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BumbleBee-RFID

 

BumbleBee RFID Spectrum Analyzer

 

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BumbleBee-RFID™ is a rugged, calibrated spectrum analyzer all-in-one system. The handheld receiver measures the popular wireless RFID frequency bands 860-960 MHz & 2.4-2.5 GHz. BumbleBee-RFID™ allows users to scan, display and record multiple RF waveforms for network installation, coverage and interference analysis of RFID tags as well as other RF sources in the area. The color, touch-screen allows field engineers to tap on points of interest in any waveform and “zoom” in for further analysis. Advanced spectrum analysis features include 3 waveform, peak hold, peak search and user selectable power triggers. BumbleBee-RFID™ allows for realtime spectral analysis of many wireless standards including RFID, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth as well as unidentified RF interference such as microwaves and cordless phones. BumbleBee-RFID™ takes the power of sophisticated laboratory spectrum analyzers and puts it in user’s hands.

BumbleBee Interference Examples

PDF Download BumbleBee-RFID data sheet

PDF Download BumbleBee RF interference example sheet

PDF Download BumbleBee manual from the Technical Support section

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Features
  • 860-960 MHz & 2.4-2.5 GHz SPECTRUM ANALYSIS
  • RFID, Wi-Fi, 802.11 & OTHER ISM FREQUENCIES
  • COLOR, TOUCH-SCREEN INTERFACE
  • 3 WAVEFORM TRACES
  • PEAK HOLD / SEARCH
  • PACKET / INTERFERENCE TRIGGERS
  • WAVEFORM JPEG SNAPSHOTS
  • NECTAR PC SPECTRUM ANALYSIS SOFTWARE (OPTIONAL)
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Specifications
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS:  
Frequency Standards: ISM Band (802.11/802.11b/g standard)
Wi-MAX
Wi-Fi
Span 50 kHz - 800 MHz
Resolution Bandwidth 50 kHz - 1 MHz (50, 100, 300, 500, 1 MHz)
automatic 802.11 preset bandwidths
Video Bandwidth (smoothing) 100 kHz - 1 MHz (50 kHz steps)
Screen Averaging 1 - 100 averages
Reference Stability + 2.5 PPM
Sweep Time 800 mSec (20 MHz span, 50 kHz resolution bandwidth)
AMPLITUDE:  
Average Noise Floor (no input) < -100 dBm (reference level -70 dBm)
Dynamic Range > 40 dB
Level Accuracy + 1.5 dB (25 deg. C)
Max Input (safe) + 0 dBm
Max Input (no saturation) -20 dB
Reference Level -20 to -70 dBm (10 dB steps)
DISPLAY / GUI:  
Number of traces 3 colors
Trace settings Peak hold, screen average
Marker functions Peak search, center frequency, left, right, delta
screen shots saved to .jpg file
Display (iPAQ) see HX2700 specifications
Operating system (iPAQ) Windows Mobile® 5.0
TRIGGERING:  
Auto or Manual: Trigger analyzer when input power meets or exceeds threshold (20 MHz span)
Packet/Interference trigger
Trigger threshold user selectable in dBm
Trigger delay user selectable in mS
INPUT:  
Input Connector SMA Female, 50 ohm
POWER:  
Internal Battery (Li-PO), AC or DC
Run Time (internal battery) >3 hours
Charge Time < 1 hour
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS :  
Weight 3 lb.
Dimensions 6" x 4" x 6"
ACCESSORIES:  
BumbleBee accessories: Directional Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna, 2400 MHz Antenna, 5 GHz Antenna, 12v Car Adapter
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Frequencies
  • 860-960 MHz
  • 2.4-2.5 GHz
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Software

The BumbleBee is a software application for PocketPC® that displays, records and logs all RF data received by the BumbleBee™ on the iPAQ® PocketPC® PDA. The software allows complete control of the BumbleBee spectrum analyzer. Data can be saved on the iPAQ for later conversion.

BumbleBee reference level

BumbleBee spectrum analysis

BumbleBee persistence screen

BumbleBee reference level
BumbleBee spectrum analysis
BumbleBee persistence screen

BumbleBee marker enabled
BumbleBee center frequency spectrum analysis
BumbleBee delta marker enabled

BumbleBee channel trigger

BumbleBee Interference ID

BumbleBee marker feature

BumbleBee channel trigger
BumbleBee Interference ID
BumbleBee marker feature

BumbleBee PC Software

Optional BumbleBee PC Software for Desktop Playback

Honeycomb software
Nectar software
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Videos

View BumbleBee Demo with Quicktime

BumbleBee Quicktime DEMO

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This clip demonstrates the latest features of BumbleBee Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer and runs approximately 28 minutes. Requires Quicktime Player and broadband connection. This video plays in most popular browsers but if you wish, you can request a DVD disc with this video right here.

View BumbleBee Demo with Windows Media Viewer

BumbleBee WMV DEMO

Get Windows Media Player

This clip demonstrates the latest features of BumbleBee Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer and runs approximately 28 minutes. Requires Windows Media Viewer and broadband connection. This video plays in most popular browsers but if you wish, you can request a DVD disc with this video right here.

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Options
900 MHz Yagi Antenna
2.4 GHz DF Antenna

900 MHz Directional Yagi Antenna

9 dBi gain

2.4 GHz Directional Corner Reflector

9 dBi gain

Honeycomb

Honeycomb Interference Analysis PC Software

Nectar

Nectar Spectrum Analysis PC Software

Pollenator

Pollenator shown with BumbleBee-RFID receiver

(included in Nectar software option)

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FAQs
Does the BumbleBee demodulate RFID tags?
 
No. BumbleBee only identifies RF energy sources such as RFID tags, cordless phones, Wi-Fi interference and other sources.
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