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SPG9000

SPG9000 – Master Reference and Test Signal Generator

Master Reference and Test Signal Generator

The SPG9000 is a reliable, fully featured reference and test signal generator. It’s the industry standard for supplying the reference timing and test signals needed in today’s complex facilities, whether they are anchored by IP, SDI, or a hybrid of formats. With comprehensive PTP configuration possibilities, multi-GNSS support, and a host of software-defined functionality options that can evolve with your needs and technology roadmap, the SPG9000 is the ideal choice for the heart of your facility’s infrastructure.

SPG9000
Comprehensive PTP Capabilities

The SPG9000 can serve as a PTP grandmaster, utilizing a GNSS signal as the time source. With two independent PTP engines and ports, it can serve dual domains (ST 2059 and AES 67 for example) or redundant networks. The SPG9000 supports leader, follower or can adapt to network conditions as an “Ordinary Clock”.  For flexible connectivity options, each PTP port may be furnished with 10GbE or 1GbE SFP+ modules. The SPG9000 supports the three profile types required for media networks: SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES67 Media Profile, and IEEE 1588 Default. Both multicast and unicast communication models are supported, including mixed multicast/unicast mode.

Timing Accuracy for SDI and Audio

The SPG9000 is a comprehensive sync pulse generator, delivering precise reference signals for SDI-based workflows. Lock to GNSS or genlock to another SPG.  With six analog outputs for NTSC/PAL black burst, HD tri-level sync, 10 MHz CW or 1 pps signals, each with independent timing offsets, the SPG9000 provides all the timing sources needed for your SDI infrastructure. Distribute timecode via four LTC outputs and from VITC on any NTSC/PAL black outputs. For audio synchronization, the SPG9000 provides Word Clock and DARS outputs.

Hybrid Infrastructure: Seamlessly Bridge SDI and IP Workflows

The SPG9000 is ideal for hybrid SDI and IP environments, establishing a unified time source for IP-based devices as a PTP grandmaster, while simultaneously generating analog reference outputs for other equipment.  Downstream SPG9000s located at the network edges can operate as PTP followers, generating analog sync and time code signals for SDI-based islands.

Feature-Rich & Future-Ready: Test Signals and Other Software-Defined Features

The basic SPG9000 is a full-featured sync-pulse generator with NTP client/server and reference inputs that can lock to many different types of analog synchronization signals including NTSC and PAL black burst and HD tri-level sync signals.  Software licenses can be specified at the time of order or easily installed in the field as facility needs change, for example to add PTP and/or multi-GNSS support.  Please refer to “ORDERING INFORMATION” for a full list of factory and field-installable licenses and accessories. Full-featured test signal generation is also licensable, featuring multiple video, audio tone and ancillary data generators.  Four multi-rate outputs generate SDI signals from SD to 12G with HDR, each independently configurable.  The SPG9000 can also function as an NMOS-controlled media sender, providing test signals for IP networks over its two 25Gb/s ports operating independently or as redundant links per ST 2022-7.

24/7 Reliability and Control

As the heart of a facility’s infrastructure, the SPG9000 features mission-critical reliability.  In the event of loss of input genlock or GNSS signal, the SPG9000 maintains time and phase using its precision internal oscillator.  Upon restoration of the input reference, any phase difference is adjusted slowly to ensure no “synchronization shock” to downstream devices.  An innovative main/standby redundant power setup ensures maximum lifetime availability from the standby, if the main power supply fails.  Both power supplies are modular and easily swappable. When reliability is critical and you need a backup master reference, the ECO8000 auto changeover unit complements the SPG9000. It is user configurable to monitor and changeover analog video, SDI video, timecode and AES/EBU digital audio signals. Avoid downtime by utilizing the SPG9000’s dual PTP engines and ports to feed redundant networks. In addition to the front panel display and keypad for local operation, the SPG9000 has a full-featured easy-to-use web-based interface for remote operation.  A complete HTTP-based Application Programming Interface (API) is available for client-side software to query status and configure settings.  An onboard agent supports SNMP-based M&C systems, while syslog is available for sending log messages to a remote server.

