Phabrix Qx IP Series User manual

Qx IP IQx 12G
USER MANUAL
Software Release 2.5
Manual Revision 10

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About this Manual
Notice
The information in this document has been produced by PHABRIX Ltd with care and is believed to be
accurate. PHABRIX Ltd does not assume responsibility for loss or damage resulting from errors, omissions or
inaccuracies herein. This document is subject to change, and revisions may be made and issued to include
such changes.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, recorded or otherwise without the prior written consent of PHABRIX Ltd.
Copyright © PHABRIX Ltd. All rights reserved. Software products licensed are owned by PHABRIX Ltd and
are protected by international treaty provisions and national copyright laws.
HDMI ® is the registered trademark of HDMI Licensing and is used within the document for identification
purposes only.
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Revision
This manual is a revision controlled document. Any changes to any page content will be reflected in the
overall revision status of the whole manual.
Release Date Software Version Updates including:
1 23 Jan 2017 1.0.0.196 First release of manual
2 21 Mar 2017 1.0.1.227 Addition of Waveform, Vectorscope, HDMI audio and
new video standards.
3 20 Jun 2017 1.0.2 Reference locking support with Output offset
adjustment. Input timing against reference with Input
Measurement Offset.
4 21 Aug 2017 1.0.3 HDR Heat-map, CIE 1931 x y Chart, HDR/WCG
additions for Waveform and Vectorscope, and new
PQ video standards. REST API for remote control
and automation. CRC Analysis frame change
detection added.
5 7 Sep 2017 1.0.3 Driver Calibration description
6a 6 Nov 2017 2.0 New 2022-6 IP instrument suite. Support for 1.5 & 3G
standards over IP. Support for IP Transmit reference
locking. IP Decapsulated SDI timing against
reference with Input Measurement Offset. SDI/IP
mode firmware switching. CIE Chart pan and zoom.
7 21 Dec 2017 2.0.1 32 channel Audio Generation. Extended REST
API support for audio generation, and CRC error
reporting. Cursors linking Picture, Dataview, and
Waveform. Qx factory default setting.
8 4 May 2018 2.2 Screen capture, moving test patterns, layout Presets,
VNC, SFTP, web browser. New HLG video standards,
new Rec. 2020 support, PsF video standards. Audio
monitoring on SDI Instrument Output. Diffuse White
Marker in Waveform for HDR standards. Extended
REST API support for 2022-6 IP instrument suite.
9d 10 Sep 2018 2.4 Advanced SDI Stress Toolset: Advanced SDI
Generation control & analysis, Jitter Insertion, PRBS
Mode, Pathological Detect with GPI triggering. Sync
Bit Removal, SDI output copy, Image parameter
overrides moved to 'Analyzer - Video Standard', input
cable length measurement, extended CRC Analysis
features. New Rec. 2020 SDR video standards, new
S-Log3 video standards, new ITU-R test patterns for
HDR. Nits graticule for SDR (Gamma), HLG, PQ, SR-
Live, S-Log3 added to Waveform, Rec.2020 targets in
Vectorscope. User markers added to Vectorscope
and Waveform; centre on Vectorscope markers.
Vectorscope Cb Cr markers displayed in Waveform.
10 7 Feb 2019 2.5 Generator Configuration (New UI with Video and Audio
tabs), enhanced support for user test image files, 12G-
SDI SFP Support for dual Rx, dual Tx and transceivers.
Loop SDI In-to-Out (BNC). ANC Inspector, enhanced
ANC Status, AES IO Config, Audio Channel Status,
Generator Status (audio status added), OP47 Closed
Captions display in Picture. Customizable positioning
of Nits V Scale in Waveform.
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PHABRIX® Limited
Omega House
Enterprise Way,
Thatcham, Berkshire
RG19 4AE
United Kingdom
phone + 44 (0)1635 873030
email: [e-mail] www.phabrix.com
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General
Package Contents
The shipping box should contain the following:
PHABRIX Qx 12G unit: PHQX01 or PHQX01E (with Physical Layer Analysis) or
PHABRIX Qx IP unit: PHQX01-IP or PHQX01E-IP (with Physical Layer Analysis);
Power Supply Unit;
Mains lead;
PHABRIX USB Key
General Safety
Avoiding Personal Injury
This instrument is designed for use by qualified personnel only.
No user serviceable parts are provided. Units should be returned to your local PHABRIX agent
for servicing.
The Operator should NOT remove the case from the unit.
Do not spill any liquid onto the unit or its power adaptor.
