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WatchMan™ wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS)

WatchMan™ is a distributed wireless intrusion detection system with multi-detector RF monitoring built to identify and detect cell phones, Wi-Fi hotspots, access points and Bluetooth/BLE within secure locations allowing constant automated signal monitoring in your facility.  It is the perfect intrusion detection solution for secure facilities where PEDs are prohibited or restricted.

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Technical Specification
A diagram depicting the WatchMan RF signal detection system. On the right, there is a building floor plan with five rooms, each containing a detector. One detector in a red-shaded room is highlighted in red, indicating a signal has been detected. The other detectors in the grey-shaded rooms are highlighted in green, indicating no signal has been detected. The detectors are connected to a central Watchman Server, shown in the centre of the image. The Watchman Server connects to two laptops labelled 'Security Office' via LAN and 'Remote Monitoring' via VPN. An 'Alarms' notification panel shows status for four rooms, with Room 1 in red indicating an alarm at 11:08 on the 852MHz frequency.
Detect devices

Actionable intelligence about any PED and phone activity

Computer with dual screens monitoring facility with WatchMan software

Based on our new generation of smart and powerful cellular detection technology, WatchMan™ PED detector and RF signal locator, delivers constant mobile phone signal monitoring in your facility allowing you to detect all forms of personal electronic devices (PED).  You get a detailed picture of illegal phone use in your facility with this easy to understand, intelligent system.

  • Detects 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G phones using voice calls, data, SMS and also registration signals, TDD data transmissions, WiFi and Bluetooth.
  • Demodulates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE to reveal the MAC address of detected devices
  • Detects and locates switched-on phones even if they aren’t making a call
  • Each WatchMan detector is networked to a central monitoring console and can monitor a precise area alloing a detailed survey of illegal phone use
  • View detected call occurrences, suspected call length, even the network operator (in selected territories)
  • Web-based control and monitoring console, accessed via a browser from anywhere with an internet connection
  • Download to PC for further analysis and recording
  • Future-proof – Software based to allow easy updates of new phone bands
Applications & sectors

PED detector applications:

  • Justice & Correctional facilities
  • Government & Defense
  • Embassies & Diplomatic missions
  • TCSM
  • Critical infrastructure
  • Board rooms & Financial institutions
  • Anti-terrorism operations

Got a question about the technology or applications of the WatchMan™ PED detector?  Our team are here to arrange a conversation and demonstration – just get in touch to set up a call with our experts. 

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Detect all RF Signals across your facility

Features of the WatchMan™ RF Signal locator

LOCATE

Show location of RF signals from cell phones, Wi-Fi or PED on a floorplan of your building(s)

WHITELISTING

Reduce false positives by whitelisting known and authorized Wi-Fi networks/devices

ALERT

Collects RF signal data 24/7, providing logs to understand when and where phones are being used

CUSTOMISE

Adaptive, configurable detection thresholds, making setup an easy process, minimizing false positives

REPORTING

Realtime alerts reporting date, time, location, duration of detection event, frequency band/MAC address

SECURITY

Comprehensive audit trail to monitor all user activity, with customizable permission settings

Watch

Computer with dual screens monitoring facility with WatchMan software

Continuous tracking of mobile phone signals in your facility via the central monitoring console. It precisely locates cellphones, logging dates and times along with which signals/frequencies were detected

Detect

A diagram depicting the WatchMan RF signal detection system. On the right, there is a building floor plan with five rooms, each containing a detector. One detector in a red-shaded room is highlighted in red, indicating a signal has been detected. The other detectors in the grey-shaded rooms are highlighted in green, indicating no signal has been detected. The detectors are connected to a central Watchman Server, shown in the centre of the image. The Watchman Server connects to two laptops labelled 'Security Office' via LAN and 'Remote Monitoring' via VPN. An 'Alarms' notification panel shows status for four rooms, with Room 1 in red indicating an alarm at 11:08 on the 852MHz frequency.

WatchMan™ alerts the security office in real time, reporting the date, time, duration of detection event, cell ID/location and frequency band of the detected signal, who can then search for specific phones using our Hunter™ handheld phone detector

Protect

Prison corridor with inmates blurred in the distance

Keep your facility free of illicit devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, PEDs and espionage devices such as bugs or spy cameras by constantly checking for Cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth signals.

Specification for WatchMan™ WIDS

To discuss any element of the WatchMan™ Wireless Intrusion Detection System capabilities and applications, please get in touch with the team via [email protected]

Monitoring Console:

Console Alerts

  • Console graphical user interface on screen
  • Console built-in speaker for sound alerts

User interface

7 inch, 800x480 color display with capacitive touch screen Signal detection on console is presented in real time as:

  • Cell identifier
  • Frequency band
  • Time and date of detection
  • Downloadable daily log file available as a CSV file and exported via USB drive

Ports

  • Power connector (USB-C, 5V / 3A)
  • Ethernet connector
  • USB A

Dimensions

180mm x 100mm x 50mm (width x height x depth)

WatchMan™ Detector:

Range of Coverage

Provides detection coverage for a single cell or multiple cells, up to 25 meters (82 feet) line of sight for a single unit

Frequency Range

600MHz – 6GHz

Signal Level Alert Selection

  • Sensitivity adjustable per detector
  • Signal threshold selectable

Interference Filter

Adjustable per detector

Dynamic Range

75 dB

Sensitivity

-70 dBm

Bandwidth

5 MHz

Maximum Signal Input

-5 dBm

Antennas Supported

  • Directional broadband antenna
  • Omnidirectional broadband antenna

Network Settings

IP address selectable

Power Requirements

5V / 0.5A power adapter, 2.1mm barrel plug (included), or PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Enclosure: WatchMan Detector

  • 130mm x 100mm x 60mm (width x height x depth)
  • Material: ABS Plastic, Weight: 200g

Enclosure: WatchMan Antenna

  • 160mm x 140mm x 50mm (width x height x depth)
  • Material: Aluminium, Weight: 350g

Ports

  • Ethernet for communication to monitoring console (plus PoE option)
  • 2.1mm power plug
  • 2 x SMA antenna ports

Software Updates

Software updates can be received by email and uploaded into the monitoring console via Ethernet cable, using a standard web browser, or using a USB drive

Frequency Band Updates

Software updates can be received by email and uploaded into the monitoring console via Ethernet cable, using a standard web browser, or using a USB drive

Warranty

1 year

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Got a question about the technology or applications of the WatchMan?  Our team are here to arrange a conversation and demonstration – please get in touch to arrange a call with our experts. 

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