IQ Tester LV User Manualv0.1.1
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ProPlex IQ Tester LV User Manual
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OverviewTrue, All-in-One, Handheld Network Tester!
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Complete analysis of active Network streams and devices
Monitors network activity and bandwidth usage
Color-coded, scrolling Packet Lister, with touch navigation, shows raw Ethernet packets
Multicast Stream detection with multicast switch support
Configurable ICMP Ping sender and responder“Protocol Detector” specifically recognizes standard entertainment industry protocols (Dante, ArtNet,
sACN, MANet (2 & 3), HogNet, d3Net, and more)
PoE detection and analysis of connected sources
SMPTE LTC Timecode transmitter, receiver, and statistics analyzer
DMX 512 control and analysis via ArtNet, sACN or standard 5-pin DMXDMX Transmission with multiple active universe output and source data editors (touch-sensitive faders,
FX engine, stored scene playback & more)
Simulate a DMX node by assigning incoming ArtNet or sACN streams to output via 5-pin DMX ports
Monitor active incoming sources of DMX, ArtNet or sACN with multiple value display formats, plus
flicker-finder and timing statistics
RDM device monitoring supports most standard PID and “Raw PID” modes for custom messages“Smart” DMX cable tester, with pin-to-pin and bandwidth testing

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Operation
Powering On and Off
Press and hold the center OK button to power on or off the device.
The IQ Tester LV will briefly show a charging animation on the display
to indicate current battery percentage if the device is off andconnected to USB.

Navigate using LCD Touchscreen
Navigate between Menu windows using Navigation pad.
•••Press LEFT/RIGHT to switch between MENU windows.
Press OK to highlight an item. Highlighted item flashes with blue
background. Press OK again to confirm the highlighted item.
Press Down to return to Main Menu

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Status bar

In Main Menu top of the screen will show a custom ownership message (if set)
ArtN TX - ArtNet transmitter activesACN TX - sACN transmitter active
DMX TX - DMX port sending DMX
ENET - Ethernet port link status and activity

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Menu Map

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1. DMX
1.1 DMX Receiver
1.2 DMX Transmitter
1.2.2 Scenes
1.2.3 FX Engine
1.3 DMX Input timing
1.4 DMX Scope
1.5 DMX Output Framerate Settings
2. RDM
2.1 RDM Device list
2.2 RDM Device window
2.2.1 RDM Sensors
3. Ethernet
3.1 Network status
3.2 Packet lister
3.3 Protocol Detector
3.4 Active devices
3.5 Ping sender
3.6 Ping responder
3.7 Multicast streams
3.8 LLDP
3.9 Ethernet settings
4. Timecode
4.1 Timecode receiver
4.2 Timecode transmitter
5. PoE Test
6. Cable Test
7. Firmware utility
8. Settings
8.1 DMX Framerate Settings
8.2 Ethernet Settings
8.3 Power Settings
8.4 Internal USB Storage
8.5 System status
8.6 Firmware info
8.7 Time/Date Settings
8.8 Ownership message
8.9 Calibrate touchscreen

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Main menu has sections representing main tester functions:• DMX - sending and receiving DMX data over local ports or Ethernet using sACN and ArtNet• RDM - discovery, monitoring and configuration of RDM enabled devices• Ethernet - multipurpose network tools for analysis and troubleshooting over Ethernet• Timecode - sending and receiving of LTC timecode• PoE - testing of PoE power sourcing equipment (switches and injectors)• Cable test - testing of 5 pin XLR cables for wiring continuity and digital data transfer• Firmware utility - updating of Solaris and ProPlex devices over DMX cable• Settings - device settings

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1. DMX
This section contains a collection of tools to send and receive DMX data.
• DMX Receiver - reception of data over DMX Input port or Ethernet• DMX Transmitter - send DMX data over DMX Output port or Ethernet• DMX Input Timing - analyze received DMX packet timing• DMX Scope - visual inspection of received DMX signal• DMX Framerate settings - transmission framerate and timing settings for DMX port and Ethernet

