Datasheet

Tektronix® SPG8000A Master Sync/Master Clock Reference Generator

The SPG8000A is a precision multiformat video signal generator, suit-

able for master synchronization and reference applications. It provides
multiple video reference signals, such as blackburst, HD tri-level sync,
and serial digital and composite analog test patterns, and it provides time
reference signals such as timecode, NTP (Network Time Protocol) and
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP).
The Tektronix SPG8000A Master Sync/Master Time reference outputs are available in multiple
Clock Reference Generator, available directly from formats. Three independent linear timecode (LTC)
Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is used in a configu- outputs are available, and a fourth LTC connection
ration consisting of two units with a single Tektronix can be used as input or output. Each LTC output
ECO8000 Automatic Changeover Unit for most has independent frame rate selection, time source
broadcast facility, studio, mobile and post-produc- (time-of-day or program time) and time zone offset.
tion timing applications. Vertical interval timecode (VITC) is available on each
NTSC or PAL black output, also with independent
For IP installations, the combination of two or more
time sources and offsets. The SPG8000A can also
SPG8000A units will support Precision Time Protocol
serve as a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server or as
(PTP) IEEE 1588 for clock synchronization of
a Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster clock,
IP-based broadcast equipment and control systems.
providing the time-of-day reference to network-at-
Master Video Synchronization and tached devices.
Time Reference Generator
GPS/GLONASS Receiver
The base configuration includes seven sync outputs
An integrated receiver is capable of receiving both
that can be configured with independent output for-
GPS and GLONASS signals. When connected to an
mats and independently adjustable timing offsets. A
external antenna that supplies the standard GPS and/
high-accuracy, oven-controlled crystal oscillator pro-
or GLONASS RF signal (for example, SPG8000ANT),
vides a stable frequency reference for the system, or
the SPG8000A can use the GPS/GLONASS system’s
the pass-through genlock input can be used to lock
stable frequency reference.
to an external video reference or 10 MHz continuous
wave signal. The GPS/GLONASS signal also includes a precise
time-of-day reference that can be used for all time-
The SPG8000A’s Stay GenLock feature avoids “syn-
™
code outputs. Similar to the Stay GenLock feature,
chronization shock” if the external reference suffers a
the SPG8000A can maintain the video frequency
temporary disturbance, by maintaining the frequency
and phase when the GPS/GLONASS signal is inter-
and phase of each output signal. When the external
rupted, and the Holdover Recovery mode will ensure
reference is restored, Stay GenLock ensures that any
a shock-free realignment of frequency and phase
accumulated clock drift is removed by slowly adjust-
when the GPS/GLONASS signal is restored.
ing the system clock within standard limits instead of
“jamming” back to the correct phase.

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KEY FEATURES

• Multiple independent blackburst and HD tri-level sync outputs provide • Stay GenLock and Holdover Recovery prevent synchronization shock
all the video reference signals required in a video broadcast or produc- when the external reference input, PTP, or GPS/GLONASS signal is
tion facility temporarily lost
• Four LTC outputs, VITC on blackburst outputs, and NTP server provide • Wide selection of video test patterns in serial digital formats (SD, HD
time reference signals in a variety of formats and 3G-SDI) and composite analog formats (NTSC and PAL)
• PTP (IEEE 1588) support, including SMPTE ST 2059-2 and AES67 • 4K UHD formats support with full frame 100% and 75% color bars
profiles (Quad Link Square Division)
• GPS/GLONASS-based synchronization gives an accurate time-of-day • Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous availability of
reference and deterministic video phase reference across multiple reference signals
independent systems • Easy to manage with Web-based interface for remote configuration and
SNMP for status and alert information

