Summary of Contents for ProPlex IQ Tester LV
- Page 1 IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1 Firmware v1.1.5 TMB 24/7 Technical Support US/Canada: +1 818.794.1286 Toll Free: 1 877.862.3833 (877.TMB.DUDE) UK: +44 (0)20.8574.9739 Toll Free: 0800.652.5418 e-mail: techsupport@tmb.com...
- Page 2 TMB has confidence in the accuracy of the document information herein but assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss occurring as a direct or indirect result of errors or exclusions whether by accident or any other cause. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 3 Monitor active incoming sources of DMX, ArtNet or sACN with multiple value display formats, plus flicker-finder and timing statistics • RDM device monitoring supports most standard PID and “Raw PID” modes for custom messages • “Smart” DMX cable tester, with pin-to-pin and bandwidth testing ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
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- Page 5 Dimensions in Inches and mm ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
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Page 6: Operation
Press LEFT/RIGHT to switch between MENU windows. • Press OK to highlight an item. Highlighted item flashes with blue background. Press OK again to confirm the highlighted item. • Press Down to return to Main Menu ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... -
Page 7: Status Bar
In Main Menu top of the screen will show a custom ownership message (if set) ArtN TX - Art-Net transmitter active sACN TX - sACn transmitter active DMX TX - dmx port sending DMX ENET - Ethernet port link status and activity ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... - Page 8 Menu Map ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 9 8. Settings 8.1 DMX Framerate Settings 8.2 Ethernet Settings 8.3 Power Settings 8.4 Internal USB Storage 8.5 System status 8.6 Firmware info 8.7 Time/Date Settings 8.8 Ownership message 8.9 Calibrate touchscreen ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 10 PoE - testing of PoE power sourcing equipment (switches and injectors) • Cable test - testing of 5 pin XLR cables for wiring continuity and digital data transfer • Firmware utility - updating of Solaris and ProPlex devices over DMX cable • Settings - device settings •...
- Page 11 ArtNet data if this is Disabled. [sACN Multicast Join] – sends IGMP messages to request data for sACN universes. This will have effect only if the system has multicast-aware Ethernet switches. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 12 [Configure] window. Use [Add] to create new sACN or Art-Net courses. Use [Delete] to clear all sources. [DMX In Merge] enables merging of DMX Input port data with output source data. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 13 Art-Net In – forwards data from Art-Net universe • sACN In – forwards data from sACN universe • Scene 1-6 – user created editable scene • FX Engine – dynamic data generated with built-in FX engine • ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 14 6 Channel fader view • CMD Keypad • RGB fader mode • RGBW fader mode • Use [View DMX] to show data being output. Use [Clear Values] to reset all channels back to 0. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 15 Set of statistics for DMX Receiver are shown here. This includes packet counters for ArtNet, sACN and DMX as well as detailed information for DMX Input port: framerate • packet size • break length • MAB length • ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 16 Output port frame rate can be set to predefined values of 20, 30, 40 or to Custom timing that allows to modify separate times for: Mark Before Break • Break • Mark After Break • ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 17 To speed up RDM communication IQ Tester is caching part of RDM device information. [Cache auto clear on new device discovery] will automatically refresh device cache once new device is discovered. [RDM cache Clear] - manually clear RDM device cache. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 18 • Current value • Lowest value • Highest value • Recorded value • Sensor range • Sensor normal range • [Reset] and [Record] will issue corresponding RDM commands to the device. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
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Page 19: Network Status
Shows real-time network activity by listing all received packets. List shows each packet as: [PROTOCOL] Source > Destination Packet lister can be stopped with [Freeze] and then scroller for inspection. [Clear] will clear the packet list. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... -
Page 20: Active Devices
As this feature is based on passive detection some devices might not show up in this list. [Config] menu opens a window where you can select sorting order and clear the device list. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... - Page 21 3.8 LLDP Shows content of received LLDP messages: Chassid ID • Port ID • • Port Description • System Name • 3.9 Ethernet settings Change unit IP address and subnet mask here. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 22 Jump - time jumps / frames out of sequence • Pause - loss of timecode synchronization count • With good timecode after timecode counter reset only [Good] frame count should increase and rest should stay at 0. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
- Page 23 “PoE” (802.3af) - 15W capable PoE standard “PoE+” (802.3at) - 25W capable PoE standard Press [Run Test] to start the test sequence. After the test, press [Details] to get information about PoE type test results. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
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Page 24: Cable Test
Connection of pins 4 and 5 is optional. Bandwidth test will determine cable throughput. 7. Firmware utility Use firmware utility to update firmware of Solaris and ProPlex devices supporting firmware upload over DMX cable. To copy firmware files into Tester, go to [Settings] > [Internal Storage USB] and connect to PC using USB cable - Tester will show up as a flash drive. -
Page 25: Power Settings
8.5 System status Shows system state for debug purposes. 8.6 Firmware info Shows current firmware version and build date 8.7 Time/Date Settings Set current time and date. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... -
Page 26: Calibrate Touchscreen
Default pin is 0000. 8.9 Calibrate touchscreen Starts touchscreen calibration sequence. Note tester uses a resistive touchscreen so for calibration it’s best to use a pointy object and not your fingers. ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021... -
Page 27: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB. TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods. -
Page 28: Technical Specification
Power source Built-in Li-ion 1800mAh battery Power input Micro USB 5V/500mA Display 2.8’’ Resistive LCD touchscreen Dimensions (HxWxD) 6.93 (176) x 3.33 (84,6) x 1.36 (34,6) Weight 0.9 lb (410 g) ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual v0.1—11 March 2021...
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