Multifunction TSCM Equipment

Multifunction detection device ST131 PIRANHA-II is intended for detection and localization of special technical means (STM) used for surreptitious obtaining of information, as well as identification of natural and artificial sources of information leakage.

The main types of the STM, for detection of which ST131 is intended, include the following:

The STM with transfer of information by radio channel. Such devices include first of all:

Radio microphones including devices with storage and subsequent transfer of information (burst transmitter) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS);
Telephone radio broadcasting devices.
Radio stethoscopes.
Wireless video cameras.
Mobile telephones and modems of CDMA, GSM, UMTS, DECT standards used without authorization.
Devices using digital channels of data transmission of WLAN and BLUETOOTH standards.
Radio beacons for object movement tracking.
The STM that use AC power, telephone, security and fire alarm lines for information transfer.
The STM characterized by information transmission in infra-red range.
The STM characterized by transmission of information in ultrasonic frequency range.

SPECIAL SOFTWARE "ST131 ANALYZER- PRO" HIGHLY EXTENDS CAPACITIES OF ST131 FOR ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING OF SIGNALS.

MAIN UNIT

Function Explanations:

Top/Front Side

Receiving-transmitting and control socket in RADIO channel as well as for connection of SHF and infrared detectors.
Socket for connection of transducers operating in ACOUSTIC channel and Magnetic Field Probe
Socket for connection additional Probes
Socket for connection of UHF convertor (RADIO channel) and wire line adapter (WIRE LINE channel)
Valcoder

Bottom/Right Side

Line Out
"3.5" socket for connection of headphones
Volume
Battery compartment covers.
Power ON/OFF
Power supply socket
USB socket

Front Side

"+" and "-" increase/decrease of display brightness level and switching between the bands
"SET" entry in main MENU
"INFO" - entry in the current settings indication of the device
CONTEXT BUTTONS
Purpose of the context buttons F1 – F5 indicated in the lower line of the display depends on the selected detecting channel and operating mode in this channel.
FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS
"Full"- switching on the mode FULL RANGE
"BND" - switching on the mode BAND
"DMD" - switching on the mode DEMODULATION
"L" - -switching on the sub-mode SCALE
"MEA" - access to measuring function
"М" - switching in sub-mode MEMORY
"А" - switching in sub-mode AUTOMATIC ANALYZING
"><" - manual selection of noise level relative to zero value and movement of items in the MENU
">0<" - automatic selection of noise level relative to zero value
"ENT" -enter (press VALCODER also equal to press Enter)
"0-9, ." - digital keyboard

UHF CONVERTER ST131.UHF

UHF converter is a downconverter of 30 MHz – 4400 MHz frequencies into the frequency range of WIRE LINE channel.

TNC socket
Thread opening ¼”
Switching-on and battery discharge indicator
Indicator intensity of data exchange
Power switch ON/OFF
Battery compartment cover

WIRE LINE ADAPTER ST131.AWL

In ST131AWL constructively combined:

Reducing the transformer voltage converter designed to operate in the frequency range of 0.01-30 MHz
Low-frequency differential amplifier designed for use in the acoustic frequency range (0.3-15 KHz).
Switching unit controlled directly from the main unit and provides the necessary connection of pairs of contacts of the RJ-45. Connection is made as to the most common combinations of pairs and arbitrary, user-defined option.

Connecting to a study done through the line:

Connector RJ-45 (3) provide connection to ETHERNET and a telephone line with software, if necessary, pass-through connection.
Connectors for connecting test leads (1) that provide connection to other types of wire lines with clips such as "Crocodile".

After selecting a channel "wired" and pressed the button «COMM» of options provided by the commutation of pairs of contacts are connected to the RJ-45 connector.
Combination of "4-5", "3-6", "1-2" and "7-8" are the most likely options are selected and pairs of priority.
Also provides access to the arbitrary choice of pairs (with the exception of the same name), change the polarity and detach from the investigated line.

