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ST Group PIRANHA ST 500 User Manual

ST Group PIRANHA ST 500
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ST 500 "PIRANHA"
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DETECTION DEVICE
USER MANUAL
ST Group, Ltd.
St. Petersburg, Russia
+7 (812) 412-33-21
info@smersh.pro
www. spymarket.com

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ST Group PIRANHA ST 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandST Group
ModelPIRANHA ST 500
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. PURPOSE AND CAPABILITIES

Device's intended use for detecting and locating eavesdropping devices.

1.2. SPECIFICATION

Lists technical specifications and included components of the ST 500 device.

1.3. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFICATION ITEMS

Details main unit functions, components, and associated accessories.

1.4. POWER SUPPLY

Explains device battery operation, charging, and power indicators.

1.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Provides detailed technical parameters for each detection channel and overall specs.

2. INTERFACE OPTIONS

2.1. TURNING THE DEVICE ON/OFF

Instructions for powering the device on and off, and initial display.

2.2. MAIN MENU

Describes the main menu for selecting operation channels and settings.

2.3. STATUS BAR

Explains the elements displayed in the device's status bar.

2.4. "SETTINGS" SERVICE MODE

Details how to access and use the settings menu for date, time, and language.

2.4.1. SETTING THE DATE

Guide to setting the device's date using the interface.

2.4.2. SETTING THE TIME

Guide to setting the device's time using the interface.

2.4.3. SETTING THE LANGUAGE

Instructions for changing the device's interface language.

3. "SELECTIVE HF DETECTOR" CHANNEL

3.1. "PANORAMA" MODE

Default mode showing all frequency band activity.

3.2. DIFFERENTIAL MODE

Isolates signals by comparing scan cycles, highlighting new signals.

3.2.1. "FIXED FREQUENCY ANALYSIS" FUNCTION

Analyzes signals at a specific frequency by tuning and research.

3.2.2. "SET "0" FUNCTION

Sets a baseline to display only signal level differences.

3.2.3. OSCILLOSCOPE

Analyzes demodulated signals using an oscilloscope display.

3.3. AUTOMATED MODE

Registers signals exceeding a threshold, categorizing them.

3.3.1. "FREQUENCY TUNING" FUNCTION

Fine-tunes frequency to a detected signal for detailed analysis.

3.4. "WIRELESS COMMUNICATION" MODE

Monitors frequency bands for digital communication standards.

3.4.1. "MOBILE DEVICES MONITORING" FUNCTION

Detects and analyzes signals from active mobile digital devices.

3.4.2. "BASE STATIONS MONITORING" FUNCTION

Identifies and analyzes signals from mobile communication base stations.

3.4.3. "USER LIST" FUNCTION

Detects transmitters in user-defined frequency ranges.

3.4.4. "ANALYZING DETECTED SIGNALS" FUNCTION

Provides precise signal frequency determination and analysis.

4. "INFRARED DETECTOR" CHANNEL ("IR DETECTOR")

4.1. DIFFERENTIAL MODE

Helps locate IR signal sources by setting detected signal level to zero.

5. CONNECTING ST 500 TO CABLING

5.1. CONNECTING TO ELECTRIC MAINS

Details connecting the device to electric mains via an adapter.

5.2. CONNECTING TO LAN

Explains connecting to LAN cables using RJ45 plugs.

5.3. CONNECTING TO TELEPHONE LINES

Describes connecting to telephone lines with RJ11 plugs or sockets.

5.4. CONNECTING TO LOW CURRENT MULTI-CORE CABLES NOT FITTED WITH CONNECTORS

Covers connecting to raw-ended low current cables using a special adapter.

6. THE "WIRED RECEIVER" CHANNEL

6.1. CIRCUIT TYPE SELECTION

Selects the type of circuit to test: electric mains or low current.

6.2. FREQUENCY RANGE SELECTION

Chooses the frequency band for signal search (0.1-60 MHz or 0.1-180 MHz).

6.3. "PANORAMA" MODE (ELECTRIC MAINS TESTING)

Displays all signal activity in the circuit for electric mains testing.

6.4. DIFFERENTIAL MODE

Reduces interference and evaluates changes by setting previous signals to "0".

6.4.1. "FIXED-FREQUENCY ANALYSIS" FUNCTION

Studies signals in PANORAMA/DIFFERENTIAL modes, allowing listening and analysis.

6.4.2. OSCILLOSCOPE

Analyzes signals at a fixed frequency using an oscilloscope display.

6.5. AUTOMATED MODE

Registers signals exceeding an adaptive detection threshold.

6.5.1. "FREQUENCY TUNING" FUNCTION

Fine-tunes frequency to obtain maximum response on the signal strength bar.

6.5.2. OSCILLOSCOPE

Analyzes demodulated signals in AUTOMATED mode.

6.6. "ELECTRONIC SWITCH CONTROL" MODE

Displays wire combinations and voltage values for low current circuits.

6.7. "ELECTRONIC SWITCH SETTINGS" MODE

Sets up the electronic switch for testing low current multiwire cables.

6.8. "PANORAMA" MODE (LOW CURRENT CIRCUIT TESTING)

Displays frequency band activity for low current circuit testing.

7. "LOW FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER" CHANNEL

7.1. "ELECTRONIC SWITCH CONTROL" MODE

Starts the electronic switch control mode for wire pair analysis.

7.2. "ELECTRONIC SWITCH SETTINGS" MODE

Configures the electronic switch for specific cable types and pin assignments.

7.3. SETTING THE GAIN

Adjusts the gain multiplier for signal amplification.

7.4. SETTING THE BIAS VOLTAGE

Applies bias voltage to connected wire pairs for microphone testing.

