior is ¼”. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure Figure 4 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver 4. Care should be taken when mounting this Side View (without battery pack) unit in a system enclosure, rack, or case.

  • Page 16: Figure 6 - Seegull Ibflex Scanning Receiver Top View (With Battery Pack)

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Figure 6 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver Top View (with battery pack) Figure 7 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver Side View (with battery pack) PCTEL, Inc. Page 16 of 42 Rev T...

  • Page 17: Setup

    3. If using a USB connection to a Windows laptop or tablet computer, connect the USB cable to both the SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver (COM port) and to a PC USB port. 4. If using an Ethernet connection, the IBflex must be connected to a network or the user’s laptop.

  • Page 18: Leds

    Bluetooth and Wi-Fi LED Power switch USB data connector for PCs (COM) GPS LED SMA Connector for RF antenna Figure 10 - SeeGull IBflex Lite Scanning Receiver Front Display 3.3. LEDs • Green: GPS module locked to GPS signal The GPS LED colors indicate the following states: PCTEL, Inc.

  • Page 19: Operation

    LED color is red. If the card is 4.2. Software Upgrades ejected during a write operation and error is SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver stores the detected the LED color is orange. application program in internal non-volatile memory, and accordingly, is capable of If the IBflex has the Bluetooth option, then being upgraded via software.

  • Page 20: Ethernet Instructions

    DHCP server. The 3. Click Network and Sharing Center. scanner is then assigned a corresponding IP address with identical Subnet mask using SeeGull Assistant. Make sure the selected IP address for Scanner is not in use or duplicated. Set Up PC: 1.

  • Page 21: Figure 15 - Local Area Connection Properties

    PC, the scanner must be assigned a corresponding IP address and identical Subnet mask using SeeGull Assistant. Please refer to the SeeGull Assistant User Guide for more information. NOTE: The SeeGull Assistant application is available at PCTEL’s website under the support page.

  • Page 22: Figure 18 - Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    IP address and identical Subnet mask using SeeGull Ethernet Using Static IP Address: Assistant. Please refer to the SeeGull Using this method, an IP address and Assistant User Guide for more information. Subnet mask are entered in to the PC...

  • Page 23: Cdma/Ev-Do Holdover Operation

    When a GPS signal is present, CDMA and EV-DO technologies use the GPS data for timing information to decode the signals. With the Holdover option, the SeeGull IBflex will continue to accurately decode the pilots and cell IDs for a period of 4 hours in the absence of any GPS signal.

  • Page 24: Rf Antenna Information

    SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual 5. RF Antenna Information This section discusses antennas that are used with the SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver system. 5.1. Antenna Verification Verify that all the necessary antennas are included in the shipment and that each is Figure 20 - OP278H/OP379H, OP451 and marked.

  • Page 25: Figure 22 - Op697 Wide Spectrum Multi-Band Antenna

    Figure 23 – OP451 Wide spectrum multi-band antenna Figure 22 - OP697 wide spectrum multi-band antenna For wide range measurements PCTEL provides OP451 omni directional antenna (Figure 23). This antenna has a range from 450MHz – 6GHz and it’s a multi band mag mount high performance antenna.

  • Page 26: Indoor Rf Antenna Information

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual 5.3. Indoor RF Antenna Information PCTEL offers wideband rubber duck style antennas for indoor use. There are two models depending on the frequency required. • OP691: Indoor Antenna, 600 MHz - 6 GHz Figure 24 - OP034H •...

  • Page 27: Wi-Fi Wireless Adapter

    IBflex Reference Manual 5.5. Wi-Fi Wireless Adapter For Wi-Fi testing, PCTEL offers wireless adapters for purchase; there are others we have tested and support (see the table below). The wireless adapter (with an extension adapter) is connected to the USB port on the front panel of the IBflex.

  • Page 28: Walk Test Kit Information

    IBflex as a This section discusses walk test options that side pack or a backpack configuration. can be used with the SeeGull scanning Note: The Walk Test Kit comes without receivers. indoor antenna(s). The Bluetooth option...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If the SYS LED located on the face of the scanning receiver is not illuminated, please Figure 27 - SeeGull IBflex Scanning Receiver check the power connection first, then the Power Plug fuse, which is located in the Power Plug end of the power cord.

