Telestream SPG9000 Users Guide

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SPG9000 User Manual

This document supports software version 1.0.

D00013571A April 2023

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Copyrights and Trademark Notices

Copyright © 2023 Telestream, LLC and its Affiliates. All rights reserved. TELESTREAM is a registered trademark of Telestream, LLC. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Telestream products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.

TELESTREAM is a registered trademark of Telestream, LLC.

Warranty

Telestream on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (“Telestream”) warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Telestream, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Telestream for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Telestream.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Telestream of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Telestream, with shipping charges prepaid. Telestream shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Telestream service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Telestream shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Telestream representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non- Telestream supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TELESTREAM WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TELESTREAM AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TELESTREAM’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TELESTREAM AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL

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DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TELESTREAM OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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DEFINITIONS

"Telestream" means Telestream, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its Affiliates, or the local Telestream legal entity that is supplying the equipment. "Program" means the Telestream software product (executable program and/or data) enclosed with this Agreement or included within the equipment with which this Agreement is packed. "Customer" means the person or organization in whose name the Program was ordered.

LICENSE

Customer may:

1. Use the Program on a single machine at any one time; and

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This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use, reproduction, and transfer of the Program. Neither this Agreement nor the license granted herein is assignable or transferable by Customer without the prior written consent of Telestream. This Agreement and the license granted herein shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. All questions regarding this Agreement or the license granted herein should be directed to the nearest Telestream Sales Office.

THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SPG9000 PTP option uses open source software from the Linux PTP Project (ptp4l), which is licensed under GPL v2.0. The ptp4l source code has been modified for use on the SPG9000, so a copy of the modified source code will be made available upon request in accordance with the GPL v2.0 license. Visit www.telestream.net/telestream-

support/video/support.htm to find contacts in your area.

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Contents

Important Compliance and Safety Information 8

Preface 19

Product Description 21

Base Capabilities 22 Optional Capabilities 23

Instrument Installation 25

Rackmount Slides and Rails 26 Power Connection 34 Rear Panel Connectors 36 SFP Module Installation 41 GNSS Antenna Installation 43

System Operation 46

Front Panel Interface 47 Management Network Interface 54 Web User Interface 57 Application Programming Interfaces 63 Presets 69

System Status and Monitoring 72

Indicators 73 Status Information 78

Reference and Time Sources 98

Theory of Operation 99 Reference and Time Sources 104

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Genlock Reference 111 GNSS Receiver Settings 115 Daily Jam Sync 119 Daylight Saving Time Management 121 Leap Second Management 123 Program Time Counter 125

PTP Operation 127

Theory of Operation 128 PTP Configuration 137

Synchronization Outputs 148

Black Outputs 149 Linear Time Code Input and Outputs 157 Audio Reference Outputs 160

System Maintenance 161

Power Supply Monitoring and Replacement 162 Licensed Features 167 Upgrade Instrument Firmware 172 System Oscillator Calibration 175

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United States of America Compliance Notices

Class A Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause unexpected operation.

Safety

UL 61010-1: 2012 R7.19: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements.

Environmental

Perchlorate Materials: this product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.

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Canada Compliance Notices

Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique du Quadstere des Communications

Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques visant les appareils numeriques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique du Quadstere des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numerique de la Classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety

CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-12 + GI1 + GI2 (R2017) + A1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements.

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Sécurité

CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-12 + GI1 + GI2 (R2017) + A1: Exigences de sécurité pour l'électricité Matériel de mesure, de contrôle et d'utilisation en laboratoire - Partie 1: Généralités Exigences.

European Union, European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and United Kingdom Compliance Notices

This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CROATIA, CZECHIA, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND

Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the “CE” symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

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Safety

EN 61010-1: 2010 + A1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

Emissions

EN 55032: 2015 + A11: 2020, CISPR 32: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013

Immunity

EN 55035: 2017, EN 61000-4-2: 2009,

EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008 + A2: 2010, EN 61000-4-4: 2012, EN 61000-4-5: 2014 + A1: 2017, EN 61000-4-6: 2014, EN 61000-4-8: 2010, EN 61000-4-11: 2020

Environments: E2

Warnings

Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerat der Funkstorgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen konnen bei Betrieb dieses Gerates Rundfunkstorungen auftreten, in welchen Fallen der Benutzer fur entsprechende Gegenmal nahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de creer des interferences radioelectriques, ii appartiendra alors a l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures specifiques appropriees.