Power Supply
Make sure that the unit is connected to the correct power supply voltage. A power supply adaptor is
supplied with the unit which may be connected to any AC power supply between 100 and 240VAC at 50-
60Hz. Only the supplied power adaptor should be used with the unit. Do not use a damaged AC cable
with the unit as it may cause a shock or fire hazard. Replacement AC cables are available from your local
PHABRIX agent.
How to Upgrade Software
New software releases will be made available regularly as the product is developed.
Software downloads are approximately 100 MB and can be found in the Support area of the PHABRIX
website currently located at www.phabrix.com/support.asp
Download the .ZIP file.
Extract and copy the ‘phab_qx_upgrade.bin’ file to the root directory of a FAT32 formatted USB stick.
Make sure the unit is turned OFF before upgrading.
Insert the USB into the front panel USB port.
Press the power button TWICE in succession. The power button will glow pink when the upgrade procedure
begins. If the button does not glow pink then repeat the procedure.
The power button will flash several colors and the fans will be on full throughout the upgrade process.
Please wait approximately 4 minutes as the unit upgrades. It will automatically show the menu screen when
complete.
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Installation Environment
Operating Temperature
The unit should only be operated between 0 and 40 °Celsius non-condensing. If the
temperature is changed rapidly from a cold environment to a hot environment, moisture can be
created internally which can cause malfunction or damage the unit. Allow the unit to sit for 30
minutes without power applied to reduce any possibility of condensation. If the internal
component temperature rises above 85°Celsius the unit will turn OFF automatically.
Input/Output Terminals
Do not connect the input or output BNC connectors to external power as this can damage the internal
circuitry and cause the unit to work incorrectly.
The BNC connectors fitted on this unit are 75Ω type which are not compatible with 50Ω plugs.
The use of 50Ω plugs will permanently damage the connectors on the unit. The use of 50Ω
plugs is considered to be misuse of the equipment and will therefore invalidate the unit’s
warranty.
When Not In Use
Disconnect the unit from the power supply and AC power source when not in use.
Maintenance
Wipe the case gently with a soft cloth, lightly dampened with a neutral cleaning agent.
Remove the power supply from the unit and turn OFF before cleaning. Do not allow any water
or other liquid to enter the unit while cleaning.
RoHS Compliance
PHABRIX products are designed and manufactured using only RoHS compliant components and materials.
Therefore based on information provided by our suppliers, PHABRIX certifies that ALL products that it
manufactures are “RoHS-5” compliant and that they do not exceed the designated levels of lead, cadmium,
mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether flame
retardants (PBDE) legislated under the provisions of the “European Parliament and Council Directive” on the
“Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2011/65/EC)”
and associated regulations collective known as the “RoHS Regulations”.
Disposal of Equipment
This product is subject to the European WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) directive and should be disposed of according to the
regulations of each country.
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Contents
About this Manual III
Notice III
Revision IV
General VI
Package Contents VI
General Safety VI
Avoiding Personal Injury VI
Power Supply VI
How to Upgrade Software VI
Installation Environment VII
Operating Temperature VII
Input/Output Terminals VII
When Not In Use VII
Maintenance VII
RoHS Compliance VII
Disposal of Equipment VII
Icon Display and Meaning XII
Getting Started 1
General Connections 1
Installation 1
SDI Connections 1
SDI Connection Configuration [SDI Modes] 1
SDI Input and Output Diagrams 3
SDI Inputs (BNC) 4
SDI Outputs (BNC) 4
SDI SFP Connections Overview 4
SDI Inputs (SFP) 5
SDI Outputs (SFP) 6
IP Connections 6
ST 2022-6 Input Optical SFP connection [Analyser - IP Mode] 6
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ST 2022-6 Output Optical SFP connection [Generator - IP Mode] 6
Start up 7
Powering up the Qx 7
Menu selection 7
Instrument Launch Menu 7
Instrument Bar 9
Instrument Tabs 10
Instrument Navigation 10
About 11
Apply default settings 11
Switching Mode 12
Powering down the Qx 12
Instrument Description 13
Generate - Video 14
Test Patterns 15
