GSM Monitoring

The GGSR-12 ...

GSM/GPS Scanner & Recorder

Record of all GSM radio cells in a specific location

(including current GPS position). SIM card is not
required.

Information on the actual GSM network coverage and

network quality is typically not published by wireless
network operators. While using a GSM-based
emergency call system, for example for rescue chains in
the forest, however a nationwide GSM network
coverage in an area of application is vitally important! What good are expensive emergency call
systems if adequate GSM coverage is not guaranteed, or even no signal areas exist.

The GGSR-12 is a GSM test receiver, that either continuously or selectively tests the general
availability of GSM at critical geographical locations and stores the result (available networks,
receiving level, etc.) with the exact GPS position of the measuring point. Thus, objectively, the
following findings are obtained:

General GSM availability

Which network carrier (provider) is available on site (D1, D2, E+, O2)
How many GSM cells of the respective providers are available and accessible in an
emergency
Which signal level (signal strength) do the individual cells show
How many frequencies and (language) channels are available
Who provides best network quality (= security) in the tested geographical environment
Which are no signal areas or show so called “mountain/shadowing” effects

The results of the recordings can be used in SQL databases to create coverage maps or
independent system operators but also for GSM positioning abroad.

All data is stored in MS-Excel compatible format on a compact memory flash card.

The geographical data (position of the test environment) can be imported and displayed with MS-
MapPoint or MS-Autorouter.
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The GGSR-12 continuously receives

GPS satellite data
GSM cell information

of all radio cells and records the information on a memory flash card. All recorded data can be
transferred to a PC through memory flash card reader for further use.
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 Functioning:

The GGSR-12 with its internal GPS receiver continuously or within a defined time frame detects
the current positon. Furthermore the internal GSM „BTS-search-engine" scans all accessible GSM
radio cells over all frequencies and for all providers available. The data of the strongest radio cells
are saved (the number of cells to save is adjustable) including the current GPS position.
All obtained GPS and GSM data is being stored in a „day log file“ on the compact flash card. All
entries are stored in a plain text file (CSV format) and can be transferred to the PC in order to
beevaluated with any word processor, spreadsheet or route software.

GPS:
• Integrated GPS receiver module "SiRFstar III"
• Connector in front panel: SMA

GSM:
• Integrated GSM-"BTS-search-engine"
• (for all networks and frequency bands GSM 850, 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900)
• Connector in front panel: FME

Log data:
• PC-readable files, one file per day, file name with date stamp
• GPS information dependent on the adjusted output mode in NMEA format or readable by
MS-MapPoint, and compatible router programs
• GSM cell information with semicolon delimiters as a CSV file
• Logging dependent on adjusted parameters can be set up to a 10 second time pattern
• Log data format:
• GPS:Original $GPGGA-String of the GPS receiver to NMEA 0183, e.g.
$GPGGA,075349.00,5204.3592,N,00838.9971,E,1,04,2.94,00116,M,047,M,,*65

• GSM: → GSM cell information:

Absolute Radio Frequency Channel

arfcn
Number
bsic Base Station Identity Code
rsLev Reception Level
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ber Basic Encoding Rules

mcc Mobile Country Code
mnc Mobile Network Code
lac Location Are Code
cellID Cell Identity
cellStatu
Cell Status
s
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numArfcn Number of Flanking Channels

arfcn Flanking Channel
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• Example: arfcn: 15 bsic: 25 rxLev: -77 ber: 0.00 mcc: 610 mnc: 1 lac: 20999 cellId: 27733
cellStatus: CELL_SUITABLE numArfcn: 4 arfcn: 15 41 88 91
 Operation:
• LCD, 16x2 characters, backlit (press button)
• pushbutton
• Configuration file on the compact flash card, memory size up to 8 GB

General:
• Protection: IP20, only in dry environment
• Ambient temperature: -10 ... +50 °C
• For insert in car radio dash
• Weight approx. 540g
• Power supply: 9 ... 30V DC (automotive wiring systems)

Delivery:
• Base device
• Power supply: combination cigarette lighter plug or wiring
• Power supply: 230V AC adapter
• GSM/GPS combined antenna
• Compact flash memory card 2G

Produced and Assembled at our Factory ("Made in Europe"). This means that in
contrast to many other consumer items, we guarantee after sales service for
many years.

GGRS-12 Call for pricing Tel. 0049.5221.92966.14

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www.antrax.de