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- Page 1 SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1 Aug 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CISPR Chamber Set Up – Cable Placement ....................15 2.6.2. HDMI Forum Recommended Chamber Set Up – Cable Placement ............... 15 RF Scans and EMI Chamber measurements with the SL-889 ..................16 HDMI 2.1 EMI Measurement ..........................16 3.1.1. EMI Chamber RF Emission Scans ........................16 EMI Limits and Testing............................ - Page 3 Figure 2.5. SL-889 Operation: Selector ..........................13 Figure 2.6. SL-889 Operation: C4 Resolution, No Cable Attached ..................13 Figure 2.7. SL-889 Operation: C4 Resolution, TMDS 185 MHz link, HDMI Cable Attached ..........14 Figure 2.8. SL-889 Operation: Optional Monitor Output ....................14 Figure 2.9.
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Page 4: Overview
SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide 1. Overview The SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester is designed for radiated emissions testing of HDMI 2.1 Ultra High Speed ® cables and is compliant to the latest High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) 2.1 specifications. -
Page 5: Signal Path
Figure 1.3 shows the internal and external signal path of the SL-889. An internal Video Generator generates an ITU-R BT-1729 test pattern which is fed to an HDMI transmitter. When an external HDMI cable DUT is connected, the Tx will begin transmitting a HDMI 2.1 Video/Audio data stream to the built-in HDMI receiver. -
Page 6: 889 Controls, Indicators, And Interface Connectors
HDMI 2.1 specifications. 1.3.1.1. Available Standard Tests The SL-889 is ready for use in standard test mode immediately upon delivery. These are the operations that are done in standard test mode: © 2019-2020 Simplay Labs, LLC., Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1... -
Page 7: Figure 1.6. Lcd Display Screen Main Window
Section 2. 1.3.1.2. The SL-889 LCD Display Screen in Standard Test Mode Figure 1.6 shows the LCD display screen of the SL-889 in standard test mode under default factory configuration. Figure 1.6. LCD Display Screen Main Window Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1 © 2019-2020 Simplay Labs, LLC.,... -
Page 8: Devices Under Test
Standard test operations are available for: • HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cables HDMI 2.1 Video Resolution Support The SL-889 includes support for TMDS and FRL signalling: • 6 TMDS Freqencies supported with 4 Video Resolutions • 2 FRL Frequencies with 2160p60 Video Resolution... -
Page 9: Power Supply
1.5.2. 2M Golden Test HDMI Cat-3 Cable The included 2M cable has been developed for specific use with the SL-889. It has been shown to have superior RF suppression. It should be kept as a test reference cable and can be used to calibrate your SL-889 to different RF chambers. -
Page 10: The Sl-889 In Standard Test Mode
The SL-889 generates fixed stimulus to an HDMI 2.1 Category 3 Cable so the DUT cable’s EMC Emission performance can be measured. The SL-889 does not go through HDMI 2.1 FRL Link Training, and does not adjust the TX signal in response to the RX’s measured error rate. -
Page 11: Setting Up Connections - Pre-Test Operation
2.1. Note: As the test is intended to measure only the radiated emissions of the DUT cable, the cable from HDMI OUT2 should be disconnected from the SL-889, and the 4K Monitor should be unplugged from AC power prior to making any EMI measurement scans. -
Page 12: Setting Up Connections - Normal Operation
SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide Setting up Connections – Normal Operation Connecting the DUT cable to the SL-889: • When performing EMI RF scans, the DUT cable should be connected from HDMI OUT1 to HDMI IN1 as shown Figure 2.2Figure 2.2. -
Page 13: Figure 2.4. Sl-889 Operation: C0 Resolution, V1.00 Firmware, No Hdmi Cable Attached
(C0-C15). The second line will display “Searching …” if an HDMI cable has not yet been connected from HDMI OUT1 to HDMI IN1. Figure 2.4. SL-889 Operation: C0 Resolution, V1.00 Firmware, No HDMI Cable Attached 3. Rotate the knob to select the resolution to be tested. -
Page 14: Operation - Quick Start
(ex: “TMDS 185 MHz”) when a link has been successfully connected. The unit is now ready for EMI scans to be taken. Figure 2.7. SL-889 Operation: C4 Resolution, TMDS 185 MHz link, HDMI Cable Attached Attach an optional HDMI monitor to HDMI OUT2 to display the ITU BT1729 test pattern. -
