The Tektronix WFM6100 is a multi-standard, multi-format waveform monitor that delivers comprehensive signal analysis across broadcast and production environments. It provides native support for standard definition (SD) video with optional upgrades enabling high definition (HD), 3Gbps, dual-link, and composite analog video monitoring. The instrument simultaneously handles analog audio, digital audio (embedded and AES/EBU), and optional Dolby Digital and Dolby E formats.
Technical Specifications
Video Signal Support
• Standard Definition (SD) video
• High Definition (HD) digital video (optional upgrade)
• 3Gbps digital video (optional upgrade)
• Dual-link digital video (optional upgrade)
• Composite analog video NTSC/PAL (optional upgrade)
Audio Signal Support
• Analog audio (up to 12 channels with optional configuration)
• Digital audio embedded and AES/EBU inputs (up to 16 channels with optional configuration)
• Dolby Digital and Dolby E formats (with specific options)
Input/Output Connectivity
• 2 composite analog video inputs with passive loop-through outputs
• 2 SD-SDI inputs
• Digital audio outputs (up to 8 AES/EBU channels with optional configuration)
• Analog audio outputs (up to 8 channels with optional configuration)
• Front-panel headphone port for real-time audio monitoring
• External XGA monitor output
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection for remote access and control
• Ground-closure remote control port with alarm output
– Key Features
SD-SDI Eye diagram and jitter measurement with EYE and PHY options. HD-SDI measurement available with WFM7100 integration and specific options. Eye Pattern display supports 3-Eye, 10-Eye (SD-SDI), or 20-Eye (HD-SDI) configurations. Automated measurements for eye amplitude, rise-time, and fall-time via PHY option. Audio/video delay measurement and extensive fault monitoring with error logging. CaptureVu™ video frame capture enables direct troubleshooting and setup comparison. MyMenu user-definable menus accelerate access to critical controls. FlexVu™ interface displays up to four simultaneous waveform configurations. Vector display with selectable graticules, color targets, and color axis. Tektronix Lightning display renders luma and chroma amplitudes. Tektronix Gamut displays verify content compliance. Timing displays support plant synchronization verification.
– Typical Applications
Broadcast signal quality assurance, production facility monitoring, SDI transport verification, audio format validation, and remote plant surveillance.
– Compatibility & Integration
Network-based remote monitoring and control via Ethernet. Compatible with external display outputs for expanded monitoring environments.