Optional PTP Support The four SDI outputs can be configured to sup- Alarm and key status information is also avail-
port 4K UHD full frame, 100% and 75% color able using Simple Network Management
The SPG8000A-GVSTD-PTP model adds two
bars for quad link square division mode. This Protocol (SNMP) messaging, enabling easy
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) engines to the
allows simple verification of your 4K UHD work- integration with network management systems.
SPG system. The primary PTP engine has the
flow within the production studio or mobile truck. Remote control and alarm reporting is also avail-
capability to be a master PTP source or lock
Note: VPIDs are compliant only to HD and 3G able using a general purpose interface (GPI).
the SPG to the PTP as a slave. The secondary
formats in 4K UHD formats. The SPG8000A has a front-panel USB port that
PTP engine can only be a master. The secondary
can be used to backup and restore presets and
engine allows implementing two masters when Also included is an audio/video delay test
other user data, and to perform system firmware
in Internal mode or locked to GPS, and simulta- sequence, which in conjunction with a Tektronix
upgrades.
neous Master and Slave operation. waveform monitor, can be used to ensure
A/V delay compliance. Backup Power Supply
The black outputs support a 1pps mode. This
is useful for measuring timing between systems. Audio Reference Signals For mission-critical applications, all SPG8000A
configurations include a second power supply
Test Signal Outputs Several audio reference signals are available
module. Under normal operation, the designated
on the SPG8000A. All configurations include
The SPG8000A includes two composite analog backup supply is seldom used, ensuring that it
a 48 kHz word clock output and five AES/EBU
outputs (NTSC or PAL) that can be used to gen- has maximum remaining life should the primary
output pairs. One pair is dedicated to a Digital
erate test patterns such as color bars, or serve supply fail. The backup supply is load-tested
Audio Reference Signal (DARS) output, and the
as additional blackburst outputs and two fully once each day to verify that it can serve as the
other four pairs are used for test tone generation,
independent serial digital video generator chan- primary supply if necessary.
with independent tone frequency and amplitude
nels of two outputs each. Each channel can be
settings for each of the 8 channels. The usage time of each supply is logged as
configured to any standard 3G/HD/SD-SDI for-
“temperature-weighted hours”, a metric that
mat and frame rate. The selected test pattern Audio tone generation, including Dolby E format,
best estimates the calculated life of the supply.
can be generated on both outputs per channel, is provided as embedded audio on each of the
A front-panel LED will indicate when the supply
or one output can generate digital black. SDI outputs. Various Dolby E audio frame start
is nearing its end-of-life.
locations can be set to test the error handling
A wide variety of standard test patterns are
ability of the signal processing equipment in If the primary supply is interrupted for any rea-
included, such as color bars, convergence grid,
the signal path. Embedded Dolby E metadata son, the system will switch to the backup with-
step scales, ramps, multiburst, SDI pathological
are also included in the Dolby E test stream. out any disruption to system operation. Power
test matrix and a real-time programmable zone
Supported Dolby E program configurations supply modules are hot-swappable for easy
plate generator. Bitmap images can be down-
include mono, stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround replacement, and feature a locking mechanism
loaded to the SPG8000A’s flash memory for arbi-
sound audio. to prevent the power cable from accidental
trary user-defined test patterns. ID text, burn-in
disconnection.
timecode, circle, and color logo overlays can be Remote Access
added to any test pattern, and several ancillary Rackmount slides and rails kit for SPG8000A
The SPG8000A includes a 10/100/1000Base-T
data packet types, including ancillary timecode (1 RU height, standard full depth) are included in
Ethernet interface for remote access to the
and user-defined packets, can be inserted into all configurations.
instrument. A web-based user interface can be
the SDI output signal.
used for all configuration settings and for moni-
toring system status.

