Fluke/Philips-Video and TV Signal Generators (Model 54000 Series)

State of the art generators for TV, VCR and video monitor test

Fluke's TV test tools offer today's widest choice of TV and video test signals from a range of compact instruments. These state of the art generators provide support for TV, VCR and video monitor testing in all the PAL, NTSC and SECAM analog video standards.

A range of easy to use instruments to test TVs, VCRs, set top boxes and other video equipment. According to any video standard. With today's widest choice of highly accurate signals.

Two compact models in the series

The Fluke 54100 Video Signal Generator is the obvious choice for testing video circuitry. The Fluke 54200 TV Signal Generator offers additional sound test signals and a highly stable RF output, making it ideal for complete testing of TV sets, VCRs or other related equipment. Both models offer single or multiple TV standards (PAL, NTSC, SECAM), text functions and a choice of signal outputs.

All applications

The digitally generated test signals of the Fluke 54000 Series comply with the recommendations of the CCIR, EBU, FCC, ITU and EIA standards for analog television. This versatility, combined with the high signal quality (stability and purity) makes them ideal for testing TV receivers, VCRs, camcorders, observation systems and set top decoder boxes and also for checking the individual sub-assemblies or components used in these products.

Multi or single standard

The Fluke 54000 series TV and Video Signal Generators are available with PAL, NTSC and/or SECAM video standard. The appropriate sub standards (system B,D,G,I,K,K1,L,M or N) are enabled automatically.

Extensive data capabilities

In addition to video, the 54000 series offer extensive data capabilities. A host of test signals are available: Teletext (TOP, FLOF and VPT), Antiope, WideScreen Signalling (WSS), Program Delivery Control (PDC), Video Program System(VPS), Closed Caption.

Sound choices (Fluke 54200 only)

In addition to standard mono audio signals, the Fluke 54200 optionally supports both analog stereo (BG, A2 and Mk) and digital stereo (NICAM) systems. A BTSC sound channel can be included to test multi-channel television sound (MTS) and a second audio programme (SAP).

Stable RF output (Fluke 54200 Only)

The RF output on the Fluke 54200 TV Generator covers the entire RF frequency range from 32 to 900 MHz. The output frequency can be set directly with a resolution of 50 kHz. For fast and precise reference you can enter the RF carrier level either in mV or dBµV and the maximum output level is as high as 100 mV at any carrier frequency. Group Delay pre-correction, also known as group delay filtering, allows you to test applications that need accurate luminance and chrominance timing.

Easy to use

• Select the main functions directly on the front panel keyboard. More advanced functions can be accessed using soft keys and the large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with its familiar graphical interface.
• Accurately set luminance and chrominance amplitudes with the down and up arrow keys or the numerical keyboard.
• Store up to 99 different test situation settings for later instantaneous recall.
• Conveniently select from a number of pre-programmed country-specific settings.