Berkeley Varitronics Systems WallHound-Pro Operation & User’s Manual
Text of the manual
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………… 2
Unboxing………………….……………………………………………………... 2
Main Measurement Screen………………………………………………….... 3
Main Menu Options ….……………………………………………………….... 5
Demodulated Device Measurement Screen……………………………….... 7
Whitelist Measurement Screen………….……………….………………….... 8
WallHound-Pro Screen Flow Diagram……………………….…………….... 9
WallHound-Pro Hardware…………………………………………………….... 10
Mounting Your WallHound-Pro……………………………………...……….... 12
WallHound-Pro Mechanical Drawings. ……………...………………….…....
DF Antenna Specifications…………………………….………………….…....
Dry Contact Wiring Diagram……………………….……………………….....
WallHound-Pro scans all cellular, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy as well as
continuous wave 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz continuously for PEDs (Personal Electronic Devices) including cell phones,
smart watches, tablets, computers, wireless headphones or earbuds, digital cameras and any wireless recording
devices or bugs. The unit is designed to function with minimum interaction from any security personnel while
scanning for wireless device usage that has been discouraged or prohibited from certain spaces. Spaces requiring
wireless threat detection include government SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), court
rooms, visiting centers, military bases, law enforcement facilities, correctional centers, conference rooms, etc.
WallHound-Pro is completely self-contained and requires no connection to any PC to fully function. The unit can
be affixed to any wall or optional stanchion mount making it portable. WallHound-Pro alerts are loud and visible
to all staff, visitors and security personnel making it a wireless threat detector and also a deterrent that reminds
everyone to refrain from using any wireless devices in secured areas where they are prohibited or illegal.
Once WallHound-Pro detects wireless activity, the device (and possibly its user) must be located (using products
such as Yorkie-Pro handheld wireless intrusion detector) and then determined to be a threat or not. If the device
(and user) are deemed harmless, the device can be whitelisted using WallHound-Pro’s built in software so that it
will not trigger any future alerts.
All parameters and adjustments are made only from WallHound-Pro’s built-in touchscreen by designated security
personnel including auto and manual thresholds, alert settings, international cellular bands and more. WallHound-
Pro supports optional direction finding antennas allowing users to pinpoint specific corridors and areas of interest
without triggering alerts in other areas where wireless devices are allowed.
Unboxing
WallHound-Pro unit ships with omni-directional antennas and power supply. The optional DF antenna kit will
arrive in this same box (18” x 23” x 11” (30 lbs)) but optional stanchion kit will arrive in one separate box.
WallHound-Pro optional stanchion mount ships in one box (33” x 17” x 7”) that includes base weight, pole and
L bracket with handle. Total weight of optional stanchion mount is 30 lbs.
Main Measurement Screen
WallHound-Pro Main Measurement screen allows control and monitoring over all CW wireless signals detected
as well as alerts for demodulated devices. The buttons at the top flash when demodulated devices trigger alerts
as well as navigate to those lists of detected devices.
Navigates to cellular phone screen
Navigates to list of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi detected access points.
Navigates to list of 5 GHz Wi-Fi access points.
Navigates to list of Bluetooth detected devices.
Navigates to list of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) detected devices.
Toggles between audible voice alerts, audible siren alert or muted alerts with no audio at all.
Resets all watermarks (thin green line above the current signal strength detected).
Displays current country code of cellular bands being scanned. Touch this country code to see all
cellular and Wi-Fi band designations that are currently being scanned.
Shows security status of physical lock and key. A locked lock icon does not allow any changes.
Displays current charge to internal battery system. Internal battery lasts 2-5 hours depending upon
amount of nearby wireless activity.
Cellular band being actively scanned (red indicates active).
Cellular band not being actively scanned (grey indicates no scanning).
Thin green watermark indicates strongest signal strength detected since last watermark reset.
Red bar indicates signal has surpassed the currently set threshold.
Manual threshold setting indicated by red color. Touch this indicator and once it blinks, it can be
adjusted using the up/down threshold arrows only while the ‘manual thresh’ button blinks.
Auto threshold setting indicated by white color. Auto threshold can be toggled on and off by tapping the
white ‘auto thresh’ button. If you have already manually adjusted any thresholds, you will probably see
those white indicators automatically move into their auto threshold spots.
2.4 GHz continuous wave (CW) energy measurement. This measurement does not reflect any
demodulated signals used in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. 2.4 GHz CW can originate from cellular
phones and also a variety of devices including wireless cameras, baby monitors and microwave ovens.
