Epiq Solutions Flying Fox ES012-518-A

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The Epiq™ Flying Fox™ Deployable Kit is a comprehensive system designed for RF sensing and mobile device detection, offering a robust solution for monitoring and securing designated areas. This kit is particularly suited for environments requiring precise location detection of various wireless devices, including cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Function Description

The Flying Fox Enterprise Deployable Kit functions as a sophisticated RF sensing and mobile device detection system. It utilizes a network of sensors to identify, detect, and locate emissions from wireless devices within a monitored area. The system is capable of pinpointing the optimal location for Flying Fox sensors to ensure effective coverage. A key feature is its ability to cover areas up to 6000 sq. ft., making it suitable for monitoring buildings, construction sites, and other large spaces.

The core of the system is the Flying Fox Deployable Controller, a discreet and low-power Intel NUC device that manages the entire network. This controller is responsible for processing data from the sensors and providing a user interface for monitoring and configuration. The kit includes a power cable and network cable for connecting the controller.

The Flying Fox sensors are powered over Ethernet (PoE+), simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter. They are designed to detect and decode Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular signals, and together with the controller, provide accurate location estimations of the emitters. Each sensor includes two antennas: one for cellular and one for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. These antennas are attached by twisting them onto the terminal ports, with specific instructions to ensure correct placement and secure connection using a grooved screw cover.

The system's software, Flying Fox Enterprise, provides a web-based interface for logging in, setting up, and monitoring detections. The setup wizard guides users through creating sites, buildings, and floors, and allows for the upload of floor plans to map detections accurately. If a floor plan is not available, the system can generate a rectangular grid. Users can define floor coordinates by dragging corners on the floor plan, which helps in calculating dimensions and ensuring precise geo-location tagging of detections.

Sensor placement is a critical aspect of the system's functionality. The user interface allows for sensors to be dragged and dropped onto the floor plan, and their status can be monitored. Once sensors are configured, the system requires a restart for changes to take effect.

Monitoring detections is a primary function, offering two modes: "By Device" and "All Detections." In "By Device" view, the system displays cards for each detected device, showing the number of recent detections. The "All Detections" view provides a list of individual detection events. The system can filter detections by time, live status, and reset time.

For cellular detections, the system displays smartphone icons on the floor plan and provides detailed information about each detection, including device summary (e.g., ID Type, ID Value, First Event, Last Event, Authorize Device, Zones), band, and channel information, as well as sensor involvement and power levels. Unknown cellular detections are grouped as "UNKNOWN" if the RRC Connect Procedure is not fully decoded, or if the device's temporary identifier was not captured.

Bluetooth detections are categorized into "Bluetooth Classic" and "Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)." The system displays these devices on the floor plan and provides their MAC address, device card information, and additional details. Similarly, Wi-Fi detections are shown on the floor plan with their MAC address, device card information, and other relevant data. For all detection types, users can highlight active sensors to see which sensors are involved in the estimate of detections. Devices can be given aliases or friendly names for easier identification.

Important Technical Specifications

Coverage Area: Up to 6000 sq. ft. per four-sensor kit.
Controller: Discreet, low-power Intel NUC.
Sensor Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE+).
Detection Capabilities: Cellular, Bluetooth (Classic and Low Energy), Wi-Fi.
Antennas: Two per sensor (one cellular, one Wi-Fi/Bluetooth).
Network Connectivity: Ethernet cables for connecting sensors to a PoE+ port on the switch, and the switch to the controller and user laptop.
IP Address (Default): 192.168.0.1
Netmask (Default): 255.255.255.0
Gateway (Default): 192.168.0.10
Web Interface: Accessible via browser at https://192.168.0.10.
Default Login Credentials: Username admin, Password admin (prompted to change upon first login).
Floor Plan Integration: Supports uploading floor plans or generating a rectangular grid.
Geo-location: Accurate geo-location tagging of detections based on floor plan coordinates.

Usage Features

Easy Setup Wizard: Guides users through the initial configuration of sites, buildings, and floors.
Intuitive Web Interface: Provides a user-friendly platform for monitoring and managing the system.
Floor Plan Visualization: Detections are mapped directly onto uploaded floor plans for clear spatial understanding.
Flexible Sensor Placement: Sensors can be strategically placed to maximize coverage and detection accuracy. The system provides visual guidance for correct sensor placement (e.g., 40 ft x 40 ft for 4 sensors, 80 ft x 40 ft for 6 sensors).
Detailed Device Information: Provides comprehensive data for each detected device, including ID type, value, event times, authorization status, zones, band, channel, RSSI, and sensor involvement.
Detection Filtering: Allows users to filter detections by device, time, and other criteria.
Export Data: Option to export detection data to CSV format for further analysis.
Customizable Device Names: Users can assign aliases or friendly names to detected devices.
Highlight Active Sensors: A feature to visually identify which sensors are contributing to a specific detection.
Scalability: The system can be expanded by adding more sensors and configuring additional sites, buildings, and floors.

Maintenance Features

Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as connectivity problems with the Flying Fox Enterprise Web Page, sensors not populating in the sensor list, and devices showing up outside the zone on the floor plan.
Firmware Updates: While not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, deployable kits typically receive firmware updates to enhance performance and add new features.
Support Resources: Users are directed to epiqsolutions.com for the latest Flying Fox Enterprise User Manual and to support@epiqsolutions.com for support.
Secure Connections: The design emphasizes secure antenna connections with grooved screw covers to prevent accidental disconnections and ensure signal integrity.
Network Configuration: Clear instructions are provided for configuring the network settings of the user's laptop to connect to the controller, which is essential for initial setup and ongoing management.
Power Up Sequence: Users are advised that activity LEDs on the switch, controller, and sensors will blink for a few minutes during power-up, indicating normal operation.
System Restart: A system restart is required after certain configuration changes, such as placing sensors, to ensure the changes are applied correctly.