Phabrix QxL Users Guide

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QxL

USER MANUAL

Software Release 5.3

Manual Revision 11a

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Preface

About this Manual

This User Manual is a guide to the functions provided by your Qx Series instrument.

For further information on PHABRIXproducts, please refer to the PHABRIXweb page:

https://www.phabrix.com/products

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.

PHABRIX® Limited

Omega House Enterprise Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4AE

United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 (0)1635 873030

Email: support@phabrix.com

Web: https://www.phabrix.com

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Trademarks

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The following are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation:

Dolby®

Dolby Atmos®

Dolby Digital®

Dolby Digital Plus™

Dolby E™

Dolby ED2™

HDMI® is the registered trademark of HDMI Licensing and is used within the document for identification purposes only.

RealVNC®and VNC®are registered trademarks of RealVNCLtd.

PHABRIX®is the registered trademark of PHABRIX Limited, A Leader Company.

RTE™ (Real-Time Eye) is a trademark of PHABRIX Limited, A Leader Company.

Acknowledgments

The Dolby Decoder available with the QxL is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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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

11a October

2023

10a August 2023 5.2 Support for analysis of SD-SDIsource input video on SDIINA. Recording of NMOSlogs in Event

9a May 2023 5.1 User interface changes, color-coded icons, improvements to instruments:Generator, Analyzer -

8a November

2022

7a July 2022 4.7 Support for: browser remote access using noVNC; Rx of up to four 2110-30/31 audio flows; gen-

6a March 2022 4.6 Support for Dolby® E audio by optional Dolby Decoder in Analyzer - Audio Meters instrument

5a March 2022 4.5 Enhanced NMOS configuration with NMOSReceiver (SDPand IS05) and NMOSSender

4b September

2021

4a May 2021 4.3 Support of additional SDIand IPstandards; advanced ST 2110-40 IPsignal generation by way of

3b February

2021

3a January 2021 4.2 Inclusion of IP Transmit Instrument for SMPTE 2110

2a November

2020

1 August 2020 4.0 First release of QxL User Manual

Software

Version

5.3 Improved support of SD-SDIsource input video on SDIINA, including enhancements to the aspect ratio scaler in the Analyzer - Picture instrument. In addition SMPTEST352 payload identifiers are no longer displayed in the Analyzer - Video Standard when the user selects to ignore or manually override the ST352 identifiers.

Logging instrument.

2110 Format Setup, Analyzer - Video Standard

4.8 Advanced waveforms; new window slider control in NMOSSDP Rx/Tx displays.

eration of EUHD Formats in 2110 mode, selection of 2022-6 Flows in 2110 mode, exFAT formatted USB sticks.

and separate Analyzer - Dolby Metadata instrument. Dolby Metadata instrument.

(SDPand IS05). Optional PCAP Packet capture for IPanalysis. Optional support for YCbCr/RGB 444 8/10/12 bit, 48 - 60 Hz extended UHD formats. Selectable ATC-LTCor ATC-VITC. Generate 10-bit and 12-bit PsF formats in 2110 boot mode.

4.3.1 Support for detection of Dolby ED2 and bug fixes.

Timecode Generator; automatic video format detection and comparison of SDP and manual override parameters.

4.2.2 Display Forward Error Correction (FEC)status and link speed in SFPE/F - Network Stats instrument and provide control to enable / disable FEC.

4.1 Inclusion of Loudness Instrument

Updates Include:

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General Safety Information

General Safety

Avoiding Personal Injury

Warning: This instrument is designed for use by qualified personnel only.

No internal user-serviceable parts are provided. Units should be returned to your local PHABRIX agent for servicing.

The Operator must NOT remove the case from the unit as this will invalidate the warranty.

Do not spill any liquid onto the unit or its power adapter.

Warning: Do not look directly into the fiber optic connections of cable as this may cause permanent damage to the eyes.

Power Supply

Make sure that the unit is connected to the correct power supply voltage. A power supply adapter is supplied with the unit which may be connected to any AC power supply between 100 and 240 VAC at 50-60 Hz. Only the supplied power adapter 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.

This unit may have two power supply cords connected. Make sure to disconnect all power supply cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.

Mains ACpowered devices are shipped with a three wire electrical cord with a grounding-type plug designed to fit only a grounding-type power outlet. Do not circumvent this safety feature. Equipment grounding must comply with local and national electrical standards.

Internal Battery

The unit includes a 3VLithium battery (type CR1225) to maintain the system clock and ensure memory persistence in the event of mains power loss. Return the unit to PHABRIXin the event that the battery needs replacing.

External Battery Pack

The unit has the facility to mount anexternal battery on either a factory-fitted V-mount or Anton/Bauer® Gold Mount® (G-mount), camera battery mount.

Any user-supplied battery pack must be capable of providing between 11 and 17 V DC at a minimum current of 9 A.

Note: When using an external battery pack with the unit, it is not possible to charge the battery from the unit, an external charger is required.

Note: To prevent unnecessary battery discharge, the External Battery Pack must be removed or disconnected from the unit when the unit is powered off.

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Installation Environment

Operating Temperature

Warning: The unit should only be operated between 0 and 40° Celsius, non-condensing. If the unit is operated at a higher temperature, there is a possibility of a fire hazard. 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 switch 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 75 ohm type which are not compatible with 50 ohm plugs.

Warning: The use of 50 ohm plugs will permanently damage the connectors on the unit. The use of 50 ohm 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, lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with a neutral cleaning agent. A screen cleaning cloth may be used to clean the LCD. Do not apply force to the LCD when cleaning or it may be damaged.

Warning: Remove the power supply from the unit and switch OFF before cleaning. Do not allow any water or other liquid to enter the unit while cleaning.

RoHS 2 Compliance

PHABRIX products are designed and manufactured using only Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant components and materials. Based on information provided by our suppliers, therefore, 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

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under the provisions of the “

Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2011/65/EC)

associated regulations collectively known as the RoHS Regulations.

European Parliament and Council Directive

” on the “

Restriction of the

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.

” and

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual

Notice

Trademarks

Acknowledgments

Revision

General Safety Information

General Safety

Avoiding Personal Injury

Power Supply

Internal Battery

External Battery Pack

Installation Environment

Operating Temperature

Input / Output Terminals

When Not In Use

Maintenance

RoHS 2 Compliance

Disposal of Equipment

Getting Started

Getting Started Quick Reference

What's in the Box?

Mounting the Unit

Desktop Mounting

Rack Mounting

Overview of the QxL Rear Panel Connectors

Connecting Essential Cables to the Unit

Powering up the QxL

IP and SDI Connections to the Unit

Standard IP-Only Configuration

Optional SDI Configuration

Powering-down the Unit

Working with the User Interface

Overview of the Product Structure and Options

Introduction

Toolsets and Instruments

Standard QxL Toolsets

Standard Toolset

Standard IP Monitoring Toolset for IP 2110 and IP 2022-6 Boot Modes

Additional IP Toolsets

IP Network Traffic Toolset for Standards ST 2110 and ST 2022-6

IP Packet Capture (PCAP)Toolset in IP 2110 Boot Mode

Packet Interval Profile Generator Toolset for Standard ST 2022-6

Advanced Toolsets

SDI and Reference Toolset

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1-1

1-2

1-4

1-7

1-9

1-10

1-12

2-1

2-2

2-3

2-4

2-5

2-6

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Video and Audio Generation Toolset

Dolby Analysis Toolset

SDI Stress Testing Toolset

Media-related Toolsets

Advanced HDR Visualization and Analysis Toolset

UHD Formats Toolset

EUHD Mode Formats Toolset

Accessing the QxL Instruments

Overview of the QxL Main Screen

Using the Instrument Launch Menu

Using the Instrument Bar

Using the Instrument Bar Options Menu

Controlling the Audio Monitoring Source

System Time and Date Display

Using System State Presets and the Preset Bar

Reordering Presets

Renaming Presets

Other Preset Tasks

Overview of the Instrument Windows

Changing the Border Color of Instrument Windows

Working with the QxL Instruments

Selecting Submenu Options and Entering Values

Resizing an Instrument Window

Using the Instrument Scroll Bars and Scroll Control Menu

Using the Window Panel Slider Controls

Taking Screenshots

Working with Instrument Tabs

Using Instrument Dialogs

Using the Color Picker

Instrument Icon Quick Reference

Configuring and Checking the Unit

Qx Network and Automation

Overview

Using Virtual Network Computing (noVNCor VNC) for Remote Access

Instrument Menu Options

Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Static IPDetails

Setting the Time, Date and NTP Server

Setting-up the Display

Modifying the Display Options

Checking the Unit

Overview

Checking the System Health Status

Checking the Unit Licenses

Restarting the Unit

Reverting to Factory Default Settings

Switching Between Boot Modes

Resetting the SFP Configuration Database

Upgrading the Unit

2-6

2-7

2-8

2-9

2-10

2-12

2-13

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

2-18

2-20

2-21

2-22

2-23

2-24

2-26

3-1

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-6

3-7

3-9

3-10

3-11

3-12

3-14

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Upgrading the System Software and Firmware

Remote Upgrade Using SFTP

Upgrading the Software Options

Managing Files with the USB File Manager

Overview

Opening the File Manager

Copying Files from the Unit to USB

Uploading Files from USBto the Unit

Deleting Files from the Unit

Packet Capture (PCAP)

Overview

Opening the PCAP Dialog

Starting a PCAPRecording

Instrument Menu Options

Event Logging on the Unit

Overview

IP Boot Modes

SDI Boot Mode (Factory Fitted Option)

Remote Connection to the Unit

Overview

Available Functionality

Using Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

Enabling VNC on the Unit

Connecting to the Unit Using noVNC from a Web Browser

Using a Generic VNC Client to Connect Remotely to the Unit

Using SFTP

Connecting to the Unit Using SFTP

Using a Web Browser

Connecting to the Unit Using a Web Browser

IP System Setup and Configuration

IP Connectors and Modules

Overview

IP Input and Output (IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

IP Input and Output (IP 2110 Boot Mode for ST2022-6 &ST 2110)

IP Interfaces to the Unit

Overview

ST 2110 Input (Rx)Optical SFP Interfaces (Analyzer - IP 2110 Boot Mode)

ST 2110 Output (Tx) Optical SFP Interfaces (Generator or Monitor Flows - IP 2110 Boot Mode)

ST 2022-6 Input (Rx)Optical SFP Connection (Analyzer - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

ST 2022-6 Output (Tx) Optical SFP Connection (Generator - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

System IO for IP Modes

Overview

System IO for IP Boot Modes

SFP IP Network

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

LLDP Information

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

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3-17

3-20

3-21

3-22

3-23

3-25

3-26

3-27

3-28

3-29

3-30

3-32

3-33

4-1

4-2

4-3

4-4

4-5

4-6

4-7

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SFP (A, B) / (E, F) - Info

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

NMOS Status Overview &Configuration (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

NMOS Receivers - SDP (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

NMOSReceivers - SDP

Saving SDP Records to Disk

Instrument Menu Options

NMOS Receivers - IS05 (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

NMOSReceivers - IS05

Instrument Menu Options

NMOS Senders - SDP (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

NMOSSenders - SDP

Saving SDP Records to Disk

Instrument Menu Options

NMOS Senders - IS05 (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

NMOSSenders - IS05

Instrument Menu Options

SFP E/F - PTP Info (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

GM Info Tab

Qx Status Tab

PTP Messaging Tab

Instrument Menu Options

Video Timing & System Reference(IP Boot Modes)

Overview

Timing in IP 2022-6 Boot Mode: Decapsulated vs System Reference

Instrument Menu Options

Video Timing &Setting External Reference in IP 2110 Boot Mode

Overview

External Reference vs PTP Tab

Instrument Menu Options

IP Receive - Flows

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Multicast Setup (Multicast Requests)

Using the Instrument Controls

Flow Protocol Configuration (Flow Config)

Using the Flow Config Controls

Receiving an ST2022-6 Flow in IP 2110 Boot Mode

NMOS Flow Configuration (NMOS Flow Config)

Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Video Tab

4-13

4-14

4-17

4-19

4-21

4-22

4-23

4-25

4-26

4-28

4-29

4-30

4-31

4-33

4-34

4-35

4-36

4-40

4-41

4-43

4-45

4-47

4-49

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Audio Tab

Instrument Menu Options

Video Timing & System Reference (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Video Timing in IP 2110 Boot Mode

Overview

Media Latency Tab

Instrument Menu Options

AES IO Config (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

SDI System Setup and Configuration

SDI Connections to the Unit (Factory Fitted Option)

Overview

SDI Input and Output Schematic (SDIBoot Mode)

SDI Input / Output Configurations (SDI Mode)

SDI Inputs Using BNC Connectors (Factory-fitted Option)

SDI Outputs Using BNC Connectors (Factory Fitted Option)

Overview of SDI SFP Connections (Factory Fitted Option)

SDI Inputs Using SFPConnectors (Factory Fitted Option)

SDI Outputs Using SFP Connectors

System IO for SDI Modes (Factory Fitted Option)