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SPECIFICATIONS

All specifications apply to all SPG8000A config- Daylight saving adjustment: Start/end from Return loss: Serial Digital Test Signal Outputs
urations unless noted otherwise. recurring calendar or manually scheduled, with ≥40 dB from 300 kHz to 5 MHz Number of outputs: 2 independent test pattern
adjustable offset generators with 2 outputs each
≥25 dB from 5 MHz to 30 MHz
Input Specifications Leap second adjustment: Inserted at 00:00 UTC Video signal: Test pattern on both outputs or test
on the scheduled date, or deferred up to 24 hours Black Burst Mode for Reference Sync Outputs pattern on one output and digital black on the
Reference Input
Standards: SMPTE ST 170, ITU-R BT.1700-1, second output
Connector: BNC ×2, passive loop-through LTC Input
EBU N14, SMPTE RP 154, SMPTE RP 318M-B Connector: BNC ×4
Input impedance: 75Ω Connector: Available through D-sub 15-pin
Formats: NTSC-M (7.5 IRE black), NTSC-J (0 IRE Output impedance: 75Ω
connector
Input signal: black), PAL-B
Formats: 24 fps (24 Hz or 23.98 Hz), 25 fps, Output amplitude: 800 mVp-p ±3%
NTSC/PAL blackburst Time Code: Optional VITC insertion
30 fps, 30 fps drop-frame (29.97 Hz) per SMPTE Overshoot: ≤1% (typical)
HD tri-level sync: ST 12 Line: One or two lines, user selectable
1080/60/59.94/50i Source: Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or Serial Digital Test Signal Outputs
Timing to video: Compliant with SMPTE ST 12
1080/30/29.97/25/24/23.98p and continues to operate over at least 90% of program (elapsed) time counter Rise/Fall time:
1080/24/23.98PsF possible timing range Amplitude accuracy: ±2% HD, 3G: ≤70 ps (typical) (20-80%)
720/60/59.94/50p Signal voltage range: 0.5 to 10 Vp-p differential, SCH phase: < ±5° SD: ≤700 ps (typical) (20-80%)
1 to 5 Vp-p single ended Timing adjustment: Independent per output Jitter:
10 MHz continuous wave
Noise tolerance: –30 dB SNR RMS white noise Range: Anywhere in the color frame HD, 3G:
Amplitude range: −8 dB to +6 dB
with 10 kHz BW to the p-p signal level, or –10 dB
S/N ratio: >40 dB Resolution: Clock resolution 18.5 ns ≤40 ps (typical) (alignment)
SNR for 5 MHz white noise
(1/54 MHz) ≤80 ps (typical) (timing)
SCH phase: 0 ±40° Hum tolerance: 0 dB hum-to-signal ratio
Fine resolution 0.1 ns on BLACK 1-3 SD:
Return loss: ≥30 dB at 300 kHz to 10 MHz Error immunity: 100 consecutive frames with
Lock stability: consistent time code must be detected for time HD Tri-level Mode for Reference Sync Outputs ≤200 ps (typical) (alignment)
±3 dB amplitude change: <1 ns to be considered valid Standards: SMPTE ST 240, SMPTE ST 274, ≤200 ps (typical) (timing)
Jitter with burst lock: <0.5° Input impedance: Nominal 600Ω differential, SMPTE ST 296, SMPTE RP 211 Timing adjustment: Independent per generator
300Ω single ended Formats: channel
Jitter with sync lock: <1 ns
1080/60/59.94/50I Range: Anywhere in the frame
Jitter with CW lock: <1 ns (typ. 1°)
Output Specifications Black 1-3 outputs: 1080/60/59.94/50/48/47. Resolution: One clock cycle at the Y, G, or X
Genlock All specifications apply to all SPG8000A configu- 95/30/29.97/25/24/23.98P pixel rate
Timing adjustment range: Anywhere in the rations unless noted otherwise. Return loss:
Black 4-5 outputs:
