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PT 5230
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  • Page 1 DK-Technologies A/S Marielundvej 37D DK-2730 Herlev Denmark PT 5230 Digital Video Generator User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 PT 5230 Digital Video Generator Total number of pages: 133 Copyright  2004 DK-technologies A/S, Denmark All Rights Reserved Printed in Denmark: 13-01-2006 Publication number: 9499 491 02211 Revision: 3g...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PT 5210 Contents Contents 1 SAFETY...................... 1-1 1.1 I ........................ 1-1 NTRODUCTION 1.2 S ....................1-1 AFETY RECAUTIONS 1.3 U ..............1-1 SE OF AUTION AND ARNING TATEMENTS 1.4 S ........................1-2 YMBOLS 1.5 I ..................1-2 MPAIRED AFETY ROTECTION 1.6 T ....................
  • Page 4 Contents PT 5230 3.17.3 Safety: ......................3-14 3.17.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility ................. 3-14 3.18 P ......................3-14 OWER UPPLY 3.19 M ......................3-14 ECHANICAL 4 ACCESSORIES..................4-14 4.1 A ....................... 4-14 CCESSORIES 4.2 O ........................4-15 PTIONS 5 INSTALLATION..................5-17 5.1 I ......................
  • Page 5 PT 5210 Contents 6.8.2.5 DIAGNOSE/Keyboard ..............6-39 6.8.2.6 DIAGNOSE/Memory................. 6-39 6.8.2.7 DIAGNOSE/Configuration ..............6-40 6.8.2.8 DIAGNOSE/ErrorQueue..............6-42 7 REMOTE INTERFACE ................7-1 7.1 G ....................7-1 ENERAL NFORMATION 7.2 P ......................7-2 ARALLEL EMOTE 7.2.1 Connector Description ..................7-2 7.3 S ......................

  • Page 7: Safety

    PT 5230 Safety Read this chapter carefully before installation and use of the instrument. Introduction Adjustment, maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment shall be carried out only by qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved. Safety Precautions For the correct and safe use of the instrument, it is essential that both operating and servicing personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual.

  • Page 8: Symbols

    PT 5230 Symbols Symbol Explanation: Caution, risk of electric shock. Caution (refer to accompanying documents) Protective conductor terminal. Alternating current Off (supply – mains switch). On (supply – mains switch). Impaired Safety Protection Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the instrument must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation.

  • Page 9: Technical Assistance

    PT 5230 Technical Assistance Technical assistance may be obtained from your local DK-Technologies customer support organisation or from: DK-Technologies A/S Marielundvej 37D DK-2730 Herlev Denmark Phone: +45 4485 0255 Fax: +45 4485 0250 E-Mail: info@dk-technologies.com Website: http://www.dk-technologies.com/ User’s Manual Revision 3...
  • Page 10 PT 5230 Revision 3 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction And Applications

    Time clock interface ♦ The PT 5230 is genlockable to a traditional black burst signal, but can also be locked onto a continuous wave. It can even lock onto a 525-line video signal and still generate PAL and 625- line SDI signals.

  • Page 12: Applications

    PT 5230 Applications The PT 5230 can be used in a multitude of different applications, e.g. delivering signals for a video switcher, as backup for a Sync Pulse Generator (SPG) and as a general video signal generator. In small studios and in OB-vans it can both work as an SPG while also delivering test signals at the same time.

  • Page 13: Product Data

    PT 5230 Product Data Safety Characteristics This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety Class I requirements of the IEC publication 1010-1 (“Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring Apparatus”), and is safe as supplied. This manual contains information and warnings, which must be followed during operation to ensure operator and service personnel safety.

  • Page 14: Basic Instrument

    PT 5230 Basic Instrument 3.5.1 Master Frequency Reference 27 MHz master frequency: Better than 0.25 ppm (0-50 C, ref. 25 Ageing: < 0.1 ppm/month 3.5.2 Analog Genlock 75 Ω looped through or two 75 Ω terminated inputs Input: (menu configurable) Return loss: >36 dB to 6 MHz...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    PT 5230 S/N ratio: 60 dB unweighted to 5 MHz Burst jitter: ±0.5 Jitter: Sync jitter: ±0.5 ns (based on design and burst jitter value) Output monitoring: Continuous of output level with error flag on “Change- over” connector. Detectors can be disabled.

  • Page 16: Options

    PT 5230 3.10 Options 3.10.1 PT 8606 SDI Digital Genlock SDI digital genlock module with active loopthrough. Connectors: Input and Output Impedance: 75Ω Format: 270Mb/s component. Complies with SMPTE259M and ITU-R BT.656 PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator 3.10.2 Connector: 75 Ω...
  • Page 17 PT 5230 Red, 75% Multiburst ♦ Luminance sweep ♦ Multipulse ♦ Sinx/x ♦ Test lines: ♦ CCIR18 CCIR17 CCIR330 CCIR331 NTSC: NTC-7 Combination NTC-7 Composite FCC Multiburst FCC Composite 15% window ♦ 20% window ♦ 100% window ♦ 50% Flat Field ♦...