1.1 DMX Receiver
DMX Receiver main view shows a list of DMX universes that have been active since powerup. DMX Input Port isalways shown on top (even if it is not active) followed by a list of Ethernet universes.
Active universes – shown with green label and live stats ofpacket count and FPS.
Inactive universes – shown with orange label and timer sincelast seen.
Pressing on right side [⋮] icon will open menu that allows toopen DMX View or Store data to Scene that can later be usedas DMX Output data source.
Pressing on the left side / center of universe entry will open
DMX View.
You can change sorting order of Ethernet universes, available[Sort by] options are:
• Universe number• Total received packet count• Active universes on top[Clear inactive] will remove universes that don’t have active
online sources.
[Config] opens DMX Input Stream Settings:[Universe range] – set universe range that is used for
ArtPollReply and sACN multicast join messages.
[ArtNet Poll Reply] – enable or disable replying to ArtPoll packets. This is off by default as sending ArtPollReply
packets might affect the way ArtNet source (sender) works. Depending on system configurations, you might
not see any ArtNet data if this is Disabled.
[sACN Multicast Join] – sends IGMP messages to request data for sACN universes. This will have effect only if
the system has multicast-aware Ethernet switches.

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DMX View has number of different display options:• 48ch Bars - bars with data values• 512ch Bars - whole universe as bars
• 512ch - values represented as intensity• RGB - values represented as RGB pixels• RGBW - value represented as RGBW pixels
48 channel view will also allow to select data value format as:• Decimal (0-255)• HEX (00-FF)• Percent (0-100)
Flicker finder can be used to highlight channels that change
value. There are two display modes:• Hold - if channel has changed values since reset, colorof this channel is changed and never set back
• Fade - if channel has changed, it is highlighted, but thengradually faded back to default color
Flicker Finder Fade Time- configurable up to 10 seconds

1.2 DMX Transmitter
Main window shows a list of DMX sources.
DMX Output Port is always shown on top.
All created sources and their configurations are saved, but
output is disabled on powerup to avoid accidental datatransmission.
Pressing on right side [⋮] icon will open menu that allows to:• Configure• Enable / Disable• Delete• View data
Pressing on the left side / center of source will open thecorresponding [Configure] window.
Use [Add] to create new sACN or ArtNet courses. Use [Delete]
to clear all sources.
[DMX In Merge] enables merging of DMX Input port data with
output source data.

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Source configuration window options depend on source type.

DMX Output port configuration:• DMX framerate - change output port framerate between 30, 30, 40 or Custom FPS• Enable/disable for DMX PortsACN Stream configuration:• Universe nr - set single universe or range of universes for output• sACN priority (0-200)• sACN source name
ArtNet Stream configuration:• Universe nr - set single universe or range of universes for output• Destination IP - set Broadcast or Unicast destination IP
Bottom of all source types will have data source selection where you can choose between:• All Zero – sends all DMX channels at zero (0)• All Full – sends all DMX channels at full (255)• DMX In – forwards data from DMX Input port
• ArtNet In – forwards data from ArtNet universe• sACN In – forwards data from sACN universe• Scene 1-6 – user created editable scene• FX Engine – dynamic data generated with built-in FX engine

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1.2.2 Scenes
Scenes can be captured from DMX Receiver or created from scratch.
Scene data is stored in memory so will remain their values between power-cycles.
Scene data can be edited with one of these DMX Data editors:• 4 Channel fader view
• 6 Channel fader view
• CMD Keypad• RGB fader mode
• RGBW fader modeUse [View DMX] to show data being output.
Use [Clear Values] to reset all channels back to 0.