For attachment to the supplier and holder of the shoulder of the main unit includes a magnet holder and a special slot.

Bananas socket
Ground connector
RJ-45 socket
Indicators of voltage in Line (LINE)
Indicator of overload of signals (OVERLOAD)
Indicator of power supply and link with the main unit (PWR/LINK)

INFRARED PROBE ST131.IR

It is a device integrating receiving photodiode and pre-amplifier.

Infrared probe
Socket
There thread is used for connecting to turning mechanism of the SPECIAL HOLDER.

SPECIAL HOLDER

The HOLDER is intended for facilitation of search of IR transmitting devices those installed at external side of the window in the direction “from the window”.

Handle
Four sections total length of 900 mm.
Turning mechanism

SHF DETECTOR "ST131.SHF"

ST131.SHF consists of the log-periodic antenna and SHF detector-amplifier integrated in one body.

Handle
Log-periodic antenna

MAGNETIC FIELD PROBE (ST131.MF)

ST131.MF consist of the ferrite antenna (FA) placed in the upper part of the detector, pre-amplifier and a handle with integrated battery compartment.

ST131.MF operates in two modes – directly as a magnetic field intensity sensor and as a GRADIOMETER. When using GRADIOMETER mode influence of remote sources of magnetic field is reduced significantly.

Thread opening ¼”
Switching-on and battery discharge indicator
ON/OFF power switch
Battery compartment cover

UHF antenna (ST131.UHF.A)

ST131.UHF.A is a broadband passive antenna.

TNC socket
Аntenna

DETECTING CHANNELS

RADIO
RF channel
VHF (0.01-30 MHz)
UHF (30-4200 MHz)
SHF (4000-18000 MHz)
WIRE
WIRE LINE channel (0.01-30 MHz)
DLA (0.3-15 KHz)
OPTICAL channel
ACOUSTOELECTRIC channel (0.01-125KHz)

CHANNEL "RADIO"

Selective receiving and subsequent processing of radio signals within the range of 10 KHz – 4200 MHz is provided in this channel.

Use of SHF antenna-detector expands frequency range up to 18 GHz.

WIRE LINE CHANNEL

Receiving and processing of the signals transferred by wire line of different purpose (power line, telephone network, computer networks, security and fire alarm lines, etc) with AC or DC voltage up to 250 V.

The main unit is connected to the lines through a wire line adapter (AWL).

OPTICAL CHANNEL

Receiving and processing of the radiations in the optical frequency range is provided in this channel.

Infrared detector ST131.IF is intended for operation in this channel.

ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC CHANNEL

Receiving, amplifying and analyzing of signals within the frequency range of 10 Hz – 125 kHz is provided in this channel.

Application of one or other types of acoustic transducers depends on the tasks taking into account parameters of this channel.

Ultrasonic signal is converted into audio frequency signal by means of digital heterodyning

The following features has been realized in ST131:

THREE MODES: "FULL RANGE", "BAND", "DEMODULATION"
THREE SUB-MODES: "SCALE", "AUTOMATIC ANALYZING", "MEMORY"
THREE OPTIONS: "OSCILLOGRAPH", "CURSOR MEASUREMENTS", and "DIGIT"

FULL RANGE MODE

This mode is intended in general case for visual estimation of the occupancy level of the selected channel and making decision related to transfer to:

Analysis of the specific frequencies using automatic signal detection option “AUTOMATIC ANALYZING”;
Detailed investigation of the segments of the range (mode “BAND”);
Audio control of signals (mode “DEMODULATION”).

Low frequency of the range
High frequency of the range
Maximal level of the displayed signal
Level and frequency of the maximal signal from the displayed signals
Average noise level value

“DETECT” - selection of the option of signal averaging

“SCALE” – selection of the displayed dynamic range (Options of 30, 60 and 120 dB are available)

“DIFF” - switching on the spectrum subtraction function

“DIGITAL” – access to option DIGIT

“GAIN” – setting of the input amplifier gain. This function is available in “ACOUSTIC” and "DLA" channels only. Possible values are 0, 6, 14, 20, 26, 34, 40 dB (and others) and “AUTO” (“AUTO” means switching on of automatic gain control (AGC) and is set by default).