  • Page 18: Source Identification

    PT 5230 For detailed signal descriptions, please refer to Appendix C. Source Identification: Standard signals: Three strings with up to 16 characters can be added to the signal Philips Test Pattern: Text in upper and lower text area. Time and date inserted in...
  • Page 19 PT 5230 625-lines: 75% Colourbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801) 100% Bar 75% bar with grey 75% bar with red Red, 75% Multiburst in Y,C and C ♦ Luminance sweep ♦ Multipulse ♦ 15% window ♦ 20% window ♦...

  • Page 20: Pt8633 Sdi Test Pattern Generator, High-End

    PT 5230 3.10.4 PT8633 SDI Test pattern Generator, High-end. Connectors: 2 BNC Format: 270 Mb/s component Complies with ITU-R BT 656 and SMPTE 259M Data format: Scrambled NRZI 270 Mbit/sec 75 Ω Output impedance: Return loss: > 15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz Amplitude: 800 mV ±10%...
  • Page 21 PT 5230 Multipulse ♦ Sinx/x ♦ 15% window ♦ 20% window ♦ 100% window ♦ Flat Field 100% ♦ Black ♦ Check Field ♦ Timing Test ♦ Field delay test ♦ Bow-Tie ♦ Digital-Analog blanking markers ♦ Digital Grey ♦...

  • Page 22: Pt 8635 Dual Aes/Ebu Audio Generator

    PT 5230 Note: The Philips test pattern can be configured in respect to: Moving bar On/Off 5/10 step staircase Anti-PAL On/Off PLUGE On/Off Corner circles On/Off (only 16:9) For detailed signal descriptions, please refer to Appendix C. Source Identification: Standard signals:...

  • Page 23: Pt 8637 Time Clock Interface

    PT 5230 < 20ns Wordclock Output Single ended, BNC Output Impedance: 75Ω Amplitude: 2.5V in 75Ω Output Signals: Stereo 800 kHz:, No click ♦ Stereo 1 kHz:, No click ♦ Stereo EBU 1 kHz, Single click in Ch. A ♦...
  • Page 24 PT 5230 Position: Line 6-22 NTSC: Line 10-20 User bits are ignored. Input, Time Code Input The XLR input connector is normally configured for LTC Time Code, but can be configured for a 1 second pulse input LTC code Input impedance: >10Kohm...

  • Page 25: 3.10.10 Level Detectors

    PT 5230 625-lines: EBU bar 75% Colourbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801) 100% bar 75% bar with red Red, 75% Multiburst in Y,C and C ♦ 15% window ♦ 20% window ♦ 100% window ♦ Black ♦...

  • Page 26: Mechanical Requirements

    PT 5230 Ambient temperature 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) Limit range of Storage and Transportation -20C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity: Non condensing (IEC 721) 3.11.2 Mechanical Requirements Vibration: Limit range for storage and transport: 30 min. in each of three directions, 10 to 150 Hz; 0.7 mm and 50 m/s max acceleration.

  • Page 27: Options

    PT 5230 Mains cable, EURO as required 4008 105 00200 Mains cable, US as required 4008 105 00030 Mains cable, UK as required 4008 105 01390 Instruction Manual 9499 491 02211 Rubber foot selfadhesive 2822 030 90299 Options Description: Ordering Number:...
  • Page 28 PT 5230 4-16 Revision 3 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Installation

    PT 5230 Installation Initial Inspection Check the contents of the shipment for completeness and possible transport damage. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, a claim should be filed with the carrier immediately and the DK-Audio Sales or Service organisation should be notified in order to facilitate the repair or replacement of the instrument.

  • Page 30: Rack Mounting

    If several cabinets are mounted in a 19" rack, special attention must be paid to the temperature inside the rack. The PT 5230 is equipped with cooling fan and air inlet on the front. in bottom and at sides. If the PT 5230 is mounted between other instruments with high surface temperature, this cooling may not be sufficient.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    PT 5230 Fig. 5-1 Installation of PM 8552 Removal of the Instrument Be sure that all cabling is disconnected before removing the instrument. 1. Loosen the screws in the rack frame and pull the instrument forward until the stop latches snap into their holes.

  • Page 32: Configuration

    PT 5230 Configuration 5.6.1 Remote Interface Move cable from connector SER (XR1) to PAR (XM1) on Main Board (Unit 1) to change from standard RS232 to simple ground-closure. Fig. 5-2 Location of Connectors SER and PAR 5.6.2 Disabling of Level Detectors It is possible to disable level detectors by solder in the code field (PP1) on the Main Board (Unit 1).
  • Page 33 PT 5230 Level error signal from rear panel connectors: Connector inside the instrument: SDI-TSG3 Right XA1 (*) With 2 sets TPG’s (PT8631 or PT8633) mounted: SDI-TPG” Right ANL-TPG2 Right SDI-TSG3 Left XA1 (*) With 2 sets TPG’s (PT8631 or PT8633) mounted:...

  • Page 34: Access To And Replacement Of Parts

    PT 5230 Fig. 5-3 Location of Code Field (PP1) Access to and Replacement of Parts 5.7.1 Safety The opening of covers or removal of parts, expect those to which access can be gained by hand, is liable to expose live parts.