Notes:

1. For Compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high-quality shielded interface cables should be used.

2. Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.

Environmental Compliance

This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

Product end-of-life handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:

Equipment recycling

Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product's end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we

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encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic - equipment (WEEE) and batteries.

It also indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

Battery Recycling

This product may contain a rechargeable battery, which must be recycled or disposed of properly. Please properly dispose of or recycle the battery according to local government regulations.

Transporting Batteries or products with Batteries in them

The capacity of the lithium-ion secondary battery shipped with this product is under 100 Wh. The lithium content of the installed primary battery is under 1 g. Each battery meets the applicable requirements of UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part Ill Section

38.3. Battery quantity is under the limit for shipment according to Section II of the relevant Packing Instructions from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Consult your air carrier for applicability and determination of any special lithium battery transportation requirements.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

This product is classified as an industrial monitoring and control instrument, and is required to comply with the substance restrictions of the RoHS 3 Directives 2011/65/EU and EU 2015/863.

Korea Compliance Statement

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Taiwan Compliance Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Japan Compliance Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI 32: 2016). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Important Safety Information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. To safely perform service on this product, see the Service Safety Summary that follows the General Safety Summary.

General Safety Summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Comply with Local and National Safety Codes

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual.

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Product is Designed to be Used by Trained Personnel Only

Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment. Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

Use proper power cord: Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other products.

Ground the product: This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power disconnect: The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Observe all terminal ratings: To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do not operate without covers: Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry: Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Do not operate with suspected failures: If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.

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Use Only Specified Replacement Parts

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions: Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry: Remove the input signals before you clean the product.

Provide proper ventilation: Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working environment: Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.

Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

Use only the Telestream rackmount hardware specified for this product.

Service Safety Summary

The Service Safety Summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock: Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone: Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product

unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Disconnect power: To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on: Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair: Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.

Terms in the Manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

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CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product

These terms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

Symbols on the Product

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

General Safety Product Specific Statements

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.

Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual. The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.

Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.

This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.

Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

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WARNING: Injury or death can occur as the result of electrical shock. To avoid electrical shock, do not connect power to the instrument when the top cover is off. There are dangerous potentials present on the power supply circuit boards when the power cord is connected.

Disconnect the power cord from a power supply module before you remove the module from the instrument. Also, do not connect a power cord to a power supply module while the module is not installed in the instrument. There are dangerous high voltages on the module when the power cord is connected.

WARNING: Prevent risk of shock or fire by ensuring that the GNSS antenna is protected from lightning strikes when it is mounted outside a building or facility. The instrument does not have isolation protection from lightning, so the facility installation must provide suitable protection for the GNSS antenna external to the instrument and surge suppression for the cable. Failure to use appropriate precautions can result in injury or death. It is important the antenna and cable installation complies with all regulations for the location in which it is installed.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury and instrument damage, do not use slides provided with other instruments from other kits (for example, General Devices, Chassis Trak C-300) with the rails from this kit. The locking feature will not function and will result in an instrument that is not secured properly and could fall out of the rack, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

WARNING: To prevent the rack-mounted instrument from tipping forward onto the operator, install the instrument so the operator is able to access all of its rearpanel connectors without pushing down on the instrument. Verify that the rack does not become unstable with the instrument fully extended. Do not leave the instrument extended when finished accessing the rear panel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage, make sure that levers are properly installed. An improperly installed lever can prevent the slide from locking or prevent the instrument from being removed from the rack. Make sure that the lever is installed so the long handle is facing forward and the short hook is facing downward.

WARNING: To prevent injury during product installation, use care not to pinch hands or fingers in the rails and slides.

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WARNING: To prevent injury when removing the product from the rack, do not forcefully and abruptly pull the product from the rack. Pull with the minimum force required to move the instrument with a consistent, even motion.

CAUTION: The instrument does not have a power switch. When you connect the power cable to the AC line connector, the instrument powers on.

Do not install or remove a power supply module when a power cord is attached to that module.

CAUTION: To avoid antenna damage, do not turn on the DC antenna power until you know that the antenna is designed to handle the selected voltage. Antenna damage can occur if the antenna is not designed to handle the voltage you select.

CAUTION: Be careful to select the correct screw type for your instrument (metric or SAE). If the screws do not insert easily (do not use excessive force or you might damage the threads), it is possible you are using the wrong screw.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the instrument and rackmount, do not force the instrument into the rack if it does not slide smoothly. The rails assembly might need to be adjusted to resolve the problem.

