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Tektronix WFM2200 Technical Reference

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WFM2200
SD/HD/3G SDI Waveform Monitor & Generator
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Technical Reference
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  • Page 1 WFM2200 SD/HD/3G SDI Waveform Monitor & Generator Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference *P077066201* 077-0662-01...
  • Page 3 WFM2200 SD/HD/3G SDI Waveform Monitor & Generator Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference REV A This document applies to firmware version 1.5 and above. Warning The servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
  • Page 5 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Video performance test record ................Audio test record....................Incoming inspection ....................Required equipment ..................Incoming inspection tests ..................Video and general performance verification procedures ............Required equipment ..................Instrument tests ....................Audio performance verification procedures ..............Required equipment ..................WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 1: Serial output at 270 Mb/s, using glitch trigger mode ..........Figure 2: Serial output at 1.5 Gb/s, using glitch trigger mode..........Figure 3: Serial output at 3 Gb/s, using glitch trigger mode..........WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 9 Table 33: 24 Hz, 30 Hz, and 60 Hz frame and field rates ............. Table 34: Supported digital standards ................Table 35: Common alarms ..................Table 36: HD specific alarms ..................Table 37: SD specific alarms ..................WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Table 38: Audio alarms ................... Table 39: WFM2200 waveform monitor functional test record..........Table 40: WFM2200 waveform monitor video performance test record........Table 41: Audio test record..................Table 42: Required equipment – functional tests .............. Table 43: LCD visual defects ..................

  • Page 11: General Safety Summary

    Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 12 DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking. CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface This reference document provides technical information about using the Tektronix WFM2200 SD/HD/3G SDI Waveform Monitor & Generator. Related user documents The following table lists some of the documentation that is available for this product and lists where you can locate the document.

  • Page 14: Related Reference Documents

    Preface Related reference documents The following related reference documents are available at the Tektronix, Inc. Web site (www.tektronix.com): Preventing Illegal Colors. This application note describes how the Diamond, Arrowhead, and Lightning displays can be used to help prevent the undesired impact of color gamut violations and to simplify the assessment of proper gamut compliance.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the Tektronix WFM2200 SD/HD/3G SDI Waveform Monitor & Generator. Items listed in the Performance Requirement column are generally quantitative and can be tested by the Performance Verification procedure in Section 2 of this manual. Items listed in the Reference Information column are useful operating parameters that have typical values;...
  • Page 16 Sine Squared or Blackman 2T pulse. Tilt Field Rate 0.1% Line Rate 0.1% Off Screen Recovery 0.1% variation in baseline of a 5 MHz modulated pulse when positioned anywhere on screen at any gain setting. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 17: Table 2: Waveform Sweep (Horizontal) Deflection

    Fully digital system limited by sample Display to Graticule Registration ± 0.5% resolution Equivalent to ± 0.5% Horizontal and Vertical Gain Accuracy Vector Display is displayed on horizontal axis and P displayed on vertical axis WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 18: Table 4: Waveform Mode Filter Characteristics

    High Limit +630 mV to +756 mV in 1 mV steps Level Low Limit -50 mV to +35 mV in 1 mV steps Detection Level Accuracy ± 3.5 mV Diamond Area Threshold Range 0% to 10% WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 19: Table 7: Data Mode

    Interchannel Timing Match ± 0.5 ns Fully digital system Functional Description Displays Y minus Pr and Y minus Pb signals. Requires bowtie signal to be useful. Null in center indicates the channels are time aligned. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 20: Table 10: Timing Display

    The numeric display will follow the smallest phase offset. Link B to Link A Display of dual link timing skew. Uncertainty of ± 1.5 clocks or 20 ns. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 21: Table 11: Picture Mode

    Error icon asserted for 1 second after any error. 1.5 Gb/s, Detects line CRC errors. Field rate Error icon asserted for 1 second after any 3 Gb/s resolution, separate reporting for errors in Y error. or Color Difference data streams WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 22: Table 13: Anc Data And Arib

    PCM audio embedded in serial digital video inputs. Level Meter Resolution 0.056 dB steps at 30 dB scale, from full scale to –20 dB FS. XGA Full Screen mode = 510 steps XGA 4-tile mode = 255 steps. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 23 PPM Type I has a slightly faster attack time and a faster return time, 1.7 seconds to fall 20 dB as opposed to 2.8 seconds for Type II. True Peak Ballistic Response PPM Type II decay characteristics, no attack delay; Factory default ballistic. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 24 Level the maximum desired level for monitored programs. The meter bars change to red above Peak Program level. Digital Range 0 to –30 dBFS Analog Range 24 to –6 dBu WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 25: Table 15: Audio Bar And Lissajous/Surround Display