  • Software licensable functionality for easy field upgrades
  • Two independent 1G/10G ports for PTP, supporting dual leader, dual follower, and follower + leader configurations (active with PTP license)
  • Integrated multi-system (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS) dual-band GNSS receiver for a highly accurate and reliable timing source (active with GNSS license)
  • Analog genlock input and multiple sync outputs for SDI and hybrid SDI/IP facilities (standard)
  • Multiple video/audio/data test signal generators for formats from SD to HD/2K to UHD/4K (active with SDI test generation license)
  • 4 multi-rate (SD-SDI to 12G-SDI) SDI test signal outputs (active with SDI test generation license)
  • 2x 10G/25G Ethernet ports for ST 2110 test signal streams with ST 2022-7 redundancy (active with IP test generation license)
  • NMOS management of IP sender configuration redundancy (active with IP test generation license)
  • Secure web interface for remote operation and REST-style HTTP API for easy integration with third-party management software
Baseband
Internal Oscillator
Frequency accuracy in internal/holdover modes ±155 × 10-9 over 1-year calibration interval; typically ±10 × 10-9 just after adjustment.
Frequency drift <±100 × 10-9 per year for internal and holdover modes at constant temperature
Genlock Input
Connector BNC ×2, 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 10 MHz
Amplitude Range −8 dB to +6 dB
Lock Stability
±3 dB amplitude change <1 ns
Jitter with burst lock &;0.5°
Jitter with tri-level sync lock <1 ns
Jitter with CW lock <1 ns (typ. 1°)
Timing Adjustment Range ± ½ color frame
Timing Adjustment Resolution &;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
Timing Adjustment 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
Time Code (VITC)
Line Numbers Selectable 1 or 2 lines, default 14/16 for NTSC, 19/21 for PAL
Date and Time Zone SMPTE ST 309, YYMMDD format
Source Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter
Ten-Field Sequence For NTSC formats per SMPTE ST 318 (Black 4-6 outputs only)
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 ×1
Frequency 48 kHz
Output Level 0-5 V DC (CMOS compatible) or ±1 V into 75 Ω (AES level)
DARS
Outputs Outputs 2 channels (1 AES/EBU pair)
Connector BNC ×1
Amplitude 1 V ± 0.2 V
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz (lock on video signal)
Quantization Linear PCM, 20 or 24 bits
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Network Interface Combined MGMT/NTP interface for management functions and NTP server/client, RJ45 connector, 10/100/1000 Mbps line speed
Server Stratum Level Stratum 1 when the reference time source is GNSS or PTP Follower, Optional Stratum 12 operation for internal time or LTC/VITC time source
Server Client Query Rate Maximum 1 query per 8 seconds for each individual client
Rate limiting is enabled to prevent DoS attacks
Number of Clients 5000 or more at maximum query rate
Client Operation Available when using internal time source
Update internal time from NTP manually, upon system startup, from API, or from GPI
Client Remote Time Servers One or two remote servers from local network or Internet

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Port Connectors 2× SFP+ sockets. Available transceiver modules for 1G or 10G line speeds.
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

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

GNSS Receiver
Constellations GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Frequency Bands L1 1575.42 MHz and 1602 MHz (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
L1 1561.098 MHz (Beidou)
L5 1176.45 MHz (GPS, QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou)
Time Accuracy Within 150 ns to UTC
Acquisition Time 2 minutes on boot up with warm oven, good satellite signal, and known position
Status Reporting Available via user interface and API

  • Satellites in view and in fix
  • Per-satellite signal information
  • Position
GNSS Antenna Input
Connector SMA female
Input Impedance 50 Ω, internally terminated
DC antenna power output voltage 3.3 V or 5 V at 55 mA
Fault Protection Short-circuit/open detection and protection
Return loss 15 dB for L1 band at 1575 MHz
7 dB for L5 band at 1176 MHz
Signal Strength Recommended 18 dB above ambient level after cable loss and signal amplifiers

Test Signal Generation

All listed formats are available for SDI outputs. ST 2110-20 video streams support 10-bit 4:2:2 progressive and interlaced formats for all listed image sizes and frame rates.