CAUTION: To prevent an unexpected shutdown of the instrument, be sure to disconnect the correct power cord if you are replacing a faulty power supply module.

CAUTION: The instrument might automatically reboot at the end of the upgrade process. Do not perform the upgrade while the instrument is in use as a sync reference. When the instrument has started to erase the internal flash, do not remove power from the instrument.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to the SFP modules, if you remove the SFP modules from the instrument, always transport the SFP modules in an anti-static bag or container.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SFP modules, remove the SFP modules before transporting the SPG instrument.

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CAUTION: To prevent dust from contaminating the SFP module, use its cover when the SFP is not in use. If SPF modules or fiber optic cable have been left exposed, we recommend it is cleaned before use. This is especially important on the long-reach, single-mode SFP modules and fiber.

CAUTION: We strongly recommend using the timeout function to keep the display backlight at a low level when the front panel interface is not actively being used, to maximize the life of the display backlight.

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Preface

This manual contains information to help you use the SPG9000 timing and reference system:

● How to operate the instrument using the front panel controls

● How to configure the instrument for network access and operate the instrument

using the web interface

● How to monitor the status of the instrument during normal operation

Where to Find More Information

Preface

Other information about your product are available for download at

www.telestream.net/video/resources.htm. The Product Documentation table lists all

the documentation for the SPG9000 timing and reference system.

Product Documentation

Document Manual type Part number Description

SPG9000 User Manual User D00013571x Provides detailed operating information.

Release Notes Release Notes P00010606x Describes the new features,

improvements, and limitations of the instrument firmware.

Read-this-first User P00010592x Lists all relevant documents.

SPG9000 Installation and Safety Instructions

SPG9000 Rack Accessory Installation Manual

Manual, Rackmount Slides and Rails Kit

User P00010606x Describes how to install and set up a

SPG9000 generator, and provides basic safety and operating information.

User P0001x Describes how to install an SPG9000

generator in a rack. Provides basic safety information.

User 071370600x Describes how to connect rack

equipment to an SPG9000 generator. Provides basic safety information.

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Preface

Telestream Contact Information

To obtain product information, technical support, or provide comments on this guide, contact us using our website, email, or phone number listed.

Resource Contact Information

Telestream Video Support

Telestream Website: www.telestream.net

International Distributor Support

Telestream Technical Writers

Website: www.telestream.net/telestream-support

Email:[email protected]

US and Canada Toll-free: 1-844-219-5329

Outside of US and Canada: 1-503-967-9833

Sales and Marketing Email: [email protected]

Address:

Telestream 848 Gold Flat Road, Suite 1 Nevada City, CA. USA 95959

Website: www.telestream.net

See the Telestream website for your regional authorized Telestream distributor.

Email: [email protected]

If you have comments or suggestions about improving this document, or other Telestream documents—or if you've discovered an error or omission, please email us.

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Product Description

The SPG9000 is a precision multiformat video signal generator and timing system, suitable for primary synchronization and reference applications. It provides multiple video, audio, and time reference signals, and it can synchronize to different reference sources. The instrument uses optional licenses to enable additional functionality, such as GNSS-based synchronization, PTP (Precision Time Protocol) support, and test signal generation for SDI and ST 2110 IP interfaces. The sample images show the front and back of the SPG9000.

Product Description

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Product Description

Base Capabilities

These capabilities and hardware are available on all SGP9000 instruments.

The SPG9000 has six sync outputs that can be configured with independent output formats (NTSC/PAL black burst and/or HD tri-level sync) and independently adjustable timing offsets. It includes two dedicated audio reference signal outputs: a 48 kHz word clock output and an AES DARS (Digital Audio Reference Signal) output.

A high-accuracy, oven-controlled micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) oscillator provides a stable frequency reference for the system, or the loop-through genlock input can be used to lock to an external video reference or 10 MHz continuous wave signal. The Stay GenLock® feature avoids synchronization shock, which can result in many possible video and audio errors as a result of a sudden change in timing. If the external reference suffers a temporary disturbance, Stay GenLock® maintains the frequency and phase of each output signal. When the external reference is restored, Stay GenLock® ensures that any accumulated clock drift is removed by slowly adjusting the system clock instead of suddenly forcing the system clock back to the correct phase.

Time reference outputs are available in multiple formats. Three independent LTC (linear time code) outputs are available, and a fourth LTC connection can be used as input or output. Each LTC output has independent frame rate selection, time source (time of day or program time) and time zone offset. VITC (vertical interval time code) is available on each NTSC or PAL black output, also with independent time sources and offsets.