  • Page 35: Operating Instructions

    The two-line-by-40-characters LCD display, in conjunction with 4 cursor keys and an EXECUTE button, allows easy and intuitive operation of the PT 5230 Digital Video Generator. The cursor keys are used to call relevant menus on the display: the top line of the display shows the current status/selection or other current menu choices.

  • Page 36: Display Information

    PT 5230 WINDOW/FLAT The WINDOW/FLAT button provides a fast access to the output signals described as window signal or as flat field signals. SPECIAL The SPECIAL button provides a fast access to the output signals covering special tests for the selected video format.

  • Page 37: Rear Panel Connections

    PT 5230 REMOTE A yellow LED that switches on when the instrument receives a command via RS232 interface or when TTL interface is enabled. The LED switches off when the instrument is returned to local. UNLOCKED A red LED that indicates when genlock mode is enabled but no correct genlock signal is found on the active genlock input.
  • Page 38 Refer to chapter 7. CHANGEOVER Remote connector to connect the PT 5230 Digital Video Generator directly to a PT 5211 VariTimeTM Sync Changeover Unit. This connector is used in set-up where a Digital Video Generator is applied as back-up for a PT 5210 VariTime Digital Sync Generator and an automatic changeover unit.
  • Page 39 PT 5230 SDI-TPG1 SDI GENLOCK IN/OUT Output Options: Output Options: Not included. Not included. One pair of SDI Test Pattern outputs. Active loop-through SDI genlock input Special Configuration: AES/EBU and Wordclock SDI-TSG2, SDI-TPG2, ANL-TPG2 Output Options: AES/EBU Audio Not included.
  • Page 40 PT 8639 Basic SDI PT 8639 Basic SDI empty empty empty PT 8632 SDI TPG PT 8639 Basic SDI PT 8639 Basic SDI Empty empty empty empty Table 6-1 PT 5230 Configurations Fig. 6-3 Rear Panel, Configuration Revision 3 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Panel Operation

    PT 5230 Panel Operation The PT 5230 Digital Video Generator may be equipped with several different optional modules. The menu system always reflects the modules installed. The operation of each of the modules is described below, although it is impossible for all the modules to be installed in one instrument at one time.
  • Page 42 Note: The status displays for the various options are only available when the options are installed. Status: Preset PT 5230 Preset Status 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 NO PRESET ACTIVE PT 5230 Preset Status...

  • Page 43: Menu Operation

    This display shows the current status of date and time i.e. the information inserted into the video signal. Status: WARNING PT 5230 Error/Warning Status: 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 No error detected PT 5230 Error/Warning Status:...
  • Page 44 PT 5230 To exit the STATUS menu, press the button and move to the main menu: 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 MENU:<BLACK-BURST> ANALOG-TPG2 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 MENU:<ANALOG-TPG5>...

  • Page 45: Detailed Description Of Menus

    PT 5230 Detailed Description of Menus 6.7.1 Menu: BLACK-BURST GENERATOR This is the menu for setting the parameters for the analog black burst outputs. The analog black burst outputs are named BB1 and BB2 connector on the back of the instrument.
  • Page 46 PT 5230 Note: When changing the system from PAL to NTSC you must check the timing adjustment: a valid PAL timing may NOT be valid in NTSC. If the timing is not valid in NTSC then it will be reset to +0,+0,+0.

  • Page 47: Menu: Genlock

    PT 5230 6.7.2 Menu: GENLOCK This is the menu for setting the genlock parameters, which are the common reference for the individual timing of each generator. It is always possible to genlock to analog signals, while the PT 8606 SDI Digital Genlock option is necessary in order to genlock to digital video.
  • Page 48 PT 5230 To change the genlock system for the input selected, select SYS in the GENLOCK menu. SUBMNU:GENLOCK/SYSTEM, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 SYSTEM:<PAL Burst> SAVE Operation: Use the buttons to select the system format of genlock for the input...

  • Page 49: Menu: Preset

    PT 5230 When the desired delay setting appears in the display, move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE If no change is desired, move the cursor to ESC and press 5. Leaving the function takes you back to the GENLOCK menu...

