Public Safety Network
Testing Solution

Test, verify, and document critical communications coverage

With PCTEL’s automated network testing solution, you can ensure in-building communications coverage while saving time and money. Test multiple public safety, cellular, and private networks simultaneously using grid or path-based methods. Automate key BDA commissioning tests for Business Critical and Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES). And auto-generate submittable reports for compliance with FCC and local code requirements.

Kits include our tablet-based SeeHawk® Touch software, lightweight IBflex® scanning receiver, a one-year subscription to the SeeHawk® Central automated workflow management platform, and accessories for in-building, outdoor, or uplink testing. Additional features such as the BDA Commissioning Test Suite are available as options for new and existing kits.

Features

Uplink testing – automatically measure P25 and Analog FM uplink signal quality by synchronizing with SeeHawk® Monitor
BDA commissioning tests – automated testing and reporting for all RF tests recommended as part of the commissioning process
Simultaneous measurements – automatically test multiple public safety, cellular network, WiFi and private radio frequencies
Automated reports – create grid test and BDA commissioning test reports for local jurisdiction and FCC code compliance within minutes
Signal quality – fast, accurate, repeatable measurements for P25, DMR, TETRA, Analog FM, 5G, and LTE/FirstNet
Cloud-based management and approvals – collaborate with colleagues and public safety officials in SeeHawk® Central

Applications

Grid-based in-building testing – meet NFPA72 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC 510, and local code requirements
BDA Commissioning Test Suite (optional) – enable a broader set of users to perform all industry standard RF-based commissioning tests
Indoor walk testing – detailed data for network design, baseline testing and optimization
Spectrum analysis mode – troubleshooting and equipment room testing, right on your tablet
Cellular grid testing (optional) – test 4G/5G coverage simultaneously with public safety and private radio networks
Antenna verification tool (optional) – fast troubleshooting for DAS and small cell commissioning
Outdoor mode (optional) – drive and walk testing for cellular and LMR networks with automatic GPS mapping

Resources

PCTEL’s testing solution and SeeHawk Central platform have revolutionized how we conduct business. Generating reports to customers and AHJs has never been easier.

Randy Armstrong
Project Manager, LS Systems, a Division of Sciens Building Solutions

Enhance Your Solution

SeeHawk® Central

Transform the grid-based coverage and BDA commissioning testing and approvals process for in-building critical communications and track BDA and building information with the SeeHawk® Central automated workflow management platform.

BDA Commissioning Test Suite

PCTEL’s BDA Commissioning Test Suite option for the Public Safety Network Testing Solution provides guided, automated testing, grading, and reporting for all RF tests recommended as part of the commissioning process.

Uplink Testing with SeeHawk® Monitor

Add reliable, automated uplink measurements and eliminate the need for a second tester by connecting this uplink kit at the radio site with SeeHawk® Monitor. Supports P25 SINR and BER plus channel power on any technology.

Transmitter | 100 MHz - 2.5 GHz

The CW and Programmable Sweep Transmitter | 100 MHz – 2.5 GHz (OP714) is a portable transmitter, supporting in-building DAS and BDA testing with fixed and sweep features for network design and commissioning of critical communications and cellular networks.