User Test Patterns and Images 16
Pathological signal insertion 16
Output offset adjustment [SDI Modes] 16
Generate - Audio 17
Advanced Generation Tools [SDI Stress Mode] 18
SDI Scrambler 18
Sync Bit Insertion (12G / 6G) 18
PRBS Mode 18
Jitter Insertion 19
Driver & Output Control 19
Generator - Status 20
SFP IP Network [IP Mode] 21
IP Transmit (SFP B) [IP Mode] 22
Network Settings 22
SFP (A, B) - Info 23
System IO 24
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SDI Modes 24
IP Mode 26
AES IO Config 27
Analyzer - Video Standard 28
Ignore Payload Identifier Packets (ST 352) 28
Transfer Curve and Colorimetry Overrides 29
Sub Image Pixel Mapping Format Override 29
Stats - SDI In A, B, C, D [SDI Modes] 30
IP Receive - Stream Select (SFP A) [IP Mode] 31
Multicast Setup 31
IP Receive Interpacket Timing (SFP A) [IP Mode] 32
Stats - IP Receive (SFP A) [IP Mode] 32
Analyzer - Picture 33
Blanking Area 33
Closed Captions 34
Picture Cursor 34
HDR Heat-map (False Color Overlay) [PHQXO-HDR] 34
Analyzer - CIE Chart 36
Analyzer - Waveform 37
Analyzer - Vectorscope 38
Eye - SDI in A [SDI Modes] 39
Jitter - SDI in A [SDI Modes] 41
PRBS Analysis [SDI Stress Mode] 42
Analyzer - Dataview 44
Video Timing & System Reference 45
System Reference Lock 45
SDI A vs System Reference / Decapsulated vs System Reference 46
Input Measurement Offset 46
SDI Co-Timing [SDI Mode] 46
Analyzer - Ancillary Status 47
Analyzer - Ancillary Inspector 49
Analyzer - Audio Channel Status 51
Analyzer - Audio Meters 52
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Analyzer - CRC Analysis 53
SFP (A, B) - Network Stats [IP Mode] 54
Event Logging 55
SDI Modes 55
IP Mode 55
Qx Network & Automation 56
REST API Requests 57
Time and NTP 58
Driver Calibration 59
SDI Output Calibration Steps 59
Remote Connection 60
Available Functionality 60
VNC 60
REST API 60
SFTP 61
Web Browser 61
Specifications 63
On-going Development 66
Supported SFP list 67
Supported SDI standards 68
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Icon Display and Meaning
AES IO Config Analyzer - CIE Chart
System IO Analyzer - CRC Analysis
SFP A - Info Analyzer - Data View
SFP B - Info Analyzer - Picture
Eye - SDI in A Analyzer - Vectorscope
Jitter SDI in A Analyzer - Waveform
PRBS Analysis Generator - Configuration
Stats - SDI in A Generator - Status
Stats - SDI in B Event Logging
Stats - SDI in C Qx Network & Automation
Stats - SDI in D SFP A - Network Stats
Video Timing & System Reference SFP B - Network Stats
Analyzer - Video Standard IP Receive - Stream Select (SFP A)
Analyzer - Ancillary Inspector IP Receive - Interpacket Timing (SFP A)
Analyzer - Ancillary Status Stats - IP Receive (SFP A)
Analyzer - Audio Channel Status IP Transmit (SFP B)
Analyzer - Audio Meters SFP IP Network
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Getting Started
General Connections
Installation
The rear of the unit shown above, describes the connections and interfaces of the Qx. Before turning on the
Qx, make sure the following connections are in place:
The XLR power cable is inserted.
For instrument display, connect a suitable 1920 x 1080 capable monitor to either the HDMI instrument output
or the SDI instrument output. Both display outputs carry the selected audio monitoring channel/pair. The
monitor output can be configured for 1080p60, 1080p59.94 or 1080p50 frame rates using the ‘Display
Options’ submenu of the ‘Instrument Launch Menu’. For mouse and keyboard control, the two USB ports at
the rear of the unit should be used.
Note: The following interface is unavailable in this release of software:
lLTC In
SDI Connections
Introduced in this software release, a choice of two SDI connector types – BNC and SFP – is available for the
flow of SDI signals in and out of the Qx unit.
SDI Connection Configuration [SDI Modes]
Select the SDI connector configuration you require in the ‘System IO’ instrument submenu (‘SDI Input Source’
and ‘SDI Out’). A choice of two SDI connector types – BNC and SFP – is available.
The following combinations are available:
lBNC in / BNC out
lSFP in / SFP out
lBNC in / SFP out
lSFP in / BNC out
Note: The Qx default SDI connector state is BNC in / BNC out.
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Note: Use SDI SFP's approved by PHABRIX. An error message window will appear on the Qx screen if an
incompatible SFP is inserted.
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SDI Input and Output Diagrams
INPUTS
BNC's: Lead with Input A
SFP's: Use any input
Note: It will take marginally longer for the Qx to lock to SDI Input signals received via SFP than those received
via BNC.