  • Page 50: Menu: Config

    PT 5230 To store the Preset, select STORE SUBMNU:PRESET/STORE, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 STORE (5):< > Operation: Use the 5and6 to select the preset no. to store − When the desired preset appears in the display, move the cursor to OK and press −...
  • Page 51 PT 5230 Note: The menu-item "DATE-TIME" is only shown when the PT 8637 Time Clock Interface is mounted. To change the date and time, select DATE-TIME The menu is only present with the PT 8637 Time Clock Module mounted. SUBMNU:CONFIG/DATE-TIME, configure 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2NDMNU:<DATE>...
  • Page 52 PT 5230 cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE If the edited time is invalid, it will be reset to actual time. Then move the cursor to " TIME FIELD” and press EXECUTE to open an editor in which − each digit can be set separately using the 5 and 6 buttons. Using the 3 and 4 buttons to select digit.
  • Page 53 PT 5230 To change the lockout function for the keyboard, select LOCK MENU: CONFIG/LOCK, Normal (Off) 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 LOCK:<Normal> SAVE MENU: CONFIG/LOCK, Normal (On ) 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 LOCK:<Normal>...
  • Page 54 PT 5230 SUBMNU:CONFIG/LOCK, Date-Time(On) 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 LOCK:<Date-Time> SAVE SUBMNU:CONFIG/LOCK, Date-Time(Off) 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 LOCK:<Date-Time> SAVE To lock the fate and time setting function, select DATE-TIME. This function is only available when PT8637 Time Clock Interface is mounted.
  • Page 55 PT 5230 To copy the instrument settings from one generator to another, select DOWNLOAD. The DOWNLOAD function is used when two generators are directly connected by an RS232 interface cable. The cable must be connected to the remote connector on both generators.
  • Page 56 PT 5230 To configure the RS232 remote communication, select RS232. SUBMNU:CONFIG/RS232, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2NDMNU:<BAUD-RATE> DATA-BIT PARITY SUBMNU:CONFIG/RS232, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2NDMNU:<HANDSHAKE>...
  • Page 57 PT 5230 To set the parity bit calculation, select PARITY. 2NDMNU:../RS232/PARITY, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 Parity:<None> SAVE Operation: Use the 5 and 6 buttons to change the parity bit When the desired parity bit appears in the display, move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting.

  • Page 58: Menu: Analog Tpg, Analog Test Pattern Generator

    PT 5230 6.7.5 Menu: ANALOG TPG, Analog Test Pattern Generator This is the menu for setting the parameters for the analog test pattern generator output. This menu is only available in generators fitted with the PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator option.
  • Page 59 PT 5230 To change the text/clock inserted in the test pattern, select TEXT. It is possible to enable user text in the pattern. One user text can be entered for the standard patterns, e.g. Colourbar, Crosshatch etc, while another user text can be entered for the complex patterns, i.e.
  • Page 60 PT 5230 Text insertion options: Up to 3 text lines in standard pattern, and 2 text lines in the complex patterns ♦ Maximum 16 characters per line, and programmed text can be enabled or disabled ♦ Characters available: all characters A-Z in upper case and in lower case, 0-9,-_,space, and ♦...
  • Page 61 PT 5230 Date and Time options: NONE ♦ TIME ♦ DATE + TIME ♦ Note: The clock information is a property of the pattern, hence it is possible to have enabled the information in the standard pattern and not in the complex pattern.

  • Page 62: Menu: Sdi-Tpgx, Serial Digital Test Pattern Generators

    PT 5230 The T value can be changed by using the 5 and 6buttons to adjust the smallest step for the adjustment but a faster method is to press EXECUTE when the cursor is on the T value. This opens an editor in which each of the time digits can be changed using the 5...
  • Page 63 PT 5230 To change the output test signal pattern, select PATTERN. Which patterns are available depends upon the configuration of the test signal generator, i.e. whether the generator output is configured as 525/59.94 or 625/50. MENU:SDI-TPGx/PATTERN, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 <Staircase 5step>...
  • Page 64 PT 5230 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2NDMNU:../EDIT, standard pattern LINE1:<TEXT field> SAVE or for text menu for the complex test pattern 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2NDMNU:../EDIT, complex...
  • Page 65 PT 5230 Style options: Standard, which will display 3 lines of text in the lower right corner. ♦ Complex, which will display 2 lines of centred text in the upper and lower text fields for the ♦ Philips pattern Complex, which will display 2 lines of centred text in the left and right text fields of the FuBK ♦...
  • Page 66 PT 5230 SDI signal system options: 525/59.94 ♦ 625/50 ♦ Note: When changing from 625 to 525 lines you must check the timing adjustment. A valid 625 lines timing may NOT be valid in 525 lines. If the timing is not valid in 525 lines then it will be reset.
  • Page 67 PT 5230 Stereo BBC 1 kHz Single click in Ch. A, dual click in Ch. B ♦ Mono EBU 1 kHz Signal click in both Ch. A and Ch.B ♦ Mono 1 kHz No click ♦ Dual 1 kHz 400 Hz No click ♦...

  • Page 68: Menu: Aes-Ebu, Dual Aes/Ebu Digital Audio Generator

    PT 5230 MENU:SDI-TPGx/TIMING, edit delay 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 v:<-1> H:-12 T:-00123.4 SAVE Operation: Use the 3 or 4 buttons to select V, H, or T Then use the 5 and 6 buttons to change the setting Changes to the timing are instantaneous, i.e.
  • Page 69 PT 5230 To select the audio signal output, select SIGNAL 2NDMNU:../AES-EBUx/SIGNAL select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 SIGNAL:<Stereo 800 Hz> SAVE Operation: Use the 5 and 6 buttons to change the audio signal selection Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous, i.e.

