Form Factor and Dimensions

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)

Connectivity

Baseband Synchronization

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 (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
Jitter with tri-level sync lock
Jitter with CW lock

<1 ns
<0.5°
<1 ns
<1 ns (typ. 1°)
Timing Adjustment
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
Resolution

± ½ color frame
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
Date and Time Zone
Source

User-selectable 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 ×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

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

Power Consumption

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

Packaging Dimensions

Height 29.2 cm (11.5 in.)
Width 64.1 cm (25.2 in.)
Depth 73.7 cm (29.0 in.)
Weight 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs.) with no options
12.0 kg (28.7 lbs.) with all options

Ordering Information

Base Model

Product Code Description
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, and management LAN interface

Licensed Feature Options

Option Code Description
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
*SDI, IP and TSG options are coming soon.

Accessory Options

Option Code Description
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)

SFP Modules

Option 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

Power Options

Option Code Description
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

Option Code Description
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

Service Options

Option Code Description
SPG9000 R3 Standard Warranty Extended to 3 Years. Covers parts, labor and 2-day shipping within country. Guarantees faster repair time than without coverage. All repairs include calibration and updates. Hassle free - a single call starts the process
SPG9000 R5 Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years. Covers parts, labor and 2-day shipping within country. Guarantees faster repair time than without coverage. All repairs include calibration and updates. Hassle free - a single call starts the process

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 and shipped in individual packaging. The ANT accessory is only shipped in separate packaging.

Product 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 Hot-swappable, redundant (backup) 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

The licensed feature options for the SPG9000 can be ordered at any time after the initial base unit purchase. No hardware upgrades are necessary to enable these features.

Product Code Description
SPG9000-LICENSE Upgrade license(s) to enable features for the SPG9000
Option 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
*SDI, IP and TSG options are coming soon.