Tektronix WFM5200 Multi-format Waveform Monitor
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
- Vertical Measurement Accuracy: At 1x gain, ±0.5% of 700 mV full scale; at 5x gain, ±0.2% of 700 mV full scale
- Gain: 1x, 5x, variable range 0.25x to >7.5x
- Frequency Response:
- SD:
- Luminance (Y) channel ±0.5% to 5.75 MHz
- Color Difference channels (Pb, Pr) ±0.5% to 2.75 MHz
- HD:
- Luminance (Y) channel ±0.5% to 30 MHz
- Difference channels (Pb, Pr) ±0.5% to 15 MHz
- SD:
- Sweep Timing Accuracy: ±0.1%
- Sweep Linearity: ±0.1%
- Level Meter Resolution:
- 0.056 dB steps at 30 dB scale from full scale to -20 dBFS
- 0.20 dB steps at 70 dB scale for signals above -20 dBFS
- Meter Ballistics: True peak, PPM type 1, PPM type 2, BBC PPM, extended VU, Loudness
- Defined / Programmable Level Detection: Mute, clip, user-programmable silence, over
- Level Meter Accuracy: -0.5 dB (for analog), -0.2 dB (for digital) from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0 to -40 dBFS sine wave, Peak Ballistic mode
- Power:
- 12 VDC In
- Power adapter accepts 100 to 240 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz
- Voltage Range:
- 12 to 15 VDC nominal
- 10.75 to 18 VDC min-max operating
- Supply Connection:
- XLR 4-pin male connector
- Pin 1 = V(-)
- Pin 4 = V(+)
- Pin 2, 3: NC
- Power Consumption:
- 27 W typical
- 35 W max
- Surge: 10 A at 12 V
- Fuse Rating: 4 A, internal self-resetting fuse
- Dimensions: 5.3 x 8.4 x 5.5″ (13.3 x 21.3 x 14 cm)
- Weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
- Package Weight: 10.15 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 17.2 x 14.7 x 12.2″
