Phabrix PHSXTAGC
Portable SD/HD Analyzer, Generator and Monitor with SFP CAGE
PHSXTAGC
PHSXTAGC
Phabrix PHSXTAGC
Portable SD/HD Analyzer, Generator and Monitor with SFP CAGE
PHSXTAGC
PHSXTAGC
- Brand Name: Phabrix
- Condition: NEW
- Ultra-portable, easy to use design
- High quality, 16:9 built-in screen for video monitoring
- Rechargeable lithium battery delivers 1-2 hours operation and mains power also available
- Superior ease of use with color coded GUI
- Lightweight at 0.9kg
- Rugged aluminium case for demanding broadcast environments
Generator
- Video Generator
- Create video test signals for all supported SD and HD SDI output standards including 3GHz standards at 1080p/50/59/60 Y, Cb, Cr
- Advanced video formats include support for RGB, XYZ 12bit and 2K formats
- Fully programmable Y Zone Plate
- Audio Generator
- Embed audio signal on all 16 embedded audio outputs
- Audio Group menu controls which audio channels are present, signal type and amplitude
- Choice of: silence, adjustable tone, noise, AV Delay, Dolby test stream or AES input
- Reference
- Create video test signals that are either free-running or locked to studio reference or input signal
- Genlock menu is used to select locking reference and provides control for genlock phase offset in lines and pixels
Analyzer
- Picture Monitor
- Picture is displayed in window adown-converted display
- Cursor may be turned ON over area of picture specified by specific line and sample
- Monitor device input or output
- Picture Zoom
- Zoom function provides 1:1 unfiltered pixel view, centred on position of picture cursor
- HANC/VANC areas visible when cursor in blanking
- Linked Cursors
- Picture cursor is linked to waveform, vectorscope and data views for rapid and accurate detailed measurement of signal
- Waveform Full Frame
- Displays selected analyzer or generator source
- Analog locking reference input view
- YCbCr GBR, Y, Cb, Cr, R, G, B modes
- Cursors may be displayed over the waveform to allow measurement of time or amplitude values
- Vertical and horizontal magnifications
- Waveform Line Select
- Display may be restricted to single line or all lines may be displayed simultaneously
- Single line display is linked to picture, vectorscope and data view
- Vectorscope
- Choice of 100% or 75% graticules
- Display Composite, SDI, SFP video input or generator test pattern
- Display specific video line linked to picture cursor
- 1, x2, x5 or x10 magnifications with position to centre, cyan, yellow, green, magenta, red, blue graticule locations
Control
- Screen Grab
- Screen grabs can be saved and downloaded via web browser or FTP transfer
- Web Browser
- View and control instrument display over TCP/IP interface with standard browser
- Ideal for remote location checking, engineering support, and fault analysis
- Allows access to key functions including screen dumps, loudness files and logging files
- PC Simulator
- Free simulator PC application is available for download
- Indicates command IDs for automation programming
Audio
- 16 Channel Audio Meters
- Display up to 16 audio channels
- Source for each block of 8 meters may be independently set to allow metering of embedded audio inputs or outputs
- Current audio level in dBFs (decibels relative to 0dB full-scale) is displayed at bottom of each meter
- AES/Analog Audio Meters
- AES and Analog (TAG) audio metering available as alternative to embedded audio
- Dolby E metering selection
- Audio Channel Status
- Audio Status menu shows the Channel Status for selected audio channel
- Displayed in decoded form as well as raw hexadecimal data dump
- Source may either come from input signal or from generator output for rapid comparison purposes
System
- Instrument Presets
- Current instrument settings can be saved as memories for future recall
- Memories can be exported to single files, reimported or copied to other units
- Presets can be applied to whole instrument or selectively within Generator or Analyzer
- Network Configuration
- Network menu allows instrument to be configured as part of network
- Support for automatic acquisition of network parameters via DHCP or manual configuration
- Remote control enable/disable and selection of port number
- Software Status
- Serial number, instrument MAC address, version information and battery state listed
- Date and time can be set and factory default settings recalled
- Display of loaded license options
- LCD brightness and screen saver configurations
- Engineer Setup
- Manage instrument's settings including user access, clearing memories, factory default reset, software upgrades and audio calibration
- SDI input to SDI output loop through mode
- Control of SDI to IP-SFP gateway in TAG
- Utils
- Details of the unit's operating status
- Details the temperature and individual board voltages
- Lists any hardware errors that have been recorded
Signal
- Video Timing
- Display relationship between selected video input with respect to external reference input
- Offset feature to simplify system timing measurements
