Digiscan Labs iProtect 1216 - 3-Band RF Detector

The iProtect 1216 is a 3-band RF detector designed by Digiscan Labs for discovering various types of RF eavesdropping devices, including both analog and digital signals.

Compared to other detectors, the iProtect 1216 stands out with its enhanced sensitivity to 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth bugging devices, and features an adjustable alarm threshold. In comparison with the Protect 1206i, the iProtect 1216 offers 3-band detection:

• Band 1: 50 – 700 MHz
• Band 2: 700 MHz – 3 GHz
• Band 3: 3 – 12 GHz

It also includes three working modes: Silent, Audio, and Alarm, providing versatile usability.

The iProtect 1216 has a clearer, more intuitive user interface, making it accessible not only to professionals but also to beginners in the TSCM field.

It is compatible with the ODA-4 antenna, especially on Band 1 (<700 MHz), for detecting signals like VHF, UHF, and ISM bands at 315 & 433 MHz.

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New Features of iProtect 1216:

• Built-in directed microwave antenna
• ALL BANDS and ONE BAND display modes
• 3-band detection
• High sensitivity to 3G and wireless protocols

Main Features:

• 3-band frequency detection: 50-700 MHz, 700 MHz – 3 GHz, 3 – 12 GHz
• Microwave band detects Wi-Fi and other 5 GHz+ wireless signals
• Adjustable alarm threshold with sound alert
• Display modes: ALL BANDS and ONE BAND
• Enhanced sensitivity to 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices
• Signal type identification: DECT idle/active, GSM, 3G, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery – 6 hours usage time
• Three working modes: SILENT, AUDIO, ALARM
• Detects modern tracking devices like Apple AirTag

Full Specifications:

• Frequency range: 50 MHz – 12 GHz
• Bands: 50–700 MHz (Band 1), 700 MHz–3 GHz (Band 2), 3–12 GHz (Band 3)
• Indicators: Main display, Status display
• Display modes: ALL BANDS, ONE BAND
• Working modes: SILENT, AUDIO, ALARM
• RF connector: SMA (Bands 1 & 2), 50 Ohm
• Microwave antenna: Built-in (Band 3)
• Threshold settings: 48 steps
• Battery: Li-Ion 1150mAh @ 3.7V, rechargeable via USB
• Battery life: 6 hours
• Recharge time: 4 hours
• Dimensions: 173 x 71 x 21 mm (with antennas)
• Weight: 265 g
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C

Frequency Range Diagram

Image from Specifications PDF

Feature Focus: 3-Band Detection

The iProtect 1216 displays each of its three bands separately via bar graphs, allowing for precise signal analysis and simultaneous detection of multiple signals:

• VHF/UHF (50–700 MHz)
• Mobile and wireless (700 MHz – 3 GHz)
• Microwave and wireless (3 – 12 GHz)

Microwave band

One of the bands is the "microwave" band that covers the 3-12 GHz frequency range. This band detects Wi-Fi and other wireless protocols operating at 5 GHz and on any higher frequencies. These frequencies are more covert because they are not detectable by common RF detectors.

Alarm function

With this feature it is possible to reject background interference by adjusting the threshold. An alerting sound is produced by the device when a signal exceeds the alarm.

Histogram

The histogram is shown when the device is in the ONE BAND display mode. It can draw the history of the signal obtained over the last 5 seconds.

Wi-Fi/3G/Bluetooth sensitivity

Compared to conventional RF detectors, the iProtect 1216 has a higher sensitivity to 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth bugging devices. That is achieved with additional radio frequency paths.

Signature displayed

The signature displays the possible signal type and shows a corresponding message on the display: cordless DECT device in an "idle” state, active DECT device, GSM, 3G, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

Detects Apple's AirTag

Apple's AirTag uses RF signals and connects via Bluetooth, exactly what both this iProtect 1216 and the Protect 1206i can detect! You will be able to tell if someone's AirTag is in your proximity.