Tektronix WFM5200 Multi-format Waveform Monitor

The Tektronix Video WFM5200 Compact Video Waveform Monitor provides an ideal solution for basic video and audio (with Option AUD) monitoring needs with an integrated high-brightness, low-power consumption LED backlit display in a convenient 3RU, half-rack, short-depth form factor, suitable for space constrained environments. This versatile instrument can accept power from a 12 V DC source, a battery, or a 100-240 V AC converter.

Features:

• Provides ideal solution for basic video and audio (with Option AUD) monitoring needs
• Video Formats: HD-SDI, SD-SDI, 3G-SDI (Option), Dual Link
• Audio Formats: Embedded (Option)
• Measurements: Waveform & Vector, Loudness Metering (Option), Closed Caption (Option), Subtitles (Option), ANC Data (Option), Gamut
• Ideal for space-constrained environments with 3RU height, half-rack width, short-depth (5.5 in.)
• 4-pin XLR DC power input with AC power adapter for both AC/DC operation
• Equipped with four SDI inputs for multiformat, multistandard support:
  • Comes standard with auto-detection of HD/SD-SDI and multiple Dual Link video formats
  • HDR graticules and HDR zebra overlay for HDR content creation (Option PROD)
  • Multiple Input Mode allows monitoring of up to four SDI inputs simultaneously for multiple camera monitoring applications (Option CAM)
  • Two-channel Simultaneous Monitoring (Option CAM)
  • 3G-SDI (Level A and Level B) format support that includes monitoring a single SDI cable in Quad SDI 4K production system with two sample interleave (Option 3G)
  • 16-channel embedded AES/EBU audio simultaneous monitoring support with Multichannel Surround Sound 1 display and flexible Lissajous display (Option AUD)
  • Audio Loudness monitoring to ITU-R BS.1770-3/1771, EBU R 128, and ATSC A/85 recommendations (Option AUD and LOUD required)
• Provides patented Diamond and Arrowhead displays for color gamut compliance monitoring
• Spearhead and Luma Qualified Vector displays facilitate precise color adjustment for post-production (Option PROD)
• Stereoscopic 3D video displays for camera alignment and production/post-production applications (Option S3D)
• Comprehensive data monitoring (Option DATA) helps to quickly resolve difficult content quality and reliability issues
• Simple 3G/HD/SD color bar and pathological signal generator (Options GEN and 3G) for troubleshooting signal paths and equipment
• Provides variety of monitoring displays:
  • Patented Timing and Lightning displays makes facility and interchannel timing easy
  • Waveform display of external reference (Black Burst or Tri-Level Sync)
  • Black Picture and patented Frozen Picture detection
  • Extensive alarms, status reporting, and error logging for 10,000 events simplifies error correction tasks
  • Voltage and Timing Cursor for precise measurement
  • User-definable Safe Area Graticules and AFD Graticule facilitate editing and format conversion tasks
• Offers unmatched display versatility:
  • Flexible Quad Tile display tailored to various applications needs to increase productivity
  • TandemVu Display for efficient camera adjustments of luma and chroma
  • Full Screen mode that maximizes display size for precise adjustments
• Designed with unmatched usability:
  • 32 instrument presets for quick recall of commonly used configurations tailored to colorists, editors, or operators
  • Front-panel USB port enables easy transfer of presets, screenshots, and error log
  • Front-panel headphone port for easy monitoring of audio channels
  • High-brightness display with crisp, high-resolution LED backlight, ideal for indoor and outdoor usage
  • SNMP/Ethernet remote interface capabilities and GPI control facilitate centralized monitoring and control
  • DVI-I external display output for easy connection to digital or analog XGA display

Specifications:

• Inputs:
  • 4 inputs
  • Auto-detection between 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD signals (Option 3G required for 3G formats)
• Input Type: BNC, internally terminated 75 Ω
• Input Level: 800 mVpp, ±10%
• Input Equalization:
  • 270 Mbps: Up to 215 m of type 1694A cable
  • 1.5 Gbps: Up to 200 m of type 1694A cable
  • 3 Gbps : Up to 130 m of type 1694A cable
• Output:
  • SDI Switched Output
  • Selectable, active input, or test signal
• Input/Output Return Loss:
  • 15 dB from 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz, power on or off
  • 10 dB from 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz, power on or off
• Monitor Output: Signal format (DVI-I output) - 1024 × 768, 60 Hz vertical rate
• External Reference:
  • Input Type: Passive loop through BNC, 75 Ω compensated
  • Input Impedance: 20 kΩ, nominal (DC)
  • Return Loss:
  • >40 dB to 6 MHz
  • >35 dB to 30 MHz
• Lock Range: ±50 ppm