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WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors System Integration Technical Reference Revision A Warning The service instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to performing service.
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. WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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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: WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
Related User Documents The following table lists the related user documents for the WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors. The table also indicates whether the document is printed, and whether the PDF of the document is available only on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) or also on the User Documents...
The following table lists the related reference documents for the WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors. The table also indicates whether the PDF of the document is available only on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) or also on the User Documents CD that accompanies the printed Quick Start User Manual.
System Integration The WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors offer the monitoring capabilities needed in the production, post-production, distribution, and transmission of high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) digital video content. With available digital audio monitoring support, you can expand the capabilities to monitor both digital video and audio in a single instrument.
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System Integration NOTE. You can locate copies of some of the illustrations from this document in JPEG format on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com) and on the User Documents CD that accompanies the WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Quick Start User Manual.
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System Integration Figure 2: Rear panel without Option EYE or PHY installed WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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System Integration Figure 3: Rear panel with Option EYE or PHY installed WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
To prevent damage to the waveform monitor and the cabinet, do not install the waveform monitor in any cabinet except those that are approved by Tektronix, such as the WFM7F02 and WFM7F05. If you install the waveform monitor in a custom application, such as a console, be sure to provide adequate airflow.
The waveform monitor does not need any power configuration, except for using the proper power cord for your installation site. Refer to the WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors Quick Start User Manual for a list of the available power cords.
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System Integration The following table lists the power and environmental specifications for installing the waveform monitor. Refer to the WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference for additional information on power and environmental requirements. Table 2: Power and environmental specifications...
800 mV ± 10% into 75 Ω load Output Type (Option EYE/PHY only) Reference clock; BNC, 1 V p-p into 75 Ω load Output Frequency SD = 27 MHz HD = 74.25 or 74.17852 MHz WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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Table 5: External reference connector specifications Connector Characteristic Description Input Type BNC, passive loop-through, 75 Ω compensated Input Level -6 to +6 dB Maximum Input Voltage Level ± 5 V, DC Maximum Absolute Input Voltage ± 5 V, DC WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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An example of a suitable cable is Belden 8451, which is a shielded twisted pair cable. Alternatively, you can purchase an audio breakout cable (Tektronix part number 012-1688-00), which provides a two meter cable with XLR connectors for all twelve inputs and eight outputs.
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+24 dBu ± 0.3 dBu Output Type 62 pin, 3 row, DSUB, balanced, unterminated; ground negative output to support unbalanced mode Maximum Output Level +24 dBu ± 0.5 dBu (designed to drive a ≥ 600 Ω load) WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
0.2 V to 5.0 V balanced differential or single-ended TTL thresholds, 5 V max input, -0.5 min input; pull low to assert Ground Closure Input Signal Ground Closure Output Signal One open collector output WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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Output Format Y, Pb, Pr with sync on Y; RGB with sync on all Active Video Accuracy 700 mV ± 5% (Y-Pb-Pr mode) Composite Amplitude 1 V ± 5% including sync and 100% white video WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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Vertical sync output Ground Not used/SCL Ground Characteristic Description Output Connector VGA DSUB Output Levels Selectable for 0.7 V or 1 V for RGB signals; fixed 5 V for H and V sync signals WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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Transceive Data+ TX_D1- Transceive Data- RX_D2+ Receive Data+ Not used Not used RX_D2- Receive Data- Not used Not used Description Characteristic Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN supporting 10/100 BaseT; supports manual and DHCP address modes WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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USB memory drive. The following table describes the signal characteristics of the USB connector. Table 13: USB connector specifications Connector Characteristic Description Type Host Speed Complies with USB 1.1 and 2.0 Full Speed Specification (12 Mb/s) WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
Press the sleeve release buttons to remove the instrument from the rack adapter. (See Figure 4 on page 18.) After you install the rack adapter, install the instrument(s) into the rack adapter following the instructions that accompany the WFM7F05 Rack Adapter Kit. WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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System Integration Figure 4: WFM7F05 exploded view WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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System Integration WFM7F05 Dimensions The following three figures show the dimensions of the WFM7F05 rack adapter hardware and the sleeves. Figure 5: WFM7F05 rear-bracket guide dimensions WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
(Be sure to use compatible addresses between the PC and the waveform monitor.) 6. If desired, touch Instrument Name to assign the waveform monitor a network name. 7. Press the MAIN button to close the menu. WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...
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The SNMP commands are contained in a MIB (Management Information Base). Refer to the WFM Series Waveform Monitors and WVR Series Waveform Rasterizers Management Information Base Technical Reference (Tektronix part number 071-1592-XX) for information about using the MIB to control the waveform monitor.
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For example, the IP address 124.161.038.092 should be entered as follows: 124.161.38.92 7. The Web browser will display the remote interface for the waveform monitor. To make a selection, click the desired link. WFM6100, WFM7000, and WFM7100 Waveform Monitors...