    Peak Program Level on Bar display. Surround Display Frequency Frequency weighting can be A-weighting or Weighting Filter Linear (Flat Response) as described in IEC 651. Dominant sound indicator can be turned on and off. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 26: Table 16: Embedded Audio Extraction

    32 Ω. <0.2% at full scale into 32 Ω. <2% at full scale into 16 Ω. Headphone Output Power Capable of continuously driving a 6.25 dBu Capability sine wave into 32 Ω or 16 Ω. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 27: Table 18: Lcd Display

    LTC Signal Characteristics Linear Time Code per IEC Publication 461. LTC Signal Amplitude Range, 0.2 V to 5.0 V Typical Table 21: VITC decoding Characteristic Performance requirement Reference information Sources SDI input A or B. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 28: Table 22: Serial Digital Video Inputs

    800 mV, ± 10% into 75 Ω load Rise and Fall 400 ps minimum, 800 ps maximum, 20% to Time, Typical 80%. 135 ps maximum, 20% to 80%. Return Loss, Typical >15 dB to 1.5 GHz. >10 dB to 3.0 GHz. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 29: Table 24: External Reference

    IP Address Mode Supports manual and DHCP. Rates 1000 Base-T, 100 Base-Tx, and 10 Base-T SNMP For instrument control and feedback of status. Complies with SNMP version 2. Connector Type RJ-45 LAN connector supporting 10/100 Base-T. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 30: Table 26: Usb

    The unit may power itself down in the presence of high transient voltages. This prevents damage to the unit and is not a failure. Table 28: Miscellaneous Characteristic Performance requirement Reference information Real-time Clock Battery Life >10 year WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 31: Physical Specifications

    Operating Up to 9,842 feet (3,000 meters). Non Operating Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters). Cooling The variable fans provide forced air circulation. Do not block ventilation openings. Do not operate inside soft carry case. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 32: Supported Input Formats And Allowed References

    720p 23.98 Hz 720p 29.97 Hz 720p 59.94 Hz 1080p 23.98 Hz 1080sf 23.98 Hz 1080p 29.97 Hz 1080sf 29.97 Hz 1035i 59.94 Hz 1080i 59.94 Hz 1080p 59.94 Hz 483i 59.94 Hz (525) NTSC 59.94 Hz WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 33: Table 33: 24 Hz, 30 Hz, And 60 Hz Frame And Field Rates

    720p 30 720p 60 1080p 24 1080p 30 1080i 60 1080sf 1080sf 720p 24 720p 30 720p 60 1080p 24 1080sf 24 1080p 30 1080sf 30 1035i 60 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 1080p 60 Hz WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 34: Table 34: Supported Digital Standards

    4:4:4:4 RGB+A / 10 bit 4:4:4 424M/425M YCbCr / 372M 12 bit 4:4:4 RGB / 12 bit 4:2:2 424M/425M YCbCr / 372M 12 bit 4:2:2:4 YCbCr+A / 12 bit 4:2:2 292M YCbCr / 10 bit WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 35 4:2:2 292M YCbCr 260M 1920 x 4:2:2 292M 1035/I YCbCr 296M 1280 x 4:2:2 292M 720/P YCbCr ITU-R 720 x 4:2:2 259M-C BT.601 576/I YCbCr (625) ITU-R 720 x 4:2:2 259M-C BT.601 483/I YCbCr (525) WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 36: Alarms

    Indicates that the configured Closed Caption Transport stream or streams are not present in the selected video input signal. CC Service(s) Missing Indicates that one or more configured EIA 608 Required Services is not present in the closed caption data stream. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 37: Table 36: Hd Specific Alarms

    Indicates that encoded AP (active picture) CRC differs from the calculated CRC. FF CRC Error Indicates that encoded FF (full field) CRC differs from the calculated CRC. EDH Error Indicates that EDH (error detection and handling) has detected an error. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 38: Table 38: Audio Alarms

    Indicates that no embedded audio stream is detected in the selected SDI input. Embed Aud Checksum Indicates that the checksum present in the embedded audio stream does not match the calculated checksum. Embed Aud Parity Indicates incorrect parity in one or more embedded audio samples. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 39: Performance Verification

    This section contains a collection of manual procedures for verifying that the following waveform monitor products perform as warranted: WFM2200 models and related options This chapter is divided into two sections: Incoming Inspection Procedures and Performance Verification Procedures. The test procedures in this chapter provide for an extensive confirmation of performance and functionality.

