SPG8000A Master Reference and Test Signal Generator

SPG8000A
Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator
The SPG8000A is a reliable, fully featured reference and test signal generator. It is the industry standard for supplying the reference timing and test signals needed in today’s complex broadcast facilities. The PTP option brings drop-down configuration support for ST 2059-2, AES67 and, AVB profiles to build your IP or Hybrid SDI network. Put a reliable and proven solution in charge of your operation’s infrastructure.

Reliable
The SPG8000A supplies the reliability needed in modern facility timing systems by shipping standard with hot swappable dual power supplies The SPG8000A is designed to run as a standalone master or under an external reference input, locking to black-burst, tri-level sync, GPS or PTP.
When reliability is critical and you need a backup master reference, the ECO8000 auto changeover unit complements the SPG8000A. It is user configurable to monitor and changeover analog video, SDI video, timecode and AES/EBU digital audio signals. Quickly setup your PTP network and avoid downtime using pre-loaded ST2059-2 and AES67 profiles for reliable synchronization and an unshakable master reference.
Future Proof
Build synchronized IP media networks using the PTP software upgrade option. It provides 2 PTP engines with rock solid ST 2110 and AES67 network references, full compliance to IEEE1588 and support for GPS reference.
Bridge your SDI equipment to IP with PTP Follower providing analog and digital references locked to your network timing.
Invest in a complete master reference platform loaded with UHD (SQD), GPS, NTP, AES. Activate PTP when you need it through simple software licensing.
Flexible
Control your SPG8000A directly using the front control panel or remotely with a built-in WebUI.
Design the system you need using PTP (Precision Time Protocol), NTP (Network Time Protocol), GPS time synchronization, and UHD Quad link outputs. Generate all the required reference timing signals needed to precisely time complex broadcast facilities, including: PTP Grandmaster and Follower, Black Burst, Tri-Level Sync, Word Clock, and DARS. The SPG8000A also provides timecode generation delivered through dedicated LTC outputs or embedded VITC through analog and ATC on SDI video outputs.
Design and Deploy
Verify the signal chain and remote links using 2 independent 3G-SDI pattern generators, each providing pattern with text and logo overlay. Each output is embedded with user selectable test tones and ATC. SDI pattern generators also produce quad-link UHD patterns in Quad-Division multiplex format.
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Input specifications Reference input Input signal
Genlock GPS / GLONASS receiver GPS / GLONASS antenna input LTC input |
Output specification Format Combinations Black burst mode for reference sync outputs
Timing adjustment Independent per output HD tri-level mode for reference sync outputs LTC outputs Number of outputs 3 or 4 (LTC1 is selectable as input or output) Word clock output Serial digital test signal outputs (Option SDI) Standard Definition (SD) formats High Definition (HD) formats 3 Gb/s formats 4K/UHD outputs |
Option PTP specifications Connectors Internet protocol version IPv4 Physical characteristics Environmental |
Ordering Code | Included Sub-Feature | Description |
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SPG8000A-ADV | SPG8000A | Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator base unit – loop through genlock, 3 analog black burst or HD tri-level sync outputs, 4 LTC Out or 3 LTC Out & 1 LTC In, word clock output, GPI, Web UI, SNMP support |
SPG8000A AG | DARS output, four AES/EBU test signal outputs (8 ch) | |
SPG8000A BG | Two analog black burst or tri-level sync outputs, two additional analog black burst or composite analog test signal outputs | |
SPG8000A DPW | Second, hot-swappable, redundant (backup) power supply | |
SPG8000A GPS | GPS/GLONASS master clock synchronization capability with integrated receiver, NTP server support | |
SPG8000A RACK | Rackmount slides and rails kit (1 RU height, standard full depth) | |
SPG8000A SDI | Two independent sets of 3G/HD/SD SDI test and test/black signal generation outputs, embedded Dolby E audio test signal | |
SPG8000A-PTP | PTP (IEEE 1588) support (software option upgrade) | |
SPG8000A-ANT | GPS rooftop antenna (5.0 VDC, 1575 MHz range signals, F connector) that works with the integrated GPS receiver of the SPG8000A-ADV | |
SPG8000A-PS | Hot-swappable, redundant (backup) power supply for the SPG8000A-ADV | |
SPG8000A-LX | Gigabit Ethernet optical SFP module, 1310nm, single-mode, LC connector | |
SPG8000A-SX | Gigabit Ethernet optical SFP module, 850nm, multi-mode, LC connector | |
SPG8000A-XLR | Adapter cable (6 feet) from 15-pin D-sub GPI/LTC connector on the SPG8000A-ADV to 4 XLR male connectors for LTC input/outputs and 3 BNC male connectors for General Purpose input/outputs |
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