Page 15: Chamber Set Up
2.6.1. CISPR Chamber Set Up – Cable Placement For CISPR compliance it is assumed that the SL-889 would be pushed to the front of the table facing the antenna with the DUT cable draped down the front as shown in (Figure 2.9. CISPR recommended DUT cable placement inside chamber), and tied in a loose bow to prevent it from hitting the floor. -
Page 16: Rf Scans And Emi Chamber Measurements With The Sl-889
HDMI 2.1 EMI Measurement The SL-889 provides a complete transmit and receive solution of a compliant HDMI 2.1 signal output in a low noise shielded enclosure. It can be used to measure the radiated emission levels of HDMI cables by taking RF level scans in a calibrated EMI chamber. -
Page 17: Emi Limits And Testing
EMI Limits and Testing EMI or electromagnetic interference is the measure of the radiated RF energy that a device puts out. The SL-889 makes measuring the amount of RF energy an HDMI cable emits easy, by providing a calibrated HDMI signal. Maximum allowable EMI limits vary from country to country, and this tool was developed to help standardize the rf emission measurement of cables regardless of country standard. -
Page 18: Appendix A. Internal Firmware Upgrade
Software Package. (Figure A.1). The *.zip package contains firmware installation files. Note: To check the firmware version installed on the SL-889, turn the selector knob to “C0”. If the version matches with the LCD displayed value (Figure A.2), there is no need to update. The version number is also displayed on the C0 screen monitor output. -
Page 19: Update Firmware/Scripts/Test Images
1. Open the Shielded RJ45 network connector and use a short ethernet cable to connect directly to a host computer. Power on the SL-889. Figure A.3. SL-889 Firmware update via network port 2. Open Network and Sharing Center. Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1 ©... - Page 20 SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide 3. Select “Local Area Connection 2”. 4. Select “Properties”. © 2019-2020 Simplay Labs, LLC., Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1 All rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL...
- Page 21 SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click “Properties” button. 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” radio button and enter the information as shown in the dialog below. Click “OK” button when done.
- Page 22 SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide 8. To update Firmware, on the right hand side, go to /home/pi/ directory. And on the left hand side, go to the local folder which was extracted from the SL_889_Update_Version1_xx.zip download.
- Page 23 13. Type: ./sh SL889Update.sh SL889V1XX.tar, hit “Enter” and wait for the process to finish. 14. Type: cd Simplay/FWdownload/, hit “Enter”. 15. Type: python stm32_flash.py SL889FW.bin, hit “Enter” and wait for the process to finish. 16. Type “sudo reboot” on the command prompt to reboot the SL-889 Simplay-UG-SL889-1.1 © 2019-2020 Simplay Labs, LLC.,...
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Page 24: References
SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide References This is a list of the standards abbreviations appearing in this document. Abbreviation Standards Publication, Organization, and Date CISPR Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Version 2.1, HDMI LLC, HDMI CTS High-Definition Multimedia Interface Version 2.1 Generic Compliance Test Specification, HDMI LLC,... -
Page 25: Revision History
SL-889 HDMI 2.1 Cat-3 Cable EMI Tester User Guide Revision History Revision 1.1, Aug 2020 Summary of Changes and Additions: Appendix A.1 Update Firmware/Scripts/Test Images: change to update methodology to use tar file and shell script. Revision 1.0, July 2020... - Page 26 Simplay Labs; If Simplay Labs determines that any returned Product is not defective, or if Simplay Labs determines that the defect is not covered by the warranty, Simplay Labs will return the Product to the Owner at Owner’s expense, freight collect, and Owner agrees to pay Simplay Labs’ reasonable cost of handling and testing;...
- Page 27 Limitation of Liability Simplay Labs reserves the rights to refuse warranty service of products under disputable conditions. Simplay Labs also holds the rights to declare final decision whether products are within warranty conditions. The following actions and damages will result in voiding the limited warranty: Damage caused by act of nature, such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake, lightning, etc.
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