  • Page 40: Test Records

    Test record - function tests Table 39: WFM2200 waveform monitor functional test record Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number:...

  • Page 41: Video Performance Test Record

    Test records Table 39: WFM2200 waveform monitor functional test record (cont.) Functional test (incoming inspection) Incoming Outgoing Comments Digital Audio Input Embedded to Bar Display Embedded to Lissajous Display AES input LTC Waveform and Decode LTC Waveform LTC Decode Ground Closure Remote...

  • Page 42: Audio Test Record

    Test records Table 40: WFM2200 waveform monitor video performance test record (cont.) Performance test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum SDI Serial Output Amplitude (test limits assume ±3.5% gain uncertainty in test oscilloscope) SDI Out 270 Mb/s 745 mV 849 mV SDI Out 1.5 Gb/s...

  • Page 43: Incoming Inspection

    20 minutes. (See Table 30 on page 17.) Use the following procedures to check the basic functionality of WFM2200 waveform monitor. The checks are arranged by model and option so that you can choose the sections that are appropriate for your instrument. The last two sections are for less critical waveform monitor features: the ground closure and Ethernet ports.

  • Page 44: Required Equipment

    100% color bars, format GBR 4:4:4 10-bit 75 Ω coaxial cables (2 required) RG-6 type coaxial cable with male BNC Belden 8281 or 1694A. Tektronix part connectors, 1 to 2 meters long, suitable numbers 012-0159-00 or 012-0159-01. for use to 1500 MHz.

  • Page 45: Incoming Inspection Tests

    finished, the instrument has finished initializing. 5. Record Pass or Fail for the POST (Power On Self Test) in the test record. 6. If it is still open, exit the Diagnostics Log. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 46 1. Set the waveform monitor to display a white screen: a. Press the CONFIG button. b. Select Utilities > Screen Solid Color > Select Color > White. c. Press the SEL button. 2. Count any pixels stuck low (not white). WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 47: Table 43: Lcd Visual Defects

    For irregular defects, use (LengthxWidth)/2. 9. Record pass or fail for Pixel Defect in the test record. 10. Press the CONFIG button to close the configuration menu. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 48 Group 1 appears. Press ENTER. Use the right/left arrows until Status: Enable appears, then press ENTER. g. Repeatedly press the COLOR BAR button until 100% Color Bars appears. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 49 Check that: a. The waveform display shows a stable YPbPr parade, with all three components present and each being 700 mV b. The Video Session screen indicates “OK” for CRC errors. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 50 Check that: a. The waveform display shows a stable YPbPr parade, with all three components present and each being 700 mV b. The Video Session screen indicates “OK” for CRC errors. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 51 The steps should always step upward in equal increments over the entire ramp. Check for 11 to 13 even vertical steps over a major division (10 mV). 7. Press the GAIN button to return the instrument to x1 gain. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 52 Press the left or right arrow button to select vertical position (V). Use the knob to center the sync tip over the -40 IRE graticule line. (Sync tip is the most negative section of the waveform.) WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 53 In tile 4, the Audio display shows audio bars at -20 dBFS for channels 1 – 8. In the lower left corner of the Status bar, the readout shows 525i 59.94. 11. Record Pass or Fail for Generator in the test record. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 54 25. Select GenLock Offset V and use the General knob to adjust the setting for several lines of offset. 26. Select GenLock Offset H and use the General knob to adjust the setting for several μs of offset. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 55 Press the up/down arrow keys until “Frequency” is displayed. Press the left/right arrow keys to select “50 Hz”, then press ENTER. h. Press the up/down arrow keys until “Amplitude” is displayed. Use the left / right arrow keys to select “–35 dBFS”, then press ENTER. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 56 Audio Display full-screen. To view the Phase Display in 4-Tile mode, check that the other tiles have non-waveform display in them. 12. Press the left arrow key once. 13. Select Phase/Headphone Pair > 1 & 2. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 57 8. The LTC waveform should be displayed in the active tile. The amplitude will depend on the source. The sync packet should remain at a constant horizontal location on the sweep. 9. Record Pass or Fail for the LTC waveform in the test record. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 58 Settings > IP Address. Use the left/right arrow keys to move the highlight to each box in the address. Use the up/down arrow keys to change the number in each box as required. Accept the changes by moving the highlight to the Accept box and press SEL. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 59 field CONFIG > Network Settings > IP Address. Note that leading zeros are deleted in the address line. 7. You should see a Web page titled Tektronix WFM Remote Interface. This means the Ethernet function is working.
  • Page 60 RGB input signal Tile 2: Endpoints of Lightning display land within targets Tile 3: Color bars picture displayed Tile 4: Format indicates RGB 444 10 bit 15. Record Pass or Fail in the test record. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 61: Video And General Performance Verification Procedures

