TALAN 3.0 Telephone and Line Analyzer

Detect Wire Taps and Eavesdropping

The TALAN 3.0 Telephone and Line Analyzer represents advanced capability to detect and locate illicit tampering and security vulnerabilities on digital, analog, and VoIP telephone systems. New hardware provides the ability to test twisted pairs against modern telecommunication threats including shield and ground.

Efficiency: compares the results of multiple tests on multiple phone lines to quickly identify threatening anomalies

Usability: combines several countermeasure testing capabilities into a single piece of equipment (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, non-linear junction detection, frequency domain reflectometry, and digital demodulation technology)

Portability: weighs only six pounds and data can be exported for further analysis and reporting

Older model TALANs can be converted to TALAN 3.0 but will require hardware changes. Contact REI for a quote.



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Features

  • Combines multiple testing capabilities into a single piece of equipment
  • Automatic internal pair switching matrix performs tests on all pair combinations
  • Extensive, advanced VoIP traffic filtering makes it easier to locate and identify suspicious packet information
  • The patent-pending Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm converts network traffic into a spectrum view, creating visually identifiable patterns not easily noticed in a traditional packet list
  • Quickly performs common test functions including:
    • Multimeter tests (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance)
    • RF Broadband Detector (up to 8 GHz)
    • Spectrum Analyzer (up to 85 MHz)
    • High Gain Audio Amplifier
    • Bias Generator ±80 VDC
    • Audio Oscilloscope with active input (20 Hz to 20 KHz)
  • Digital demodulation available to confirm that the telephone line is not passing audio
  • Frequency Domain Reflectometer (FDR) to check for taps on the line
  • Non-Linear Junction Detector (NLJD) functionality to detect electronics connected to a line
  • Multi-test database system provides the ability to perform tests on all pair combinations, storing data for historical comparison and comparison against other lines

Applications

  • Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
  • Counter Surveillance
  • Wire Tap Detection
  • Telephone Line Testing
  • Phone Line Analysis
  • Eavesdropping Detection
  • Intelligence Protection
  • Executive Protection
  • Surveillance Equipment Detection
  • Electronic Surveillance Detection

Specifications

CONTROL SYSTEM

Primary computer: 32 bit RISC processor, 520 MHz
Internal memory: 64 MB SDRAM (OS), 64 MB Flash
External memory: Compact Flash Type III, USB mass storage

DIGITAL I/O

Network: 10/100 Ethernet Controller for IP Packet Detection
USB: USB Device (A Type) supports external keyboard, mouse, and USB mass storage device; USB Host (B type) for future use

ANALOG I/O

Headphone output: 3.5 mm mono connector
Microphone input: 3.5 mm mono input

USER INTERFACE

Hard keys: 6 soft menu keys, 5 button quadrant navigation & other dedicated keys
Encoder: high-resolution optical encoder
Integrated touch screen with stylus
Test inputs:

  • Dual MOD8: supports 2, 4, 6, & 8 wire modular phone jacks with shield
  • Banana type: standard sleeved sockets: ring, tip, and earth
  • SMB RF input: RF/antenna connection to 8 GHz broadband detector
  • Expansion port: supports communication & measurement for use with future accessories

All inputs electrically isolated

RF SYSTEM

Spectrum Analyzer:

  • Dual conversion, super-heterodyne receiver
  • Frequency range: 30 kHz to 85 MHz
  • Sweep time: 2 Seconds
  • Step size: 1 kHz
  • Bandwidth: 18 kHz
  • Sensitivity: -100 dBm

Broadband Detector:

  • RF SMB input: to 8 GHz
  • Line level test: 100 kHz to 600 MHz
  • Sensitivity: -65 dBm

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Quick response auto-ranging: 500msec Sample Rate
AC/DC Volts: 0 to 250V Maximum
AC/DC Current: 0 to 300mA Maximum
Resistance: 0 to 42MΩ
Capacitance: 50pF to 40µF

BIAS GENERATOR

Optically isolated, direct digital control: high voltage DAC
Output ceiling: ± 80 V
Output ceiling (shield): ±65VDC, ±33VAC
Modulation: fixed voltage, or variable rate Sine wave (10 Hz - 300 Hz)

AUDIO

Audio bandwidth: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Gain: Up to 80 dB total system gain (voice band)
AGC: digitally controlled automatic gain
Filter: analog voice band filter (300 Hz to 3 kHz)

POWER

External input: 15 VDC @ 3A
Universal power supply: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Removable battery: Rechargeable Lithium ion, 4-hour runtime (typical)

MECHANICAL

Dimensions: 10 in x 12.9 in x 2.7 in (25.4 cm x 32.8 cm x 6.9 cm)
Unit weight with battery: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Case dimensions: 19.5 in x 14.9 in x 5.4 in (49.5 cm x 37.8 cm x 13.7 cm)
Case weight including unit and accessories: 19 lbs (7.1 kg)

THERMAL

Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C

 

Downloads

TALAN 3.02 Firmware (17 MB)
The following numbers should be listed under “System Scan”
TALAN: A03.02.2302082335
SMC: A02.02.1304020711
AUC: A02.10.1702161515
PBX: A02.00.1106290838SHA hashfile: 7c99d46ba33bb4227efb94baf0c93b0ef5b3121760dd80a64a213927e88b4450
TALAN 3.0 Owner’s Manual (4MB)
TALAN 3.0 Brochure (2 MB)
TALAN 3.0 Data Viewer Software (1 MB)

Accessories

Probes & Antennas
RF Probe
Test for RF energy coming from a telephone. Frequency response of 10 MHz - 2 GHz.
Part Number:  6-00003

DA-8000 Directional Antenna
Test for RF energy coming from a telephone.
Part Number:  9-00012

Power
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery – 8.7Ah
An 8.7 amp hour lithium-ion battery for the following REI products: OSCOR Green, OSCOR Blue, & TALAN 3.0.
Part Number:  0-RB250

TALAN Data Viewer logo

The TALAN Data Viewer Software is a separate PC application that provides the ability to organize, analyze saved test sequence data and charts for report writing. Moreover, the TALAN Data Viewer software provides the ability to compare multiple phones/targets on the same chart allowing the user to quickly identify any anomalies compared to other phones tested. TALAN Data Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 2000 or later operating systems (including Windows 7). After installing TALAN Data Viewer Software, .TAL files generated on the TALAN, can be saved to the Compact Flash Card or a USB device, and then transferred to a PC where files can then be accessed by the TALAN Data Viewer Software.

  • Organize data for report writing
  • Compare test results from multiple targets in the same view
  • Export data and chart graphics
  • Preplan test sequence targets and location files