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- Page 1 User Guide MS-TestPro HDBaseT™, HDMI, DCR and AVoIP Test Device Revision: 1.2 - Feb 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Contents Introduction & Why the MS-TestPro Hardware 04 - 05 Optional Hardware 06 - 07 HDBaseT Support & Cabling for HDBaseT GUI - Home Page GUI - Display Calibration MS-TestPro Setup & Testing Types 11 - 12 WiFi / LAN Connectivity HDBaseT Certification Test 14 - 15... -
Page 3: Introduction & Why The Ms-Testpro
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Introduction The MS-TestPro MS-104B is the only HDBaseT tester that is all-inclusive, 100% reliable, portable and affordable, making this an indispensable tool for AV installers and integrators. It provides AV professionals with all the information needed while in the field to enable them to verify the integrity and stability of every system tested down to the last detail. -
Page 4: Hardware
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Hardware MS-TestPro Side elevation Test pattern generator HDMI output Audio out Power Stylus Top elevation Front elevation LAN / Ethernet Power switch Stylus Bottom elevation Data adapter PoH Adaptor storage... - Page 5 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Hardware The MS-TestPro HDBaseT Test Device is supplied with HDBaseT Spec 1.0-standard TX and RX modules. The HDBaseT Spec 2.0 Modules (TX and RX units) are available as an optional add-on that can be used with the MS-TestPro to tesat for the additonal functionality contained within the HDBaseT Spec 2.0 chipsets.
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Page 6: Optional Hardware
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Optional Hardware The HDMI Cable Tester (HCT) module allows installers and integrators to test the quality and resolution support of HDMI cables before installation. The module identifies missing and shorted wires in a HDMI cable that will render the cable incapable of 4K streaming. HCT Module HDMI connection - connect to one end of the HDMI cable... - Page 7 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Optional Hardware The Looper module is a remote-end module with RJ45 and HDMI ports that is used to create the loop at the other end for HCT and DC Resistance testing. A Looper is supplied with any HCT or DCR module purchase. Looper Looper LAN / HDBaseT connection -...
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Page 8: Hdbaset Support & Cabling For Hdbaset
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Support The MS-TestPro test device integrates a Valens VS100 HDBaseT Class A (Spec 1.0 Module - included) or VS2310 HDBaseT class C (Spec 2.0 Module - sold separately) chipsets, including transmit and receive IC’s. The class A chipset supports HDBaseT Specification 1.0, and is compatible with HDBaseT Specification 2.0, allowing it to work with HDBaseT devices of the following classes as outlined in the HDBaseT Specification: Class... -
Page 9: Gui - Home Page
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE GUI - Home Page The home page of the MS-TestPro will be the first screen that appears on first powering on the unit. See below overview of the home page: Link: will show USB drive connected: icon LAN connection: icon green when there is shown when a USB drive... -
Page 10: Gui - Display Calibration
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE GUI - Display Calibration Due to the size of the display included on the MS-TestPro there are certain menus and options that require a precise press of the screen when usig the supplied stylus. It is recommended to calibrate the display on furst use, then periodically depending on use. To calibrate the display, click on the Settings menu in the top right of ther Home Page and select Display Calibration: Follow the instructions on screen, pressing the tip of the stylus on the red cross-hairs at the... -
Page 11: Ms-Testpro Setup & Testing Types
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE MS-TestPro Test Setup The Transmitter and Receiver modules of the MS-TestPro device are directly connected to each other using a CATx cable of up to 100 meters (328 feet) in length as per the diagram below. The Transmitter or Receiver module can be inserted into the base of the Tester however, it is important to use the Transmiter unit at the end of the CATx cable where the HDBaseT Matrix or Transmitter equipment is / will be located under normal operation. - Page 12 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE MS-TestPro Test Setup 1. Remove Transmitter, Receiver and PoH Adaptor from the main tester body. 2. Insert either the Transmitter or Receiver module (as required) into the MS-TestPro main unit in the lower slot. This will be known as the local module. Please note: only the lower slot is used to connect modules to the MS-TestPro main unit.
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Page 13: Wifi / Lan Connectivity
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE WiFi / LAN Connectivity The MS-TestPro MS-104B features LAN connectivity allowing for a user to connect the MS-TestPro to the network directly (via hardwired LAN), directly to the unit from a PC (hardwired - DHCP), or using the built in AP to connect a mobile device, tablet or laptop computer where no hard-wired LAN connection is available. -
Page 14: Hdbaset Certification Test
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Certification Test The MSolutions MS-TestPro HDBaseT Certification test has been approved by the HDBaseT Alliance as a recognised test for the defining of a CATx run as being suitable for the transmission of a HDBaseT signal. This test would be used for new CATx cable runs, or for existing runs to determine the suitability for stable HDBaseT transmission. - Page 15 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Certification Test Once the test has finished, a PASS or FAIL result will be shown on the tester screen. For more information on MAX ERR and MSE ERR values, see next page. To save the test result into the memory of the MS-TestPro, click ‘SAVE’ . Enter the details into the 3 open text fields for: Customer, Job Site, Cable Type and Operator before hitting ‘Save’...