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1.2.3 FX Engine
Dynamic DMX patterns can be generated using build-in FX engine.
Effect speed – enter BPM or use “Tap”
Channel range that effect will be generated for. Remaining
channels are sent as 0.
Grouping/repeating of pattern.
Generation waveform:• Sine• Saw• Triangle• PWM• Random
Waveform width
Effect running direction
Low/high value of waveform
Invert waveform

1.3 DMX Input timing
Set of statistics for DMX Receiver are shown here.
This includes packet counters for ArtNet, sACN and DMX as well
as detailed information for DMX Input port:• framerate• packet size
• break length• MAB length

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1.4 DMX Scope
DMX Scope can be used to analyze DMX signal data timing andvoltage levels.

Select voltage range +-3V or +-6V
Select time range from 4us/div to 50 mS/div
Setup trigger as:• DMX break• DMX startcode• RDM break• RDM startcode
Trigger mode:• Auto – redraw if trigger not found• Normal – redraw only on trigger event
Enable or disable DMX line termination.
[Run] and [Stop] will accordingly start and stop DMX signal
capture.
[Single] will run trigger once and then stop capture.

1.5 DMX Output Framerate Settings
Network DMX Rate setting will set sACN and ArtNet transfer
rate.
Output port frame rate can be set to predefined values of 20,
30, 40 or to Custom timing that allows to modify separate timesfor:• Mark Before Break• Break• Mark After Break

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2. RDM
RDM section can be used to discover, monitor, and configure
RDM enabled devices.

2.1 RDM Device list
Main window will show a list of discovered RDM devices.
Depending on a setting, it might also show discovered devices
that are gone offline.
Each entry representing a RDM device contains basic info
regarding this device:• Green/red dot - device online/offline• Sand clock - RDM communication activity• RDM UID
• Device label• DMX address• Control mode

[Menu] button opens RDM device list settings menu.

There are different RDM list sorting options.
• None - unsorted, shown in sequence of discovery• Model - sort by device model id• UID - sort by RDM Unique Identifier• Manufacturer - sort by manufacturer[Show offline] - hide devices if they go offline.
[All devices Clear] - clear device list and restart discovery
To speed up RDM communication IQ Tester is caching part ofRDM device information.
[Cache auto clear on new device discovery] will automaticallyrefresh device cache once new device is discovered.
[RDM cache Clear] - manually clear RDM device cache.

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2.2 RDM Device window
Clicking a RDM device will open the RDM device window
showing detailed information regarding this device.
Top of window shows basic device information:• RDM UID
• Device label• Model• Manufacturer• Software version
Middle of the screen contains a scrollable list of RDM PIDs.
Features nor available in selected device will be grayed out.
Bottom of screen has [<] and [>] arrows can be used to selectthe previous and next device.
[Identify] will toggle device Identify function that helps locate
device.

2.2.1 RDM Sensors[Sensors] button will open RDM device sensors view that lists
all available sensors in the selected device.
Sensor list will show sensor name, current value, and sensor
type.
For selected sensor a detailed information will be shown on
bottom of screen:• Sensor label• Sensor type
• Current value• Lowest value• Highest value• Recorded value• Sensor range• Sensor normal range[Reset] and [Record] will issue corresponding RDM commands
to the device.

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3. Ethernet
This section contains selection of network tools for status monitoring andtroubleshooting.

3.1 Network status
Shows current Ethernet link status as well as general information
regarding data:• data Input speed• data output speed• Received packet counter• Sent packet counter• Dropped packet counter

3.2 Packet lister
Shows real-time network activity by listing all received packets.
List shows each packet as:[PROTOCOL] Source > Destination
Packet lister can be stopped with [Freeze] and then scrolled forinspection. [Clear] will clear the packet list.

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3.3 Protocol Detector
Protocol detector will show list of industry standard protocols and theirstatus in network:• ArtNet• sACN• MA2 (no multicast join)• MA3 (no multicast join)• HogNet• d3 (only station broadcasts)• HippoNet (only station broadcasts)• GreenGo (no multicast join)• PSN (PosiStageNet)• OSC (Open Sound Control)• ProPlex Manager• Dante (station broadcasts + PTP)
Protocols that are detected will be highlighted and moved to top of list:• Green - protocol is active now• Orange - protocol was active, but is offline now• Gray - protocol has not been detected in network

3.4 Active devices
Lists all Ethernet devices discovered.
As this feature is based on passive detection some devices might not show
up in this list.
[Config] menu opens a window where you can select sorting order andclear the device list.