The following context buttons are added when pushing the button “MEA”

“OSC” – transfer to representation of the signal in time domain (oscilloscope mode)

“DRAW” - Selection of type of spectrum display: continuous spectrum or spectrum envelope.

“WINDOW” – switching on Hanning window function to improve resolution of the weak signals against the background of strong signals.

MODE "BAND"

This mode is intended for detailed analysis of the signals within selected band.

Cursor lines of the edges of the analysis band
Cursor line of the central frequency of the analysis band

DEMODULATION MODE

This mode is intended mainly for audio control of the demodulated signal.

SUB - MODES

“SCALE” SUB-MODE

This sub-mode is intended for representation of signal in the form of multi-segment scale with numerical values of the signal level.

SCALE is the most required option in case of location STM.

Calibration of graphic scale
Signal level scale
Values of frequency and signal level

AUTOMATIC ANALYZING SUB-MODE

This sub-mode is intended for automatic separation of the signals, the level of which exceeds the level set by the user.

The value of the marker stop frequency
THRESHOLD level line
Marker
Signal level in marker position.

"TYPE" - - Access to setting an option of the level line.

Choice is possible between a straight line (LINE) and broken line (ENVELOP) repeating smoothed envelop of the spectrum.

"BACK" - Changing direction of MARKER move.

MEMORY SUB-MODE

This sub-mode is intended for storage of the image of the screen in nonvolatile memory of the device. Indication of the stored image is provided in the screen of the device.

OPTIONS

“OSCILLOGRAPH” OPTION

This option is intended for analyzing the signals in time domain.

Value of the time segment per one point of indication
Value of the tuning frequency of the main receiver
Value of the time segment per whole screen of indication
Maximal level of the displayed signal
Root-mean-square value of the signal level.
Value of the signal level from “peak-to-peak”.

"TRIGGER” – activation of the synchronization level line.

“TR.TYPE” – access to selection of synchronization conditions

"FREQ" - activation of changing the tuning frequency of the main receiver

"DETECT" - Access to selection of the detector: instant (SAMPLE), peak (PEAK) or average (AVERAGE).

“CURSOR MEASUREMENTS” OPTION

This option provides conducting of absolute and relative measurements of signals by means of the cursor lines.

Value of the central frequency of the band
Main cursor line
Auxiliary cursor line
Value of the level and the frequency of the main cursor lin

“BASE” – Selection of measurement of the level of base stations.

“AUTO” – Selection of successive automatic scanning of all standards.

SPECIFICATIONS:

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULE
Simultaneous processing frequency range, MHz	0.01-30
Input signal maximal level, dBm	5
Displayed noise level, dBm	-100 (РС mode), -90 (main unit ST131)
Resolution ADC, bit	14
Number of FFT points	32768 (PC mode) 512 (main unit ST 131)
Filters sizes, МHz	0.001-6.8 MHz
Demodulation types	АМ, FM, SSB, TV (АМ)
Identified data transfer standards	GSM, WLAN, BLUETOOTH, DECT, UMTS, WiMAX
Detectors	Root-mean-square, peak, quasi-peak

RADIO CHANNEL. UHF CONVERTER
Frequency range, MHz	30-4300
Displayed noise level Within the whole bandwidth, dBm Within DDC bandwidth 1 kHz, dBm	-67 -110
Input signal maximal level, dBm	5
Value of DDC bandwidth, MHz	224, 112, 54, 56, 28, 6.8, 2.5, 0.63, 0.15, 0.075, 0.04, 0.001 and 0.0005
Sweep speed, GHz/sec, at least	10

