The BENCH service desktop session will start a pattern generator..
which can be attached in any monitor under service on the bench.
MultiHead support allowed me to use that with a single session...
Also written in PERL::Gtk - very simple efficient solution
The OFF button will switch OFF the proper output managed by xrandr
Paul
PS> Patterns are generated w/proper resolution..
They helped me to service some hires SVGA monitors ..
Although today HDMI panels are less "adjustable" they still serve me sometimes..
Attached a colorbar adjust pattern