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3.5 Ping sender
Sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request packets toverify if a device is reachable in network.
[Destination IP] sets the ping target.

[Config] opens settings window where you can set• Ping size - range 1-1024 bytes• Ping interval - range 10mS - 60 Seconds
Use [Run] to start sending ping packets and [Stop] to stop
sending. Ping reply list is scrollable so you can inspect the ping
reply history.

3.6 Ping responder
Use this feature to see source and timing of ping requests.
Note that the ping responder is active even if this window is not open.

3.7 Multicast streams
Detects active multicast groups.
[Config] menu opens a window where you can select sorting order and clear the list.

3.8 LLDP
Shows content of received LLDP messages:• Chassid ID• Port ID• TTL• Port Description• System Name

3.9 Ethernet settings
Change unit IP address and subnet mask here.

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4. Timecode
Timecode is sent and received over DMX ports. Note that both ports are used at the same time for both sending
and receiving timecode.

4.1 Timecode receiver
Data can be received over both DMX Input and DMX Output ports. To connect timecode, you will need a XLR 5
pin to XLR 3 pin or other balanced audio signal connector.
Squares on the screen top represent the corresponding port and show its status:• Green - valid timecode on this port
• Red - no timecode detected
Top of screen shows last received frame time value.
Color represents current status:• Red - not receiving valid timecode• Orange - locking to timecode• Green - locked to timecode
Timecode is considered locked if it has been valid for more than
1 second.
A missed frame will cause sync to be lost and the time display
will turn orange.
Below time readout you will see signal shape scope. Press on it
to change the vertical (voltage) scale if the signal level is toohigh or too low.
Note that scope is available only for DMX In port.
Besides time other details are shown:• FPS - actual timecode speed• Format - timecode type encoded in data; this shouldmatch FPS under normal circumstances• User data - user bytes that can be defined in timecode
sender• Start - time value of first valid frame received since start of reception
Timecode frame counters:• Good - valid frames received• Incomplete - invalid frames received• Jump - time jumps / frames out of sequence• Pause - loss of timecode synchronization countWith good timecode after timecode counter reset only [Good] frame count should increase and rest should
stay at 0.

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4.2 Timecode transmitter
Timecode data will be transmitted over both DMX Output andDMX Input ports.
To connect with other timecode equipment you will need a XLR
5 pin to XLR 3 pin or other balanced audio signal connector.
[Start time] - set generator start time
[Format] - select timecode format. Available options are:• 23.976• 24• 25• 29.97• 29.97 Drop- frame• 30• 30 Drop- frame[User data] - set user bits.
[Play] will start the generator.
[Pause] will stop generator at current time so you can continue
generation,[Rewind] will set time to the value set in Start time.

5. PoE Test
PoE Test will determine capabilities of connected Ethernet
switch or PoE injector.
Top of screen shows live voltage readouts for both A and B PoE
wiring types.
Passive PoE - non-standard PoE type that applies DC voltage to
Ethernet cable without any detection or classification algorithm
in place.
“PoE” (802.3af) - 15W capable PoE standard“PoE+” (802.3at) - 25W capable PoE standard
Press [Run Test] to start the test sequence.
After the test, press [Details] to get information about PoE type
test results.

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6. Cable Test
Test 5-pin XLR cable pinout and signal transfer capabilities.
Standard DMX cables should have pins 1 thru 3 connected.
Connection of pins 4 and 5 is optional.
Bandwidth test will determine cable throughput.

7. Firmware utility
Use firmware utility to update firmware of Solaris and ProPlex
devices supporting firmware upload over DMX cable.
To copy firmware files into Tester, go to [Settings] > [Internal
Storage USB] and connect to PC using USB cable - Tester willshow up as a flash drive.
Copy firmware files to “firmware” folder. You can makesubdirectories to sort firmware files for convenient access.
To upload firmware, connect fixture to be updated with DMX
cable to DMX Output port, select corresponding firmware file inbrowser and press [Upload].
Wait until firmware upload is complete before selecting otherfirmware or disconnecting cable.