RADIO CHANNEL. SHF CONVERTER
Frequency range, GHz	4-18
Threshold sensitivity, W/cm²	2x10^-10
Dynamic range, dB	45
Type of antenna	log-periodic
Antenna beamwidth, degrees	60-90

WIRE LINE CHANNEL
Frequency range 1 (CH1), MHz	0.01-30
Frequency range 2 (CH3), KHz	0.3-15
Common-mode interference attenuation factor, dB	60
Absolute maximum input level, V	250

OPTICAL CHANNEL
Spectral range, nm	770-1600 (560-1100)
Detecting frequency range, KHz	0.1-1500
Dynamic range, dB	55

ACOUSTIC CHANNEL
Frequency range, KHz	0.01-125
Dynamic range, dB	90
Input signal maximum level, V	1

DELIVERY OPTIONS:
BASIC SET
Main unit	1
UHF converter (ST131.UHF)	1
Broadband UHF antenna - ST131.UHF.A	1
Wire line adapter (ST131.AWL)	1
Leads	1
Main unit supporting block	1
Main unit shoulder holder	1
Headphones	1
Tripod	1
Power supply unit	2
AA batteries	8
Mini-disc with software	1
User manual	1

SUPLEMENTARY SET
SHF DETECTOR ST131.SHF	1
IR probe ST131.IR	1
Magnetic field probe ST131.MF	1

ATTENTION! ST-033 is discontinued and replaced with more advanced device ST-131 Piranha II

Please follow this link to ST-131 Piranha II

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The ST 033 "PIRANHA" multifunctional countersurveillance device is designed for detection and localization of special technical means (STM) used for secret acquisition of information, for detection of natural and artificially created channels for leakage of information.

The ST033 consists of the Main Control and Indication Unit, and a set of Transducers, and is capable of operating in the following modes:

HF detector/frequency meter
SHF detector (with ST03.SHF)
conducting line analyser;
infrared detector;
low frequency magnetic field detector;
acoustic transducer.
low frequency differential amplifier (with ST03DA).

The device allows to process the received low frequency signals in either oscilloscope mode, or spectrum analyser mode with a digital representation of data. Its non-volatile memory can store up to 99 screen images.

Special software is allows:

the transfer of information from ST 033P's display on to the PC.
the creation of a database of graphic and audio files, that are being generated in the process of operation with ST 033P in real time, or are retrieved from ST 033P's non-volatile memory.
firmware upgrade via internet

Control of the scanning receiver (AOR8000, 8200, 5000).

The scanning receiver can be controlled while the instrument operates in the HF detector/frequency meter mode, and conductive line scanning analyser mode. The action is based on tuning the receiving frequency of the scanning receiver, to match the frequency of the signal received.

ST 033 is a portable unit. For handling and storage a special bag is used.

Specifications
Radio frequency detector-frequency meter
Operating frequency range, MHz	30-2500
Sensitivity at input, mV	<1 (30MHz-1000MHz) <4 (1000MHz-1800MHz) <8 (1800MHz-2000MHz)
Dynamic range, dB	60
Frequency meter sensitivity, mV	<15
Frequency measurements accuracy, MHz	± 0.01

SHF detector
Frequency range, GHz	2.5-8
Threshold sensitivity, W/cm²	2.5x10^-10
Dynamic range, dB	32
Type of antenna	Log-periodic
Antenna beamwidth, degrees	60-90

Conductive wire lines scanning analyzer
Scanning range, MHz	0.01-15
Sensitivity for signal/noise ratio 10 dB, mV	<0.5
Scanning step, kHz	5(1)
Scanning speed, kHz/s	50-1500
Bandwidth, kHz	10
Selectivity as per neighboring channel, dB	30
Demodulation types	AM, FM
Maximum allowable input voltage, V	600

Infrared channel
Spectral range, nm	770-1000
Threshold sensitivity, W/Hz^1/2	10^-13
Angle of sight, degrees	30
Bandwidth of detection, MHz	3