  • Page 70: Menu: Sdi-Tsg, Sdi Test Signal Generator - Basic

    PT 5230 Note: If you select silence, the data bit indicating stereo, mono, or dual sound will continue to be active. To change the phase timing of the AES/EBU audio data, select TIMING. 2NDMNU:../AES-EBUx/TIMING, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 TIMING:<PAL>...
  • Page 71 PT 5230 To change the output signal pattern, select PATTERN. Which patterns are available depends upon the configuration of the test signal generator, i.e. whether the generator output is configured as 525/59.94 or 625/50. SUBMN:SDI-TSGx/PATTERN, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 <Black>...
  • Page 72 PT 5230 If no changes are desired, move the cursor to ESC and press 5 Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI-TSGx menu. EDH insertion options: ♦ • Setting the embedded audio generator SUBMNU:SDI-TSGx/EMB.AUDIO, select 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 2ND:<SIGNAL>...

  • Page 73: Reset

    This function should not be used except in very unusual situations. To execute the Factory Reset: Turn ON the generator while pressing simultaneously the : 3and 4 buttons PT 5230 Dig.Video Gen. Factory reset... Selftest in progress... 6-35 User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Menu: Config/Diagnose

    Use the 34 and 4 buttons to select the diagnose to be performed. Then press the EXECUTE button to enter the submenu. 6.8.2.1 DIAGNOSE/Main The MAIN test includes testing correct functioning of the functions installed in PT 5230 without any options installed. The tested functional sections includes: Main board ♦...

  • Page 75: Diagnose/Options

    PT 5230 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/Main 5 5 5 5 Testing main board >>>>> Description: When the test is running, this will be indicated by a number of arrows on the right side of the display. When a total of five arrows are displayed, the test is finished. If no errors have been found, a message OK will appear on the display to indicate that the test has been completed;...

  • Page 76: Diagnose/Rs232

    PT 5230 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/Options 5 5 5 5 Testing PTxxxx/yyy in (nnnn) >>>>> Description: This test is divided into a series of tests. Each of the options which where detected during power-up is detected for correct operation one by one. When the test is running, this will be indicated by a number of arrows on the right side of the display.

  • Page 77: Diagnose/Display

    PT 5230 To continue testing on the next main section press the EXECUTE button. To cancel further testing, press the 5 button. 6.8.2.4 DIAGNOSE/Display 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/Display 5 5 5 5 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz-1234567890+,. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ_!”#$%&/0=?;: Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz-1234567890+,. Description: This test will test the graphic display. During this test the above two displays will alternate with a frequency of approximately 1.6 seconds.

  • Page 78: Diagnose/Configuration

    3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 (MAIN):PT5230, KUxxxxxx, 01.9 Description: The main board is identified by the type number of the instrument (PT 5230) and the serial number for the basic instrument. The software version is the software version of the master controller.
  • Page 79 PT 5230 Option PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/Configuration 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 (ATPG):PT8631, KUyyyyyy, 02.1 Description: ATPGx Indicates an optional installed PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator. The PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator is identified by the serial...

  • Page 80: Diagnose/Errorqueue

    PT 5230 SDIG Indicates as well that the module uses the two connectors marked SDI GENLOCK IN and OUT Option PT 8637 Time Code Interface 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/Configuration 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 (TIME):PT8637, KU000000, NA...
  • Page 81 PT 5230 2NDMNU:../DIAGNOSE/ErrorQueue 3 3 3 3 v v v v 4 4 4 4 Reset ErrorQueue? <ESC> Note: If any error is active, the error will be detected immediately again after reset and the 'WARNING" LED will be switched ON again. The display is switched to the error status display.
  • Page 82 PT 5230 Her mangler menu oversigt Evt. bruges indscannet A3 format 6-44 Revision 3 User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Remote Interface

    A simple ground closure parallel interface, which allows remote control of some of the major ♦ operational parameters of the PT 5230. A serial remote gives control over all the functions of the PT 5230. The serial remote ♦ operates by use of an RS 232 communication port.

  • Page 84: Parallel Remote

    PT 5230 Parallel Remote The following parameters can be controlled when the remote connector is configured for parallel ground closure control: Recall of preset #1 to #8 ♦ Selection of genlock mode ♦ 7.2.1 Connector Description Connector type: 9 pin sub-D Fig.
  • Page 85 PT 5230 Note: All outputs have internal pull up resistors to +5 V. Note: The presets are numbered binary. The binary number is one less than the number used in the menu system on the front of the generator. Note: The remote output pins 7 and 8 are active even when the remote is disabled.

  • Page 86: Serial Remote

    The serial remote operates electrically as an RS 232C communication port. The parameter setting for the RS 232 communication port is described in paragraph 6.7.4 page 6-18. ?? PT5230 Fig. 7-2 Configuration of cable between PC and PT 5230. The PT 5230 communication protocol complies with the: SCPI 1995.0: ♦...

  • Page 87: Syntax Elements

    PT 5230 separation is a “;” only. If the next command is part of another command system the “;” is followed by a “;”. Parameters are separated from the header by a space. Several parameters are separated by a comma.

  • Page 88: Command Syntax

    PT 5230 7.4.3 Command Syntax A command consists of a “header” and one or several “parameters”. Header and parameters are separated by space. A header may consist of several keywords. 7.4.4 Syntax of Program Messages A command or query is called a program message unit. Such a program message unit consists of a header, or a header separated by a space from one or more parameters.