  • Page 30: Support

    Buyer for breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment of all +1-301-444-2045 UALITY ANAGER liabilities of PCTEL with respect to the quality and performance of the Products. Table 1: Phone Numbers PCTEL shall have no obligation to make repairs or replacement necessitated by...

  • Page 31: Calibration Notice

    Recalibration is recommended every 2 years in order to maintain the specified accuracy levels. Re- All repairs must be performed by PCTEL in calibration is available as an optional accordance to the procedure outlined service from PCTEL.

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Seegull Ibflex Specification

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual 9. Appendix A: SeeGull IBflex Specification Measurement Modes NR TopN Signal : Synchronization channels (P-SS/S-SS) & PBCH, SSB, Blind Scan Data Modes PCI, PSS-RP [dBm], SSS-RP [dBm], PSS-RQ [dB], SSS-RQ [dB], SS-CINR [dB], SSS-CINR [dB],...
  • Page 33 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Configurations Measurement Rates: Sync Channel RS 1 Sig 160ms, 4 Sig 182ms, 8 Sig 205ms, 16 Sig 249ms Dynamic Range (CINR) -11 to +25 dB @20 MHz P-SCH/S -SCH -10 to +18 dB Min. Detection Level:...
  • Page 34 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Measurement Modes Top N PN, Blind Scan Data Modes Ec, lo, Ec/Io, Aggregate Ec/Io, Pilot Delay, Delay Spread Channel Bandwidths 30 kHz / 1.25 MHz Max. Number of Channels Measurement Rate CDMA: 25/sec; EV-DO: 18/sec...
  • Page 35 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Measurement Modes Decode, RSSI Data Modes SINR, RSSI, BER, Frame BER, Channel Bandwidths 12.5 Khz Measurement Rate 14 Decodes/sec (maximum) 7 Decodes/sec (typical) 100 RSSI/sec Dynamic Range -1 dB minimum detection Accuracy SINR ±1 dB over 6 to 40 dB; ±2 dB over 3 to 6 dB RSSI ±1 dB over -118 to -10 dBm...
  • Page 36 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Measurement Modes 10 MHz – 6 GHz Internally Generated -110 dBm (Typical) Spurious Response Conducted Local Oscillator -75 dBm Max. RF Operating Range In-Band -15 dBm Max. Desensitization Adjacent Channel >50 dB (CDMA/E V-DO) Adjacent Channel >55 dB (All Other Technologies)

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Signal Analyzer Adapter

    Reference Manual 10. Appendix B: Signal Analyzer Adapter The Signal Analyzer Adapter is an optional hardware device for the SeeGull IBflex scanning receiver. It is designed to work with the scanner and the Signal Analyzer (SA) feature in SeeHawk Touch to address activities around network equipment, such as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) verification and commissioning.
  • Page 38 ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual 2. The two levers on the sides should be held open, and then slide the scanner the rest of the way in (ensuring a firm connection to the adapter.) 3. The tablet can be placed in the table holder by spreading the edges apart.

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Nb-Iot Measurements

    Reference Manual 11. Appendix C: NB-IoT Measurements 11.1. NB-IoT: Introduction PCTEL is introducing a new measurement to quantify the KPI metrics of the NB-IoT network. This application note will discuss the new features of this measurement. 11.2. NB-IoT Physical Layer The NB-IoT physical channels can be located as a stand-alone network or they could be part of a standard LTE network in Guard-band and In-Band spectrum.

  • Page 40: Table 3: Nb-Iot In Band

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual • When the user selects the ‘In-Band’ operation mode the scanner calculates the frequency offset from the channel raster as shown in the second column of Table 1. • When the user selects the ‘Guard-band’ mode the scanner needs additional information to calculate the frequency offset since there is a +/-7.5 kHz ambiguity as...

  • Page 41: Table 4: Nb-Iot Guard Band

    ® ® SeeGull IBflex Reference Manual Guard-Band EARFCN difference Frequency Offset to 100kHz Raster to Regular LTE (kHz) 1.4MHz 3MHz 5MHz +/- 7.5 -/+ 7.5 10MHz 46, 47, 48, 49 -2.5, 2.5, +/- 7.5, -2.5 -46, -47, -48, -49 2.5, -2.5, -/+ 7.5, 2.5...
  • Page 42 Further, PCTEL shall not be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages in connection with the use of this document.

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