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8. Settings
This section has unit settings including settings for DMX Framerate and Ethernet IP config.

8.1 DMX Framerate Settings
DMX Output framerate for DMX and Ethernet.

8.2 Ethernet Settings
Settings for unit Ethernet IP address and subnet mask.

8.3 Power Settings
Shutdown timeout - automatic shutdown timeout to savebattery range of 1-30 minutes
Battery statistics will show info regarding current battery state.
Battery preparation for storage - to maintain longer battery life,
use this feature before prolonged unit storage. This will get thebattery to a preferred storage charge and automatically shut
down the unit. You might be prompted to connect the USB
charger if the battery level is too low.

8.4 Internal USB Storage
Sets unit in USB Storage access mode. When this mode isactivated, the unit will show up as a USB flash drive. In
emergencies storage can also be used for general data transfers(for example, show file backups) but this is not intended use
and memory can be wiped after firmware updates.

8.5 System status
Shows system state for debug purposes.

8.6 Firmware info
Shows current firmware version and build date

8.7 Time/Date Settings
Set current time and date.

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8.8 Ownership message
Owner name can be set here. It will be shown on top of the screen in the main menu.
Default pin is 0000.

8.9 Calibrate touchscreen
Starts touchscreen calibration sequence.
Note tester uses a resistive touchscreen so for calibration it’sbest to use a stylus and not your fingers.

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Limited Warranty
ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for a period of two(2) years from the date of original sale by TMB.
TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and for which aclaim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods.
This Limited Warranty is void if the defects of the Product are the result of:• Opening the casing, repair, or adjustment by anyone other than TMB or persons specifically authorized by TMB• Accident, physical abuse, mishandling, or misapplication of the product.
• Damage due to lightning, earthquake, flood, terrorism, war, or act of God.
TMB will not assume responsibility for any labor expended, or materials used, to replace and/or repair the Productwithout TMB’s prior written authorization. Any repair of the Product in the field, and any associated labor charges, must
be authorized in advance by TMB. Freight costs on warranty repairs are split 50/50: Customer pays to ship defective
product to TMB; TMB pays to ship repaired product, ground freight, back to Customer.
This warranty does not cover consequential damages or costs of any kind.
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number must be obtained from TMB prior to return of any defective
merchandise for warranty or non-warranty repair. For all repairs please contact TMB Tech Support Repair using thecontact information below or email TechSupportRepairNA@tmb.com.
US527 Park Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Tel: +1 818.899.8818
Fax: +1 818.899.8813
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

UK
21 Armstrong Way
Southall, UB2 4SD England
Tel: +44 (0)20.8574.9700
Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

Return Procedure
Please send returned merchandise prepaid and in the original packing. Freight call tags will not be issued for shipping
the product to TMB, but TMB will pay the freight for return to the customer. Clearly label package with a ReturnMerchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA # will delay service. Please contact
TMB and request an RMA # prior to shipping the unit. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and abrief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack the unit; any shipping damage resulting frominadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. TMB reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or
replace product(s). Proper UPS packing or double-boxing will better ensure product integrity when shipped.

Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box:
1) Your name2) Your address3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #5) A brief description of the symptoms

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Technical Specification
Connectivity:
Ethernet
DMX - Input and Output
LTC
Micro USB

Neutrik EtherCON RJ45
Neutrik XLR5
Available through DMX connectors with adapter
Charging and data transfer

Operating Temp.
Power source
Power input
Display
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight-4 to 104 oF (-20 to +40 ºC)
Built-in Li-ion 1800mAh battery
Micro USB 5V/500mA
2.8’’ Resistive LCD touchscreen
6.93 (176) x 3.33 (84,6) x 1.36 (34,6)
0.9 lb (410 g)

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