7.5. AUTOMATED MODE

Cycles through all wire pair combinations for automated testing.

7.6. OSCILLOSCOPE

Activates oscilloscope for signal analysis in control or automated mode.

7.7. SPECTRUM ANALYZER

Activates spectrum analyzer from the oscilloscope for frequency analysis.

8. SOFTWARE

8.1. PURPOSE

Outlines the software's purpose for signal analysis and firmware updates.

8.2. FUNCTIONALITY

Describes user actions like adjusting settings and managing data files.

8.3. PC REQUIREMENTS

Specifies system requirements for running the ST 500 software.

8.4. INSTALLATION

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the ST 500 software on a PC.

8.5. GRAPHICAL INTERFACE

Shows the PC software interface and explains its elements.

8.6. OPERATION MODES

Lists and describes the various operation modes available in the software.

8.6.1. "RANGES HIGHLIGHTING" MODE

Defines frequency band limits for "THREAT" or "NON-THREAT" signal detection.

8.6.2. "MOBILE BANDS" MODE

Creates and edits frequency bands for mobile communication systems.

8.6.3. "BASE BANDS" MODE

Creates and edits frequency bands for mobile communication systems.

8.6.4. "USER BANDS" MODE

Creates and edits frequency bands of specific interest to the user.

8.6.5. "FIRMWARE UPDATE" MODE

Details how to update the device's firmware using the PC software.

9. USE GUIDELINES

9.1. GUIDELINES FOR USE OF "SELECTIVE HF DETECTOR" CHANNEL

Covers detection, identification, and localization of radio transmitting devices.

9.1.1. SEARCH IN THE AUTOMATED MODE

Details the search algorithm for using the Automated mode.

9.1.2. SEARCH IN THE "PANORAMA" MODE AND DIFFERENTIAL MODE

Explains searching in Panorama and Differential modes under heavy traffic.

9.1.3. SEARCH IN THE "WIRELESS COMMUNICATION" MODE

Monitors frequency bands for specific digital communication standards.

9.1.4. LOCALIZATION OF THE SOURCE OF DETECTED SIGNAL

Describes methods for locating the source of detected signals.

9.2. GUIDELINES FOR USE OF "IR DETECTOR" CHANNEL

Covers detection and location of infrared transmission eavesdropping devices.

9.2.1. SELECTION OF "FALSE" SIGNALS

Methods for identifying and excluding false signals during IR detection.

9.3. GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE "WIRED RECEIVER" CHANNEL

Guides detection of wired transmitters in electric mains and low current circuits.

9.3.1. ELECTRIC MAINS TESTING

Outlines the procedure for testing electric mains for HF signals.

9.3.2. LOW CURRENT CIRCUIT TESTING

Details testing low current circuits and telephone lines for signals.

9.4. GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE "LOW FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER" CHANNEL

Guides detection of low-frequency signals from wired microphones.

9.4.1. SEARCH FOR ACTIVE MICROPHONES IN AN ANALOG TELEPHONE LINE

Explains how to search for active microphones in analog telephone lines.

9.4.2. ACTIVATION OF ELECTRET MICROPHONES IN AN ANALOG TELEPHONE LINE

Details applying bias voltage to detect electret microphones.

9.5.1. ACOUSTIC METHOD

Describes the acoustic method for locating signal sources.

9.5.2. LOCALIZATION WITH ST 500 AND NONLINEAR JUNCTION DETECTOR (NLJD)

Explains localization using ST 500 and an NLJD.

10. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROLS.

10.1. BASIC SETTINGS

Explains basic settings like channel selection, date, time, and language.

10.2. SELECTIVE HF DETECTOR

Details controls and functions for the Selective HF Detector.

10.3. IR DETECTOR

Lists controls and functions for the IR Detector channel.

10.4. WIRED RECEIVER

Details controls and functions for the Wired Receiver channel.

10.5. LOW FREQUENCY AMPLIFIER

Details controls and functions for the Low Frequency Amplifier channel.

11. SUPPLEMENT #2. TYPICAL SETTINGS OF THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH.

8C8P connecting ("F1")

Describes the 8P8C connection for computer 8-wire lines.

6P6C connecting ("F2")

Describes the 6P6C connection for 6-wire telephone lines.

6P4C connecting ("F3")

Describes the 6P4C connection for 4-wire telephone lines.

6P2C connecting ("F4")

Describes the 6P2C connection for 2-wire telephone lines.

Manual setup of the electronic switch

Explains manual setup for arbitrary 4-wire lines without connectors.

12. SUPPLEMENT #3. REFERENCE INFORMATION.

12.1. "TWISTED PAIR" CABLE

Explains the nature and use of twisted pair cables.

12.2. RJ CONNECTORS

Details various RJ connector standards and their purposes.

12.3. WIRING SCHEME OF A FOUR TWISTED PAIR CABLE

Describes wiring schemes for four-pair cables like 568A and 568B.

12.3.1. ΕΙΑ/TIA-568A WIRING SCHEME

Details the EIA/TIA-568A wiring scheme for network cables.

12.3.2. WIRING SCHEME ΕΙΑ/ΤΙΑ-568B

Details the EIA/TIA-568B wiring scheme for network cables.

12.4. CROSSOVER WIRING SCHEME

Explains crossover wiring for connecting network devices.

12.5. WIRING SCHEME OF A THREE, TWO, AND ONE TWISTED PAIR CABLE

Illustrates wiring schemes for cables with fewer twisted pairs.

12.6. REFERENCE INFORMATION ON TELEPHONE LINES

Provides information on analog, hybrid, and digital PBXs and telephone lines.