  • Page 89: Syntax Of Response Messages

    PT 5230 The short form in a syntax specification is shown in upper case, and the remaining part of the long form is shown in lower case characters. Note: Upper and lower case, as used in syntax specification, is only a notation habit to facilitate distinction between long and short form.
  • Page 90 PT 5230 Revision 3 User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Rs232 Communication

    PT 5230 RS232 Communication REFERENCE DOCUMENTS IEEE 488.2-1987: IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common − Commands SCPI 1995.0: Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments, Vol I-IV. − “A Beginner’s Guide to SCPI”, Barry Epler, HEWLETT-PACKARD PRESS, 1991 − CONFIGURATION AND SYNTAX...

  • Page 92: Commands Summary

    PT 5230 COMMANDS SUMMARY All commands listed consist of both a set- and request-command unless specifically listed in the table as <query only> or <no query>. 8.3.1 Mandated Commands Command Parameter Status after Remarks *RST *CLS Clear Status Command *ESE...

  • Page 93: Status Subsystem

    PT 5230 8.3.2.2 STATus Subsystem Command Parameter Status after Remarks *RST :OPERation [:EVENt]? :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? :QUEStionable [:EVENt]? :CONDition :ENABle :ENABle? :PRESet :PT5230? <query only> 8.3.3 Instrument Commands 8.3.3.1 DIAGnostic subsystem Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :DISPlay <no query>...

  • Page 94: Output Subsystem

    PT 5230 8.3.3.4 OUTPut Subsystem Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :BB1 :SYSTem PAL | PAL_ID | NTSC :DELay <Field>,<Line>,<HTime> 0,0,0 :SCHPhase <179 to +180> :VERSion? <query only> :BB1? <query only> :BB2 :SYSTem PAL | PAL_ID | NTSC :DELay <Field>,<Line>,<HTime>...
  • Page 95 PT 5230 Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :TEXT STRing1 OFF | ON | <string_data> OFF,”ANALOG1” Standard OFF”PTV” Pattern Complex Pattern STRing2 OFF | ON | <string_data> OFF,”ANALOG2” Standard OFF,”PT5230” Pattern Complex Pattern STRing3 OFF | ON | <string_data> OFF,”ANALOG3” Standard...
  • Page 96 PT 5230 Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :SIGNal OFF |S1KHZ :LEVel SILence |DB0FS | DB9FS | DB15FS | SILence DB18FS VERSion? <no query> :STSGenerator4? :STPGenerator1 :PATTerrn <pattern_name> CBEBu :MODify OFF | ON | :APAL OFF | ON | :PLUGe...
  • Page 97 PT 5230 Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks Pattern OFF”PTV” Complex Pattern STRing2 OFF | ON | <string_data> OFF,”DIGITAL2” Standard Pattern OFF,”PT5230” Complex Pattern STRing3 OFF | ON | <string_data> OFF,”DIGITAL3” Standard Pattern STYLe STANdard | COMPlex COMPlex CLOCk OFF | TIME | DTIME...
  • Page 98 PT 5230 Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks SBBC1KHZ | MEBU1KHZ | M1KHZ | DUAL :LEVel SILence | DB0FS | DB9FS | DB12FS | SILence DB15FS | DB16FS| DB18FS| DB20FS :DELay <Field>,Line>,<HTime> 0,0,0 VERSion? <no query> :STPGenerator5? :AUDio1 :SIGnal S800Hz | S1kHz | SEBu1kHz |...

  • Page 99: Commands Explanation

    PT 5230 COMMANDS EXPLANATION 8.4.1 Mandated Commands • *CLS CLEAR STATUS Clear the error queue. Reset of the event registers has NOT been implemented in this version. • *ESE STANDARD EVENT STATUS ENABLE COMMAND The device accepts this command but does not respond to it.

  • Page 100: Required Commands

    2 “WHAT” SYST:PRES:NAME? 2 response: “WHAT” • SYSTem:PRESet:DOWNload Command for downloading, i.e. reading a complete preset from a PT 5230. Six user presets from 1 to 6 are available. Example: SYST:PRES:DOWN 4 download content of preset 4 •...

  • Page 101: Status Commands

    PT 5230 Example: SYST:PRES:UP 4, #aaa… upload block data aaa to preset 4 • SYSTem:PRESet:DOWNload Command for downloading, i.e. reading a complete PT 5230 configuration incl. all presets. Example: SYST:DOWN download the complete PT 5230 • SYSTem:PRESet:UPLoad Command for uploading, i.e. storing a complete PT 5230 configuration incl. all presets.

  • Page 102: Instrument Commands

    PT 5230 8.4.3 Instrument Commands 8.4.3.1 DIAGnostic commands • DIAGnostic:DISPlay The device accepts this command but does not respond to it. • DIAGnostic:ERRorqueue:RESet Command to reset the internal error queue of the generator. The errorqueue is a circular queue consisting of five entries.
  • Page 103 PT 5230 • INPut:GENLock:SYSTem Command for selecting the genlock system. Possible selections are System: A;B&A_B SDI: Description: PALBurst PAL burst lock NTSCburst NTSC burst lock SYNC625 625 sync lock SYNC525 525 sync lock SDI625 625/50 lock SDI525 525/59.95 lock F358MHz 3.58 MHz lock...