Magnetic fields detector
Frequency range, kHz	0.3-10
Threshold sensitivity, A/(m x Hz²)	10^-5
Gain, dB	22±1

Acoustic channel
Frequency range, kHz	0.3-8
Sensitivity, mV/Pa	>5

Oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer
Frequency range, kHz	0.01-22
Sensitivity at the input, mV	<10
Inaccuracy of measuring, % (of the upper limit)	1
Oscillogram output speed, s	0.2
Spectrogram output speed, s	0.3

Power
Power supply (DC), V	(4 batteries, AA type) 100-240 V
Maximum consumed current, mA	300
Consumed current in operating mode, mA	150

Dimensions and weight
Main processing unit: overall dimensions, mm	180х97х47
Main processing unit: weight, kg	0.8
Complete set: overall dimensions, mm	350х310х160
Complete set: weight, kg	not exceeding 5

The complete set
1. The main control processing and indication unit	1
2. Radio frequency antenna	1
3. SHF detector ST03	1
4. Adapter for conductive wire lines analyzer	1
5. Differential low frequency amplifier (ST033.DA)*	optional
6. Magnetic sensor	1
7. Infrared sensor	1
8. Acoustic sensor	1
9. Control device "ST03.TEST"*	optional
10. Telescopic antenna	1
11. "Needle","220"and "Alligator" type extensions	2X3
12. Headphones	1
13. Shoulder belt for the main unit, with a pocket for sensors	1
14. Main unit support	1
15. Power supply unit	1
16. AA type batteries	4
17. User Manual	1

ST-031M

ST-031M Multifunction TSCM device

ST-031M

Piranha ST-031M is a new generation multifunctional search device for detection and localization Special Technical Means of Obtaining Secret Information (STMOSI) and for solving other information protection tasks related to information protection technical measures effectiveness evaluation. ST031M is logic continuation of the well-known multipurpose devices "Piranha" series. The device has the best “cost-capabilities” ratio in the entire class of such a devices.

ST-031M Multifunctional Search Device allows us to discover the facts and determine the location of the radio-emitting devices and devices transmitting information over 220V mains, which create a potentially dangerous information leakage channel. These means primarily include the following:

Radio microphones;
Telephone transmitters;
Radio-stethoscopes;
Concealed video cameras equipped with a radio channel for transmission of information;
Technical means or systems for spatial radio frequency radiation;
Beacons of the systems used for moving objects monitoring (e.g. people, transportation means, goods etc.);
Unauthorized radio stations, radio handsets, and also telephones with radio-extension;
Radio modems and digital wireless access systems.

Features:

ST-031M construction, delivery set, technical features and characteristics allow detection of wide range of mostly dangerous STMOSI devices.
Technical possibilities of the device as whole and additional devices allows to find almost all of the most dangerous physical fields used by STMOSI.
Independence from external power supplies allow autonomous operation and removes limitation of device use.
The device allows to investigate the received signal in spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope mode.
The device has a mode of identification for standard digital data transmission channels (GSM, DECT, BLUETOOTH, WIFI and etc.).
Connection to PC allows controlling and information logging directly from computer screen.
Color-LCD display.
The interface of ST 031M is simple and intuitive. Its design took long-term experience of operation of our previous models into account.

Signals detection capabilities:

ST-031M "Piranha" consists of three detection channels, each of which is designed to search for signals in a particular frequency range. Set of antennas, sensors and adapters allows to adapt the device to process search for a variety of eavesdropping devices and information leakage of natural origin.
Identification of digital protocols. Device is able to distinguish between signals from the base station and signals from cellular phones.
Custom, user preset, bands.