color frame 1080/30/29.97/25/24/23.98P ≥15 dB from 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz (typical)
Reference Outputs
Timing adjustment resolution: <0.5° of NTSC/ 1080/24/23.98PsF ≥10 dB from 2.5 GHz to 3 GHz (typical)
Number of outputs: 7 analog sync outputs in
PAL subcarrier, 1 ns with tri-level sync input
base configuration 720/60/59.94/50P
Color framing: Keeps accuracy even with ±45° Standard Definition (SD) Formats
Connector: BNC ×7 Amplitude accuracy: ±2%
SCH error of input reference signal Standards: SMPTE ST 259, SMPTE ST 272,
Formats: NTSC/PAL black burst, HD tri-level Timing adjustment: Independent per output SMPTE ST 291
Genlock tune range: ±7.5 × 10-6
sync, 10 MHz continuous wave, or 1 pps Range: Anywhere in the color frame Bit rate: 270 Mb/s
GPS/GLONASS Receiver Format Combinations: Resolution: Clock resolution 13.5 ns Formats:
Type: L1 frequency (GPS – 1575.42 MHz, GLON- NTSC/PAL black burst: Available on all outputs (1/74.25 MHz)
720×486/59.94/I (525 lines)
ASS – 1602.00 MHz), C/A Code, 32 channels (BLACK 1-5 and CMPST 1-2) Fine resolution 0.2 ns for BLACK 1-3
720×576/50/I (625 lines)
Time accuracy: Within 150 ns to GPS/GLONASS/ HD tri-level sync: Black outputs 1-3 can inde-
UTC pendently produce any of the formats from the LTC Outputs
High Definition (HD) Formats
Acquisition time: 2 minutes on boot up with following rate groups: Number of outputs: 3 or 4 (LTC1 is selectable as
Standards: SMPTE ST 274, SMPTE ST 291,
warm oven, good satellite signal, and known Integer: 720 (50p, 60p), 1080 (24sF, 24p, 25p, input or output)
SMPTE ST 292, SMPTE ST 296
position 30p, 48p, 50i, 50p, 60i, 60p) Connector: Available through D-sub 15-pin
Bit rate: 1.485 Gb/s and 1.485/1.001 Gb/s
Non-integer: 720 (59.94p), 1080 (23.98sF, connector
GPS/GLONASS Antenna Input Formats:
23.98p, 29.97p, 47.95p, 59.94i, 59.94p) Formats: 24 fps (24 Hz or 23.98 Hz), 25 fps, 30
Connector: BNC fps, 30 fps drop-frame (29.97 Hz) per SMPTE 1280×720/60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/
Black outputs 4-5 can independently produce
Input impedance: 50Ω, internally terminated ST 12 23.98P
any of the formats from the following rate
DC antenna power output voltage: 3.3V or 5V groups: Source: Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or 1920×1080/60/59.94/50I
at 55 mA Integer: 720 (50p, 60p), 1080 (24sF, 24p, 25p, program (elapsed) time counter 1920×1080/30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
Fault protection: Short-circuit/open detection 30p, 50i, 60i) Output amplitude: 5V ±10%, adjustable from 1920×1080/30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
and protection Non-integer: 720 (59.94p), 1080 (23.98sF, 0.5V to 5V in 0.5 V steps
3 Gb/s Formats
Return loss: 8 dB at 1575 MHz 23.98p, 29.97p, 59.94i)
Word Clock Output Standards: SMPTE ST 291, SMPTE ST 424,
10 MHz CW: BLACK 3 output only
Time Reference Connector: BNC ×1 SMPTE ST 425-1
1 pps: Black outputs 1-3 only
Source: GPS or GLONASS signal, PTP input, LTC Output level: 5V DC (CMOS compatible) or 1V AC Bit rate: 2.97 Gb/s and 2.97/1.001 Gb/s
input, VITC read from NTSC/PAL genlock input, or Output impedance: 75 Ω into 75 Ω (AES level) Alpha channel: Same as Y/G channel or flat field
can enter manually Frequency: 48 kHz (0% to 100% in 10% steps)
Time zone offset: −23:59 to +23:59

