User Guide
MS-TestPro
HDBaseT™, HDMI, DCR and AVoIP Test Device
Revision: 1.2 - Feb 2022
Page 1: ...User Guide MS TestPro HDBaseT HDMI DCR and AVoIP Test Device Revision 1 2 Feb 2022...
Page 2: ...transmission distances of HDMI over CATx cables are measured using TE CONNECTIVITY 1427071 6 EIA TIA 568 B termination T568B of cables is recommended for optimal performance To minimise interference o...
Page 3: ...networks Optional modules include HDBaseT Spec 2 0 HCT HDMI Cable Tester DCR DC Resistance and an optional license for AVoIP Network Analysis Separate user guides for these optional modules are avail...
Page 4: ...m MS TestPro USER GUIDE Hardware MS TestPro Side elevation Top elevation Front elevation Bottom elevation Test pattern generator HDMI output Audio out Power USB LAN Ethernet Power switch Stylus Data a...
Page 5: ...thin the HDBaseT Spec 2 0 chipsets Spec 1 0 2 0 HDBaseT Transmitter Module Spec 1 0 2 0 HDBaseT Receiver Module HDMI input connect to HDMI output of MS TestPro or source device Data adapter connects t...
Page 6: ...e of 4K streaming HCT Module The DC Resistance feature enables installers and integrators to check DC resistance unbalance easily and reliably on CATx cables both within and between twisted pairs ensu...
Page 7: ...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 HDMI connection connect to opposite...
Page 8: ...T cable and it is advised that this is wired to the T568B wiring standard as this format is less prone to EMI Electro Magnetic Interference using a recommended of 24 AWG solid core CATx cable When ins...
Page 9: ...tion Will be green when connected to the cloud LAN connection icon will appear green when connected to a LAN Link will show green when there is an active HDBaseT connection Battery indication shows ch...
Page 10: ...e a calibration point has been confirmed it will turn white and a new cross hair will appear A count down timer will appear in the centre of the screen between presses Please complete the stylus press...
Page 11: ...ss a HDMI signal over the link for the MS TestPro to properly qualify the link The MS TestPro can generate a range of HDMI signals up to 4K 30Hz 4 4 4 using the built in Test Pattern Generator on the...
Page 12: ...as the PoH powered device PSE Power over HDBaseT is sent from the local module PD inserted into the tester to the remote module over the CATx cable 7 Connect the remote module to the HDBaseT port on o...
Page 13: ...access point of the unit is noted in the AP Network field Search for this AP in the list of available wireless networks Connect to the unit no password required Enter the default IP address of 192 168...
Page 14: ...se the Cable Profile selection towards the bototm of the screen to select the cable type being used Otherwise leave this as Standard The MS TestPro will quantify the HDMI signal being passed by the Pi...
Page 15: ...t fields for Customer Job Site Cable Type and Operator before hitting Save The pdf test report will be saved into the MS TestPro internal memory that can then be downloaded onto a USB drive If the uni...
Page 16: ...on the channel This refers directly to the HDBaseT Receiver chips ability to un modulate the signal and correct errors that are encountered MSE ERR the per channel mean square of the residual error fo...
Page 17: ...CATx cable over a 30 second period RED pair A pins 1 2 BLUE pair B pins 3 6 ORANGE pair C pins 4 5 GREEN pair D pins 7 8 The orange and red dotted lines are performance thresholds where in view which...
Page 18: ...On HDMI transmission with HDCP content HDCD Information equipment vendor and device ID as specified in the HDBaseT standard HDMI 5V and HPD Hot Plug Detect detects presence of 5V and HPD on the signal...
Page 19: ...dicates that there could be a fault on these specific pins The coloured lines should have some headroom underneath the orange dotted line for optimal perfomance The closer the twisted pair lines are t...
Page 20: ...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 ER...
Page 21: ...fic parameters of cabling performance Activating a cable Profile within the MS TestPro adjusts the performance criteria of the test which can have an adverse affect on the actual performance output of...
Page 22: ...rack random failures over a long period of time The test duration is up to 24 hours as required allowing the performance of the cable to be captured over a period of time exceeding the time when the c...
Page 23: ...n where a specific start and end time for the test see example below The tester will default to the current time as per when the Log Analyzer function was entered into Select the start and end times a...
Page 24: ...for modulation or is a VS3000 HDBaseT Spec 3 0 chipset The 4K UHD image generated by the Pattern Generator in the MS TestPro will provide a ceiling limit HDMI signal to ensure the HDBaseT test module...
Page 25: ...ormation from a sink device 1 Connecting the MS TestPro device to an HDMI sink device via a HDBaseT link 2 Connecting the MS TestPro device to an HDMI sink device via a HDMI cable directly To access t...
Page 26: ...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 To download EDID data c...
Page 27: ...r for HDBaseT Certifications EDID Log Analysis AVoIP Net work Analyzer DCR and HCT Select the type of report required for download Once inside the individual parent folders the reports are available t...
Page 28: ...selected Insert a USB stick into one of the USB ports on the top of the MS TestPro unit and click Download x files The files will be downloaded in pdf format Connect the MS TestPro to the Cloud and cl...
Page 29: ...that the unit is left to drain the battery down to less than 20 as indicated in the top right of the screen before fully charging the unit as this will prolong the battery life When installing the MS...
Page 30: ...Settings menu at the top of the screen Click on the General option at the top fo the menu Click on Software Update The current FW Version is noted directly underneath the Soft ware Update option The...
Page 31: ...3 4 x 0 9 Unit weight tester MS 103TD 487g MS 104B 895g Unit weight HDBaseT modules MST100 transmitter 90g MSR100 receiver 90g Electrical Power adaptor AC to DC 98V to 250V Power input MS 103TD 48V 0...
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