iPROTECT 1216 – Counter surveillance 3-band RF detector

iProtect 1216 is a new professional three-band field indicator, created for detecting all types of radio frequency eavesdropping devices, including analog and digital, as well as those that transmit information over mobile networks and use wireless standards.

Capabilities

• Search for digital and analog audio, video transmitters of all types, including wireless video cameras
• Frequency range: 50 MHz – 12 GHz
• Division into 3 bands helps avoid loss of sensitivity near interference
• Display modes: “All Bands” (ALL BANDS) and “One Band” (ONE BAND)
• High sensitivity to 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
• Operating modes: Silent, Audio, and Alarm
• Adjustable Alarm threshold
• Portable, reliable, and easy to use
• The Main Display shows the current RF level
• The histogram displays the RF signal over 5 seconds (in “ONE BAND” display mode)
• Display of the possible signal type on the status display
• Built-in, directional Microwave (MW) antenna
• Impact-resistant duralumin casing
• Lithium-ion battery with up to 6 hours of operation life
• Microprocessor control
• 2 OLED displays

Three-Band Detection

The 1216 frequency range is divided into 3 parts, each displayed on a separate scale: “VHF / UHF 50-700 MHz,” “mobile and wireless devices 700 MHz – 3 GHz,” and “Microwave (MW) and wireless devices 3-12 GHz”. Separate indication allows the operator to better understand the type of signal detected, simultaneously detect multiple signals, and conduct searches near sources of interference. While the overall sensitivity of a standard field indicator/RF detector drops near any interference, the iProtect 1216 reduces sensitivity only in one band and maintains high sensitivity in the others.

MW Band

The “MW band” of the iProtect 1216 covers frequencies 3-12 GHz. This band allows detection of Wi-Fi 5GHz and other wireless protocols operating at higher frequencies. Since MW frequencies are not detected by standard RF detectors, they are assumed to be more covert. The iProtect 1216 easily finds these signals. To reduce attenuation in wiring, the 1216 MW circuits are located directly in the microwave antenna housing.

Alarm

When searching, it is recommended to turn off all known safe radio devices, such as Wi-Fi access points, wireless devices, and mobile phones. However, interference may still originate from adjacent premises and cause false alarms. In this case, the Alarm function will help the operator eliminate background interference by adjusting the threshold. When the signal exceeds the threshold, the device generates a warning signal. The Alarm signal is also extremely convenient when searching in hard-to-reach places or when operating in “guard” mode. The alarm threshold has 48 adjustment steps.

Histogram

In the “ONE BAND” display mode, in addition to the indicator on the main display, the iProtect 1216 shows a histogram for the selected band. The histogram displays the history of the signal received over the last 5 seconds and is very informative when monitoring periodic signals or conducting a quick search.

Wi-Fi and 3G

Compared to conventional RF detectors, the iProtect 1216 has significantly greater sensitivity to 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices. This advantage was achieved using additional RF channels in the circuit that are responsible for specific frequency bands. Therefore, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a number of other wireless protocols operating in the 2.4/5 GHz bands are detected at an increased distance.

Signature

In addition to indicator display, the iProtect 1216 can identify some types of signals and display a corresponding message on the information screen. By analyzing the information processed by the receiving path, the 1216 identifies the following signals: DECT wireless device in “standby mode,” active DECT device, GSM, 3G, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

Technical Specifications

Files for download

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PDF, 485 KB

User Guide

PDF, 9 MB

User manual

PDF, 710 KB

CE Certificate

PDF, 3 MB

Specification (datasheet)