OUTPUTS
BNC's: ‘Output Copy’ optional
SFP's: Output copy functionality always on
Note: The Qx 'Loop' feature is available with SDI connector configuration BNC in / BNC out only.
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SDI Inputs (BNC)
The Physical Layer input connection for eye and jitter is the rightmost BNC (when viewed from the rear) with a
red nut. This provides the multirate eye and jitter connection from 1.5G HD-SDI to 12G-SDI. There are four 12G-
SDI capable input BNCs for the analyzer: SDI IN A, B, C, D.
Up to four SDI inputs may be connected at any one time, however the system will automatically determine
the signal set to analyze - be it single link, dual link, or quad link - based on the SMPTE ST 352 packets
present. The algorithm looks to ‘SDI IN A’ first and then determines the overall standard.
If the SMPTE ST 352 packets are known to be incorrect then the user has the option to select ‘Ignore
payload identifier packets (ST 352)’ in the ‘Analyzer - Video Standard’ window.
This software release introduces SDIBNC In -to- SDI BNCOut signal passthrough via the 'Loop' feature in
'System IO', making the input SDIsignal(s) available on the SDI BNCoutput connection.
SDI Outputs (BNC)
The generator provides up to four SDI output signals which must form part of the same video signal set.
When 'SDI BNC Out - Generator Output Copy' mode' is enabled it will provide either:
lx4 single link
lx2 dual link
lx1 quad link
‘SDI OUT A’ is always present and carries the first signal in the group. ‘SDI OUT B’ is active for dual link
standards, and ‘SDI OUT C’ and ‘SDI OUT D’ are active for quad link standards.
If ‘Output Copy’ mode is not enabled, a single instance of a link standard will be generated:
lx1 single link
lx1 dual link
lx1 quad link
When the ‘Loop’ feature is enabled, the Qx generator wil be disabled, and instead, the SDI BNC Outputs will
be provided as output signals the SDI BNC Input signals the Qx is receiving. The 'SDI BNC Out - Loop SDI BNC
In' internal passthrough signal routing works as follows:
l‘SDI BNC In A’ -> ‘SDI BNC Out A’
l‘SDI BNC In B’ -> ‘SDI BNC Out B’
l‘SDI BNC In C’ -> ‘SDI BNC Out C’
l‘SDI BNC In D’ -> ‘SDI BNC Out D’
Note: The 'Output Copy' feature cannot be used at the same time as the 'Loop' feature. Enabling the 'Loop'
feature disables the generator activity on the SDI BNC outputs, and overrides 'Output Copy'.
Note: The 'Loop' feature is available when both the 'SDIInput Source' and 'SDI Out' are set to 'BNC' only.
('System IO' SDI connector configuration: BNC in / BNC out.)
SDI SFP Connections Overview
The Qx has two available SFP slots that can be used for SDI SFPs. These slot are labelled SFP+A and SFP+B.
Each slot can house an SFP that itself has one or two signal lanes.
The signal lane can either be an Rx (receiver/input) or Tx (transmitter/output).
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With two SDI SFPs inserted, between 2 to 4 SDI IOs via SFP are available. The number of these that are
inputs or outputs will depend on the SFP types that have been inserted. The Qx can take the following SFP
types in both SFP+A and B slots:
lRxRx (Dual Receiver – x2 Inputs)
lTxTx (Dual Transmitter – x2 Outputs)
lRxTx (Transceiver – x1 Input, x1 Output)
lRx (Single Receiver - x1 Input)
lTx (Single Transmitter - x1 Output)
An RxRx RxRx combination would provide x 4 inputs, TxTx TxTx provides x 4 outputs, Tx RxTx provides x 2
outputs and x 1 input, …and so on.
Installed SDI SFP signal lane positions are mapped to Qx system internal SDI paths as outlined below.
Whether a lane is an input or output is dependent on the SFP type installed:
SFP+ Slot Lane Position Qx Mapping 'System IO' Rear Image
SFP+A Left SDI IO A
(Input or Output depends on SFP
type. E.g. For an RxTx SFP in slot
SFP+A, this would be SDI In A.)
SFP+A Right SDI IO B
SFP+B Left SDI IO C
SFP+B Right SDI IO D
Note: Use SDI SFP's approved by PHABRIX. An error message window will appear on screen if an
incompatible SFP is inserted.
Note: See ‘Supported SFP List’ section of this manual for list of SFP’s approved by PHABRIX.
