Telestream SPG9000 Multiformat Video Signal Generator & Timing/Reference System w/6 Configurable Sync Outputs

SPG9000 - Overview

Introducing the SPG9000 - your complete sync generation solution!

• Features:

  • Next-generation system for all the synchronization, timing and reference test signal generation needs in your facility
  • Two independent 1G/10G ports for PTP, supporting dual leader, dual follower, and follower + leader configurations
  • Integrated multi-system (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS) dual-band GNSS receiver for a highly accurate and reliable timing source
  • Analog genlock input and multiple sync outputs for legacy and hybrid SDI/IP facilities
  • Multiple video/audio/data test signal generators for formats from SD to HD/2K to UHD/4K
  • 4 multi-rate (SD-SDI to 12G-SDI) SDI test signal outputs
  • 2 10G/25G Ethernet ports for ST 2110 test signal streams with ST 2022-7 redundancy
  • NMOS management of IP sender configuration
  • Secure web interface for remote operation and REST-style HTTP API for easy integration with third-party management software
   

• Specifications:

  • Genlock Input
  • Connector: BNC x2, passive loop-through
  • Formats: NTSC/PAL black burst - HD tri-level sync (1080 60/59.94/50i, 1080 30/29.97/25/24/23.98p, 1080 24/23.98sF, 720 60/59.94/50p) CW (1, 3.58, 4.43, 5, or 10 MHz)
  • Amplitude Range: -8 dB to +6 dB
  • Lock Stability: ±3 dB amplitude change
  • Jitter with burst lock: <1 ns
  • Jitter with tri-level sync lock: <0.5°
  • Jitter with CW lock:<1 ns
  • Timing Adjustment: <1 ns (typ. 1°)
  • Range Resolution: ± ½ color frame - <0.5° of NTSC/PAL subcarrier, 1 ns for tri-level sync
    
    Black Outputs
  • Number of Outputs: 6
    
    Formats:
  • Black burst
  • NTSC-M (7.5 IRE black)
  • NTSC-J (0 IRE black)
  • PAL-B
  • HD tri-level sync
  • 1080 60/59.94/50i
  • 1080 60/59.94/50/48/47.95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98p
  • 1080 24/23.98sF
  • 720 60/59.94/50p
  • CW 10 MHz 1 pps
  • Amplitude Accuracy: ± 2%
  • Timing Adjustment Range: ½ color frame
    
    Resolution:
  • Clock resolution: 18.5 ns for black burst, 13.5 ns for HD tri-level
  • Fine resolution: 0.1 ns for black burst, 0.2 ns for HD tri-level
    
    Source
  • User-selectable:Time Code (VITC) - Line Numbers - Date and Time Zone 1 or 2 lines, default 14/16 for NTSC, 19/21 for PAL SMPTE ST 309, YYMMDD format -Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter
    
    LTC Input/Outputs
  • Number of Outputs: 4 outputs or 3 outputs and 1 input
  • Connector: Available through D-sub 15-pin connector; Optional break-out cable to XLR connectors
  • Formats: 24 fps (24 Hz or 23.98 Hz), 25 fps, 30 fps, 30 fps drop-frame (29.97 Hz) per SMPTE ST 12-1
  • Source: Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter
  • Output Amplitude: 5V ±10%, adjustable from 0.5 V to 5 V in 0.5 V steps
    
    Word Clock
  • Connector: BNC x1
  • Frequency: 48 kHz
  • Output Level: 0-5 V DC (CMOS compatible) or ±1 V into 75 O (AES level)
    
    DARS
  • Outputs Outputs: 2 channels (1 AES/EBU pair)
  • Connector: BNC x1
  • Amplitude: 1 V ± 0.2 V
  • Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz (lock on video signal)
  • Quantization: Linear PCM, 20 or 24 bits
    
    PTP Protocol
  • Port Connectors: 2x SFP+ sockets. Available transceiver modules for 1G or 10G line speeds. SFP sold separately.
  • Operating Modes: Leader only, Follower only, Ordinary Clock (adaptive).
  • PTP Instances: 2 independent, as dual Leader, dual Follower or Follower + Leader
  • Profiles: SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES67 Media Profile, IEEE 1588-2019 Default
  • Communication Model: Multicast, Unicast, Mixed Multicast/Unicast
  • Follower Lock Time: Typically 30 seconds for initial lock
  • Follower Lock Range: ± 7.5 ppm
  • Measurements: For follower, shown on user interface or available via API
  • Offset from Master
  • Path Delay
  • Leader-Follower Delay
  • Follower-Leader Delay
  • Status Reporting: Current GM Clock Identity, Clock Class, Clock Accuracy, Time Source - Message rates for Announce, Sync, Delay_Req, and Delay_Resp messages
  • SMPTE Synchronization Metadata: For ST 2059-2 profile, automatically inserted in TLV data of Management messages for leader instances, and automatically decoded for follower instances
   

• Item Includes:

  • 1x SPG9000 Generator - Rack Mount and Options sold separately
   

• Warranty:

  • Hardware - One Year from Date of Purchase