For remote access to the instrument, a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface is included. A web-based user interface can be used for all configuration settings and for monitoring system status. A web-services application programming interface can be used for all configuration settings and to get status and performance monitoring information; this enables easy integration with management and dashboard systems.

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Optional Capabilities

These capabilities are available as separately licensed features, and can be added to any SP9000 at the initial time of purchase or as a later upgrade.

Optional GNSS-based Synchronization

Option SPG9000-GNSS enables an integrated receiver inside the SPG9000 that can receive GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) signals from multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS) and frequency bands (L1 and L5). When connected to an external antenna that supplies the standard GNSS RF signal (for example, SPG9000-ACC-ANT), the SPG9000 can use the GNSS system’s stable frequency reference.

The GNSS signal also includes a precise time-of-day reference that can be used for all time code outputs. Similar to the Stay GenLock® feature, the SPG9000 can maintain the video frequency and phase when the GNSS signal is interrupted, and the Holdover Recovery mode ensures a shock-free realignment of frequency and phase when the GNSS signal is restored.

Product Description

Optional Capabilities

Optional PTP Support

Option SPG9000-PTP enables two PTP (Precision Time Protocol) engines for IP networkbased synchronization. Two SFP+ ports provide two network interfaces that can operate at 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps depending on the SFP module type. Each port has an independent PTP instance that can operate as a primary (grandmaster), follower, or as an Ordinary Clock that can adaptively change between leader and follower states. With two instances, the SPG9000 can operate as a dual leader, providing PTP to two separate networks (such as a primary + backup network pair as used by ST 2022-7); as a dual follower, synchronized to the GM on either the primary or backup network; or as a follower on one network and a leader on another, bridging the two separate PTP domains. A follower instance can be used to monitor PTP operation on the network without having to function as the reference source of the instrument.

The SPG9000 supports IEEE 1588, ST 2059-2 and AES67 profiles, and each instance can operate with multicast, unicast, or mixed communication models.

The status of each instance, including performance monitoring measurements such as offsets, delays and message rates can be viewed on the web interface or retrieved by the API for integration into management dashboard systems.

The black outputs support a 1 PPS output signal. This is useful for measuring timing between systems.

Optional Test Signal Outputs

The SPG9000 includes video, audio, and data test signal generation for a variety of formats on multiple outputs. Option SPG9000-SDI enables four SDI (Serial Digital Interface) outputs capable of SD, HD, or UHD signals at interface rates up to 12G-SDI.

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Product Description

Optional Capabilities

Option SPG9000-IP enables two SFP28 ports for ST 2110 IP stream generation over 25 Gbps or 10 Gbps interfaces depending on the SFP type.

Both the SPG9000-SDI and SPG9000-IP options will be available in a future firmware update.

Optional Backup Power Supply

For critical applications, the instrument can be configured with a second power supply module. Under normal operation, the designated backup supply is seldom used, ensuring that it has maximum remaining life should the primary supply fail. The backup supply is load-tested each day to verify that it can serve as the primary supply if necessary. The usage time of each supply is logged as “temperature-weighted hours”, a metric that best estimates the calculated life of the supply. A front-panel LED indicates when the supply is nearing its end-of-life. If the primary supply is interrupted for any reason, the system switches to the backup without any disruption to system operation. Power supply modules are hot-swappable for easy replacement and feature a locking mechanism to prevent the power cable from accidental disconnection.

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Instrument Installation

This section describes:

● how to install the SPG9000 into a standard 19-inch equipment rack, it includes a list

of the parts in the mounting kit and the required tools (not included),

● how to connect the SPG9000 to external power,

● the physical connectors on the rear panel of the instrument and which signals are

used with each connector,

● how to install and remove SFP modules, and

● how to connect an external GNSS antenna and its associated cables.

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Rackmount Slides and Rails

The SPG9000 is typically installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The rack mount kit consists of a pair of slides that are attached to the SPG9000 and a pair of rails that are attached to the rack. This section describes how to install the slides and rails.

The rack mount kit can be ordered as option SPG9000-RACK at the same time as the base unit. In this case, the slides are pre-installed onto the SPG9000 before it is shipped. The kit can also be ordered as SPG9000-ACC-RACK as a standalone kit after the initial purchase.

Kit Parts List

The slides assembly parts list has the parts contained in this kit. The associated figures show what the parts look like. If your kit was shipped with your instrument, the slides are already installed.