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Page 16: Max Err And Mse Err
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE MAX ERR and MSE ERR The MSolutions MS-TestPro measures both the quality of the signal being passed over the cable, and the cables ability to pass the signal. These two pieces of performance data are defined by MAX ERR and MSE ERR. MAX ERR: the per-channel maximum recorded value of the residual error for PAM-8/- 16 modulation: The Max Error measurement is the absolute value of the maximum distance between the... -
Page 17: Hdbaset Performance Testing
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Performance Testing The HDBaseT Performance overview gives the user a live overview of the signal passing through the MS-TestPro for both MAX ERR and MSE ERR on both Transmitter and Receiver modules. The tester can be switched between TX and RX by using the selection switch at the top of the screen as highlighted above. - Page 18 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Performance Testing The ‘Config’ data page shows the capabilities of the HDBaseT chipsets in use on both TX and RX side (using the switch in the top left of the screen). The MS-TestPro can also be used to send a signal to a HDBaseT receiver, or receive a HDBaseT signal from a HDBaseT Transmitter from a 3rd party manufacturer...
- Page 19 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Performance Testing Reading the Performance graphs: With any data being passed over a CATx cable, the idea is to have adequate headroom in the cable to allow for fluctuations or increases in data. The performance graphs show the individual twisted pairs data performance. Some points to note as follows when viewing the live output of the performance: •...
- Page 20 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Performance Testing Clicking on the dial icon in the middle top of the screen shows a slightly different view of the Performance overview which shows the individual live performance of each twisted pair to view the average MAX ERR of each pair: To switch back to the line graph, click the icon in the top middle of the screen.
- Page 21 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDBaseT Performance Testing Reading the Performance Graphs... continued: • At the point where any of the twisted pair lines cross the orange dotted line, the system would be deemed un-stable and at it would be expected to see intermittent drop out of video and audio.
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Page 22: Log Analyzer
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Log Analyzer The MS-TestPro can perform an extended HDBaseT Performance test to qualify a CATx link over an extended period of time. On all too many occasions, end users report intermittent drop outs of video and audio over extended periods of time. - Page 23 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Log Analyzer Log Generation: To generate a Log Analysis, click on the ‘Log Analyzer’ function on the main tester menu: 1. Connect the equipment as per performing a HDBaseT Certification test with a live HDMI signal being input to the Transmitter module, and a display connected to the HDMI output of the Receiver module.
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Page 24: Hdmi Pattern Generator
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE HDMI Pattern Generator To ensure a successful HDBaseT test, a live signal should be passed along the link during testing. The MS-TestPro has a built-in HDMI test pattern generator for times where there are no source devices available for testing. The built-in HDMI test pattern generator is always outputting a live signal from the HDMI output port on the side of the MS-TestPro. -
Page 25: Edid Analyzer
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE EDID Analyzer The built in EDID Analyzer allows access to the display capabilities of HDMI sink devices. There are two methods for obtaining the EDID information from a sink device: 1. Connecting the MS-TestPro device to an HDMI sink device via a HDBaseT link 2. - Page 26 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE EDID Analyzer The EDID Analyzer screen gives access information on the display capabilities of the HDMI sink device. The following screen appears, presenting the sink device display information, and supported display resolutions: To save the EDID data to the MS-TestPro’s internal memory, click the ‘SAVE REPORT’ button.
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Page 27: Report Files
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Report Files The Report Files option within the Actions menu is a centralised location for all reports that have been stored into the MS-TestPro internal memory. All reports from any of the tests that the MS-TestPro can carry out will be saved into this location for download onto a USB stick inserted to one of the 4 slots on the top of the MS- TestPro. - Page 28 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Report Files When inside the individual parent folder for the type of report that is required for download, click ‘Select’ in the top right of the screen: Use the tick boxes to select the reports required. The UP and DOWN arrows on the right of the page can be used to scroll.
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Page 29: Cloud Connectivity
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE MSolutions Cloud The most recent firmware revision of the MS-TestPro enables Cloud connectivity of the test- er to a centralised location. This system is perfect for companies with multiple MS-TestPro units in the field, giving full view of the units in use, but also a centralised account to filter all reports through to, in real-time. - Page 30 MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Firmware / System Upgrade From time to time, and as new features are released for the MS-TestPro, there may be the requirement to update the firmware on the MS-TestPro unit. Before starting the process, please ensure that there is sufficient battery life on the unit, or it is plugged into the mains supply.
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Page 31: Specifications
MS-TestPro USER GUIDE Specifications Physical / Mechanical: • Chassis construction: aluminium • Ingress protection: IP54 • Unit dimensions (tester) W x D x H: MS-103TD - 67mm x 180mm x 55mm (2.6” x 7” x 2.1”) MS-104B - 67mm x 180mm x 79mm (2.6” x 7” x 3.1”) •... - Page 32 www.m4sol.com...