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РусскийThe broadcast sector is going through a landmark transformation with the migration from legacy SDI networks to IP media streams compliant with SMPTE ST 2110. This transition promises unparalleled flexibility but introduces critical technical hurdles for master control rooms and field deployment teams, requiring tools that minimize operational complexity.
The ATLAS NG by PROMAX stands out as the world’s first universal broadcast analyzer to combine deep ST 2110 protocol and SDI analysis within one portable unit. Such versatility allows engineers to validate everything from cable and fiber physical health to IP timing, guaranteeing smooth media streams and dramatically cutting down fault resolution times in live production environments.
Advanced Diagnostics in SDI Environments
Despite the growth of IP, the 3G-SDI standard is still the backbone of thousands of broadcast facilities, where signal integrity is highly dependent on cabling and connection quality. The ATLAS NG incorporates diagnostic tools using its dedicated SDI input, featuring eye diagram analysis, CRC error detection, and a 16-channel audio analyzer.
PTP: The Key to Perfect Synchronization in IP Networks
In ST 2110 infrastructures, precise synchronization is achieved using PTP (Precision Time Protocol), ensuring a critical, high-precision time reference among all devices on the network. A master clock (Grandmaster) configuration error or network drift can lead to stream misalignment or a total loss of independent video and audio flows.
PTP Clock Monitoring
The ATLAS NG monitors both main and secondary PTP clocks, verifying the offset relative to the master reference and ensuring that all production network devices share the same timing reference. This proactive analysis capability is essential to prevent synchronization issues from developing into critical faults during a live production.
ST 2022-7 redundant stream monitoring to ensure continuity
To ensure continuity, the ST 2022-7 standard (Seamless Protection Switching) sends redundant streams over distinct routes; the ATLAS NG monitors this seamless switching in real time using latency graphs and packet counters. Should a failure occur on either path, technicians can pinpoint it immediately on the redundancy monitor, verifying that the protection mechanism is truly active rather than just a theoretical configuration.
Increased Operational Efficiency through tool integration
Tool consolidation is the main benefit that the ATLAS NG delivers to maintenance fleets. Rather than transporting separate spectrum analyzers, waveform monitors, and network testers, engineers benefit from an all-in-one portable platform. This solution integrates RF spectrum analysis up to 6 GHz with dedicated capabilities for analyzing and monitoring IPTV, SRT, OTT, NDI, SDI, and ST 2110.
Engineered with an integrated shock protector and remote control functionality (webControl), it streamlines field work in OB units and remote locations, enabling a centralized specialist to assist in troubleshooting complex IP networks. Investing in the ATLAS NG hardware guarantees the necessary technical readiness to meet today's standards and future advancements in the audiovisual industry.