Overview

System IO for SDI Modes

Instrument Menu Options

Generator Copy and SDIOut Configuration

AES IO Config (SDI(Factory Fitted Option) &IP 2022-6 Boot Modes)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Video Timing & System Reference (SDI Boot Mode) (Factory Fitted Option)

Overview

Video Timing in SDI Mode

SDI A vs System Reference

SDI Co-Timing (HDinputs)

Instrument Menu Options

SFP (A, B) - Info (SDI Modes) (Factory Fitted Option)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Signal Generation Instruments

Generator (Video)

Overview

IP 2110 Boot Mode Generator

Configuring the Video Standard

Video Configuration Parameters (IP2110 Boot Mode)

IP2022-6 Boot Mode Generator

Configuring the Video Standard

Video Configuration Parameters (IP2022-6 Boot Mode)

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4-59

4-62

4-63

4-64

4-66

4-67

5-1

5-2

5-3

5-5

5-6

5-7

5-9

5-11

5-13

5-16

5-19

5-20

5-21

5-22

5-24

6-1

6-2

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SDIBoot Mode Generator (Factory Fitted Option)

Configuring the Video Standard

Video Configuration Parameters (SDI Boot Mode (Factory-fitted Option))

Generator Test Patterns

Including a Generator Text Identifier

User Test Patterns and Images

Using the Timecode Generator (IP2110 Boot Mode Only)

Generator SDI Output Assignment (SDIBoot Mode)

Insertion of ST352 Video Payload IDs (ST2022-6 and SDI Modes)

Pathological Signal Insertion

Output Offset Adjustment (Optional SDI Modes)

Generator (Audio) (SDI& IP2022-6 Boot Modes)

Overview

Audio Generator Configuration Dialog

Instrument Menu Options

Generator (Audio) (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Audio Generator Configuration Dialog

IP Transmit (SFP F) (IP2022-6 Boot Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Network Settings

IP Transmit (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Transmitting Generator Video and Audio Flows

Transmitting Monitor Video and Audio Flows

Reviewing the Tx tab

Reviewing the VID Tab

Reviewing the AUD1-2 and AUD3-4 Tabs

Reviewing the ANC Tab

Reviewing the MON Tab

Configuring the Generator Flows

Configuring the Generator Video Flows

Configuring the Generator Audio Flows

Configuring the Generator ANC Flows

Configuring the Monitor Flows

Configuring the Monitor Video and Audio Flows

Analysis Instruments

Analyzer - Video Standard (IP 2022-6 and Optional SDI Boot Modes)

Overview

Manual Override Configuration

Changing the Payload Identification Source

Instrument Menu Options

Stats - SDI In A, B, C, D (Optional SDI Boot Mode)

Overview

Stats - IP Receive (SFP E) (IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

Overview

Network Analysis Instruments

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6-10

6-14

6-17

6-19

6-20

6-21

6-23

6-28

6-29

6-31

6-35

6-36

6-37

6-39

6-40

6-41

6-42

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6-44

6-46

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6-49

6-50

6-51

6-52

7-1

7-2

7-3

7-5

7-6

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Analyzer - 2022-7 Status (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

SFP (E, F) - Network Stats

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Content Analysis Instruments

Analyzer - Picture

Overview

Picture Aspect Ratios

Instrument Menu Options

Using Closed Captions

Using Dual Picture Instruments

Monitoring Closed Captions in Dual Picture Instrument Windows

Picture Cursor

Using the Picture Safe Areas

Displaying the Picture Safe Areas

Using the Message Center

SCTE 104 Packet Detection

Defining Source Input Names

Displaying the Ancillary Time Code (ATC)

On Video Loss (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Analyzer - Waveform

Overview

About the Display Modes

Setting the Vertical and Horizontal Scales

Using Full-width Screen Mode

Using the Custom Display Mode Configuration Menu

About the Waveform Modes

Using the Zoom and Panning Controls with the Mouse Scroll Wheel

Using Picture and Dataview with the Waveform Instrument

Using the Vectorscope with the Waveform Instrument

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Vectorscope

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - CRC Analysis (Optional SDIBoot Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Audio Signal Analysis Instruments

Analyzer - Audio Channel Status

Overview

Raw Data Display

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Audio Meters

Overview

Audio Group Metering (IP 2110 Boot Mode Only)

8-2

8-3

8-4

8-5

9-1

9-2

9-3

9-5

9-8

9-9

9-10

9-11

9-12

9-13

9-14

9-15

9-16

9-17

9-18

9-19

9-20

9-21

9-22

9-24

9-25

9-27

9-28

9-34

9-37

9-38

10-1

10-2

10-4

10-5

10-7

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Using the Dolby E Decoder

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Loudness Monitor

Overview

Summary Loudness MonitoringProcess

Audio Assignment for Loudness Monitoring

Audio Meters for Loudness Inputs

Understanding the Loudness Meters and Values

True Peak Value

Momentary Loudness Value and Error Count

Short-term Loudness Value and Error Count

Integrated Loudness Value and Error Count

Loudness Range Value

Using the Loudness Controls

Using the Loudness History Graph

Resetting Loudness Values and Errors

Managing the Loudness Log Files

Retrieving the Loudness Log Files

Renaming the Loudness Logfile Base Name

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Dolby Metadata

Overview

About Dolby Metadata

Dolby E

Dolby ED2

Instrument Menu Options

Dolby Program Metadata Display

Generic Information

Dolby Gain Metadata

Dolby Program Metadata

Data Analysis Instruments

Analyzer - Dataview

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Ancillary Status

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Analyzer - Ancillary Inspector

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

IP Network Traffic Measurement

IP Receive - Interpacket Timing

Overview

Interpacket Timing in IP 2022-6 Boot Mode

Instrument Menu Options (IP 2022-6 Boot Mode )

Interpacket Timing in IP 2110 Boot Mode

Instrument Menu Options (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

10-8

10-11

10-15

10-17

10-19

10-21

10-22

10-23

10-24

10-25

10-26

10-27

10-32

10-33

10-34

10-36

11-1

11-2

11-3

11-5

11-6

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11-10

12-1

12-2

12-3

12-4

12-5

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Analyzer - 2110-21 Status (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Measurements and Instrument Menu Options

Measurement Prechecks

Network Compatibility Model Measurement (CINST)

Virtual Receiver Buffer Measurement (VRX)

Advanced Media Timing Measurement (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Overview

Using the Advanced Video Timing Tab

Using the Advanced Media Latency Tab

Instrument Menu Options

12G Physical Layer Analysis

Eye - SDI In A (Physical Layer Analysis Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Jitter - SDI In A (Physical Layer Analysis Mode)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

Stress-testing Analysis Instruments

Advanced Generation Tools (SDI Boot Mode - Stress Option)

Overview

Advanced Generation Tools Options

Eye - SDI In A (SDI Boot Mode - Stress Option)

Overview

Using the Eye Time Cursors

Instrument Menu Options

PRBS Analysis (SDI Boot Mode - Stress Option)

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

HDR Analysis Instruments

Advanced HDR Toolset

Overview

HDR Test Patterns

Transfer Curve and Colorimetry Overrides

Analyzer - CIE Chart

Overview

Instrument Menu Options

HDR Heat-map (False Color Overlay)

HDRInstrument Options

Additional System Information

Using the REST API for Remote Access

Activating the REST API

Connecting Using the REST API

Using REST API Requests

12-7

12-8

12-10

12-13

12-14

12-16

13-1

13-2

13-3

13-5

13-6

14-1

14-2

14-3

14-6

14-7

14-8

14-11

15-1

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15-3

15-4

15-6

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Using REST API Requests in Optional SDIBoot Mode

Using REST API Requests in IP 2022-6 Boot Mode

Using REST API Requests in IP 2110 Boot Mode

Driver Calibration

Overview

SDI Output Calibration Steps

Technical Specifications

Power

External Locking Reference

SDI Instrument Output

HDMI Instrument Output

USB

Networking

Rear panel D26

GPIO

AES I/O

Longitudinal Timecode (LTC)

Analog Audio Output

Advanced Media Timing Information

Overview

Advanced Media Timing Definitions

Video IP Packet Timing Schematics

Measurements in the Video Timing Tab

Video Timing (First Packet Time) Measurement

Margin Measurement

RTP Offset Measurement

Measurements in the Media Latency Tab

Media Latency Measurement

RTP Clock and Timestamps

RTP Clocks per Timestamp Quotient (RTP / TS)

Working with Non-integer Frame Rates

Un-locked Media Sources

Sources Not Locked to PTP

On-going Development

SMPTE SDTVand UHDTV: SDI Physical Layer Tolerances

Supported SFPs

Supported Video Standards

SD/HD/2K Supported Formats

4K/UHD Supported Formats

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16-4

16-6

A-1

A-2

A-3

A-5

B-1

B-2

B-5

B-7

B-8

B-9

B-10

B-11

B-12

C-1

D-1

E-1

E-5

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Getting Started

This chapter describes how to connect your unit to get it up and running and includes the following sections:

Getting Started Quick Reference

What's in the Box

Overview of the Rear Panel Connectors

Connecting Essential Cables to the Unit

Powering-up the Unit

IP and SDI Connections to the Unit

Powering-down the Unit

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Getting Started Quick Reference

What's in the Box?

On receipt of your shipment, proceed as follows:

1. Check the external packaging for any visible signs of damage. Should you find any damage, contact the courier immediately.

2. Carefully open the packaging and check that it contains the following standard items:

One QxL unit; either:

PHABRIX QxL chassis: PHQXL (with 10 GbE IPRasterizer, Analyzer only) or

PHABRIX QxL chassis: PHQXL01-3G (with 10 GbE IP/SDIRasterizer, Analyzer only) or

PHABRIX QxL chassis: PHQXL01E-3G (with 10 GbE IP/SDIRasterizer with Eye and Jitter, Analyzer only.)

One XLR power cord.

One AC power adapter (90 - 264 VAC, 120 W)

PHABRIXUSBstick containing standard software with any ordered software options and User Manual in PDF format.

3. Check all optional items against your order form or invoice.

4. If you suspect optional items are missing, contact your Distributor or PHABRIX support at:

https://phabrix.com/support/

5. Complete the Product Registration form available at:

https://phabrix.com/support/product-registration

Mounting the Unit

You can install the QxL as a standalone unit on a desktop or rack-mount the unit or units using one of the following optional rack-mounting kits:

For a single unit, use both options:

19 inch rack mount kit (PHQXK1)

Mounting kit - 9.5 inch rack (PHQXK3)

For two units:

19 inch rack mount kit (PHQXK2)

Desktop Mounting

To desk mount a standalone unit, place it on a clean, level dust-free surface and connect the cables as described in the section sufficient airflow for cooling purposes.

Connecting Essential Cables

. Ensure that the unit is positioned to allow

Rack Mounting

To rack-mount one or more units in a 19 inch rack, follow the procedure in the instruction guide included with the mounting hardware. Ensure that the unit(s) have an unrestricted airflow and access to the power connectors in the rack.

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Figure 1-1: Single Rack Mount Tray with Cover (Option PHQXK1)

Figure 1-2: Dual Rack Mount (Option PHQXK2)

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Overview of the QxL Rear Panel Connectors

Figure 1-3: QxL Rear Panel Connectors (Standard)

The rear panel connectors are described in the following table:

Table 1-1 : Key to Rear Panel Connectors

No. Connector No. Connector

1 AC Power Socket (10 - 18 V) 6 Reference IO

75R Micro High Density HD-BNC

2 Stereo Audio Out

LTC In, 8x GP I/O, 4x AES I/O For details of the GPIOconnector pinouts, see Appendix A.

3 Micro USB

Factory Service

4 Two QSFP28 Cages (QSFP28 C and

QSFP28 D) (Optional)

5 Two SFP28 Cages (25GE, 10GE)

(SFP28 E and SFP28 F) (Standard)

7 SDI Copy Instrument Output, 75R Micro HD-

BNC Formats: 1080p 50, 59.94, 60 3G-SDI

8 HDMIInstrument Output

(To 1920x1080p 50, 59.94, 60)

9 USB 2.0 Port

10 Control Network / Management Port

1000 Base T

Note: The SFP cages include link light indicators (if fitted).

Note: The LTCinterface is not available in this software release.

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Figure 1-4: QxL Rear Panel Connectors (Including Factory Fitted SDIOption)

The rear panel connectors are described in the following table:

Table 1-2 : Key to Rear Panel Connectors (With SDIOption)

No. Connector No. Connector

1 SDIGenerator, Duplicate SDI or Input SDI

Loop Outputs Supported formats: HD, 3G, 6G, 12G. SDI 75 RBNC Connectors x 4 (Optional SDI)

2 Analyzer SDI Inputs

Supported formats: SD (SDIINAOnly), HD, 3G, 6G, 12G SDI 75 R BNC Connectors x 4 (Optional SDI)

3 SDI In A Eye Signal (fitted with Black Nut.)

Supported formats: SD, HD, 3G, 6G, 12G (Optional SDI)

4 (SFP+) MSA/Non-MSA 12 GbE copper or fiber

(SFP+A and SFP+B) (Optional SDI)

5 AC Power Socket (10 - 18 V) 12 HDMI Instrument Output

6 Stereo Audio Out

LTC In, 8x GPI I/O, 4x AES I/O For details of the GPIOconnector pinouts, see Appendix A.