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Slides assembly parts list

Number in example Qty Name and description

1 2 BRACKET, RACK, CHASSIS-SIDE

2 2 BRACKET, RACK, LEVER, CHASSIS-SIDE

2 BUSHING, RACK, CHASSIS-SIDE

3 2 SCREW, MACHINE; 8-32 X 0.5, FLH, 100 DEG, STL, ZN PL, PHIL

(SAE)

6 SCREW, MACHINE; 8-32 X 0.375, PNH, STL, ZN PL, PHIL (SAE)

4 2 SCREW, MACHINE; M4X10MM L, FLH, STL, ZN PL, PHIL (metric)

6 SCREW, MACHINE; M4 X 8MM L,PNH, STL, ZN PL, PHIL (metric)

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Rails assembly parts list

Number in example Qty Name and description

1 2 BRACKET, RACK, STATIONARY

2 2 BRACKET, RACK, REAR CABINET

3 2 BRACKET, RACK, BAR NUT

8 SCREW, MACHINE; 10-32 X 0.625,TRH, ZINC PLATED STEEL, PHIL

4 NUT ASSY; 10-32 X 0.375 HEX, ZINC PLATED STEEL, LOCK

WASHER

Installation Instructions

This section provides instructions:

● Installing the slides onto the SPG9000 if they are not already installed

● Installing the rails into a standard 19-inch equipment rack

● Installing the instrument into the rails in the rack

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Equipment List

These tools are required to install the kit hardware:

● #2 crosshead screwdriver

● 3/8-inch wrench

Install Slides

Screw Selection

For the slides installation, this kit provides two sets of screws (metric and SAE), but the SPG9000 only needs the 3 metric screws.

Procedure

Attach the slides to the instrument:

Note: The slides might already be installed on your instrument. If they are, skip this procedure and go to Installing the Rails.

1. Identify the right rear and left rear of each slide. A warning label is on the outside side of each slide.

2. Make sure that the rear of the slide is nearest to the rear of the instrument. The front of each slide has a notch in the center edge.

3. Align the mounting holes on the right slide to the mounting holes on the right side of the instrument.

4. Use the shorter screws provided (8mm) and a screwdriver with a #2 Phillips tip; attach the right slide to the right side of the instrument:

A. Insert the metric screws into the first two mounting holes. B. Place the lever, with the long handle facing the front of the slide and the short

hook facing downward, over the remaining mounting hole.

C. Insert a metric screw into the bushing for the lever. D. Insert the bushing and screw into the lever so the lever is attached to the slide

and the slide is secured to the instrument.

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The example shows how to attach the slide levers for the SPG9000 instrument.

5. Rotate the instrument to face the left side and repeat this procedure to install the left slide.

Install Rails

This two-part procedure describes how to assemble and install the rails in the equipment rack.

Assemble Rails

1. Measure the distance between the front and rear rail of the equipment rack.

2. Align the rear bracket to the right rail. Notice that the rear bracket has multiple pairs

of mount-through holes. When aligning the bracket and rail, be sure to select a pair

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of holes that mount the rear bracket so the flange-to-flange distance matches the front rail to rear rail spacing of the rackmount rack just measured in step 2.

3. Using a screwdriver with a #2 Phillips tip, attach the rear bracket to the right rail using two 10-32 screws and 10-32 nuts or a bar nut as necessary. Leave the screws loose so you can adjust the overall length of the rail assembly in the rack.

4. Repeat this procedure to assemble the left rail assembly.

Mount Rails

1. Select a ½-inch-spaced hole in the front rack.

2. Select the mounting method according to your rack type:

3. Using the method and hardware determined from step 2, attach the right rail

4. Tighten the screws still loose when you assembled the rails, apply 28 inch-lbs of

5. Repeat this procedure to mount the left rail assembly.

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○ Mount the rails with their front and rear flanges outside the front and rear racks;

add a bar nut to the installation only if the rails have untapped holes.

○ Mount the rails with their front and rear flanges inside the front and rear racks;

add a bar nut. This mounting method assumes untapped holes.

○ Some racks have square mounting holes and require cage nuts to be inserted.

These are supplied from the rack vendor.

assembly to the equipment rack front and rear rails. The screws should be fully, but lightly, seated so you can adjust the rack later.

torque, to fix the front to rear flange spacing of the rail assembly.

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Install Instrument in Rack

This procedure describes how to install the instrument into the equipment rack.

