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TSCM TRAINING
REI Center for Technical Security:
REI offers the World’s larges
t unclassified
commercially available Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) training
facility. Training courses include classroom instruction and hands-on exercises
where students perform sweep exercises in “live” environments utilizing “target
ric
h” project rooms. The progressive course curriculum is designed for the
beginner or the seasoned TSCM Technician.
REI has specific classrooms and project rooms with integrated digital phone
systems designed specifically for telephone testing.
Regular
ly scheduled courses are taught monthly; visit REI’s
website
(
www.reiusa.net
) or contact REI (
sales@reiusa.net
) for training dates.
Contact REI for more information about TSCM training and/or
other TSCM equipment:
www.reiusa.net
.
BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS
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BASIC TALAN OPERATIONS
Battery Charging and Power Control
The TALAN has a built-in battery charger. To charge the battery, simply plug the power
adapter into the AC adapter port while the battery is in the TALAN.
Expected charge time: 1.5 hours with the TALAN off (3+ hours with TALAN operational).
Expected run time (on battery): 3 hours.
Note:
It is recommended that the TALAN battery be recharged on a regular basis during
extended periods of storage (3 months or more) to prevent damage to the battery.
Additionally, when storing TALAN for long periods (1 month or more), it is recommended
that the battery be removed from the unit and placed in the storage compartment in the
case. Storing the TALAN with the battery in the unit can deplete it more rapidly, potentially
shortening the life of the battery.
Updating the Software and Firmware
Software updates (in the form of a .FIX file) will be available on-line or by contacting
REI at
sales@reiusa.net
.
Place the downloaded .FIX file on a USB thumb drive.
Plug the thumb drive (with .FIX update file) into the TALAN.
Press the F6 (System) button and choose Update from the pop-up menu.
Highlight the .FIX file and press the OK button.
The TALAN will now update the software/firmware. Follow any on-screen directions
as the TALAN may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.
Remove the thumb drive and save the .FIX file as a back-up.
Note:
Check REI’s website or the REI TSCM Newsletter for software update notification.
If you have any questions, contact REI at
sales@reiusa.net
.
Saving Screen Shots to Thumb Drive
To assist in report writing, the TALAN provides the ability to capture screen shots from the
TALAN display. These images are created as BMP (bitmap) images and stored to a thumb
drive. To use this function, the thumb drive must be inserted in the USB port on the front of
the TALAN. Press the following key sequence to store the current screen image:
SHIFT
HELP
If the screen shot is successful, the TALAN logo in the upper right corner will cycle through
background colors of green and yellow before returning to black. If the screen shot is not
successful (e.g., no USB drive), the TALAN logo will cycle through background colors of
blue and red before returning to black. If the volume is turned up, there will be an audible
sound that indicates the image is being saved.
Touch Screen and Keypad
The easiest method to access and control TALAN functions is to use the built-in touch
screen. There is a stylus located in the left grip which will give the most precise control of
the touch screen.
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To calibrate the touch screen, press the
F6 (System) button and select Touch Screen from
the menu. Follow the on-screen instructions. Calibration should only be required after a
complete software update is performed.
Common Functions
In using the TALAN, you will discover that there are several functions that are accessed
very often. The user interface was designed to quickly access these functions using hard
buttons. Some of the most common functions or button/display pairs are:
Hard Button
Function
A
Audio Dashboard
B
Line Bias Dashboard
C
Connection Dashboard
MANUAL
Manual Test Menu
F4
Test Options and Summary Dashboards
OPTIONS
Test Options and Summary Dashboards
START/STOP
Start/Stop a test
Information Display
While using the TALAN, the right hand side of the display is used for the dashboard
functions and to provide overall information about the testing process. You can always
return to this high-level summary dashboard by pressing the F4 (Summary) button. It may
be necessary to press F4 multiple times depending on the currently displayed dashboard.
You can access various dashboards by using the pull-down menu at the top of the display.
Line Bias
Status
Pair
Summary
Phone and
Audio
Connection
Summary
Battery, Date
Database
Target Info
Line Bias
Status
Pair
Summary
Phone and
Audio
Connection
Summary
Database
Target Info