8 Two QSFP28 Cages (QSFP28 C and

QSFP28 D) (Optional)

9 Two SFP28 Cages (25GE, 10GE)

(SFP28 E and SFP28 F) (Standard)

10 Reference IO

75R Micro High Density HD-BNC

11 SDI Copy Instrument Output

75R Micro High Density HD-BNC Formats: 1080p 50, 59.94, 60 3G-SDI

(To 1920x1080p 50, 59.94, 60)

13 USB 2.0 Port

7 Micro USB

Factory Service

Note: The SFP cages include link light indicators (if fitted).

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14 Control Network / Management Port

1000 Base T

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Note: The LTCinterface is not available in this software release.

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Connecting Essential Cables to the Unit

After unpacking your QxL unit, you can get it up and running either as a standalone instrument on a desktop, or mounted in a rack, using the appropriate mounting kit, if ordered.

Proceed as follows to obtain an output to a video display using the connectors shown in below:

Figure 1-5: QxL Minimum Rear Panel Connectors

Figure 1-5

Connect the cables to the rear panel as follows:

1. Connect a suitable 1920 x 1080 capable monitor to either the HDMI instrument output or the SDI Copy 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 available from the Instrument Launch Menu. Either:

Connect an HDMI type A cable to the female HDMI connector on the rear of the QxL and the other end to your video monitor to obtain the instrument display, or

Connect an SDI micro-HDBNC cable to the SDI Copy instrument output connector on the rear of the QxL and the other end to your video monitor to obtain the instrument display.

Note: The HDMI output supports auto DVImode over HDMIto connect DVIKVMExtenders for remote installations.

2. Connect USB mouse/keyboard cables to the USB connectors on the front or rear of the unit for mouse and keyboard control.

3. Connect an RJ45 cable to the management port. This enables you to access and control the unit remotely and to set the unit time using NTP.

4. Connect the four-pin, XLR power connector, on the power cord supplied with the unit, to the power socket on the unit.

5. Connect the plug on the other end of the power cord to a mains AC power outlet.

6. Switch on the power. The unit will automatically start to power-up.

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These are the minimum connections you need to power-up the unit, obtain an output to the connected video display and control the user interface.

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Powering up the QxL

Once connected to a power source, press the Power button on the front panel of the unit.

You should see the status LED, behind the power button, light in the following sequence:

Blue: Initial Start-up

Yellow (Blinking): Configuring

White: Running

When the you first press the Power Button on the front panel, the unit's fans will cycle for 20 to 30 seconds at high speed as the system boots, then settle to their normal operating speed.

Figure 1-6: QxL Front Panel

During standard operation, the Power button LED provides an indication of the current status of the unit. The following table lists some of the LED colors you may see and provides a description of the unit's status at that point.

Table 1-3 : QxL Power LED Status Indicators

LED Color Description

White QxL running well.

Magenta QxL upgrading software / firmware.

Cyan QxL busy.

Blue QxL busy, for example, during Initial start-up sequence.

Yellow QxL busy, for example, configuring modules and checking licenses. Do not

switch off.

Red Fault. Contact PHABRIXSupport if red LED stays lit or continuously flashes

red.

IP and SDI Connections to the Unit

Standard IP-Only Configuration

As standard, the QxL is supplied fitted with two SFP28 cages, labeled SFP28E and F, supporting media data transfer speeds of up to 25 GbE.

You can choose either to use your own generic SFP+/SFP28 transceiver modules to obtain media data transfer speeds of 10 GbE or 25 GbE respectively, or use the SFPs supplied with the following PHABRIX options:

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With option PHSFP-10GE-SR/-LR, insert SFP+ transceiver module(s) for a 10 GbE link

With option PHSFP-25GE-SR/-LR, insert SFP28 transceiver module(s) for a 25 GbE link.

Note: Multirate SFPs are not supported.

For ST 2110 and ST2022-6 in 2110 boot mode, both SFP28 E and SFP28 F are available for data decapsulation (receive). In addition, for ST 2110 operation a stable source of ST2059 precision time protocol (PTP 1) must be available on the network to which SFP28 E is connected. A second, optional, PTPsource (PTP 2) can also be applied to SFP28 F.

Figure 1-7: Connecting an IP-Only QxL (Option: PHQXL) Using SFP Connectors

For ST2022-6 in 2022-6 boot mode, SFP28 E is available for data decapsulation (receive) and SFP28 F is available for data encapsulation (transmit).

Optional SDI Configuration

In addition to the standard QxL model (PHQXL) you can order the QxLwith either of the following two factory-fitted SDIoptions:

Option PHQXL01-3G provides a Mezzanine interface board with eight SDI BNC Connectors (four inputs and four outputs) and two SDI-only SFP+ cages SFP+ A and SFP+ B

Option PHQXL01E-3G provides a Mezzanine interface board with eight SDI BNC Connectors (four inputs and four outputs) and two SDI-only SFP+ cages SFP+ A and SFP+ B together with Eye and Jitter analysis on the SDI In A BNCconnector.

Two further return-to-factory upgrade options PHQXLM-01 and PHQXLM-01E are available to add SDI or SDIwith Eye/Jitter respectively.

When an SDI option is fitted, together with the Audio/Video Test Signal Generator software option (PHQXO-GEN), the unit includes both Generator and Analyzer, which enables you to loop the Generator outputs back to the corresponding Analyzer inputs as shown below.

This guide assumes that you connect the unit to itself as shown in the following figure for SDI using the BNCconnectors as follows:

For single link SDI standards, connect SDI Out A to SDI In A.

For dual link SDI standards, also connect SDI Out B to SDI In B.

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For quad link SDI standards, also connect SDI Out C to SDI In C and SDI Out D to SDI In D.

Figure 1-8: Connecting the Internal Generator to the Analyzer Using BNC Connectors

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Powering-down the Unit

To power-down the unit, press the Power Button on the front panel and the unit will shutdown after 10 seconds. To shutdown immediately, press the power button twice or click the SHUT DOWN NOW button displayed in the Shutdown window. To stop a shutdown, click Cancel.

Figure 1-9: Unit Shutdown Dialog

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Working with the User Interface

This chapter describes how to use the key features of the user interface and includes the following sections:

Overview of the Product Structure

Overview of the Main Screen

Using the Instrument Launch Menu

Using the Instrument Bar

Overview of the Instrument Windows

Working with the Instruments

Working with Instrument Tabs

Icon Quick Reference

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Overview of the Product Structure and Options

Introduction

The QxL is a highly-flexible, modular device, which you can custom-build from a diverse palette of both standard and optional components.

This chapter introduces these components - the Toolsets, Instruments and Options available with the QxL - which you can combine to create a solution that meets the specific demands of your media test and measurement environment.

Toolsets and Instruments

In essence, each Instrument is a standalone utility or application designed to provide a specific solution to a test and measurement task. For example, the QxL provides Instruments to analyze the picture display or waveform; generate video or audio test signals; decode auxiliary data; provide status information and so on. You can adapt or modify the functioning of all Instruments using the configuration options available in the Instrument right-click option menus.

The QxLToolsets group together Instruments at a higher functional level to assist with defining your ideal configuration.

It is important to note that Toolsets outside the standard Toolset(s) require additional Options (hardware or software) to enable you to install the license for that Toolset. In addition, you may need to restart the unit in a different Boot Mode to activate some of the Toolsets described in the following sections.

As standard, the QxL offers a flexible, user-defined, Instrument layout displaying up to 16 Instrument windows simultaneously. Furthermore, by saving different operational layouts for specific tasks as Presets, you can switch easily between bespoke layouts for rapid fault diagnosis, compliance monitoring and product development.

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Standard QxL Toolsets

Standard Toolset

The standard or core Toolset provides the following Instruments and associated utilities:

Analyzer - Ancillary Status

Analyzer - Audio Channel Status

Analyzer - Audio Meters

Analyzer - Loudness Monitor

Analyzer - Picture and Analyzer - Picture Copy

Analyzer - Vectorscope

Analyzer - Waveform

Analyzer - Dataview

Analyzer - ANC Inspector

Event Logging

Network and Automation

System IO

AESIOConfiguration

Supporting standard utilities:

USB File Manager

VNC Remote Connection

REST API.

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Standard IP Monitoring Toolset for IP 2110 and IP 2022-6 Boot Modes

The Standard IP Monitoring Toolset for IP2110 and IP2022-6 boot modes provides the following Instruments and tools:

SMPTEStandard Supported

in Each Boot Mode

IPMonitoring Toolset Instruments

IP2110

Boot Mode

IP 2022-6 Boot Mode

Analyzer - 2022-7 Status ST 2110

N/A

&ST 2022-6

Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup ST 2110 N/A

Analyzer - LLDP Data Yes Yes

IP Media Latency tool

ST 2110 N/A

(Tab in Video Timing & System Reference Instrument)

IP Receive - Flows ST 2110

ST 2022-6

&ST 2022-6

NMOSGroup including the following instruments:

NMOS Status Overview and Configuration

NMOS Receivers - IS05

NMOS Receivers - SDP

NMOSSenders - IS05

NMOSSenders - SDP

ST 2110 N/A

SFPE / F - PTP Info ST 2110 N/A

SFP A / B or E / F - Info Yes Yes

SFP E / F - Network Stats Yes Yes

SFP IP Network Yes Yes

Stats - IP Receive (SFP E) N/A ST 2022-6

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Additional IP Toolsets

IP Network Traffic Toolset for Standards ST 2110 and ST 2022-6

The IP Network Traffic Measurement Toolset for SMPTEstandards ST 2110 and ST 2022-6 provides the following Instruments and tools:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-IP-MEAS.

SMPTEStandard Supported

in Each Boot Mode

IPNetwork Traffic Analysis Toolset Instruments

IP2110

Boot Mode

IP 2022-6 Boot Mode

IP Receive - Interpacket Timing ST 2110

&ST 2022-6

Analyzer - 2110-21 Status ST 2110 N/A

Advanced PTP Media Timing tool

(Tab in Video Timing & System Reference Instrument)

ST 2110 N/A

ST 2022-6

IP Packet Capture (PCAP)Toolset in IP 2110 Boot Mode

The IP PCAP Toolset for the IP 2110 boot mode provides the following utility for network analysis:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-IP-PCAP and is available in IP2110 boot mode only.

IP PCAP Capture utility

Packet Interval Profile Generator Toolset for Standard ST 2022-6

The ST 2022-6 Packet Interval Profile Generator Instrument Toolset provides the following Instrument:

Note: This Toolset requires the software options: PHQXLO-GEN and PHQXLO-IP-NGT and must be run in boot mode: IP 2022-6.

IP Transmit (SFP F) (ST 2022-6 Only).

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Advanced Toolsets

SDI and Reference Toolset

Note: This Toolset requires one of the hardware chassis options: PHQXL01-3G or PHQXL01E3G which include the Mezzanine boards fitted with SDI BNC connectors and SDI SFP+ cages.

The SDI and Reference Toolset provides the following Instruments:

Eye - SDI In A

Jitter SDI In A

Analyzer - CRC Analysis

Analyzer - Video Standard (SDI)

Stats - SDI In A, B, C, D

System IO

Video Timing & System Reference (SDI).

Video and Audio Generation Toolset

The Video and Audio Test Signal Generation Toolset provides the following Instruments:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-GEN.

Generator (Includes configuration dialogs for Video and Audio signal generation)

IPTransmit

Dolby Analysis Toolset

The Dolby Analysis Toolset provides the following Instrument:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-DOLBY.

Analyzer - Dolby Metadata

Dolby E Decoder available for selection in the Analyzer - Audio Meters instrument.

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SDI Stress Testing Toolset

The SDI Stress Testing Toolset provides the following Instruments and tools:

Note: This Toolset requires the SDIstress testing software option: PHQXLO-SDI-STRESS and must be run in boot mode: SDI.

Note: This Toolset requires one of the hardware chassis options: PHQXL01-3G or PHQXL01E3G which include the Mezzanine boards fitted with SDI BNC connectors and SDI SFP+ cages.

Advanced Generation Tools (Additional submenu item in Generator Instrument)

Advanced Eye Analysis (Additional submenu item in Eye - SDI In A Instrument)

PRBS Analysis

Pathological Detection Tools (Additional submenu item in Generator Instrument)

Sync bit removal option in Dataview Instrument.

Media-related Toolsets

Advanced HDR Visualization and Analysis Toolset

The Advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR) Toolset provides the following Instruments and tools:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-HDR.

False Color Highlighting (Additional submenu item in Analyzer - Picture and Analyzer - Picture

Copy Instruments)

Analyzer - CIE Chart.

HDR Waveform and Gen ( Additional submenu items in Generator (Video) and Analyzer Waveform Instruments).