    0.3 MHz to 3 GHz range (required for option 3G). 75 Ω coaxial cables (3 required) RG-6 type coaxial cable with male BNC Belden 8281 or 1694A. Tektronix part connectors, 1 to 2 meters long, suitable numbers 012-0159-00 or 012-0159-01. for use to 1500 MHz.

  • Page 62: Instrument Tests

    Color Bar signal should be displayed by the waveform monitor. 4. Press the Display Select button to select the upper-right tile. 5. Press and hold the STATUS button, select Display Type and then Video Session. Press the STATUS button to dismiss the menu. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 63 On the waveform monitor select input A . A Color Bar signal should be displayed. 3. Disconnect the HDVG7 from the SDI A input. Connect the cable from the HDVG7 to the 80 m HD Cable Clone Input (FFC model, Belden 8281, 300 kHz to 1.5 GHz). WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 64 On the waveform monitor select input A. A Color Bar signal should be displayed. 3. Disconnect the HD3G7 from the SDI A input. Connect the cable from the HD3G7 to the 80 m 3G Cable Clone Input (FFE model, Belden 1694A, 0.3 MHz to 3 GHz). WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 65 10. Record the value in the test record. Acceptable performance is 28 dB or greater. 11. Starting from step 3, repeat the test for the SDI B input (Front Panel input B). This completes the SDI Input Equalization Range checks. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 66 Delay mode: Off FastAcq: On/DPX Trigger: A Event Trigger Type: Glitch Source: CH 1 Level: 0.0 V Width: 6.7 ns Glitch Width: Greater Than Polarity: Either Trigger if Glitch: Occurs Trigger: A>B Seq A only WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 67: Figure 1: Serial Output At 270 Mb/S, Using Glitch Trigger Mode

    9. Move the cable connection from the TG700 DVG7 to the HDVG7 SIGNAL 1 output. The waveform on the test oscilloscope will change, reflecting the 1.5 Gb/s serial rate. Select 100% color bars on the HDVG7. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 68: Figure 2: Serial Output At 1.5 Gb/S, Using Glitch Trigger Mode

    13. Move the cable connection from the TG700 HDVG7 to the HD3G7 SIGNAL 1 output. The waveform on the test oscilloscope will change, reflecting the 3 Gb/s serial rate. Select 100% color bars on the HD3G7. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 69: Figure 3: Serial Output At 3 Gb/S, Using Glitch Trigger Mode

    7 ns region, check that the eye is open between transitions. See the following figure. Figure 3: Serial output at 3 Gb/s, using glitch trigger mode 15. Record the amplitude (ΔV) in the test record for 3 Gb/s. Amplitudes between 745 mV and 849 mV are acceptable. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

  • Page 70: Audio Performance Verification Procedures

    3. If the audio display is not visible, press the AUDIO button to activate the display. 4. Set the DVG7 embedded audio as follows: Control or setting Value Output Level –12 dB FS Sine Frequency 100 Hz WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 71 10. Connect the 1/4I male phono connector from the headphone test cable to the waveform monitor headphone jack. 11. Connect the XLR corresponding to the ‘Left' channel to the analyzer balanced (BAL) analog input. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...
  • Page 72 6. Activate the test oscilloscope H Bars cursors. Set Cursor 1 to the middle of the bottom trace and Cursor 2 to the middle of the upper trace. 7. Record the amplitude (delta-V) in the test record. Amplitudes between 0.90 V and 1.10 V are acceptable. WFM2200 Specifications and Performance Verification...

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