Scan Type Frame Rate Sampling Color Space Bit Depth
720×486
Interlaced 29.97 4:2:2 YCbCr 10
720×576
Interlaced 25 4:2:2 YCbCr 10
1280X720
Progressive 60/59.94/50
30/29.97/25/24/23.98		 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB		 10
10
10
1920×1080
Progressive 60/59.94/50
30/29.97/25/24/23.98		 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
12
12
Interlaced 30/29.97/25 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
12
12
Segmented 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
2048×1080
Progressive 60/59.94/50
30/29.97/25/24/23.98		 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
12
12
30/29.97/25/24/23.98 4:4:4 XYZ 12
Segmented 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2
4:4:4		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
XYZ		 10
10
10
12
12
12
12
3840×2160
Progressive 60/59.94/50 4:2:2 YCbCr 10
30/29.97/25/24/23.98 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
12
12
4096×2160
Progressive 60/59.94/50/48/47.95 4:2:2 YCbCr 10
30/29.97/25/24/23.98 4:2:2
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:4:4
4:2:2		 YCbCr
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr
RGB
YCbCr		 10
10
10
12
12
12
Video Encoding
Colorimetry BT.601, BT.709, or BT.2020 per source format
Transfer Characteristics SDR, HDR HLG, HDR PQ
Range Narrow or Full, as permitted by source format
Video Test Patterns
Color Bars 100%, 75%, Bars Over Red, SMPTE EG1, SMPTE RP219-1 and RP219-2, BT.2111 (HLG Narrow, PQ Narrow, PQ Full), EBU 3373, NBCU HLG, Sony S-Log3, ARIB B28, ARIB B66
Monitor BT.814 SD/SDR/HDR Pluge, Pluge and Luma Reference, Convergence, Production Aperture, Clean Aperture, Checkerboard, Window, EBU 3374 EOTF Validation, Black-White Step Scale, Black-Dark Gray Step Scale, SMPTE 303M Color Reference, SMPTE EG432-1 Color Accuracy, ChromaDuMonde
Linearity Valid Ramps (Y, B-Y, R-Y), Limit Ramp, 3 Channel Ramp, Shallow Ramp Matrix, Color Ramp Matrix, 5/10 Step Staircases
Flat Field 0% Black, 50% Gray, 100% White, 100% Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow, Interlaced Field Test
SDI Pathological Equalizer Test, PLL Test, Checkfield per SMPTE RP198, Full-Length and Half-Length variants, Bandwidth Test, Matrix, Matrix with Color Bars
Frequency Response Multiburst, various packet frequencies
Pulses 2T Pulse and Bar, Color Pulses, Co-siting Pulse
Audio Tones
Number of Tones 32 independent tone generators. Each tone generator can be used for any individual SDI embedded audio channel and any individual ST 2110-30 audio channel.
Sampling 48 kHz
Resolution 24 bits (HD and UHD), 20 bits (SD)
Frequency 10.0 Hz to 20000.0 Hz, 0.5 Hz resolution
Amplitude −60 to 0 dBFS, 1dB steps or mute
Channel Identification Audible click, AES channel origin