UHD Formats Toolset

The UHD Formats Toolset provides the following:

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-UHD. For SDI, this toolset requires one of the hardware chassis options: PHQXL01-3G or PHQXL01E-3G.For ST 2110, this toolset requires PHQXLO-IP-25G.

Note: This Toolset requires the software option: PHQXLO-UHD.

Support for UHD/4K formats for both IPand SDI(including some HD/2K extended mode formats)

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EUHD Mode Formats Toolset

The UHD Extended Mode Formats (EUHD) Toolset provides the following:

Note: This Toolset requires the software options: PHQXLO-UHD and PHQXLO-EUHD.

Support for analysis of extended mode UHD/4kformats:YCbCr/RGB 444; 8-/10-/12-bit; 47.95P 60P.

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Accessing the QxL Instruments

Overview of the QxL Main Screen

On first powering-up the unit, you will see the following screen displayed:

Figure 2-1: Initial QxL Screen Following Start-up

The Instrument Launch Menu gives you access to all the test and measurement instruments available through your license(s).

To open the Instrument Launch Menu, click the PHABRIX button in the bottom-left corner of the

Instrument Bar.

Figure 2-2: PHABRIX Button to Open the Instrument Launch Menu

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Using the Instrument Launch Menu

The Instrument Launch Menu provides access to the test and measurement Instruments and other system menus available with your unit. Open the Instrument Launch Menu by clicking the PHABRIX button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Figure 2-3: Open Launch Menu

The unit includes three possible boot modes and each boot mode includes a different combination of options in the Instrument Launch Menu. For more information on the different boot modes, see the section:

Switching Between Boot Modes

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On start up, you will see the following IP2110 Instrument Launch Menu, displayed by default:

Figure 2-4: Launch Menu in 2110 Boot Mode

Each Instrument available in the menu is listed alongside its designated icon. Options listed at the top of the menu, without icons, provide access to system menus and actions, such as switching the boot mode or reverting to default settings.

When you select an instrument from the Instrument Launch menu, the Instrument window opens and its icon is displayed in the Instrument Bar at the bottom of the screen.

As you select each new instrument, the QxL adds another icon to the Instrument Bar.

Figure 2-5: QxL Instrument Bar Showing Icons for Active Instruments

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Using the Instrument Bar

As you open an Instrument from the Instrument Launch Menu, the unit adds the corresponding icon for that Instrument to the Instrument Bar. To identify the Instrument corresponding to an icon, simply hover the mouse over the icon and the unit displays a tooltip showing the name of that Instrument.

You can use the Instrument icons to bring a particular Instrument window into focus, a useful feature if you have a number of Instruments overlapping on the display. On finishing with an Instrument, rightclick its icon and select the option Close "

Figure 2-6: Key Components of the Instrument Bar

To give Instruments in the lower part of the display more screen space, you can hide the Instrument Bar by left-clicking in any of the blank sections of the Bar. Move the cursor back to the bottom of the screen, at any time, to redisplay the Instrument Bar.

Instrument Name

In addition, the unit displays any configuration presets you define in a Presets Bar, below the Instrument Bar, depending on the setting of the option Auto-hide Presets in the Instrument Bar Options menu. For more information on saving Presets, see

Preset Bar

Using System State Presets and the

Using the Instrument Bar Options Menu

Further options to control the Instrument and Preset bars are available by right-clicking in the Instrument Bar to display the Instrument Bar Options menu, shown below:

Figure 2-7: Instrument Bar Options Menu

You can close all Instrument windows together by right-clicking the Instrument Bar and selecting the option Close All Windows from the menu. In addition, you can also choose to minimize all open instruments to icons in the Instrument Bar by selecting the option Minimize All Windows.

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When the Auto-hide Presets checkbox in the Options menu is selected, the Presets bar remains hidden when the Instrument Bar is active. To view any saved Presets, uncheck the Auto-hide Presets checkbox. For more information on saving system Presets, see the section: see

Presets and the Preset Bar

Using System State

Controlling the Audio Monitoring Source

An icon to control the Audio Monitoring Source is displayed at the right-hand side of the Instrument Bar, before the time and date display. The audio monitoring icon controls the audio monitoring output of the unit, whether monitoring over HDMI, SDI instrument monitor output, or 26-way D-type. Click once to mute or unmute the audio monitoring source.

The audio monitoring source icon changes to display the current status of the audio source as shown in the following table:

Table 2-1 : Audio Source Monitoring Icon States

Audio Icon State Description

Standard state, audio source active (unmuted).

Audio source muted (inactive).

Audio source active (unmuted) with volume slider control displayed.

Hover over the audio icon to display a tooltip showing the current audio Source channel/pair selected.

To adjust the volume of the audio monitoring source, right-click the Audio icon to display a sliding volume control. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the volume of the audio monitoring source as required.

Figure 2-8: Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Monitoring Source

Use the Analyzer - Audio Meters Instrument to select the target audio monitoring source.

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System Time and Date Display

The system date and time are displayed in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

To modify the system time and/or date, right-click in the time and date display. This displays a button with the following message:

Figure 2-9: Accessing the Time and Date Adjustment Dialog

Click the Set Time & Date button to open the Time and Date dialog. For more information on setting the system time and date, see the section:

Setting the Time and NTP Server

Using System State Presets and the Preset Bar

Note: It is not possible to transfer System State Presets between QxL and Qx units as they will not be recognized.

Whenever you work with the QxL, you can save your current screen layout and settings as an Instrument Preset for ease-of-use and convenience. If you decide to start a different task, you can launch a Preset from the Preset Bar with a single click, rather than opening and adjusting individual Instruments.

You can save multiple Presets as required, giving you a library of bespoke layouts tailored to specific operational tasks. The unit saves each Preset to the Preset Bar, located below the Instrument Bar, and automatically labels each Preset sequentially as New Preset 1, New Preset 2, etc.

Once you have organized the display with your required Instruments, save as a Preset by rightclicking the Instrument Bar and selecting the option Save System State As Preset from the menu.

Figure 2-10: Save System State as Preset

A saved system state Preset saves the following items:

Layout of currently active Instruments

All user-defined settings in the active Instruments.

All user-defined System settings, for example, Display Brightness.

On saving a Preset, the Preset Bar opens below the Instrument Bar, with the current screen layout saved with the default name New Presetn.

To save other layout Presets, organize the display as required, and repeat as above.

Reordering Presets

You can change the order in which your saved presets are saved in the Presets Bar. To do so, rightclick in the Presets Bar and select the option Re-order Presets... to open the Re-order Presets dialog.

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Figure 2-11: Reorder Presets Dialog

Select a preset, then use the Up and Down arrow keys to change the displayed position of the preset in the Presets Bar. Moving a preset up the list moves the preset towards the left of the presets Bar and down the list moves the preset to the right of the Presets Bar. Press OK to accept your changes and close the dialog.

Renaming Presets

Note: You will need to connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB ports of the unit before you can change the name of a preset. If a USBkeyboard is not connected, the option Rename Preset is not available. An on-screen keyboard is not provided for this function in this software version.

To rename a Preset, connect a USB keyboard then right-click the preset name and select the option Rename Preset. The Preset Rename dialog is displayed, enabling you to rename the Preset using the connected USB keyboard.

Figure 2-12: Preset Options Menu

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Figure 2-13: Rename Preset Dialog

After entering a new name for the preset, select OK to save your changes.

Note: If you use the File Manager utility to upload presets from another unit, make sure that you

reboot the unit after uploading the presets to ensure that the presets are registered on the new unit. Once the presets have been registered, you can rename them as previously described.

Other Preset Tasks

To delete a Preset, right-click the Preset, select the option Delete Preset and confirm the deletion. If you no longer wish to delete the preset, select Cancel.

To update an existing Preset with a changed screen layout, right-click the Preset, select the option Update Preset and confirm that you are happy to overwrite that preset. Your layout changes are saved to the same name and the previous settings are overwritten.

To hide the Preset bar automatically from view, right-click the Instrument Bar or Preset Bar and check the Auto-hide Presets checkbox. To display the Preset Bar, uncheck the checkbox.

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Overview of the Instrument Windows

Each QxL Instrument window border and its corresponding icon is assigned a color and the icon and Instrument border are displayed in the assigned color to indicate that it is part of one of the following

groups

The color-coding provides easy identification of the Instrument type. You can enable/disable the Instrument borders or modify the assigned color in the Display Options submenu, selected from the Instrument Launch Menu. For more information on setting-up the display, see the section:

the Display

of Instruments:

System: Instruments used to configure various elements of the QxL system. Default border color:white.

Analyzers: Instruments used to analyze characteristics of the video signal and its associated components. Default border color:orange.

Generators: Instruments used to generate a video or audio signal. Default border color:cyan.

Setting-up

Figure 2-14: Full Screen with Active Instruments

Changing the Border Color of Instrument Windows

If desired, you can change the border color of Analyzer and Generator Instruments as described in the Section:

Note: The borders and icons of System Instruments are always colored white.

Instrument borders automatically merge by group color. If you position one Analyzer instrument, for example, next to another Analyzer, then the border will outline all instruments in the common group, in contact with each other, to aid group recognition.

In addition, signal connectors displayed in instrument windows (for example, in the System IOinstrument) are displayed in the Analyzer color to indicate an input or the Generator color to indicate an output, when they are active.

Setting-up the Display

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Working with the QxL Instruments

Each QxL Instrument includes a pop-up options menu, displayed by right-clicking the mouse in the window, which gives you access to the configuration parameters of that Instrument.

Once open, you can move the menu to any position on the screen by clicking the gray bar at the top of the menu and dragging it to a new position.

In addition to listing the Instrument-specific parameters, or providing access to further configuration dialogs, the submenus include the following operational commands:

Take Screenshot: Saves an image of the current active display to the unit's SSD storage.

Dismiss Menu: Closes the submenu.

Minimize "

ing it from the display. You can click the minimized icon to restore the Instrument to its original location, at its original size and containing the actual content.

Close "

The following figure shows an example of a popup options menu displayed by right-clicking in the

Generator Instrument:

Instrument

": Minimizes the target Instrument to an icon in the Instrument Bar, remov-

": Closes the Instrument, removing it from the display.

Figure 2-15: Instrument Popup Options Menu Displayed

Other generic dialog windows (About, False Color Ranges, Driver Calibration, etc.) also include rightclick menus with options to take a screenshot, dismiss the menu, and close the dialog window.

Selecting Submenu Options and Entering Values

You can select most options in the instrument menus by selecting an optionfrom a dropdown listbox. For example, you might enable or disable a parameter by selecting Enable or Disable from the dropdown list.

Other parameters require you to enter a numeric value, for example, the number of Eyes displayed in the Eye - SDI In A Instrument, or the zoom factor in the Analyzer - Vectorscope Instrument.

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Figure 2-16: Adjusting Numeric Values in the Analyzer - Vectorscope Instrument

You can adjust a numeric value using one of the following methods:

Click the slider button and drag left or right to decrease or increase the value, respectively.

Click the cursor in the numeric field and scroll the mouse wheel backward or forward to decrease or increase the value, respectively.

Enable the onscreen keyboard in the Diplay Options of the Launch menu (default setting), click

corresponding to the field to be changed and enter the new value using the displayed

keypad then click OK to save the address.

Disable the on-screen keyboard in the Diplay Options of the Launch menu, connect a USB keyboard to the unit, click in the numeric field and enter the new value using the keyboard.

Figure 2-17: Manual Entry of a Static IP Address in the Qx Network & Automation Instrument

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Resizing an Instrument Window

Double-click in any Instrument window to cycle through a set of standard instrument window sizes 1/16, 1/4 or, in some cases, full screen size.

For some instuments, you can manually drag the window to one of the standard sizes. To do so, hover the cursor over either the bottom right-hand corner until a double-headed arrow is displayed, then drag the border until the Instrument reaches the desired standard size.

Note: When an instrument window is set to full-screen size, it is not possible to overlay another instrument window on top of the full-screen window.

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Using the Instrument Scroll Bars and Scroll Control Menu

For those Instruments displaying a large amount of data, vertical and horizontal scroll bars are provided to help navigate through the data. A scroll control menu, accessed by right-clicking the scroll bar provides further scrolling or paging options.

Figure 2-18: Instrument Scroll Bar Control Menu

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Using the Window Panel Slider Controls

In Instruments with two active panels, for example, .the NMOSsingle interface Receiver/Sender SDPand IS05 windows, a vertical slider enables you to change the size of either panel for improved viewing. Simply move the slider up or down to adjust the viewable area of either panel.

Figure 2-19: Window Panel Slider Controls

Taking Screenshots

Note: Before taking a screenshot, first disable VNC in the submenu of the Network & Automation Instrument and set the display brightness to its maximum setting using the Display Options in the Launch menu.

To capture an image of the entire display, open an Instrument submenu and simply select Take Screenshot. The image is saved to the SSD as a portable network graphic (.PNG) format file.