WARNING: To prevent injury during product installation, use care not to pinch hands or fingers in the rails and slides.

1. Insert the instrument left and right slides into the ends of the rack rails while tilting

the long handle of each lever upward.

Note: Be sure to insert the instrument slides inside the inner rack rails. You might need to tilt rear of the instrument up or down at a slight angle to fit the slides into the rails.

2. Push the instrument into the rack until it stops.

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3. Retighten any loose screws and push the instrument all the way into the rack. If the tracks do not slide smoothly, readjust the rail assemblies.

4. When adjusting is completed, tighten all rail assembly 10-32 screws.

5. If the instrument has knob screws on the front corners, tighten them so they are

secured in the rack.

Remove Instrument from Rack

This procedure describes how to remove the instrument from the equipment rack.

1. Loosen the knob screws, if present, at the front of the instrument.

2. Gently pull the instrument out until you can reach the levers on the inside slides.

3. Tilt both lever handles upward at the same time to clear the stops.

4. Pull the instrument past the stops and out of the rack.

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Power Connection

The instrument operates from a single-phase power source with the neutral conductor at or near earth ground. The line conductor is fused for over-current protection. A protective ground connection through the grounding conductor in the locking power cord is essential for safe operation.

With option SPG9000-SPW, a single power supply module is installed. With Option SPG9000-DPW, a second, hot-swappable, redundant (backup) power supply module is also installed. When two power supply modules are installed in the instrument, one is configured to be the primary supply and the other is configured to be the backup supply. In the event that the primary supply fails, the backup supply automatically provides power to maintain instrument operation. See Power Supply Monitoring and

Replacement about how to operate the instrument with two power supplies.

Power Characteristics

AC power source

Rating voltage 100 V to 240 V

Frequency 50 or 60 Hz

Typical power 130 VA

Maximum power

Surge current, typical

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure the mains supply voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.

180 VA

20 a peak (25 °C) for ≤ 5 lines cycles, after the instrument has been turned off for at least 30 seconds.

Inrush current, typical

10 A RMS half cycle at initial turn on according to EN55103-1:2009 Annex B.

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CAUTION: The instrument does not have a power switch. When you connect the power cable to the AC line connector, the instrument powers on.

Do not install or remove a power supply module when a power cord is attached to that module.

Connect Power

Connect the power cable to the instrument first and then connect it to the AC power source. Connecting the power cable causes the instrument to power on. If there is a backup power supply (option SPG9000-DPW), connect the second power cable to the instrument and then connect it to the AC power source.

After the instrument boots up and initializes, check that the FAULT indicator on the front panel is not illuminated and no faults are reported on the instrument display. If the FAULT indicator is illuminated, take the appropriate action.

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Each power supply module has an LED (labeled STATUS) visible on the rear panel that mirrors the corresponding PWR indicator on the front panel. Under normal conditions, the LED for the active power supply is bright green and the LED for the backup power supply is dim green. See FAULT and PWR 1 and PWR 2 for descriptions of the FAULT and PWR indicators.

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Rear Panel Connectors

The descriptions of the connectors start with the base outputs on the right and move to the optional outputs on the left.

LTC/GPI Connector

The LTC/GPI connector is a 15-pin, D-sub connector (DE-15 socket) that includes both Linear Time Code (LTC) input and outputs, and a subset (3 inputs and 2 outputs) of the General Purpose Interface. See Linear Time Code Input and Outputs.

A breakout cable is available for this connector with XLR connectors for the four LTC outputs and BNC connectors for the GPI input (1 only) and outputs (1-2 only). It can be ordered as option SPG9000-XLR at the same time as the base SPG9000 purchase or as SPG9000-ACC-XLR, a standalone accessory purchased later.

In addition, the pin assignments were selected so a standard RGBHV cable can be used for a subset of signals. These cables have been used to connect VGA computer output to the component video inputs of a CRT monitor, with a DE-15-pin connector at one end and five BNC connectors at the other end.

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The pin assignments for the connector are shown, with the RGBHV BNC connector shown if available:

Pin Function RGBHV Cable Diagram

1 GPI output 1 Red BNC

2 GPI output 2 Green BNC

3 GPI input 1 Blue BNC

4 GPI input 2

5 LTC 4 negative

6 Ground Ground

7 LTC 3 negative Ground

8 LTC 2 negative Ground

9 Ground

10 LTC 1 negative Ground

11 GPI input 3

12 LTC 3 positive

13 LTC 2 positive H BNC

14 LTC 1 positive V BNC

15 LTC 4 positive

GPI Connector

The General Purpose Interface (GPI) connector is a 9-pin, D-sub connector (DE-09 socket) reserved for future use. The GPI includes four ground closure inputs and three ground closure outputs.