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3 Gb/s Formats
Formats Sample structure Frame/Field rates
Level A
1280×720 4:4:4 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/10-bit 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
4:4:4 R’G’B’(+A)/10-bit
1920×1080 4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R/10-bit 60/59.94/50P
4:4:4 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/10-bit 60/59.94/50I
4:4:4 R’G’B’(+A)/10-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
4:4:4 Y’C’BC’R/12-bit 60/59.94/50I
4:4:4 R’G’B’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P

4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R/12-bit 60/59.94/50I

30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
2048×1080 4:4:4 R’G’B’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
4:4:4 X’Y’Z’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
Level B Dual-Link
1920×1080 4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R/10-bit 60/59.94/50P
4:4:4 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/10-bit 60/59.94/50I
4:4:4 R’G’B’(+A)/10-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
4:4:4 Y’C’BC’R/12-bit 60/59.94/50I
4:4:4 R’G’B’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/12-bit 60/59.94/50I
30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
2048×1080 4:4:4 R’G’B’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
4:4:4 X’Y’Z’/12-bit 30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
Level B Dual-Stream
2× 1920×1080 4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/10-bit 60/59.94/50I
30/29.97/25/24/23.98P
30/29.97/25/24/23.98PsF
2× 1280×720 4:2:2 Y’C’BC’R(+A)/10-bit 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98P

4K UHD Outputs Video Overlays Digital coding: 24 bits (HD, 3G), 20 bits (SD) Composite Analog Test Signal Outputs
Output mode: Quad Link Square Division Logo: 24-bit color bitmap file (BMP format) or Signal alignment: Async. and Sync. (no frame Number of outputs: 2 independent test pattern
Standards: All supported 3G/HD-SDI standards 32-bit with transparency, up to 1920×1080 pixel #), Synchronous (frame #) generators
size. Adjustable on-screen position Tone frequency: 10.0 Hz to 20000.0 Hz, 0.5 Hz Connector: BNC ×2
Formats: All supported 2048×1080 and
1920×1080 3G/HD-SDI formats ID text: Programmable string from front-panel resolution Standards: SMPTE ST 170 M, ITU-R BT.1700-1,
entry (printable ASCII characters) or downloaded Level: –60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB steps EBU N14, SMPTE RP 154, SMPTE RP 318
Test signals: Full frame 75% and 100% color
text file (UTF-8 encoding) for any Unicode char-
bars only Channel identification: Audible click, AES Formats: NTSC-M (7.5 IRE black), NTSC-J (0 IRE
acters. A preinstalled TrueType font is provided
channel origin bytes black), and PAL-B
Test Patterns (SD/HD/3G-SDI) for Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic characters; an
alternate TrueType font file may be downloaded Test patterns:
Color bars: 100%, 75%, SMPTE EG 1, SMPTE RP Ancillary Data
to support other character sets. Character size is NTSC: 100% Color Bars, 75% Color Bars,
219, SMPTE EG 432-1 Error detection and handling: EDH packet
adjustable (%APH, 0.1% resolution) SMPTE EG 1 Color Bars, 40% Flat Field,
Flat field: Full field 0% (Black), 50%, 100% inserted in SD-SDI signals per SMPTE RP 165
Burnt-in time code: On-screen display of the Convergence, Pluge and Luma Reference,
(White), Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Video payload identifier: Optional VPID insertion Black with 10 Field ID
current time code value (HH:MM:SS:FF) for the
Linearity test: Ramp, Limit Ramp, Valid Ramp, per SMPTE ST 352
output, updated every field. Character size is PAL: 100% Color Bars, 75% Color Bars, 100%
Shallow Ramp Matrix, 5/10 Step Staircase 10% APH Ancillary time code: Optional ATC insertion per Color Bars over Red, 75% Color Bars over
Monitor: Checkerboard, Clean Aperture, Conver- SMPTE ST 12M-2 Red, 40% Flat Field, Convergence, Pluge and
Circle: Adjustable diameter (%APH).
gence, Black-White Step Scale, Black-Dark Gray Format: ATC-LTC and/or ATC-VITC Luma Reference
Border: Text and circle overlays are rendered as
Step Scale, Pluge and Luma Reference Source: Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or Time code: Optional VITC insertion
near-white objects, with a selectable enclosing
Production: Aperture, Window, SMPTE ST 303 near-black bounding area program (elapsed) time counter Line: One or two lines, user selectable
Color Reference, ChromaDuMonde User-programmable ANC packet:
Blink: Text and circle overlays can blink on and Source: Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or
SDI pathological: Equalizer Test, PLL Test, SDI off for dynamic on-screen activity Content: DID, SDID, DC, UDW (255), CS; Auto- program (elapsed) time counter
Matrix per SMPTE RP 178/SMPTE RP 198 matically calculate checksum and/or parity, or
Position: All overlay objects have adjustable Luminance amplitude accuracy: ±1% (video
Frequency response: Multiburst, Real-time on-screen position manual override at 100%)
parametric moving zone plate Location: Line number, sample offset, luma/ Chroma amplitude accuracy: ±2%
Pulses: 2T Pulse and Bar, Color Pulses, Co-siting Embedded Audio chroma channel, virtual link (3G)
Timing adjustment: Independent per output
Pulse Standards: SMPTE ST 272 (SD), SMPTE ST 299 Mode: Continuous insertion or single packet
(HD/3G) Range: Anywhere in the color frame
Full-frame picture: User-defined bitmap files
(BMP format) can be downloaded to flash memo- Active channels: 16 channels (SD, HD, 3G-A), 32 Resolution: Clock resolution 18.5 ns
ry and displayed in any format channels (3G-B) (1/54 MHz)
Sample frequency: 48 kHz Output impedance: 75Ω
Return loss: ≥30 dB to 30 MHz