  • Page 104: Output Commands

    PT 5230 Example: INP:GENL:DEL+2,+5,+123.5 set delay to 2 field, 5 line & 123,5 ns INP:GENL:DEL? response: +2,+005,+00123.5 • INPut:GENLock? Command to display the status and the settings of the genlock. The respond is defined as: <lock info>,<input>,>system>,<Field>,<Line>,<HTime> where <lock info> is either GENLOCKED or UNLOCKED. For an explanation concerning the rest of the response see the commands: INP:GENL:INP, INP:GENL:SYST and INP:GENL:DEL.
  • Page 105 PT 5230 • OUTPut:BB1:DELay • OUTPut:BB2:DELay Command to set the delay of the standard Black Burst module. The delay is defined by three parameters: <Field>,<Line>,<HTime> where <Field> sets the field offset, <Line> sets the line offset and <HTime> sets the horizontal time in ns, i.e.
  • Page 106 PT 5230 Command to display the version of the standard Black Burst module. The response contains four fields: Field 1: Company name Field 2: Type name, which in this case is NA, not available Field 3: Serial number (KUxxxxxx) Field 4: Software version for the black burst module Note: The response from this command is identical for both BB module 1 and 2.
  • Page 107 PT 5230 WHITe100 White 100% BLACkburst Black Burst FSWave Field square wave BLWH01 0.1Hz Black/white RAMP Ramp MRAMp Ramp Modulated STAircase5 Staircase 5 step MSTaircase5 Staircase 5 step modulated STAircase10 Staircase 10 step PBAR Pulse & Bar CCIR17 CCIR line 17...
  • Page 108 PT 5230 • OUTPut:ATPGenerator2:TEXT:STRing1 • OUTPut:ATPGenerator2:TEXT:STRing2 • OUTPut:ATPGenerator2:TEXT:STRing3 Command to insert one or more text strings into the pattern of the optional PT8631 Analog Test pattern Generator. Three parameters are possible, i.e. OFF, ON and some text, “TEXT”. The string being edited depends upon the pattern selected. One group of patterns are the standard patterns, e.g.
  • Page 109 PT 5230 Example: OUTP:ATPG5:TEXT:CLOC TIM insert time int pattern in ATPG module5 OUTP: ATPG5:TEXT:CLOC? response: TIME • OUTPut:ATPG2:SYSTem • OUTPut:ATPG5:SYSTem Command to select the system of an optional PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator. Systems available are: System: Description: PAL_ID...
  • Page 110 PT 5230 HTime(PAL) <64000.0ns HTime(NTSC) <63492.1ns Note: It is not possible to select a delay outside the range of the selected system. See table below: Analog PAL, 625 Lines NTSC, 625 Lines Field: Line: Field: Line: -0,..,-312 -0,..,-311 -0,..,-312 -0,..,-262 -0,..,+311...
  • Page 111 PT 5230 For an explanation of the response, see the commands: OUTP:ATPG2n:PATT, OUTP:ATPG2n:TEXT,OUTP:ATPG2n:SYST, OUTP:ATPGn:DEL, and OUTP:ATPGn:SCHP, where n: 2 or 5 Note: The field text insertion simply gives the information whether there is text or clock in the pattern selected, the text itself is NOT returned. The information about the the pattern modifications is not returened.
  • Page 112 PT 5230 System: Description: SDI625 625/50 system SDI525 525/59.94 system Note: If the pattern becomes invalid when selecting a new system, the pattern will change according 625/50 specific patterns: EBU C.Bar -> SMPTE C.Bar 75% C.Bar+ Grey > SMPTE C.Bar 525/59.94 specific patterns:...
  • Page 113 PT 5230 Command to insert EDH into the output of an optional PT 8639 SDI Test Signal generator. Possible selections are ON or OFF. Example: OUTP: STSG2:EDH OFF set the EDH insertion in STSG module 2 to OFF OUTP: STSG2:EDH? response: OFF •...
  • Page 114 PT 5230 • OUTPut: STSG2? • OUTPut: STSG3? • OUTPut: STSG4? Command to display the complete settings of an optional PT 8639 SDI Test Signal Generator. The response contains eight fields: <Pattern>,<System>,><Field>,<Line>,<HTime>,<EDH>,<Audio signal>,<Audio level> For an explanation of the response, see the commands: OUTP:STSG n:PATT, OUTP:STSGn:SYST, OUTP:STSGn:DeL, OUTP:STSGn:EDH, OUTP:STSGn:EMB:SIGN and OUTP:STSGn:EMB:LEV, where n: 2, 3, or 4.
  • Page 115 PT 5230 WEOLine White end of line BEOLine Blue end of line REOLine Red end of line YEOLine Yellow end of line CEOLine Cyan end of line SRAMP Shallow ramp RAMP Ramp LRAMp Limit Ramp VRAMp Valid Ramp STAircase5 Staircase 5 step...
  • Page 116 PT 5230 Commands to enable/disable the modifications of a complex pattern in an optional PT8632 and PT8633 SDI test Pattern Generator in the PT5230. The possible selections are: OFF and ON. Note: The above modifications are only available when a Philips or FuBK pattern has been selected.
  • Page 117 PT 5230 corner. When choosing the complex style, the text will be placed in the upper and lower text fields in the Philips pattern, and in the left and right text field for the FuBK pattern.. Note: This command is only available with the Philips or FuBK patterns. Attempting to use the command for any other pattern will result in an error, namely.
  • Page 118 OFF • OUTPut:STPGenerator1:EMBaudio:SIGNal • OUTPut:STPGenerator2:EMBaudio:SIGNal • OUTPut:STPGenerator5:EMBaudio:SIGNal Command to select the signal of the embedded audio in an optional PT 8632 and PT8633 SDI Test Pattern Generator in the PT 5230. Possible selections are: System: Description: S800HZ Stereo 800 Hz...
  • Page 119 PT 5230 Command to select the level of the embedded audio in an optional PT 8632 and PT8633 SDI Test Pattern Generator in the PT 5230. Possible selections are: Signal: Description: SILence Silence DB0FS 0 dB DB9FS -9 dB DB12FS...
  • Page 120 PT 5230 Field: Line: Field: Line: -0,..,-312 -0,..,-262 +0,..,+311 -0,..,+261 Example: OUTP:STPG1:DEL-0,-12,-148.0 set the delay in STPG module 1 to –0 field, -12 line & -148.0 ns OUTP:STPG1:DeL? response:-0,-012,-00148.0 • OUTPut:STPGenerator1:VERSion? • OUTPut:STPGenerator2:VERSion? • OUTPut:STPGenerator5:VERSion? Command to display the version of an optional PT8632 or PT8633 SDI Test Pattern Generator.
  • Page 121 PT 5230 SBBC1KHZ BBC Stereo 1 kHz MEBu1KHZ EBU Mono 1 kHz M1KHZ Mono 1 kHz DUAL Dual Sound F48KHZ Wordclock (48 kHz) Example: OUTP:AUD1:SIGN DUAL set the audio signal in the generator to dual sound OUTP:AUD1:SIGN? response: DUAL • OUTPut:AUDio1:LEVel Command to select the audio level in an optional PT 8635 Dual AES/EBU Audio Generator.
  • Page 122 PT 5230 Field 3: Serial number (KUxxxxxx) Field 4: Not available for this option, i.e. the returned value is 0. Example: OUTP:AUD1:VERS? response: PTV,PT8635,KU123456,2.0 • OUTPut:AUDio1? Command to display the complete settings of an optional PT 8635 Dual AES/EBU Audio Generator The response contains three fields: <Signal>,<Level>,<Timing>...
  • Page 123 PT 5230 Example: OUTP:TIM:TIM 08,34,12 set time to 08:34:12, i.e. 34 minutes past 8 o’clock OUTP:TIM:TIM? response: 8,34,12 • OUTPut:TIMeclock:REFerence Command to set the reference of an optional PT8637 Time Clock Interface. Possible selections are: Signal Description: LTC on XLR input...
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  • Page 125: Rs 232 Error Codes