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Rear Panel Connectors

The pin assignments for the connector are:

Pin Function Diagram

1 Ground

2 GPI output 1

3 GPI output 2

4 GPI input 1

5 +5 V (1 kΩ source resistance, limited current)

6 GPI output 3

7 GPI input 4

8 GPI input 3

9 GPI input 2

MGMT/NTP Port

Use the Management/NTP port to connect to your local Ethernet network. You can control the instrument remotely through the port to connect to the web-based user interface or the web services API.

This network interface will also be used for NTP (Network Time Protocol) messages in a future firmware release.

See Management Network Interface.

GNSS ANT Connector

With option SPG9000-GNSS, the GNSS antenna connector allows you to synchronize the instrument timing to one or more GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems). The integrated receiver supports the global GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russia), BeiDou (China), and Galileo (European Union) systems, and the regional QZSS (Japan) system. You must connect a GNSS antenna to the instrument to use this functionality. The GNSS antenna input must meet specific requirements. See Antenna Requirements.

You can enable this connector to provide 3.3 V or 5 V DC power to the antenna, or disable power if the antenna is externally powered. When the connector is configured to provide power to the antenna, the rear-panel GNSS ANT indicator is illuminated:

● Blinks green to indicate an open circuit. This occurs if no antenna is connected or if

the current load is less than expected because a splitter or DC block is being used.

● Displays solid red if the connected antenna is shorted.

● Displays solid green if the current load of the antenna is within the nominal range.

See GNSS Receiver Settings.

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WORD CLK Output Connector

The Word Clock connector outputs a 48 kHz word clock signal.

DARS Output Connector

The DARS connector outputs an AES11 DARS (Digital Audio Reference Signal) signal.

BLACK 1–6 Output Connectors

The six BNC connectors labeled BLACK 1 to BLACK 6 are used to each output a black burst (NTSC or PAL), HD tri-level sync, 1 PPS (pulse-per-second) or 10 MHz CW (continuous wave) signal.

Note: The 10 MHz CW signal is only available on the BLACK 3-6 outputs.

You can set the format and timing of the six black outputs independently and enable VITC to be applied to the output signal. For HD tri-level sync signals, the BLACK 1-3 and BLACK 4-6 outputs are independent groups. Within each group, any of the three outputs configured to a tri-level format must have all integer (25, 24, 30, etc.) or noninteger (29.97, 23.98, etc.) frame rates. See Black Outputs.

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REF LOOP Input Connectors

Use the Reference Loop input loop-through connectors for an external reference signal (genlock input), which can be an NTSC/PAL black burst or HDTV tri-level sync signal. The reference input requires proper external termination. The signal can connect to other devices through the loop connection; however, the signal must be terminated eventually, either on the instrument or at the other device. See Genlock Reference.

PTP 1-2 Ports

With option SPG9000-PTP, the PTP 1 and PTP 2 ports are enabled. Each port corresponds to an independent PTP instance. Two SFP+ slots are provided for use with SFP modules that can operate at 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps line speed depending on the SFP type.

These SFP modules are available as accessory options:

SPG9000-SFP-1GESR 1 G (gigabit) Ethernet, short reach, 850 nm SFP transceiver

module

SPG9000-SFP-10GESR 10 G Ethernet, short reach, 850 nm SFP+ transceiver module

SPG9000-SFP-10GELR 10 G Ethernet, long reach, 1310 nm SFP+ transceiver module

See PTP Configuration.

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IP 1-2 Ports

These two Ethernet ports have LEDs that show the current link status. The left LED is green when the link is up and flickers when there is network activity. The right LED is green when the interface operates at the 10 Gbps line rate, but it is not on when the interface operates at the 1 Gbps line rate.

With option SPG9000-IP, the IP 1 and IP 2 ports are enabled for generation of ST 2110 IP streams of video, audio, and data test signals. Two SFP28 slots are provided for use with SFP modules that can operate at 25 Gbps or 10 Gbps line speed depending on the SFP type.