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Audio Test Signal Outputs SGP8000A PTP Option Master Mode SMPTE ST 2059-2 Synchroniza- General Purpose Interface (GPI)
Standards: ANSI S4.40 (AES3), AES3-ID tion Metadata TLV Support Connector: Two outputs and one input also
Specifications Master outputs Multicast SM TLV when active available on the same 15-pin D-sub connector as
Outputs: 8 channels (4 AES/EBU pairs)
All specifications apply to the SPG8000A- the LTC signals
Output impedance: 75Ω, unbalanced GVSTD-PTP model. Slave Mode Lock Time at 8 Messages per
Outputs: Two, user-selectable to assert on
Connector: BNC ×4 Second
Connectors specific events
Output amplitude: 1V ±0.2V Typically three minutes if not previously locked
Ethernet connection 1: RJ45 8P8C connector 1, 2: Assert on one or more of: GPS/GLONASS
Frequency (Hz): 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, signal warning, loss of lock, near loss of lock,
supporting 10/100/1000Base-T Slave Mode Lock Range
400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, loss of input signal, or timer expiration
1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4800, Ethernet connection 2: SFP cage accepting ±7.5 ppm
1 Gigabit Ethernet modules, MSA standard Output level: 0.5-5V
5000, 6000, 8000, 9600, 10000, 12000, 15000,
(orderable as SFP-ETH-RT-M85-LC and SFP- Timing Offset Inputs Two: (using 3 pins on connector)
16000, 20000
ETH-10-S13-LC) Typically less than 1 μs for up to 7 hops of PTP 1: Pin 3 is programmable to be either a
Level: –60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB step
compliant switches and less than 500 ns of user-selectable input to signal GPS/GLONASS
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (lock on video Internet Protocol Version uncompensated asymmetric network delay reacquisition, jam sync, or restart timer, or is
signal) IPv4 the MSB of the preset input group
Quantization: Linear PCM, 20 or 24 bits (2’s Asymmetric Delay Correction
Profiles Supported 2: When pin 3 is programmed to be part of
complement) Slave supports manual entry or a delay compen-
the preset input group, then three pins on the
Transfer coding: Bi-phase mark SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES67, General, AVB sation value up to ±20 μs
connector can be used to recall presets 1-7
Audio/Video synchronization: Free run or Operating Modes When pin 3 is programmed to be a user-se-
synchronized with video framing General Specifications lectable input, then two pins on the connector
In Internal, GPS or Genlock reference modes,
Timing adjustment: ±160 ms in 1 ms steps All specifications apply to all SPG8000A config- can be used to recall presets 1-3
user may select one or two PTP masters. If
urations unless noted otherwise.
locked to PTP input, then user may enable one Input level: 0.8-2.4V
DARS Output
PTP master Internal Oscillator
