Description

The PHABRIX Sx TAG is a portable, rugged test-and-measurement instrument that combines signal generation, analysis and monitoring for video, audio and data across SDI, IP and analogue domains. It’s designed for broadcast facilities, outside broadcast (OB) trucks, studios and field engineers who need flexible hybrid testing of traditional SDI workflows alongside modern IP-based systems.

🎥 Hybrid SDI Support

• Provides 3G/HD/SD-SDI support plus .

• Optical SDI via SFP modules

📊 Signal Generation & Analysis

• Simultaneous signal generation and analysis with a broad toolset including waveform, vectorscope, video display, data view and VANC/ANC inspection.

• Over 350 video formats supported for compliance and interoperability testing.

• Carries 32 built-in test patterns, including pathological test signals for stress testing equipment.

🔊 Audio & Delay Measurements

• Supports multi-channel audio analysis and metering (up to 16 embedded channels).

• Handles Dolby E, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus bitstream generation/analysis.

• Audio-to-Video delay generation and analysis gives real-time differential delay (latency) feedback through a broadcast system.

🖥️ Display & Portability

• High-quality integrated screen for waveform, vector and video displays on the go.

• Lightweight, rugged aluminium handheld chassis with battery power (up to ~2 hours) and mains support.

• Includes remote control via TCP/IP, automated testing support, and logging/report capture functions.

🔄 Connectivity & I/O

• Hybrid I/O with SFP interfaces (Optical/SDI), HDMI, analogue composite, and audio AES/analogue I/O.

• Genlock input/output support for bi-level, tri-level and SDI reference signals.