Alternatively, connect a USB keyboard to the unit and press [Shift] + [PrtScn] to capture the display. You can retrieve your saved screenshots, in PNG format, from the SSD using the USB File Manager or a remote connection method, as required. For more information on retrieving the file from the unit, see the section .

Working with Instrument Tabs

Some QxL instruments feature tabs along the top of the window which provide quick and easy access to different functional areas or views within a single Instrument.

The following figure shows the Analyzer - Ancilary Status instrument, which includes a tab to display data in a grid format and a separate tab to display data in a list.

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Figure 2-20: Example of Tabs in the Analyzer - Ancillary Status Instrument

The unit also uses tabs to present alternative configuration dialogs. For example, the Test Pattern selection dialog of the Generator instrument, provides tabs that enable you to switch between selecting either system test patterns or user-supplied custom test patterns.

Using Instrument Dialogs

The following instruments provide access to additional configuration dialogs from the options menu, which enable you to select associated parameters quickly and efficiently:

Qx Network &Automation

SFPIPNetwork

SFPE/F - PTPInfo

Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup

NMOS Configuration

Generator (Video and Audio Configuration)

Analyzer - Video Standard

The Video Override Parameters... configuration dialog for the Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup instrument is shown in

Figure 2-21

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Figure 2-21: Configuration Dialog for Manual Override of ST2110 Video Parameters

When you open a configuration dialog from an instrument's options menu, select the required parameters from the available controls, then click OKto save and implement your changes.

Any invalid parameters are grayed-out.

Using the Color Picker

Several of the Qx instruments enable you to select a color from a Color Picker as a configurable display attribute. For example, you can specify the color of the Analyzer and Generator instrument borders, choose a text highlight color in the NMOSSDP instruments, or choose colors in a custom false color overlay in the Picture instrument, among others.

Select a color as follows:

1. Select the dropdown color selector to open the Color Picker tool (also referred to as the Hue, Saturation, Value (HSV) tool)shown below.

Figure 2-22: Selecting Colors in the Color Picker

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2. Enter the RGBor HSVvalues, if know, into the appropriate color fields along the bottom of the window. Alternatively, pick a color manually as follows:

a. Click at a point in the left-hand color panel of the Color Picker to select the hue (hori-

zontal) and saturation (vertical) settings of the new color choice.

b. Click at a point in the right-hand vertical bar to select the color lightness value.

3. Close the HSV menu.

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Instrument Icon Quick Reference

The icons shown below each represent a different Instrument (some optional) and are displayed in the Instrument Bar when the corresponding Instrument is active.

System Instruments:

Event Logging Qx Network & Automation

SFP IP Network Analyzer - LLDP Data

Video Standard Analyzer Instruments:

Analyzer - CIEChart Analyzer - CRC Analysis

Analyzer - Data View

Analyzer - Vectorscope Analyzer - Waveform

Analyzer - Video Standard (SDI & 2022-6)

Analyzer - Ancillary Status Analyzer - Audio Channel Status

Analyzer - Audio Meters Analyzer - 2110 Format Set

Analyzer - 2022-7 Status Analyzer - 2110-21 Status

Analyzer - Loudness Monitor Analyzer - Dolby Metadata

Physical Analyzer Instruments:

Eye - SDI in A Jitter SDI in A

PRBS Analysis

Analyzer - Picture / Analyzer - Picture Copy

Analyzer - Ancillary Inspector

Generator Instruments:

Generator

Raw Data Instruments:

SFP E - Network Stats SFP F - Network Stats

AES IO Config System IO

SFP E - Info SFP F - Info

SFPE / F - PTP Info

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Datastream Analyzer Instruments:

Stats - SDI in A Stats - SDI in B

Stats - SDI in C Stats - SDI in D

Video Timing & System Reference

IP Receive - Interpacket Timing Stats - IP Receive (SFP E)

NMOS Status and Configuration NMOS Receivers - IS05

NMOS Receivers - SDP NMOSSender - IS05

NMOS Sender - SDP

IP Receive - Flows

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Configuring and Checking the Unit

This chapter describes how to set-up some fundamental parameters and check that the unit is working correctly; it includes the following sections:

Qx Network and Automation

Setting the Time and NTP Server

Setting-up the Display

Checking the Unit

Checking the System Health Status

Checking the Licenses

Restarting the Unit

Reverting to Factory Default Settings

Switching Boot Modes

Resetting the SFP Configuration Database

Upgrading the Software, Firmware and Options

Managing Files with the USB File Manager

Packet Capture (PCAP)

Event Logging on the Unit

Remote Connection to the Unit

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Qx Network and Automation

Overview

The Qx Network &Automation Instrument provides all the control network information and facilities you need to connect remotely to the unit and control its interface.

Once the unit is powered on and an RJ45 Ethernet connector inserted in the management port, you can access the unit remotely and set its date and time from an NTP server. You can choose either dynamic or static IPaddressing for the management Ethernet port.

You can control the unit from a remote location using a number of methods, including:

Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

REST API (for automated testing).

Figure 3-1: Qx Network & Automation Instrument (IP2110 Boot Mode)

Using Virtual Network Computing (noVNCor VNC) for Remote Access

The virtual network computing or VNC facility enables you to connect to the unit from a remote location and provides you with direct screen control of the unit.

When you enable the VNC Server parameter in the options menu, the unit allows remote access to its noVNCclient from a standard web browser across a dedicated network socket. In addition, you can also connect remotely using a suitable, locally installed VNC client viewer (for example, VNC®Connect, etc.)

For more information on establishing a remote connection using noVNCor from a VNC client to the unit, see the section

Using Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

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Instrument Menu Options

Figure 3-2: Qx Network & Automation Instrument Menu Options (IP2110 Boot Mode)

The following table lists the configurable parameters in the Qx Network & Automation instrument options menu:

Table 3-1 : Qx Network & Automation Menu Options

Item Options Description

IPParameters

IPParameters... System Control Open IPParameters dialog.

IP Addressing ode Dynamic

Static

Ethernet IP addr and mask

Enter static IP address and mask (range: 8 to 31) as required.

For remote access to the unit, you can assign the IP address of the unit either dynamically, on a DHCP enabled network, or specify a static IP address manually. When assigned dynamically using DHCP, the following IP address fields are automatically populated and cannot be edited.

Only active when the static IP addressing mode is selected. Use the dropdown list to select the Mask. The unit uses CIDR notation; with a default value of /24. Use either a USB keyboard or click the keypad icon to enter the address using the numeric keypad.

Gateway IP Addr Enter the IP address of the Gate-

way as required.

DNS Server IP Addr Enter the IP address of the DNS

Server.

Default Gateway (IP2110 Boot Mode)

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Only active when the static IP addressing mode is selected. Use either a USB keyboard or click the keypad icon to enter the address using the numeric keypad.

Only active when the static IP addressing mode is selected. Use either a USB keyboard or click the keypad icon to enter the address using the numeric keypad. After entering all required static IP parameters, click

Apply IP Parameters.

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Item Options Description

Default Gateway Via Mgmt Port (Default)

Via SFP E Via SFPF

RemoteConnection Parameters

REST API Enabled

Disabled (Default)

Select the preferred network interface for network traffic. This can either be the default management port as assigned by the operating system or either SFPE or SFPF.

Note:Displayed in IP2110 boot mode only.

When enabled allows remote connection to the unit using the REST API. The Qx Network & Automation window contains all the information on the unit required to submit a REST request. It is recommended to use the IP Address (or mDNS Hostname if your client’s host supports it) as the recipient of the request, and the REST API Port is the port towards which requests need to be directed. The REST API supports four HTTP methods: GET, PUT, DELETE, and POST. Use GET requests to retrieve information and navigate the submenus and PUT requests to modify and control the unit's behavior and actions. Use a web browser to retrieve information from the unit using GET requests. You can use any HTTP/1.1 compliant application to control the unit using GET and PUT requests. In addition, PUT, GET, DELETE, and POST requests can be scripted for automated testing.

VNC Server Enabled

Disabled (Default)

When enabled allows remote connection to the unit from either:

A standard web browser using noVNCto connect to the noVNCclient on the unit by way of a dedicated network socket, or

A locally installed VNC client viewer (for example,

VNC® Connect). The VNC Server field of the Network & Automation window shows the number of current VNC connections to the unit. Once a connection is made, or ended, this number is automatically updated. For more information on using VNCto connect remotely to the unit, see the section

Using Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

Note: The mDNS Hostname has the following case-sensitive syntax: qx-

.local. For example: qx-123456.local

Using the Numeric Keypad to Enter Static IPDetails

If you select a static IPaddressing mode in the IPParameters dialog, click the keypad icon to display the numeric keypad as shown in

Figure 3-3

Enter an address using the keypad as follows:

1. Use the backspace to remove digits to be replaced or highlight a segment to overwrite.

As you enter digits, the unit automatically validates the content of the segment.

2. Enter the new address using the number keys as required.

3. Click OK to save the new address to the address fields and close the numeric keypad.

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4. If you need to change the subnet mask, select the appropriate value from the dropdown box.

5. When satisfied with all IPaddressing parameters, click OK to save and exit the dialog.

Figure 3-3: Numeric Keypad to Enter Static IPAddresses

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Setting the Time, Date and NTP Server

The unit displays the system date and time in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Figure 3-4: Date and Time Display

You can configure the unit to use a date and time transmitted by a target Network Time Protocol (NTP) server or set the time and date manually in the Time and Date dialog.

Configure the date and time as follows:

1. Right-click on the time/date display in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

2. Select: Set Time & Date.

This opens the Time and Date dialog.

Figure 3-5: Time and Date Dialog

3. To use the automatic time and date from an NTP server:

a. Set the Automatic toggle switch to ON.

b. Enter the address of the NTP Server using the onscreen keyboard or a USB keyboard

connected to the unit. For example: pool.ntp.org

c. Select your local time zone from the Time Zone list box.

d. Click Sync Now to synchronize to the selected time zone.

e. Click Apply to save your changes and quit the dialog.

To discard your changes, click Cancel

4. To set a time and date for the unit manually:

a. Set the Automatic toggle switch to OFF.

This displays the manual date and time fields.

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Figure 3-6: Manual Date and Time Fields

b. Adjust the date and time by clicking the target item and either increase or decrease the

setting using the mouse scroll wheel or the up/down arrow buttons at the right of the fields. You can also enter a date or time using the onscreen keyboard (if enabled)or a USBkeyboard connected to the unit.

c. Click Apply to save your changes and quit the dialog.

To discard your changes, click Cancel

Table 3-2 : NTPTraffic Generation

Automatic Toggle

Switch Setting

None Unit stops synchronizing with NTPservers.

Click Sync Now Force one-time synchronization with NTPserver.

Click Apply Unit automatically synchronizes with the NTPserver

Action Result

No NTPtraffic generated.

Note:Generates NTPtraffic for the single sync and then no longer.

and continues to do so, generating NTP traffic. Closes Time Setting dialog. Unit displays UTCtime according to the selected timezone.

Setting-up the Display

Modifying the Display Options

The unit's Display options enable you to set the display brightness and output frame rate, or modify the appearance of the Instrument windows on the screen.

Configure the display to which the unit is connected as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: Display Options.

This opens a submenu listing the configurable display options.

Figure 3-7: Display Options in Instrument Launch Menu

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3. Select the desired frame rate from the Output Rate dropdown list:

50 Hz

59.94 Hz

60 Hz

4. Drag the Brightness slider left or right to decrease or increase the display brightness to a com-

fortable level.

Note: When using the Screenshot function to capture the display, it is recommended to set the brightness to the maximum setting to increase the clarity of the saved image.

5. Choose whether to display a border around the Instruments by enabling or disabling the option

Window Frames. When disabled, you switch off the border color differentiation between Analyzer and Generator Instruments.

6. When the option Window Frames is Enabled, you can change the border color of Analyzer or

Generator instruments as described in the section

Using the Color Picker

Figure 3-8: Selecting Analyzer and Generator Border Colors in the HSV Window

Note: The borders and icons of System Instruments are always colored white.

7. Choose whether to use the Onscreen Keyboard for text and numeric entry in instrument dialog

fields. The onscreen keyboard is enabled by default. If you choose to disable the onscreen keyboard you will need to have a USBkeyboard connected to one of the USBports on the unit. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard connected to a PCfrom which you have initiated a remote connection to a unit using noVNC.

8. Click anywhere outside the menus to quit and save your new display settings.

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Checking the Unit

Overview

Your QxL unit should now be powered on in the default boot mode (IP2110), with the correct date and time showing, and at least the basic screen displayed with any of your modifications. At this point you should confirm that the unit is healthy and running correctly, as expected, by checking the following:

System Health

Licensing and ordered licensed options

Software and firmware versions

These items are described in the following sections.

Checking the System Health Status

You can check the current health status of the unit in the System Health dialog as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: System Health.

This opens the System Health dialog displaying the current health of the unit's hardware, including: CPU and FPGA temperature, voltage (DDR and 5.5 V), and cooling fan revolutions.

