Tektronix MPI Prism Hybrid IP/SDI Media Analysis Test Solution

$9,922.00
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PRISM provides flexible options and field-installable upgrades to monitor a diverse variety of IP statistics as well as video and audio content. The comprehensive feature set, along with an intuitive and simplified graphical presentation of IP statistics, including video quality and diagnostic information, enables engineers to ensure the delivery of superior Quality of Service (QoS) levels in an increasingly complex broadcast environment involving compressed / uncompressed video transmission through SDI/IP signal paths. PRISM is an ideal solution for monitoring SDI/IP hybrid environments including master control rooms, production studios, OB vans, and signal contribution/distribution centers.

Identify the streams in a 10G Ethernet link to set up the system properly
Engineers designing and evaluating a hybrid IP/SDI broadcast system face challenges in determining the status of the system they are building. While an SDI coax system typically carries one signal, a 10G Ethernet link can carry multiple streams and it can be difficult to determine what content is carried on each of the streams within a IP based broadcast system.

PRISM offers the tools to quickly identify the streams in the 10G Ethernet link and the content in each stream. The IP Status application shows the source IP address and port number, destination IP address and port number, VLAN flag and protocol of all sessions available in a 10G Ethernet link.

Monitor and verify PTP system setup to ensure genlock of equipment in the facility
In a hybrid IP/SDI broadcast system, a variety of reference signals may be used to synchronize equipment within the facility. Traditionally, black burst (BB) or tri-level sync (TLS) references have been used for this purpose. For IP networks, PTP (IEEE1588) is used for system synchronization.

PTP uses the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) to choose the grandmaster to which all PTP devices will synchronize, and to choose the mechanism to convey the time stamps generated at the source of event message for Master/Slave unit synchronization and the other mechanisms required for accurate synchronization, higher system robustness and further flexibility in the PTP system integration. However, those mechanisms work as designed only when engineers have set up the system correctly.

Monitor the quality of content with familiar feature sets
In any broadcasting system, ensuring the quality of Video, Audio and Data is the most important task for broadcast engineers. The Picture, Waveform, Audio and Video Session applications are available for engineers who need the familiar feature sets to instantly check the quality of content.

Features:

A comprehensive analysis and monitoring tool for a hybrid IP/SDI broadcast systems that provides system evaluation for long term system quality monitoring and reporting
Real time IP/SDI analysis and monitoring to quickly identify the issue to determine the root cause
Graphical displays that show the traffic present in the 10G Ethernet link, allowing engineers to understand what is on their network and to easily select the stream of interest
Select and view the desired content in the stream with picture, waveform and audio bar displays allowing visual confirmation of your content
Detect IP packet errors, monitor the packet inter arrival time (PIT) and time stamped delay factor (TS-DF) to allow engineers to observe issues that may cause intermittent loss of Video, Audio or Data
Analysis tools coupled with historical data give engineers the ability to understand and resolve complex and intermittent problems quickly
Ensure proper PTP metadata setup to let the instruments accurately synchronize in the system
1 PPS output when the instrument is locked to a PTP reference
Multi-point or remote site monitoring allowing one engineer to quickly respond to issues from multiple points in the system
API to control PRISM from system management software
Build an extensive monitoring solution with the SDI signal decoded from the SMPTE 2022-6 stream
The Picture application provides a full HD, 9-inch screen that can be used for confidence monitoring
All-in-one instrument within 3RU half rack platform that can be used for either portable application or rack mount application

Specifications:

Power characteristics
Power consumption: Typical: 100 W, Maximum: 200 W
Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

Physical characteristics
Height: 5.250 in.
Width: 8.625 in.
Depth: 12.000 in.
Weight: 7.45 lbs

Warranty:

1 Year