5 GHz continuous wave (CW) energy measurement. This measurement does not reflect any
demodulated signals used in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. 5 GHz CW can originate from cellular phones
and also a variety of devices including wireless cameras, drones and baby monitors.
Navigates to main menu where users can fine tune a variety of alert and scan settings.
Inhibits scanning of all cellular, Wi-Fi, bluetooth, BLE, 2.4 GHz CW and 5 GHz CW signals. Simply
touch this button and then choose one or more buttons on the top to inhibit.
Raises the threshold manually for any blinking red indicators. This should decrease the amount of alerts
triggered for those particular signals.
Toggles thresholds to be adjusted manually. This button will continue to blink while in manual mode
allowing each signal’s threshold to be manually adjusted.
Toggles thresholds into automatic mode allowing WallHound-Pro to determine the noise floor and most
reliable threshold settings by itself.
Lowers the threshold manually for any blinking red indicators. This should increase the amount of alerts
triggered for those particular signals.
Main Menu Options
WallHound-Pro Main Menu screen can be reached from nearly any other screen by touching the rectangular
icon with three lines. This screen provides many adjustments as well as the unit’s serial number and firmware.
Touch this button at any time in any screen to return to the previous screen.
Press the left yellow arrow to decrease brightness of the main alert display on a scale of 1 to 10.
Press the right yellow arrow to increase brightness.
Press the left or right yellow arrow to toggle between 3 different visual alert modes: burst, strobe or
none. Burst is a gradual fade up and down. Strobe flashes on and off. None turns off the large
visual alerts.
Press the left or right yellow arrow to toggle between 2 different visual alert modes on the LCD
touchscreen: flash or none. The device detected will flash on and off when flash is shown. There
will be no device icon shown at all if none is shown
Press the left or right yellow arrow to adjust siren or voice alert volume on a scale from 1 to 10.
Press the left or right yellow arrow to toggle the battery audible alert ON or OFF. WallHound-Pro
normally operates on AC power, so this monitor only refers to the power remaining in the internal
sealed backup battery. The internal battery provides 2-5 hours of power depending upon amount of
nearby wireless activity.
Choose between watermark reset choices: MANUAL, 5 SECS or 30 SECS. Selecting MANUAL
allows users to view a profile of signals built up over time such as overnight when security
personnel might not be present. The other two selections will simply erase the watermarks automatically after 5
seconds or 30 seconds.
Toggles between 3 different screensaver modes displayed on the
touchscreen when the unit is not being actively used: OFF, STEALTH and
CLOCK. OFF shows all RF activity measurements and no screensaver at all.
STEALTH simply shows nothing, as if the unit is turned off entirely. CLOCK shows
time, date and current temperature. The actual temperature is accurate and displayed in
either Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees. The temperature sensor is mounted in the back of
the unit shown here. Touch the BACK button to begin the screensaver of your choice
and touch anywhere on the screen again to exit screensaver mode.
Set the time and date for both the screensaver clock mode and the timestamps of every measurement.
Change the rate at which Wi-Fi, BT, BLE measurements are displayed on their respective screens by choosing
between 4 rates: always on, always off, 10 seconds and 10 minutes. These settings only affect the demodulated
measurements. For example, only the last Wi-Fi scan result will be shown when it is set to always
off. You might need to experiment with these settings depending upon environment. BVS
recommends 10 seconds for busy RF environments and 10 minutes for less busy RF environments.
Change the country you are operating WallHound-Pro within, thereby changing the cellular channels being
scanned and displayed as well as international Wi-Fi bands. Choose between UNITED STATES,
EUROPE, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, ISRAEL, INDIA, BRAZIL, SWEDEN,
JAPAN, CHILE, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH KOREA, GUATEMALA, COSTA RICA and
TRINIDAD. The country selected is also displayed on the MAIN MEASUREMENT screen according to its 2
letter country code in the upper right corner of the Main Measurement Screen.
Demodulated Device Measurement Screen
WallHound-Pro lists all Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy demodulated
devices detected in their respective lists. The screen shown above is only for Bluetooth devices, but the same
descriptions and features apply to all types of demodulated devices.
Sort through all devices detected based upon their RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) in
dBm. Touch button to toggle between highest and lowest signal strength.
Sort through all devices detected based upon their timestamp of the last time that device was
Each device detected includes MAC address, device name,
RSSI in dBm and time stamp of last detection. Device names
that appear in red have broken the threshold set by the user.
Scroll between multiple pages of devices detected.
Press this button to add devices into the whitelist of known, friendly devices. So long as this button blinks
you may add devices one by one. Press this button again when you are finished adding to the whitelist.