Figure 3-9: System Health Information

Table 3-3 : System Health Recommended Thresholds

Item Safe Range Description

CPU Temperature From 0° to 85°C Unit will issue a high temperature warning at 80°C and

switch off at 85°C

FPGA Temperature From 0° to 85°C Unit will issue a high temperature warning at 80°C and

switch off at 85°C

5.5 V 5.030 to 5.734 V Hardware switches off the unit if the voltage moves outside the safe range.

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Item Safe Range Description

DDR Voltage 1.283 to 1.580 V Hardware switches off the unit if the voltage moves

outside the safe range.

Cooling Fans 3000 to 9500 rpm Speed of fans varies with the temperature of the unit.

Three cooling fans are located in the front of the unit in left (L), center (C) and right (R) positions.

Checking the Unit Licenses

It is important at this point to confirm that your unit has been shipped with the software options and corresponding licenses documented in your original order.

Check the licensing details and other system information in the About dialog as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: About.

This opens the About dialog listing detailed information about the system, including:

Software version and build

Unit serial number

License details

Build ID

Mezzanine ID (Optional)

FPGA details

Calibration details

QTOSversion.

Figure 3-10: Serial Number and License Information

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Figure 3-11: Mezzanine IDin About Dialog (Optional)

Restarting the Unit

If at any time you want to restart the unit, you can do so from the System Settings options, accessed from the Instrument Launch menu, without powering-down the unit.

Restart the unit as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: System Settings.

Figure 3-12: System Settings Option Menu

3. Select: Restart Qx.

This opens a Restart confirmation dialog.

Figure 3-13: Display Options in Instrument Launch Menu

4. Click: OK to confirm the restart or Cancel to quit without restarting.

When you confirm the restart, the unit immediately enters boot mode and displays its status using the LED behind the On switch.

Reverting to Factory Default Settings

If you make configuration changes to the unit which you would rather discard, you can restore the unit to the factory default settings at any time.

Restore the factory defaults as follows:

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1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: Apply Default Settings.

This opens a confirmation dialog, shown below, where you are prompted to confirm your choice before the factory defaults are restored.

Note: If you restore the factory settings, all your Presets and other configuration changes will be removed from the unit. It is recommended first to copy all your saved Presets to a USB memory stick using the File Manager before restoring factory defaults.

Figure 3-14: Confirmation to Restore Factory Default Settings

3. Click: Restore Defaults to confirm or Cancel to quit.

Alternatively, make sure that no USBsticks are inserted in any of the USBports, then press the power button

twice

in quick succession. The power button changes color to magenta and the unit restarts

with the factory default settings restored.

Switching Between Boot Modes

The unit includes three possible boot modes, with each boot mode featuring a different combination of options in the Instrument Launch Menu. The available firmware boot modes are as follows:

IP 2110 Boot Mode (default boot mode), supporting:

SMPTE ST 2110 decapsulation (reception) of video (2110-20), audio (2110-30/2110-31), ancillary (ANC) (2110-40) flows, and the network monitoring of an ST 2022-6 flow in ST 2110 boot mode.

SMPTE ST 2110 encapsulation (transmission) of video (2110-20), audio (2110-30/2110-31), and ancillary (ANC) (2110-40) flows.

SMPTE ST 2022-7 SIPS and dual ST 2059 (PTP).

IP 2022-6 Boot Mode

12GSDI Boot Mode (Factory fitted option, including SDIStress Tools)

On start up, you will see one of the following Instrument Launch Menus, depending on the boot mode and licenses applied to the unit:

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Figure 3-15: Launch Menus for IP 2110 (Default), IP 2022-6, and Optional SDI Modes

Each Instrument available in the menu is listed alongside its designated icon. Options listed at the top of the menu, without icons, provide access to System menus and actions, such as switching the boot mode or reverting to default settings.

When you select an instrument from the Instrument Launch menu, the Instrument window opens and its icon is displayed in the Instrument Bar at the bottom of the screen.

Depending on your product license(s), you can switch boot mode from the Instrument Launch menu.

Switch the boot mode as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: Switch Mode To....

This opens a submenu listing the available boot options.

Figure 3-16: Switching Between Boot Modes

3. Select the desired option from the list (assuming that you are starting from the default IP 2110 boot mode):

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SDI

IP 2022-6

4. In the Switch Mode dialog displayed, click Switch to confirm the mode switch. Switching to a different boot mode can take about 30 seconds to complete.

Figure 3-17: Switch Firmware Dialog

You will see the progress of the mode switch displayed briefly.

The Power Button light changes to a fixed yellow color (instead of white) once the reconfiguration request is complete, indicating that a mode switch request has been successful.

5. On completion of the mode switch, click Reboot to reboot the unit in the new mode.

Figure 3-18: Reboot Dialog

Resetting the SFP Configuration Database

By default, the unit's SFP Configuration Database contains configuration details for the approved, factory supplied SFPs.

Note: If you have previously modified the SFP Configuration Database manually to include SFPs that were not approved, be sure to copy your current list from the unit database values. By doing so, after reset, you can then add your user-defined SFPs to the database again if they are not automatically recognized by the unit. Contact PHABRIX Support for details on SFP configuration procedures.

Update the SFP Configuration Database with the latest standard list of PHABRIX approved SFPs for the current software release as follows:

1. Click the PHABRIX button to open the Instrument Launch menu.

2. Select: System Settings.

3. Select: SFP Configuration Database from the submenu.

before

you reset the

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Figure 3-19: Resetting the SFP Configuration Database

4. Select: Reset to Factory Values.

5. Select Reset in the confirmation dialog. You are warned that the database will revert to the factory defaults. Any user-defined SFP entries in the database will be deleted. To quit the reset process, select Cancel.

Figure 3-20: Resetting the SFP List to Factory Defaults

Note: If you have not previously modified the database, but have unsupported SFPs that you

wish to use after reset, contact PHABRIX Support for information on how these might be added to the SFP database.

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Upgrading the Unit

Upgrading the System Software and Firmware

New software releases will be made available regularly as the product is developed.

Software downloads are approximately 100 MB in size and can be found in the Support area of the PHABRIX website currently located at: https://www.phabrix.com/support/product-software-

downloads/

1. Complete and submit the access request form.

2. Click the generated link to download the latest software.

3. Download the .zip file for the selected software release.

Figure 3-21: Downloading the Software Bundle from the PHABRIX Software Downloads Page

4. Copy the .zip file to the root directory of a FAT32 or exFATformatted USB stick.

5. Make sure that the unit is switched OFF before upgrading.

6. Insert the USB stick into a USB port on the front panel of the unit.

7. Press the power button

magenta when the upgrade procedure starts. If the button does not show the magenta color, then repeat the previous steps.

The power button will flash several colors and the fans will be on full throughout the upgrade process. Please wait approximately four minutes as the unit upgrades. It will automatically display the menu screen when complete.

twice

in quick succession. The power button changes color to

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Remote Upgrade Using SFTP

You can upgrade the software on your unit(s) from a remote location using a standard SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla, etc.)as follows:

1. Complete and submit the access request form.

2. Click the link to download the .zip file for the desired software release, see above.

3. Log on remotely to a unit to be upgraded using SFTP, enter:

sftp qxuser@

For more information, see the section

4. Enter the password for the qxuser: phabrixqx You should see the message Connected to qxuser@

5. Use the SFTP put command to upload the upgrade .zip file to the upgrade directory of the unit: /transfer/upgrade. You should see the percentage completion and time remaining for the transfer displayed at the right of the terminal window.

<Qx_IP_Address>

Using Secure FTP (SFTP)

<Qx_IP_Address>

Figure 3-22: Uploading the Upgrade File Remotely to the Unit

6. On completion of the upload the unit automatically detects the presence of the upgrade file and starts its upgrade cycle.

Upgrading the Software Options

You can order and install optional software toolkits at any time after purchasing your unit. You will receive an email from PHABRIX with an encrypted file attachment: encrypted_license_file.enc.

Install the software for a toolset option as follows:

1. Make sure that the unit is powered on.

2. Download the email attachment and copy to a blank, FAT32 or exFATformatted USB memory stick.

3. Insert the USB memory stick into any of the USB ports on the front or rear of the unit. The unit detects the software package and displays a dialog box listing the licenses currently installed alongside the new licenses available with the option upgrade.

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Figure 3-23: Confirmation Dialog for Software Option Upgrade

4. Make sure that the new option(s) you have purchased are listed in the New License column with a green check mark then click OK to update the license. After updating the option licenses, the unit opens a further dialog box requesting you to restart to apply your changes and activate the new option(s).

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Figure 3-24: Requesting a Reboot to Activate the New Option(s)

5. Confirm that all expected licenses have been updated, then click Reboot. The unit reboots and the upgraded options will be available for use (depending on the Boot mode.)

6. Open the About dialog from the Settings tab of the Setup Menus and confirm that your new toolkit license(s) are available.

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Managing Files with the USB File Manager

Overview

To transfer and manage your files, the unit provides a USB File Manager which enables you to download files from the unit to a FAT32 or exFATformatted USB memory stick or to upload files from USB to the unit. To display the USB File Manager, simply insert a USB memory stick into one of the USB connectors on the front or rear panels of the unit. When displayed, the USB File Manager window is divided into two panes – the left-hand pane displays files available on the unit and the right-hand pane displays files and folders on the USB stick. You can either select files and then choose a copy option from the right-click menu or drag selected files and drop them into the desired target window.

Note: The unit supports a single inserted USB memory stick at any one time. If a second stick is inserted, it will not be recognized until the first USBstick is removed.

With the USB File Manager you can:

Select files on either device

Copy selected files in two directions (from unit to USB or USB to the unit)

Drag and drop selected files between the unit and USB device

Rename files on the USB stick

Create folders on the USB stick

Delete files from the unit or USB stick.

You can upload or download the following file types to or from the unit:

Test patterns

Screenshots

Presets

Logfiles

TIFF image files.

The USBDevice dropdown menu in the top-right of the window allows you to select either of up to three USBdevices that may be connected to the USBports. Available space on both the unit and USBstick is displayed at the bottom of each pane.

Note: The USB File Manager is disabled on a remote QxL Client.

Opening the File Manager

To open the File Manager:

Insert a USBmemory stick into one of the USBports on the front or rear panel of the unit.

This automatically opens the following file manager dialog:

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Figure 3-25: USB File Manager Window and Right-click Menu

Alternatively, you can launch the File Manager from the Instrument launch menu as follows:

Click PHABRIX, then select File Manager... from the menu.

If you unintentionally close the File Manager by clicking on another window or instrument, you can reopen it from the Instrument Launch Menu as described above.

Copying Files from the Unit to USB

Copy files from the unit as follows:

1. Insert a USB stick into one of the USBports and wait for the File Manager window to open.

2. Open the target folder on the unit.

To open a folder, double-click the folder icon.

3. Select the files to download in the left-hand pane, or choose Select All Qx Files from the rightclick menu.

To deselect a file, simply click it again. You can also choose Clear Selected Qx Files from the right-click menu to deselect multiple files.

Figure 3-26: Copying Selected Files from the Unit to a Connected USB Stick

4. Right-click anywhere in the File Manager window and select Copy from Qx to USB...from the menu. This opens the Copy Source Files dialog.

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5. Check that the selected files and destination are correct then click Copy to confirm.

Uploading Files from USBto the Unit

Upload files to the unit as follows:

1. Insert a USB stick into one of the USBports and wait for the File Manager window to open.

2. Open the target folder on the unit.

To open a folder, double-click the folder icon.

3. Select the files you want to upload in the right-hand pane, or choose Select all USBfiles from the right-click menu.

4. Select the target folder on the unit, in the left-hand pane, for the uploaded files.

5. Right-click anywhere in the File Manager window and select Copy from USB to Qx...from the menu. This opens the Copy Source Files dialog.

6. Check that the selected files and destination folder are correct then click Copy to confirm.

Note: If uploading screen Presets from another unit, always reboot the unit to register the Presets on completion of the upload.

Deleting Files from the Unit

Delete files on the unit as follows:

1. Launch the File Manager from the Instrument Launch Menu.

2. Open the target folder on the unit.

To open a folder, double-click the folder icon.

3. Select the files you want to remove in the left-hand pane, or choose Select all Qx files from the right-click menu.

4. Right-click anywhere in the File Manager window and select Delete selected Qx files...from the menu. This opens the Delete Files dialog.

5. Check that you have selected the correct files then click Delete to confirm.

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Packet Capture (PCAP)

Requires Option(s): PHQXLO-IP-PCAP

Overview

The Packet Capture (PCAP) function enables you to capture a snapshot of all live IPnetwork traffic on either one, or both, of the media interfaces. You can control the PCAPfunction either locally from the unit's interface, or remotely, using either noVNCor a suitable VNC client viewer, for details, see

Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

The PCAP data is saved to a FAT32 or exFATformatted USB memory stick and can be transferred remotely, by browser, for offline analysis using third-party network analysis tools to investigate any issues.

Note: This function is available in IPST2110 mode only.

You can analyze the downloaded PCAP file to assist with:

Monitoring network traffic

Identification of network setup and performance issues

Using

Identification of network security vulnerabilities.