SDI Inputs (SFP)
Both SFP+A and SFP+B can be used as receive connections for SDI. Dependent on the SDI SFP types used,
up to x4 SDI input connections from 1.5G HD-SDI to 12G-SDI are available. The analyzer provides up to four
12G-SDI capable input: SDI IN A, B, C, D.
Up to four SDI inputs may be connected at any one time, however the system will automatically determine
the signal set to analyze - be it single link, dual link, or quad link - based on the SMPTE ST 352 packets
present. The algorithm looks to the first available ‘SDI IN’ (in alphabetical order) and then determines the
overall standard.
If the SMPTE ST 352 packets are known to be incorrect then the user has the option to select ‘Ignore
payload identifier packets (ST 352)’ in the ‘Analyzer - Video Standard’ window.
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Note:Use of SDISFP's for Eye and Jitter analysis and the 'Loop' signal passthrough feature is not supported.
SDI Outputs (SFP)
Both SFP+A and SFP+B can be used as transmit connections for SDI. Dependent on the SDI SFP types used,
up to x4 SDI output connections from 1.5G HD-SDI to 12G-SDI are available.
By default, internally, within the Qx, the generator provides four SDI output signals which must form part of the
same video signal set. Even when a single link standard is generated by a user, 'Generator Output Copy'
behaviour is implemented for SDISFP's automatically. The generator will provide either:
lx4 single link
lx2 dual link
lx1 quad link
On the internal SDI output signal paths of the Qx:
la single link standard will always be carried on ‘SDI OUT A’, and then repeated on ‘SDI OUT B’, ‘SDI
OUT C’, and ‘SDI OUT D'
la dual link standard... on ‘SDI OUT A’ and ‘SDI OUT B’, and then repeated on ‘SDI OUT C' and ‘SDI
OUT D'
land a quad link standard will be delivered using all four outputs: ‘SDI OUT A’, ‘SDI OUT B’, ‘SDI OUT
C', and ‘SDI OUT D'
Which of these internal SDI output signal paths are utilized as externally available SDI outputs will depend on
the SFP types installed. See ‘SDI SFP Connections Overview' section of this manual for more details.
IP Connections
ST 2022-6 Input Optical SFP connection [Analyser - IP Mode]
The receive connection for IP video is SFP+A. This is the right hand most SFP when viewed from the rear.
This provides the multirate 2022-6 IP video analyzer connection from 1.5G HD-SDI to 3G-SDI over IP.
If the SMPTE ST 352 packets are known to be incorrect then the user has the option to select ‘Ignore
payload identifier packets (ST 352)’ in the ‘Analyzer - Video Standard’ window.
ST 2022-6 Output Optical SFP connection [Generator - IP Mode]
The transmit connection for IP video is SFP+B. This is the left hand most SFP when viewed from the rear.This
provides the multirate 2022-6 IP video packet generation from 1.5G HD-SDI to 3G-SDI over IP.
Note: For both SFP+A and SFP+B, use optical SFP's approved by PHABRIX. Use of incompatible SFP's will
lead to an error message window appearing on the Qx screen when powered up.
LC to LC optical multi-mode duplex fiber cables should be used. Cables of the following specifications are
approved by PHABRIX: OM1 (62.5/125), OM2 (50/125), OM3 (50/125), and OM4 (50/125).
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Start up
Powering up the Qx
When the ‘Power Button’ on the Qx is first pressed, the unit fans will cycle for 20-30 seconds at high speed
as the system boots, then settle to their normal operating speed.
Menu selection
The following menu screen will be displayed after power up:
To activate the ‘Instrument Launch Menu’, click the PHABRIX symbol in the left hand corner of the Instrument
taskbar.
To hide the ‘Instrument Bar’, left-click within its blank area. Bringing the cursor to the bottom of screen re-
enables the ‘Instrument Bar’. A ‘Preset Bar’ can be created below the ‘Instrument Bar’.
Instrument Launch Menu
The unit has three possible boot modes: IP, SDI, and SDI Stress. On start up, you will see one of the following
menus, depending on the boot mode, and licenses applied to the unit:
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As each instrument is selected, an icon will be placed on the ‘Instrument Bar’.Each instrument window frame
and icon will be assigned a color.Each icon and instrument border will glow in the assigned color to indicate
that it is part of a ‘group’ of instruments related to Analyzer, Generator, or System. This color coding provides
easy identification of instrument type. This color ‘Window Frames’ option can be disabled via ‘Display
Options’ in the ‘Instrument Launch Menu’.
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