Navigate to whitelist of known devices where you may delete devices from that list.
Set threshold for all demodulated devices in this list. Raising this threshold should decrease the amount of
alerts triggered in this particular list. Lowering this threshold should increase the amount of alerts
triggered in this particular list.
Whitelist Measurement Screen
This screen only displays devices that are currently whitelisted. From this list, whitelisted devices can be
viewed, sorted and removed similar to the previous screen. The whitelist screen shown above only displays
Bluetooth devices, but the same whitelisting features apply to all types of demodulated devices.
Sort through all devices detected based upon their RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) in dBm.
Touch button to toggle between highest and lowest signal strength.
Sort through all devices detected based upon their latest timestamp
Each device detected includes MAC address, device name,
RSSI in dBm and time stamp of last detection. Device names
that appear in red have broken the threshold set by the user.
Scroll between multiple pages of devices detected.
Remove whitelisted devices one by one from this whitelist and place them back into the Demodulated
Device measurement list.
Remove all whitelisted devices at once from this whitelist and place them back into the Demodulated
Device measurement list.
WallHound-Pro ships with
everything you need to start
securing your facility from
wireless threats including a power
supply, (3) omni-directional
antennas, wall mounting hardware
and (2) keys.
Optional hardware supported includes a portable stanchion mounting kit and directional antenna mounting kit.
Use the included power transformer to both power and charge
WallHound-Pro’s internal backup battery. After securely
connecting and tightening the connector, press the power button
to turn on your unit. Be sure to provide AC power to your unit
for several hours to fully charge the internal backup battery.
Once charged, the backup battery allows WallHound-Pro to be
disconnected from AC power and moved around without
interruption of wireless detection.
WallHound-Pro includes a provision to securely lock all settings with a physical
key to prevent tampering. Settings such as thresholds, alerts and even power may
not be changed while the WallHound-Pro is locked. In addition, WallHound-Pro’s
touch screen requires a six digit PIN code in order to make any changes using the
touchscreen even while the unit is physically unlocked. The PIN code is preset at
the factory. If you lose your PIN code, contact BVS at 732-548-3737 or
[email protected].
WallHound-Pro includes dry contacts allowing users to connect external alarms and recording
devices upon wireless detection by WallHound-Pro. Consult this manual further down for a
wiring diagram or contact your BVS sales or support representative for answers to questions.
WallHound-Pro includes a USB port for firmware updates. Contact your BVS support
representative for firmware updating procedures to your unit.
WallHound-Pro supports an optional direction finding antenna kit including
(2) dual band directional antennas to cover both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, (1)
wideband directional antenna covering 700 MHz to 2.7 GHz, mounting
brackets and cables. Simply unscrew the SMA mounted omni-directional
antennas that are included with your unit and replace them with the
directional antennas. Be sure to connect the larger wide band antenna to the
center SMA connector and smaller directional antennas on either side of the
larger one. All of these antennas cover the frequency range of any common
wireless threat, but the directional antennas allow much more flexibility in
your unit’s placement and coverage. For example, you may have to
experiment a little if you wish to only detect wireless activity in a narrow
corridor and secure rooms but exclude a nearby area in the opposite direction
where wireless devices are more commonly used and not prohibited.
WallHound-Pro supports an optional portable stanchion
allowing the unit to be easily moved and placed into
temporary security setups without access to AC power
for instance. Simply slide the back of the unit onto the
mounting plate included with your optional stanchion
pole. Use a long (at least 8 inches) Philips head #1
screwdriver to fully secure the unit to the stanchion
mount.
Mounting Your WallHound-Pro
The VideoSecu ultra slim flat mounts are incredibly easy to install, and feature a low-profile, sliding plate
design that places the WallHound or WallHound-Pro very close to the wall for a clean look, while also
providing a unique combination of simplicity and security. Its maximum load weight is 66 lbs. And it is VESA
75/100 comlplaint.
