Below are the Current and Upcoming Features for the IQ Tester LV
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Current Implemented Features in v0.6.3:
ArtNet Input Live Stream
- See live active ArtNet Streams when connected to a network
- View important information regarding Host IP, Port Identification, Active Universe, and more
- Select Individual Streams to show active incoming DMX signals in an easy-to-read status for all 512 channels
- See live active sACN Streams when connected to a network
- View important information regarding Host IP, Active Universe, and Broadcast IP
- Select Individual Streams to show active incoming DMX signals in an easy-to-read status for all 512 channels
- See live incoming DMX Data from the 5-Pin Input port on the top of the IQ Tester LV
- Monitor data in an easy-to-read, color-coded status bar with level readouts below each channel
- Enable Flicker Finder to see DMX "dropouts" for troubleshooting purposes
- Adjust frame rate, Break, Mark After Break, and Mark Before Break timing for both DMX and RDM Output
- DMX Input signal scope will show a live graphical representation of signal shape in a snapshot or a continuous test format
- View live FPS value readout of incoming DMX Data from the 5-Pin Input port
- Multiple independent ArtNet or sACN Source slots used to send data through EtherCON port on the bottom of the IQ Tester LV
- All ports allow individualized setting for Destination IP and Universe
- Each ArtNet or sACN Source can send a full universe, or 512 channels of unique DMX Data via a variety on onboard editors
- ArtNet or sACN conversion to DMX Output and vice versa via output source selection
- Utilize the 5-Pin output port on the top of the IQ Tester LV to send DMX and RDM signals to a fixture
- DMX Ouput allows you to send a full universe, or 512 channels of DMX in an easy-to-use, color-coded status bar with level readouts below each channel
- DMX multi channel selection and Basic FX engine and calculation entry
- DMX input Merging from another console
- DMX memory storage and recall via console merging or onboard control
- RDM Device list will show all active devices and allow location and mode selection within the menu options, with numeric keypad for direct entry of address instead of scrolling forever
- RDM raw data support - select or manually enter PID for testing
- Output LTC from the 5-Pin
- Displays LTC Data
- Change User Data
- Change LTC FPS
- Generate and Stop LTC Data
- Use the 5-Pin Input/Output ports to test continuity, or incorrect pin-outs of cables
- Bitrate test shows data loss and a Pass/Fail result for cables connected to the 5-Pin Input/Output port
- RS485 Analyzer will show a live graphical representation of signal shape in a snapshot or a continuous test format, with Min/Average/Max values readout below, for both Long or Short Cycle LTC signals
- When connected to a network, the IQ Tester LV will show Data statistics for the entire network
- Monitor Data In, Data Out, Packets In, Packets out and Link activity
- Use the Activity Monitor to see a live running list of incoming packets, color-coded to each specific show protocol
- Pinging options with editable count and timeout
- View Packet count, Stream count and Sources for specific supported show protocols
- Current supported protocols: ArtNet, sACN, MA-Net2, MA-Net3, HogNet, d3, HippoNet, GreenGo, PSN, OSC, ProPlex Manager, Dante
- Shows every device IP and packet count on the network in list format
- Shows stream IP and packet count on the network in list format
- Detection of switches with multicast support
Ethernet Configuration
- Edit device information for the IQ Tester LV
- Answers on ICMP ping and NBNS name query packets
- Simple to use success/fail test of PoE source as well as Peak Voltage readout
- Configure IQ Tester as USB device, and pre-load Solaris Firmware from laptop USB connection
- Used for loading device firmware
Potential Future Release Options:
• Fixture Library with parameter selection, start address and count
• RDM support for ArtNet
• User defined protocol types
• Exportable Data