The PCAPfunction saves network packet data in the PCAPnext generation (PCAPng) format using the following syntax:

pcap.pcapng (When Filename Append Date Time disabled)

pcap_<

date_time

>.pcapng (When Filename Append Date Time enabled)

Note: When using PCAP all other instruments are disabled and then re-enabled once the PCAP has completed.

Opening the PCAP Dialog

Note: The unit supports a single inserted USB memory stick at any one time. If a second stick is inserted, it will not be recognized until the first USBstick is removed.

To open the PCAPdialog:

1. Insert a USBmemory stick into one of the USBports on the front or rear panel of the unit.

2. Open the PHABRIXlaunch menu and select PCAP Capture....

This automatically opens the following PCAP Capture dialog:

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Figure 3-27: PCAPCapture Window

3. Set the desired PCAP parameters in the PCAP dialog as defined in the following table:

Table 3-4 : Parameter Settings for the PCAPCapture Instrument

Parameter Options Description

Capture Interface SFPE (Default)

SFPF SFP E+F

Packets to Capture No Limit (Default)

1 to 50 million

Max File Size 100 KB

500 KB 1 MB 5 MB 10 MB 50 MB 100 MB 500 MB 1 GB (Default) 4 GB

Max Capture Time No Limit

1 second (Default) to 9999 seconds

Packet Capture Size 12 to 1518 bytes Set the maximum size, in bytes, of each captured data

Define the SFPinterface for the PCAPrecording. This can be one or both media interfaces at a line rate of 10 Gbps or 25 Gbps.

Set a limit for the number of data packets to be captured for analysis in the PCAPsession.

Set a limit for the maximum size of the recorded PCAPfile.

Set a limit for the maximum recording duration over which to record live network traffic.

packet recorded. This enables you, for example, to capture more smaller packets or fewer larger packets. (Note:Jumbo packets are truncated.)

Time Reference PTP (Default)

Internal clock

Capture Filename pcap.pcapng (Default) If making multiple captures, this function enables you to

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Specify whether to use PTP or the unit's internal clock as the reference time source for the PCAPtimestamps.

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Parameter Options Description

Or enter filename and extension using a connected USBkeyboard.

Filename Append Date Time

File Location None

Capture Start Delay NoDelay (Default)

Enabled (Default) Disabled

sda1

5 s 10 s 30 s 60 s

change the capture filename to ensure that the previous packet capture file is not over-written.

Include the current system date and time to the PCAPfilename.

Identifies the target USBslot to which to save the PCAP file, as follows: sda1 - First inserted USB memory stick (USBsticks inserted subsequently are not recognized.)

Options are displayed only when a USBstick is inserted.

Choose to delay the start of the PCAPcapture for up to 60 seconds. When you specify a delay, the counter starts once you click the Start button. A countdown timer is displayed in the unit's status bar.

Starting a PCAPRecording

Once you have set the PCAPrecording parameters, start a recording as follows:

1. Press the Start PCAP recording button.

2. Press the Start Capture control or, if you have set one, wait for the start delay counter to countdown.

You will see the message:Capture started... displayed in the bottom-left corner of the dialog.

3. Press the Stop Capture control or, if you have set a maximum file size, capture time, or number of packets, wait for the first threshold to be reached and the capture will stop automatically.

You will see the message:Capture being stored displayed in the bottom-left corner of the dialog as the unit transfers the captured data to the USB stick.

You can cancel the packet capture at any point by pressing the Abort PCAPbutton.

Note: The PCAPfile may take some time to save to the USBstick.

Figure 3-28: PCAPRecording Controls

4. On completion, click Close to quit the dialog.

5. Open the File Manager and eject the USBstick or use a browser to download it remotely to a PC.

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Instrument Menu Options

Figure 3-29: PCAPCapture Instrument Menu Options

The following table lists the configurable parameters in the PCAPoptions menu:

Table 3-5 : PCAPMenu Options

Item Options Description

USBWebsite Visibility

File Manager... N/A

Store Last Capture N/A

None (Default) sda1

Active Control

Select the USBslot containing the target USBstick to allow the contents of the USB stick to be displayed in a browser.

Select to open the File Manager directly, instead of through the launch menu. This enables you to manage and delete files on the USB stick on completion of a packet capture, or to make space for the packet capture file.

Select to save the last PCAP file, held in the unit's memory, to a USBstick. In the event of a failure preventing the PCAPfile saving to USB at the first attempt, this feature ensures that you can save the last recorded PCAPfile to a USBstick. A PCAPfile is retained in RAMuntil either the unit is powered down or the next PCAP, whichever comes first.

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Event Logging on the Unit

Overview

Event logging on the unit enables you to view the logs in the Event Logging Instrument window. The unit allocates 500 lines for logging detail before overwriting log data. It will also recall the log data last captured if the unit is started from cold. The setting for logging data will need to be re-entered from a cold start using the right-click options menu. You can also access and save Logs using the REST API.

Figure 3-30: SDIMode Event Logging and Options Menu (Factory Fitted Option)

Figure 3-31: IPMode Event Logging and Menu Options

IP Boot Modes

In IPboot modes, right-click the mouse in the instrument window to enable or disable the following logs in the Options menu:

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Record IP Tx Logs

Record IP Rx Logs

Record IP Interfaces Logs

Record PTP Logs (IP 2110 only)

Record NMOSLogs (IP 2110 only)

Record SCTE104 Logs

Record REST API Request Logs

Record Reference Locking Logs

Record SFP Logs

Record Audio Input Presence Logs

Select the Clear logs control to clear the contents of the currently active logs.

SDI Boot Mode (Factory Fitted Option)

In SDIboot mode, right-click the mouse in the instrument window to enable or disable the following logs in the Options menu:

Record Jitter Timing Logs

Record Jitter Alignment Logs

Record SDI Input Standard Logs

Record SDI Input Rate Logs

Record SCTE104 Logs

Record REST API Request Logs

Record Reference Locking Logs

Record SFP Logs

Record Audio Input Presence Logs

Select the Clear logs control to clear the contents of the currently active logs.

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Remote Connection to the Unit

Overview

Various methods are provided to enable you to establish a remote connection to your unit, depending on your requirements, for example you could establish a remote connection using one of the following methods:

Built-in noVNC or other standard VNC client

REST API

SFTP

Web browser.

For further information on the REST API, see the section

Using the RESTAPIfor Remote Access

Note: If you need to transfer files to or from a unit and you have direct access to the unit, it is recommended to use the USBFile Manager available from the Instrument Launch Menu.

Figure 3-32: Remote Connectivity Overview

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Available Functionality

Remote Operational Control:

noVNC: View the screen and control the user interface from a remote location from a standard web browser using noVNC.

VNC: View the screen and control the user interface from a remote location using a suitable VNCclient installed on your PC.

REST API: Remotely send operational control commands and retrieve data and status information.

Remote File Management:

SFTP: Upgrade the unit from a remote location; available from software version 3.4.1. Retrieve Log, Preset, and Screenshot files. Delete these files. Add saved presets from a different unit. Add, retrieve, and delete user-created test pattern files.

Web Browser: View and retrieve, Log, Preset, Screenshot, and User Test Pattern files. In addition retrieve PCAPfiles saved to an inserted USBmemory stick. Alternatively, use the USB File Manager function to transfer files.

Note: In the setup directions that follow, 192.168.0.70 and qx-020094.local are used as examples only. Be sure to use the IP Address or mDNS Hostname specific to your unit.

Using Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

The virtual network computing or VNC facility enables you to connect from a remote location and provides you with direct screen control of the unit.

When you enable the VNC Server parameter in the Qx Network &Automation instrument, the unit allows remote access from either:

A standard web browser using noVNCto connect to the noVNCclient on the unit by way of a dedicated network socket, or

A locally installed VNC client viewer (for example, VNC® Connect).

For more information on establishing a remote VNC connection to the unit, see the section:

Network and Automation

Enabling VNC on the Unit

From the Qx Network & Automation Instrument, enable the Options menu parameter VNC Server.

When enabled, the VNC Server field displays the number of current VNC connections to the unit. Once a connection is made or ended, this number is automatically updated.

Connecting to the Unit Using noVNC from a Web Browser

The following are the minimum versions of web browsers supported for use with noVNC:

Chrome 64

Firefox 79

Safari 13.4

Edge 79

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Note: The Opera web browser is not supported for use with this unit.

Once the VNCServer is enabled on the unit, you can access the unit using noVNC from a standard web browser on your local PC as follows:

1. Enter either of the following URLs into a new browser tab:

http://<

Unit_Serial_Number

>/novnc

For example:http://qx-020480/novnc

http://<

IP_Address

>/novnc

For example:http://192.168.1.72/novnc

See the Qx Network &Automation instrument for the serial number or IPaddress of the target remote unit.

2. Click Connect in the noVNC title screen.

Figure 3-33: noVNC Connect Button

3. Enter the unit's password:phabrixqx

4. Switch the display to full-screen mode using the noVNCside menu.

Note: You may need to reconnect to the unit after a mode switch and reboot.

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Using a Generic VNC Client to Connect Remotely to the Unit

Make a remote connection to the unit using a locally installed VNCClient viewer, as follows:

1. From the Instrument Launch menu, open the Instrument Qx Network & Automation and right-

click to open the Options menu.

2. For the option VNC Server select Enabled. This enables the VNC server on the unit. The Network & Automation instrument displays the number of current VNC server connections.

3. Install a VNC client viewer of your choice (for example, VNC® Connect) on the remote PC and launch the viewer.

4. Initiate a connection to the unit by entering the IP address of the unit (displayed in the Qx Net- work & Automation instrument) or its mDNS Hostname (if mDNS is enabled on your computer.)

5. When required, enter the password: phabrixqx A view of the desktop will open on your computer screen. You can now control the unit with your local mouse and keyboard. You should see that the number of current VNC server connections displayed in the Network & Automation instrument has increased by one.

You can now set the unit's date and time to that of an NTP server as described in the section:

the Time, Date and NTPServer

Setting

Note: Remote monitoring of the audio output from the unit is not available over VNC.

Using SFTP

You can use a standard SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla, etc.)to perform the following tasks on the unit:

Upgrade the software from a remote location, see

Retrieve event logs, presets, screenshots and user-defined test pattern files

Delete event logs, presets, screenshots and user-defined test pattern files

Upload saved presets from another unit and user-defined test patterns.

Connecting to the Unit Using SFTP

Run your chosen SFTP client application on the computer from which you will connect to the unit (your SFTP server).

Enter the unit's host address using the specific IP Address of your unit or its mDNS Hostname (if mDNS is enabled on your computer), in one of the following formats:

sftp://192.168.0.70

Upgrading the Unit

sftp://qx-020094.local

In addition, enter the following details:

Username: qxuser

Password: phabrixqx

Port: 22

Once connected, open the transfer directory to access the following folders on the unit:

common licenses

log - for the Event Log

presets

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screenshots

sfp

testPatterns

upgrade

userTestPatterns

You can download or delete files from any of these folders. In addition, you can add or upload files to the presets, upgrade and userTestPatterns folders.

Using a Web Browser

You can use a standard web browser to view and retrieve Event Log, Screenshot, Preset, and User Test Pattern files. In addition, you can access and retrieve PCAPfiles (ST2110 only)saved to a USBstick inserted in one of the USBports on the front or rear panel of the unit.

Connecting to the Unit Using a Web Browser

In the web browser of your choice on your computer, enter the IP address of your unit or serial number, in either of the following formats:

http://192.168.0.70 or

http://qx-<

Serial_Number

>.local

For example:

http://qx-022228.local

Once connected, you can access any of the following folders:

userTestPatterns

presets

logs

screenshots

usbDrives

When connected, you should see a similar display to the following:

Figure 3-34: Instrument Popup Options Menu Displayed

View and save files to your computer as required.

Note: Files cannot be deleted using the web browser.

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IP System Setup and Configuration

This chapter describes the System Instruments used to setup and configure the unit for your desired test and measurement functions and includes the following sections:

Overview

IP Input and Output Schematics

IP Connections

ST 2110 Input Optical SFP Connection (Analyzer - IP 2110 Boot Mode)

ST 2022-6 Input Optical SFP Connection (Analyzer - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

ST 2022-6 Output Optical SFP Connection (Generator - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

System IO for IP Boot Modes

SFP IP Network

LLDP Information (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

SFP (A, B, E, F) - Info (IPBoot Modes)

NMOS Status & Configuration (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

NMOS Receivers - SDP (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

NMOS Receivers - IS05 (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

NMOS Senders - SDP (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

NMOS Senders - IS05 (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

SFP E/F - PTP Info (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Video Timing & System Reference (IP Boot Modes)

IP Receive - Flows

Multicast Setup (Multicast Requests)

Flow Protocol Configuration (Flow Config)

NMOS Flow Configuration

Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup (IP ST 2110 Boot Mode)

Video Timing & System Reference (IP 2110 Boot Mode)

AES IO Configuration (IP Boot Modes)

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IP Connectors and Modules

Overview

All IP connections to the unit are made using SFP+ or SFP28 (recommended) transceiver modules as shown below.