    PT 5230 RS 232 ERROR CODES 8.5.1 Command errors [-199, -100] Error Error string. Number [description/explanation/example]: -100 Command error. The command is invalid or incorrect. -101 Invalid character. A command or parameter contains an invalid character, e.g. a header containing an ampersand, SYST:VERS&.

  • Page 126: Execution Errors [-299, -200]

    PT 5230 Error Error string. Number [description/explanation/example]: -131 Invalid suffix. The suffix is syntactically incorrect. -134 Suffix too long. The suffix contains more than twelve characters. -138 Suffix not allowed. A suffix was encountered after a numeric element, which does not allow suffixes.

  • Page 127: Device Specific Errors [-399, -300]

    PT 5230 8.5.3 Device specific errors [-399, -300] Error Error string. Number [description/explanation/example]: -300 Device-specific error. -350 Queue overflow. A specific code entered into the queue in lieu of the code that caused the error. This code indicates that there is no room in the queue and an error occurred but was not recorded.

  • Page 129: Error & Message Codes

    PT 5230 Error & Message Codes Error codes Code: Description: Code: Description: System, type 00x: E(064) Error reading from SDI GENLOCK E(001) POWER FAILURE: -5VOLT TIME Code/Clock unit, type 07x: E(002) POWER FAILURE: 12VOLT E(070) General failure: TIME MODULE E(003)
  • Page 131 PT 5230 LEVEL DETECTOR unit, type 15x: E(150) General failure: LEVEL DECTOR E(151) No contact to LEVEL DETECTOR E(152) Error writing to LEVEL DETECTOR E(153) No response from LEVEL DETECTOR E(154) Error reading from LEVEL DETECTOR SERIAL REMOTE, type 16x:...
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