- Video Status
- Display the status of the selected video input or output and any errors that have been found in data stream
- Display of EDH, Active Picture and CRC data with cumulative run-time display of errors and error rate
- Display of estimated cable length for SDI inputs with selectable cable type
- ANC Status
- Shows which ANC packets are present on SDI input and whether any errors have been detected
- Each field is color coded according to whether ANC packet is present (White), missing (Grey), has errors (Red), or has previously had errors (yellow)
- Video Format/Payload ID
- Misc Status menu displays status of SMPTE 352 packets embedded in selected video input and displays any errors that have been found
- Selection of input or output for rapid comparison
- Display of raw data and decoded form
Logging
- Log Setup
- Set Audio Thresholds and log specific video status events, including Output, Reference and Input Status, TRS Errors, Picture CRC
- Event Log Display
- Event Log menu displays list of events with time stamp showing when they occurred
- ANC Log Setup
- Log ANC Status menu allows customization of which ANC packets to log for changes in status (e.g. Present, Checksum Error, Missing, Parity Error)
- Logging of Dolby and AES Status as well as device system errors
- Control of logging duration
Sx TAG Core Toolset
- Composite Waveform
- Waveform monitor can display waveform of the composite analog inputs
- Selection of CVBS or Ref Input
- Composite Chroma
- Waveform monitor can display chroma component of composite waveform
- Composite Luma
- Waveform display of low pass filtering of composite waveform
- Audio AES Eye
- Real-time monitoring of 75Ω AES input allows amplitude and quality of AES waveform to be seen and allows relationship of AES input to be reference checked
- SFP Status
- All necessary status information for monitoring health of SFP and its interface
- Vectorscope (Composite)
- Vectorscope view of composite or external reference inputs
The Phabrix PHSXTAGC Portable SD/HD Analyzer, Generator and Monitor with SFP CAGE is configured as an entry level device that can be easily upgraded using a range of software options, to provide a sophisticated instrument for testing broadcast infrastructures.
The Phabrix PHSXTAGC has been created to incorporate new interfaces that appeal to customers looking for a cost-effective entry into professional test and measurement. It includes support for SD-SDI and HD-SDI as standard. Composite analysis and generation have been incorporated to support those regions making the transition between analogue and digital television.
An SFP cage has been integrated into the design principally for optical infrastructure testing, and SMPTE 2022-6 encapsulation and decapsulation. Composite locking reference generation and input reference waveform analysis have also been included.
For audio support the Phabrix PHSXTAGC includes a D15 breakout connector providing both balanced analogue and AES input/output. AES waveform display allows a visual check of levels and reference lock. Advanced audio features including Dolby® E, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Digital Plus are supported.
The PHSXTAGC Generator option (PHSXO-GEN) allows for the creation of video test signals for analogue composite video, SD-SDI and HD-SDI video as standard. The Generator option also allows the generation of both analogue and digital audio test tones and allows the unit to be locked to an external locking reference.
Ancillary Data status
The Ancillary Status option (PHSXOVNC) provides broadcasters, studios, OB and broadcast manufacturers with a detailed analysis of the ancillary data present in an SDI signal.
A simple grid layout provides a quick view check for an engineer of the available VANC/ANC ancillary data. The packet type is then displayed as present, absent or red if in fault. Simple icons next to the packet indicate the fault. Each ancillary packet available from the grid view can be set to enable logging and then presented together with other information in the events window of the logging menu. This option further allows additional 'user-defined' selections with the appropriate DID or SDID code. Any ancillary packet code can be saved down for future recall. Please note, this option does not fully decode the ancillary data. It is used to identify if the packet is present in the signal.
AES Eye
It can be difficult to check that the AES audio signal is correctly locked to the studio reference. The AES Eye option (now as standard) allows the AES waveform to be displayed on the unit. If the studio locking reference is also connected to the unit, then the AES Eye waveform can be displayed locked to this reference.
| Brand | Phabrix |
|---|---|
| Condition | NEW |
| Vendor Alias | PHSXTAGC |
- 1 - Multi-Format Portable Video Test Signal Analyzer/Monitor w/SDI Generator Function
- 1 - Power Supply Unit
- 1 - Mains Lead
- 1 - CD Manual
- 1 - Carrying Case