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SSR - Solid State Relay
Remote Power
Light bulb as a
Warning/Alarm
Remote Ground
Three examples of remote alarm triggered from a dry contact in your BVS product
(Similar outputs are provided in all wall-mounted BVS products)
Siren as a
warning/alarm
Remote Ground
Visual and/or
audio alarm
in one BVS
wall-mounted
products:
WallHound
WallHound-Pro
WatchHound-Pro
Vcc2
Remote Power
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DS-CPC1017N-R10
1
CPC1017N
60V Normally-Open Single-Pole
4-Pin SOP OptoMOS® Relay
Part #
Description
CPC1017N
4-Pin SOP (100/tube)
CPC1017NTR
4-Pin SOP (2000/reel)
Parameter
Rating
Units
Blocking Voltage
60
VP
Load Current
100
mArms / mADC
On-Resistance (max)
16
LED Current to operate
1
mA
Applications
Features
Description
Ordering Information
Pin Configuration
• Security
• Passive Infrared Detectors (PIR)
• Data Signalling
• Sensor Circuitry
• Instrumentation
• Multiplexers
• Data Acquisition
• Electronic Switching
• I/O Subsystems
• Meters (Watt-Hour, Water, Gas)
• Medical Equipment—Patient/Equipment Isolation
• Aerospace
• Industrial Controls
• Designed for Use in Security Systems Complying
with EN50130-4
• Only 1mA of LED Current Required to Operate
• 1500Vrms Input/Output Isolation
• High Reliability
• Arc-Free With No Snubbing Circuits
• No EMI/RFI Generation
• Immune to Radiated EM Fields
• Halogen Free
• Tape & Reel Version Available
• Small 4-Pin SOP Package
• Flammability Rating UL 94 V-0
The CPC1017N is a miniature single-pole,
normally-open (1-Form-A) solid state relay in a
4-pin SOP package that employs optically coupled
MOSFET technology to provide 1500Vrms of input
to output isolation. The super-efficient MOSFET
switches and photovoltaic die use IXYS Integrated
Circuits Division’s patented OptoMOS architecture
while the optically coupled output is controlled by a
highly efficient infrared LED.
IXYS Integrated Circuits Division’s state of the art
double-molded vertical construction packaging
enables CPC1017N to be one of the world’s smallest
relays. It offers board space savings of at least 20%
over the competitor’s larger 4-pin SOP relay.
Switching Characteristics
of Normally-Open Devices
Form-A
IF
ILOAD
10%
90%
ton
toff
Approvals
1
2
3
4
+ Control
– Control
Load
Load
• UL Recognized Component: File E76270
• CSA Certified Component: Certificate 1172007
• EN/IEC 60950-1 Certified Component:
Certificate B 13 12 82667 003
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www.ixysic.com
2
R10
CPC1017N
Absolute Maximum Ratings @ 25ºC
Parameter
Ratings
Units
Blocking Voltage
60
VP
Reverse Input Voltage
5
V
Input Control Current
Peak (10ms)
50
mA
1
A
Input Power Dissipation
70
mW
Total Power Dissipation 1
400
mW
Isolation Voltage, Input to Output
1500
Vrms
Operational Temperature
-40 to +85
ºC
Storage Temperature
-40 to +125
ºC
1 Derate linearly 3.33 mW / ºC
Parameter
Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Output Characteristics
Load Current
Continuous 1
IF=2mA
IL
-
-
100
mArms / mADC
Peak
t=10ms
ILPK
-
-
±350
mAP
On-Resistance 2
IL=100mA
RON
-
-
16
Off-State Leakage Current
VL=60VP
ILEAK
-
-
1
A
Switching Speeds
Turn-On
IF=5mA, VL=10V
ton
-
-
10
ms
Turn-Off
toff
-
-
10
ms
Output Capacitance
IF=0mA, VL=50V, f=1MHz
COUT
-
5
-
pF
Input Characteristics
Input Control Current to Activate 3
IL=100mA
IF
-
0.4
1
mA
Input Control Current to Deactivate
-
IF
0.3
-
-
mA
Input Voltage Drop
IF=5mA
VF
0.9
1.2
1.5
V
Reverse Input Current
VR=5V
IR
-
-
10
A
Common Characteristics
Capacitance, Input to Output
VIO=0V, f=1MHz
CIO
-
1
-
pF
1 Load current derates linearly from 100mA @ 25ºC to 80mA @ 80ºC.
2 Measurement taken within 1 second of on-time.
3 For applications requiring high temperature operation (greater than 60ºC) a minimum LED drive current of 3mA is recommended.
Electrical Characteristics @ 25ºC
Absolute Maximum Ratings are stress ratings. Stresses in
excess of these ratings can cause permanent damage to the
device. Functional operation of the device at conditions beyond
those indicated in the operational sections of this data sheet is
not implied.
Typical values are characteristic of the device at +25°C, and
are the result of engineering evaluations. They are provided for
information purposes only, and are not part of the manufacturing
testing requirements.
Thank you for your purchase, we look forward to supporting you and your team.
Customer Support
Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.
Liberty Corporate Park
255 Liberty Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Toll Free: 888-737-4287
Phone: 732-548-3737
Fax: 732-548-3404
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