Delivery set:

Ultrahigh frequency sensor (UWBD031M).
Conductive wire lines differential generator
Battery (for conductive wire lines differential generator) .
Attenuator.
Test sound emitting device.
Connecting cable of sound emitting device.
Induction converter (Magnetic field sensor).
Main controlling, processing and displaying unit.
"Crocodile" type clamps (2 pcs).
Multipurpose adapter for checking wire lines - BWLC031M.
Cable to connect BWLC031M adapter to telephone lines.
Multipurpose cable to connect BWLC031M adapter to wire lines.
High-frequency telescopic antenna.
Cable to connect BWLC031M adapter to electricity sockets for scanning receiver CH2.
Flash drive with software.
Cable to connect to a PC.
Adapter to connect BWLC031M adapter to the multi-wire cables.
Telephone adapters (2 pieces).
Cable connectors type RG45: 8?4; 8?6; 8?8.
Headphones.
Charger.
Carrying case.
User manual and warranty certificate.

Technical characteristics:

Main unit
Channel 1. Selective HF detector
Input impedance, Ohm	50
Operating frequency range, Mhz	140…4420
Bandwidth, Mhz	1-40
Scanning speed, Ghz/s	40
Irregularity of the frequency response, dB	±5
Minimally detectable signal in the automatic mode, dBm	≤ –65
Dynamic range, dB	50
Demodulation modes	AM, wideband FM
Channel 2. Scanning receiver
Input impedance (symmetrical), Ohm	600
Operating frequency range, Mhz	0,05…140
Bandwidth, Khz	40
Scanning speed, Mhz/s	35
Irregularity of the frequency response, dB	±5
Minimally detectable signal in the automatic mode, dBuV	25
Dynamic range (without attenuator), dB	65
Attenuation of built-in attenuator, dB	20
Demodulation mode	AM, FM
Channel 3. Low-frequency amplifier
Input impedance, kOhm	100
Operating frequency range, Khz	0,025…100
Irregularity of the frequency response, dB	±1
Integral voltage level of noise, dBuV	-109
Amplification ratio, dB	12, 24, 36, 48
*Sound path*
Frequency range, Hz	300…9000
Volume regulation range, dB	-50…+20
Max power output in the output “PHONE”, mW	150
Display
Type of display	LCD-TFT 3,2”
Resolution	240x320
Colour quantity	65000
Power supply
Lithium-polymer battery with a voltage, V	3.7
Power consumption, W	1,2…2,5
Continuous operating time at max. power consumption, hours	>7
Time to charge a fully discharged battery, hours	7
Weight, dimensions
Dimensions of the main unit (length, width, height), mm	175x83x36
Weight of the main unit, kg	0,430
Dimensions of the case (length, width, height), mm	390x310x170
Full weight of the set in case, kg	3,8
Multipurpose adapter for checking wire lines BWLC031M
Maximal allowed voltage in the power line, V	300 AC, DC
Insulation resistance for "input / output", mOhm	>10
*In “Channel 2” mode*
Input impedance, Ohm	100
Operating frequency range, Khz	0,05…140
Maximal allowed signal level, dBV	-10
*In “Channel 3” mode*
Input impedance (symmetrical), Ohm	27
Operating frequency range, Khz	0,150…100
Maximal allowed signal level, dBV	10
In-phase signal attenuation, db	>65
Ultrahigh frequency sensor
Operating frequency range, Ghz	3…12
Threshold sensitivity, W/cm²	2*10^-10
Polarization	Linear
Directional angle	60…90
Dimensions (length, width, height), mm	100x45x25
Weight, kg	0,07
Cable length	0,95
Induction converter (Magnetic field sensor)
Operating frequency range, Khz	0,07…100
Measuring range of the magnetic field, nT	0,5…2000
Attenuation of a homogeneous field in the diff. mode, dB	>30
Dimensions (length, diameter), mm	205x20
Weight, kg	0,11
Cable length, m	0.95
Test sound emitting device
Flash card slot	microSD
Audio file format	MP3
Speaker	RMS 3W, 150…18000 Hz
Power supply	Li-Ion battery 600 mAh
Continuous operating time, h	3
Charging time, h	3