SDI

SDI Outputs
Number Of Outputs 4
Connector HD-BNC
Output Impedance 75 Ω
Output Amplitude 800 mVp-p±3%
Rise/Fall Time
SD ≤ 700 ps (20-80%), 550 ps typ.
1.5G/3G ≤ 100 ps (20-80%), 60 ps typ.
6G/12G ≤ 42 ps (20-80%), 30 ps typ.
Jitter
SD 210 ps typ. (alignment), 300 ps typ. (timing)
1.5G 40 ps typ. (alignment), 70 ps typ. (timing)
3G 30 ps typ. (alignment), 60 ps typ. (timing)
6G/12G 15 ps typ. (alignment), 45 ps typ. (timing)
Return Loss ≥ 25 dB typ. from 5 MHz to 2 GHz
≥ 15 dB typ. from 2 GHz to 3 GHz
≥ 10 dB typ. from 3 GHz to 6 GHz
≥ 10 dB typ. from 6 GHz to 12 GHz
SDI Formats
Standard Definition (SD-SDI)
Interface Bit Rate 270 Mbps
Standards SMPTE ST 259 Level C, ST 272
Formats 720×486 (525-line) and 720×576 (625-line)
High Definition (HD-SDI)
Interface Bit Rate 1.485 Gbps and 1.485/1.001 Gbps
Standards SMPTE ST 274, ST 292-1, ST 296
Formats 1920×1080, 2048×1080, 1280×720 4:2:2 10-bit
3G-SDI
Interface Bit Rate 2.97 Gbps and 2.97/1.001 Gbps
Standards SMPTE ST 424, ST 425-1
Formats 1920×1080, 2048×1080, 1280×720
Level A, Mapping Structures 1, 2, 3, and 4
Level B, per ST 372 Mapping Structures I, II, III, and IV
6G-SDI
Interface Bit Rate 5.94 Gbps and 5.94/1.001 Gbps
Standards SMPTE ST 2081-10, ST 425-3
Formats 1920×1080, 2048×1080, 3840×2160, 4096×2160
ST 2081-10 Mode 1 and Mode 2
12G-SDI
Interface Bit Rate 11.88 Gbps and 11.88/1.001 Gbps
Standards SMPTE ST 2082-10, ST 425-5
Formats 3840×2160, 4096×2160
ST 2082-10 Mode 1
Embedded Audio
Number of Channels 16 (4 groups of 4 channels each)
Channel Control Enable/Disable per group
Active/Inactive per channel
Standard SMPTE ST 299-1
Ancillary Data
Time Code ATC_LTC and/or ATC_VITC per SMPTE ST 12-2
Source Local time-of-day with adjustable offset, UTC, or program (elapsed) time counter
Format 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 dps drop-frame, 30 fps non-drop per video format
Payload Identifier Per SMPTE ST 352, automatic or manual override
Error Detection and Handling EDH packet inserted in SD-SDI per SMPTE RP 165

IP

Ports
Port Connectors 2× SFP28 sockets
Line Speed 10 Gbps or 25 Gbps per installed SFP type
Error Correction RS-FEC per Clause 108 of IEEE 802.3by-2016
Enable/disable for 25G SFPs, not applicable for 10G SFPs
ST 2110 Generation
Operating Modes Stream generation on both ports per SMPTE ST 2022-7 or on either individual port
Number of Streams 8× ST 2110-20 video streams
8× ST 2110-30 audio streams
4× ST 2110-40 data streams
Sender Type Type N – Gapped PRS
RTP Payload Type Independent value (96–127) per stream
UDP Size Limit (MAXUDP) 1460 octets
UDP Port Numbers Independent source and destination port numbers for both paths of each stream
Destination Address Multicast, 224.0.2.0 to 239.255.255.255
Independently configured for both paths of each stream
Session Description Protocol (SDP) Available via web interface and API for each enabled stream
ST 2110-20 Video
Packing Mode General Packing Mode (GPM) or Block Packing Mode (BPM)
TROFFSET Automatically calculated or Manual override
ST 2110-30 Audio
Number of Channels Each stream is independently configured for 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 16 channels
Channel Order Manual configuration, signaled via SDP
Packet Time 1 ms or 125 µs
ST 2110-40 Data
Payload Ancillary Time Code (ATC_LTC or ATC_VITC) per SMPTE ST 12-2
Formats Time code format of 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 30 fps drop-frame
Associated video format of 525, 625, 750, 1125 or 2250 lines
NMOS
Specifications IS-04 NMOS Discovery and Registration
IS-05 NMOS Device Connection Management
Registry Discovery Automatic using DNS-SD (unicast or multicast) or Manual
API Versions
Node v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3
Connection v1.0, v1.1
Registration v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3
Data Model The SPG9000 is represented as one Node, consisting of one Device, consisting of 20 Senders (8 video, 8 audio, 4 data)

Power Consumption

Typical 130 VA
Maximum 180 VA
Voltage Range 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions

Height 44.0 mm (1.73 in.)
Width 482.6 mm (19 in.)
Depth 516.1 mm (20.32 in.)
Weight 4.85 kg (10.7 lbs)