Figure 4-1: Optical Fiber Connector and 10, 25 Gbit/s MSA SFP+, SFP28 Optical Transceiver Module

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IP Input and Output (IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

The following graphic shows a schematic view of IP inputs and outputs to and from the Analyzer and Generator circuitry, using SFP28 (or SFP+) modules.

Where:

Figure 4-2: IP Input/Output Modules to Analyzer / Generator Circuitry (IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

EQ = SDI Cable Equalizer (Not Used with IP)

Tx = Signal Transmitter

EYE = Eye Processing Circuitry (SDIOnly)

MSA = Multi-source Agreement

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IP Input and Output (IP 2110 Boot Mode for ST2022-6 &ST 2110)

The following graphic shows a schematic view of IP inputs and outputs to and from the Analyzer and Generator circuitry, using SFP+ modules.

Where:

Figure 4-3: IP Input/Output Modules to Analyzer / Generator Circuitry (IP 2110Boot Mode)

EQ = SDI Cable Equalizer (Not Used with IP)

Tx = Signal Transmitter

EYE = Eye Processing Circuitry (SDIOnly)

MSA = Multi-source Agreement

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IP Interfaces to the Unit

Overview

The standard unit supports SMPTE standards ST 2110 and ST 2022-6 SD/HD/3G payloads using 10G SFP+ optical transceiver modules. The option PHQXLO-IP-25G provides support for a higher speed connection using 25G SFP28 optical transceiver modules. In addition, advanced IP network traffic measurement tools are provided by the option PHQXLO-IP-MEAS and a packet interval profile generator for ST2022-6 in IP2022-6 boot mode with PHQXLO-IP-NGT.

In IP2110 boot mode you can simultaneously analyze ST 2110-20 (video), 2110-30 (PCM) and 2110-31 (AES transport) audio, 2110-40 ANC and monitor ST 2022-6 media flows while using ST 2022-7 Seamless IP Protection Switching (SIPS). Furthermore, hardware-based time-stamping locked to PTP ensures accurate, real-time, deterministic timing and buffer measurements of media flows through the support of ST 2059 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) on both SFP28 E and SFP28 F .

IP connections to the unit using the rear panel 25 G SFP28 (or 10G SFP+) optical transceiver module(s) SFP28 E and SFP28 F are as follows:

ST 2110 input (Rx)in IP2110 boot mode on SFP28 E and/or SFP28 F with ST 2059 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or ST 2022-6 on SFP28 E and/or SFP28 F.

ST 2110 input (Rx) in IP2110 boot mode with ST 2022-7 SIPS on both SFP28 E and SFP28 F and ST 2059 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or ST 2022-6 on both SFP28 E and SFP28 F.

ST 2110 output (Tx) in IP2110 boot mode on SFP28 E and/or SFP28 F.

ST 2022-6 in IP2022-6 boot mode input (Rx) on SFP28 E.

ST 2022-6 in IP2022-6 boot mode output (Tx)on SFP28 F.

With PHABRIX-supplied 10GSFP+s (PHSFP-10GE-SR) or 25GSFP28s (PHSFP-25GE-SR) you must use LC-to-LC optical, multimode duplex fiber cables for IP connections to the SFPs; the following cable specifications are approved by PHABRIX:

OM1 (62.5/125)

OM2 (50/125)

OM3 (50/125)

OM4 (50/125)

With PHABRIX-supplied 10GSFP+s (PHSFP-10GE-LR) or 25GSFP28s (PHSFP-25GE-LR) you must use LC-to-LC optical, single mode duplex fiber cables for IP connections to the SFPs; the following cable specifications are approved by PHABRIX:

OS1 (9/125)

OS2 (9/125)

ST 2110 Input (Rx)Optical SFP Interfaces (Analyzer - IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Both SFP28 E and SFP28 F are available as input (Rx)connections for ST 2110 IP video, audio and ancillary data (ANC) flows at 10G(or optionally 25G) and an ST2022-6 flow over IP. Support for ST 2059 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is available on both SFP28 E and SFP28 F.

You can analyze flows on SFP28 E or SFP28 F, or use both interfaces in tandem in a Seamless IP Protection Switching (SIPS) configuration where ST 2022-7 functionality provides seamless reconstruction of flows by using the

You can define the video and audio flow parameters in the Analyzer - 2110 Format Setup Instrument.

best

packets presented on either interface.

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In addition, the software provides enhanced IP ST 2110 measurement capabilities with the optional license PHQXLO-IP-MEAS including:

ST 2110 VRX

ST 2110 C

Advanced video timing

Dual-port interpacket timing windows

Full

Max

ST 2110 Output (Tx) Optical SFP Interfaces (Generator or Monitor Flows - IP 2110 Boot Mode)

Both SFP28 E and SFP28 F are available as output (Tx)connections for ST 2110 IP video, audio and ancillary data (ANC) flows at 10G(or optionally 25G) over IP.

You can transmit Generator or Monitor flows on SFP28 E or SFP28 F, or use both interfaces in tandem in a Seamless IP Protection Switching (SIPS) configuration where ST 2022-7 functionality provides seamless reconstruction of flows by using the

best

packets presented on either interface.

You can define the video, audio and ancillary flow parameters in the IPTransmit Instrument. For more information, see the section

IP Transmit (ST 2110 Mode)

ST 2022-6 Input (Rx)Optical SFP Connection (Analyzer - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

The Analyzer receive (Rx) connection for ST 2022-6 video is SFP28 E. This is the right-most SFP28 cage when viewed from the rear and provides the ST2022-6 IP video analyzer connection at 10G(or optionally 25G) over IP.

If the SMPTE ST 352 packets are known to be incorrect then you can select Ignorefor the parameter Payload Identifiers in the Analyzer - Video Standard (SDI&2022-6) options menu.

ST 2022-6 Output (Tx) Optical SFP Connection (Generator - IP 2022-6 Boot Mode)

The Generator transmit (Tx) connection for IP ST 2022-6 video is SFP28 F. This is the left-most SFP28 cage when viewed from the rear. This output provides the ST 2022-6 IP video packet generation at 10G(or optionally 25G) over IP.

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System IO for IP Modes

Overview

Due to the complexity of the UHDTV standards, PHABRIX has introduced innovative ways to display status information. The System IO Instrument has been designed to provide a quick overview of the signal inputs and outputs connected to the unit.

The System IO window displays the status of signal inputs and outputs, external reference, and type of interface connector fitted.

System IO for IP Boot Modes

The receive inputs (IP 2022-6, IP 2110 (including 2022-6 in 2110) boot modes)and transmit outputs (IP2022-6 and IP2110 boot modes)of the active IP SFP28 interface modules are represented in the dialog window by different colored connector icons. The color of the connector icons corresponds to the color of either the Analyzer (Rx) or Generator (Tx)instruments, to aid recognition.

An entirely grayed-out connector indicates that a signal is not present. If an SFP28 is unseated or not present, this is displayed graphically with a black void to indicate a missing SFP28.

The tables display SFP28 type and presence information, together with external reference standard and status overview.

Figure 4-4: System IO Instrument Showing SFP E/F in IP Mode

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SFP IP Network

Overview

The SFP IP Network instrument provides an overview of the status of the unit's SFP interfaces used for ST 2022-6 IP packet transmission (SFP28 F) and reception (SFP28 E), and for ST 2110 IP packet reception or transmission (SFP28 E and F). This window displays the following parameters:

SFP28E, SFP28 F presence

Carrier signal presence

Interface Status

SFPMACand IPaddresses

Domain Name System (DNS) Server IP address

Packet information

IGMP maximum version status

Note: This instrument also enables you to monitor ST 2022-6 media flows received in IP 2110 boot mode.

Figure 4-5: SFP IP Network Instrument

Note: If you insert a 25G SFP in either the SFP E or F module cages when the 25G IPlicense

(PHQXLO-IP-25G) is not installed, the Instrument title will change color to red. If you hover the cursor over the title the following error message is displayed:

Error: IP 25G License: Not Present. Inserted 25G SFPs will not function.

In addition, error status information is displayed at the foot of the window.

Instrument Menu Options

Right-click in the Instrument window to display a submenu you can use to set the IP address (DHCP or Static) and network/subnet mask of each SFP using a USBkeyboard or on-screen keypad.

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Figure 4-6: SFP IP Network Menu Options

The following table lists the configurable parameters in the SFP IP Network instrument submenu:

Table 4-1 : SFP IP Network Options

Item Options Description

SFPIPParameters E &SFPF

IPAddressing Mode Dynamic (Default)

Static

SFP E / F IP Addr and Mask Automatically allocated

(Dynamic) or Manual Entry (Static)

SFP E / F Gateway IP Addr Automatically allocated

(Dynamic) or Manual Entry (Static)

SFP E / F DNSIP Addr Automatically allocated

(Dynamic) or Manual Entry (Static)

Apply SFP E / F IPParameters

Instrument Control Apply and save the IPaddresses when manually alloc-

Select the method to set the IP address of the SFP, either automatically, using DHCP, or manually, by entering the IP address directly. When set to Dynamic (default), the IP address, mask, gateway and DNS fields are grayed out and these details are assigned automatically. When set to Static, the IP addressing fields are activated, allowing you to enter the IP details manually.

IPaddress and mask of the SFP. Mask selection is by way of a dropdown menu; set mask in range 8 to 31. Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation is used with a default value of /24 (i.e.,

255.255.255.0)

IPaddress of the SFPGateway.

IPaddress of the DNSserver. Set IP address of DNS Server as required, for example, when manually configuring for use with NMOS.

ated.

IGMP Max Version

IGMPMax Version IGMPV3 (Default)

IGMPV2 IGMPV1

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Represents the highest supported version of the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP). Currently version 3 is the highest supported version. In the event that the network is running IGMP version 2 or version 1, the unit automatically switches down to the lower version of the protocol. Currently there is no visual display of the version at which the unit is running.

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Item Options Description

You can set the maximum allowed IGMP version using this instrument. Selecting the highest available IGMP Max Version will affect all IGMP requests (including both PTP and Media Flows requested through the IP Receive - Flows instrument.)

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LLDP Information

Overview

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a link layer protocol used by network devices to advertise their identity, capabilities and neighbors. The LLDP Info Instrument is particularly useful as an in-band method when you need to identify the port and device to which the unit is connected at the other end of a wired Ethernet link on a local area network.

Figure 4-7: LLDP Info Instrument

Note: This instrument also enables you to monitor ST 2022-6 media flows received in IP 2110

boot mode.

When you enable LLDP send and receive, the unit searches for neighboring LLDP-enabled devices connected to SFP E, SFP F and the Management Port. The unit reports the following data items:

System Name

System Description

Chassis ID

Port ID

Port Description

Management IP Address

Primary VLAN ID

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Phabrix QxL Users Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

Notice

Trademarks

Acknowledgments

Revision

General Safety Information

General Safety

Avoiding Personal Injury

Power Supply

Internal Battery

External Battery Pack

Installation Environment

Operating Temperature

Input / Output Terminals

When Not In Use

Maintenance

RoHS 2 Compliance

Disposal of Equipment

Getting Started

Getting Started Quick Reference

What's in the Box?

Mounting the Unit

Desktop Mounting

Rack Mounting

Overview of the QxL Rear Panel Connectors

Connecting Essential Cables to the Unit

Powering up the QxL

IP and SDI Connections to the Unit

Standard IP-Only Configuration

Optional SDI Configuration

Powering-down the Unit

Working with the User Interface

Overview of the Product Structure and Options

Introduction

Toolsets and Instruments

Standard QxL Toolsets

Standard Toolset

Standard IP Monitoring Toolset for IP 2110 and IP 2022-6 Boot Modes

Additional IP Toolsets

IP Network Traffic Toolset for Standards ST 2110 and ST 2022-6

Packet Interval Profile Generator Toolset for Standard ST 2022-6

Advanced Toolsets

SDI and Reference Toolset

Video and Audio Generation Toolset

Dolby Analysis Toolset

SDI Stress Testing Toolset

Media-related Toolsets

Advanced HDR Visualization and Analysis Toolset

UHD Formats Toolset

EUHD Mode Formats Toolset

Accessing the QxL Instruments

Overview of the QxL Main Screen

Using the Instrument Launch Menu

Using the Instrument Bar

Using the Instrument Bar Options Menu

Controlling the Audio Monitoring Source

System Time and Date Display

Using System State Presets and the Preset Bar

Reordering Presets

Renaming Presets

Other Preset Tasks

Overview of the Instrument Windows

Changing the Border Color of Instrument Windows

Working with the QxL Instruments

Selecting Submenu Options and Entering Values

Resizing an Instrument Window

Using the Instrument Scroll Bars and Scroll Control Menu

Using the Window Panel Slider Controls

Taking Screenshots

Working with Instrument Tabs

Using Instrument Dialogs

Using the Color Picker

Instrument Icon Quick Reference

Configuring and Checking the Unit

Qx Network and Automation