Outputs: 2 channels (1 AES/EBU pair) Physical
Communication Mode Support Frequency accuracy in Internal mode:
Output impedance: 75Ω, unbalanced Dimensions:
General AVB and AES67 profiles: Supports both ±135 × 10-9 over 1-year calibration interval
Connector: BNC ×1 Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.)
Multicast and Unicast Typically ±10 × 10-9 just after adjustment
Output amplitude: 1 ±0.2V Width: 483 mm (19 in.)
SMPTE ST 2059-2 profile master mode: Frequency accuracy over temperature:
Frequency, level: No signal Depth: 559 mm (21.5 in.)
Supports Multicast, Mixed, Mixed without grant ±2 × 10-9 for ±5°C variation
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (lock on video negotiation, and Unicast Weight (net): 4.85 kg (10.7 lbs.)
signal) ±10 × 10-9 for 0 to 50°C
SMPTE ST 2059-2 profile slave mode: Supports Environmental
Quantization: Linear PCM, 20 or 24s (2’s Frequency variation from vibration and shock:
Multicast, Mixed with negotiation, Mixed without
complement) ±25 × 10-9 from 6 ms half-sine shocks over 20g Power consumption:
negotiation and Unicast with negotiation
Transfer coding: Bi-phase mark Frequency drift: < ±100 × 10-9 per year for 130 VA (max) on active power supply input
Maximum Message Rates internal and Stay GenLock® modes at constant 130 VA on backup supply input during 5s
Total maximum message rate for the two mas- temperature daily load test
ters is 512 per second on the Announce message Temperature: 0 to +50 °C
Remote Access
and 8192 per second on the Sync and Delay
Network interface: 10/100/1000 Base-T Altitude: 3,000 m (9,842 ft.)
Response messages
Configuration: Web-based user interface, HTML Source voltage: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60
At 8 messages per second, this accommodates
with JavaScript Hz
approximately 500 end points in Unicast and
1000 end points in Multicast; higher message Management: SNMPv2
rates will reduce the number of end points that
may be supported

ORDERING

SPG Configuration Options

SPG8000A-GV-STD SPG800AUP PTP
SPG8000A Master Sync Generator with DARS output, two BB/ tri-level sync outputs, GPS & NTP SPG8000A Field Upgradable PTP option to add PTP (IEEE 1588) support, including SMPTE ST 2059-2
support, two 3G/HD/SD-SDI test gen outputs, redundant power supply and rackmout rail kits and AES67 profiles
SPG8000A-GVSTD-PTP SPG8000ANT
SPG8000A-GV-STD configuration with PTP supporting SMPTE ST 2059-2 and AES67 profiles GPS/GLONASS rooftop antenna (5.0 VDC, 1588 MHz range signals, F connector) for receiving GPS and/
or GLONASS satellite signals. The antenna works with the integrated internal GPS/GLONASS receiver
of a SPG8000A with Option GPS.
SFP-ETH-RT-M85-LC
Ethernet 1 GigE multimode fiber Cartridge/850 nm with LC/PC connector
SFP-ETH-10-S13-LC
Ethernet 1 GigE 10 km Fiber Cartridge/1310 nm with LC/PC connector

GVB-1-0586D-EN-DS

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