SPG9000 Application

Ordering Code Description
Base Model
SPG9000 SPG9000 timing and reference generator; includes loop-through genlock input, 6 analog black/tri-level outputs, 4 LTC outputs, word clock output, DARS output, general-purpose interface, NTP client/server and management LAN interface
Licensed Features
SPG9000-GNSS License; SPG9000, Enable internal GNSS receiver and time synchronization features
SPG9000-PTP License; SPG9000, Enable PTP (IEEE 1588) support on two ports*
SPG9000-SDI License; SPG9000, Enable SD/HD/UHD test signal generation on four SDI outputs
SPG9000-IP License; SPG9000, Enable ST 2110 test signal generation on two IP ports*
SPG9000-TSG License; SPG9000, Includes both SDI and IP licenses for test signal generation*
Accessory Options
SPG9000-RACK Rackmount slides and rails kit for SPG9000 (1 RU height, standard full depth)
SPG9000-XLR Adapter cable (6 feet long) from 15-pin D-sub GPI/LTC connector on the SPG9000 to 4 XLR male connectors (for LTC input/outputs) and 3 BNC male connectors (for General Purpose Interface input/outputs)
Power Supply Options
SPG9000-SPW Includes a single hot-swappable power supply
SPG9000-DPW Includes two hot-swappable power supply modules for a redundant (primary + backup) pair
Power Cords
PWR-CORD-NA-S15 North America Power Cord, Straight 15A
PWR-CORD-EURO Universal EURO Power Cord
PWR-CORD-CHN China Power Cord
PWR-CORD-IND India Power Cord
PWR-CORD-AUS Australia Power Cord
PWR-CORD-UK United Kingdom Power Cord
PWR-CORD-BRZ Brazil Power Cord
PWR-CORD-CHE Switzerland Power Cord
PWR-CORD-JPN Japan Power Cord
PWR-CORD-NONE No Power Cord or AC Adapter

*SFP(s) required – see “SFP Options” for available models and ordering information.

SFP Options

SFPs are required with PTP and IP test generator licenses, whether those licenses are factory-installed or purchased later and enabled in the field.

Ordering Code Description
SPG9000-SFP-1GESR Gigabit Ethernet short reach 850 nm SFP transceiver module
SPG9000-SFP-10GESR 10G Ethernet short reach 850 nm SFP+ transceiver module
SPG9000-SFP-10GELR 10G Ethernet long reach 1310 nm SFP+ transceiver module
SPG9000-SFP-25GESR 25G Ethernet short reach 850 nm SFP28 transceiver module
SPG9000-SFP-25GELR 25G Ethernet long reach 1310 nm SFP28 transceiver module
Standalone Accessories

The DPW, RACK and XLR accessories can be ordered at the same time as the base SPG9000 product (see “Accessory Options” above) and shipped together in the same packaging, or they can be ordered separately or at a later time and shipped in individual packaging. The ANT accessory is only shipped in separate packaging.

Ordering Code Description
SPG9000-ACC-ANT Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) dual-band (L1 & L5) rooftop antenna that works with the integrated GNSS receiver of the SPG9000 with option SPG9000-GNSS. Includes mounting bracket. Coaxial cable with type-N connector required.
SPG9000-ACC-DPW Spare/replacement power supply for the SPG9000
SPG9000-ACC-RACK Rackmount slides and rails kit for SPG9000 (1 RU height, standard full depth)
SPG9000-ACC-XLR Adapter cable (6 feet long) from 15-pin D-sub GPI/LTC connector on the SPG9000 to 4 XLR male connectors (for LTC input/outputs) and 3 BNC male connectors (for General Purpose Interface input/outputs)
Post-Purchase License Upgrades

Existing SPG9000 units can be upgraded any time with the following field-installable licenses.

Ordering Code Description
SPG9000-LIC-GNSS License; SPG9000, Enable internal GNSS receiver and time synchronization features
SPG9000-LIC-PTP License; SPG9000, Enable PTP (IEEE 1588) support on two ports*
SPG9000-LIC-SDI License; SPG9000, Enable SD/HD/UHD test signal generation on four SDI outputs
SPG9000-LIC-IP License; SPG9000, Enable ST 2110 test signal generation on two IP ports*
SPG9000-LIC-TSG License; SPG9000, Includes both SDI and IP licenses for test signal generation*

*SFP(s) required – see “SFP Options” for available models and ordering information.

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