TMB and Company NA Introduce Specialised Ethernet Tester at Prolight + Sound 2018
TMB and Company NA displayed groundbreaking technologies at their presentation
At this year's Prolight + Sound event, TMB and Company NA unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the ProPlex IQ Tester. This all-in-one device, designed specifically for use in the entertainment industry, promises to revolutionise data distribution in live event productions.
The ProPlex IQ Tester is tailored for ProPlex Ethernet-based entertainment infrastructure, including DMX-over-Ethernet, Art-Net, sACN, and similar protocols. It offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to ensure reliable network performance, a critical aspect in entertainment systems.
Some key features of the ProPlex IQ Tester include network testing for entertainment systems, cable verification, speed and performance checks, port identification, signal quality measurement, and a rugged design suitable for on-location use. The device also boasts a simple interface for quick diagnostics, minimising setup time during show calls.
The ProPlex IQ Tester is compatible with standard RJ45 connectors and is optimised for the types of Ethernet cables used in entertainment systems. It offers testing capabilities for continuity, wiring map, fault detection (opens, shorts, miswires), link speed testing up to 1 Gbps, and protocol support for Art-Net and sACN detection for network validation.
The device features a display with LCD or LED indicators to clearly report test results, and it is battery-operated for field use. Its ruggedised casing is designed to withstand frequent transport and use in challenging venues.
Although exact, detailed technical specifications like dimensions, weight, battery life, or software integration features are not publicly available, TMB and Company NA can be contacted directly or their official product literature can be referred to for such information.
The partnership between TMB and Company NA at Prolight + Sound 2018 showcased the ProPlex IQ Tester in action, demonstrating its capabilities and features in a video. This high-performance technology is set to redefine the way entertainment productions manage their data distribution.
This high-performance technology, the ProPlex IQ Tester, is designed to redefine data management in entertainment productions by offering a range of features built for entertainment systems. Specifically, it includes network testing, cable verification, speed and performance checks, port identification, signal quality measurement, and a rugged design suitable for on-location use. Furthermore, it supports standard RJ45 connectors and is optimised for Ethernet cables used in entertainment systems, offering testing capabilities for continuity, wiring map, fault detection, link speed testing up to 1 Gbps, and protocol support for Art-Net and sACN detection.