These SFP modules are available as accessory options:

SPG9000-SFP-10GESR 10 G (gigabit) Ethernet, short reach, 850 nm SFP+ transceiver

module

SPG9000-SFP-10GELR 10 G Ethernet long reach, 1310 nm SFP+ transceiver module

SPG9000-SFP-25GESR 25 G Ethernet short reach, 850 nm SFP28 transceiver module

SPG9000-SFP-25GELR 25 G Ethernet, long reach, 1310 nm SFP28 transceiver

module

Option SPG9000-IP will be available in a future firmware update.

SDI 1-4 Output Connectors

With option SPG9000-SDI, the SDI 1 to SDI 4 outputs are enabled for test signal generation through HD-BNC connectors. Each output has an independent line rate of SD-SDI (270 Mbps), HD-SDI (1.5 Gbps and 3 Gbps), or UHD (6G-SDI and 12G-SDI).

Option SPG9000-SDI will be available in a future firmware update.

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SFP Module Installation

This section explains how to install and remove an SFP module from an SPG9000.

Install SFP Module

1. Remove the protective plug from the SFP connector.

2. Insert the SFP module into the PTP connector on the rear-panel of the instrument

as shown. The module latches into place when fully inserted.

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Remove SFP Module

Pull down on the latch and pull the module out of the PTP connector as shown.

The SFP module should be removed from the generator while the instrument is being transported.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the SFP modules, remove the SFP modules before transporting the SPG instrument.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to the SFP modules, if you remove the SFP modules from the instrument, always transport the SFP modules in an anti-static bag or container.

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SFP Module Installation

CAUTION: To prevent dust from contaminating the SFP module, use its cover when the SFP is not in use. If SPF modules or fiber optic cable have been left exposed, we recommend cleaning it before use. This is especially important on the long-reach, single-mode SFP modules and fiber.

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GNSS Antenna Installation

If your instrument has option SPG9000-GNSS enabled, you need to connect a GNSS antenna and check the main oscillator calibration before you put the instrument into service.

If you ordered SPG9000-ACC-ANT, you received a GNSS rooftop antenna (5.0 VDC, dualband (L1 and L5), type-N connector) that is matched with the internal GNSS receiver.

After installation, see GNSS Receiver Settings.

Antenna Requirements

The instrument requires an external antenna to receive GNSS signals from satellites. You must set up an antenna system to provide the GNSS signal as an input to the instrument. You can configure the instrument to provide 3.3 V or 5 V DC power for the antenna.

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Note: The frequencies for the different GNSS systems are slightly different from each

other. Be sure to choose an antenna that supports all of the satellite constellations you intend to use. We recommend you use an antenna, amplifiers, and splitters that can receive signals from multiple GNSS systems and frequency bands. This allows the instrument timing to be more stable because a GNSS antenna can communicate with more satellites.

When a GNSS signal is first connected to the antenna input on the instrument, it can take several minutes for the signal quality to reach its nominal potential. How long that takes depends on such things as antenna site, cable plant design, and available satellites. Excluding those variables, the typical time to acquire satellites and achieve specified stability with a good satellite signal, known position, and a warmed up instrument, is two minutes.

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Antenna Systems

Antenna systems vary depending on the operating environment and on safety and regulatory requirements. A simplified GNSS antenna and cable block diagram is shown to help you with planning and understanding the trade-offs of one setup versus another.

A GNSS- specific antenna with amplifier provides sufficient gain to drive a reasonable length of cable, and provides filtering to reject signals at other frequencies. A typical example for GNSS signals is the Protempis Bullet™ 720, 35±3 dB, 5 V antenna.

In a simple system without the optional booster, Cable 1 connects the antenna to the instrument. The length of this cable is limited by its attenuation at the carrier frequency (L1: 1559~1610 MHz, L5: 1164~1214 MHz). The instrument should have a signal that is 18 dB or greater above the ambient level. For example, for a 35 dB antenna, the allowed loss is 17 dB.

Antenna Location

It is important that the GNSS antenna location has a clear view of a large part of the sky. Because GNSS satellites are constantly orbiting the earth, they can be in any direction at a given time. If part of the sky is blocked by buildings, trees, mountains, etc., then fewer satellites are visible. It is also possible to get reflected signals that come by a longer path than expected, which can degrade timing accuracy and stability. When evaluating a site, it is important to monitor it over several days and with a variety of weather conditions present.

This antenna information is not intended to cover all aspects of the antenna system design. Important topics that were not covered include items like lightening protection and drip loops. For information about the cable plant design in your system, contact the appropriate person or group in your organization, or contract with a qualified installer.

Cables

Attenuation varies significantly depending on cable type. Cable loss is about 13 dB/100 ft for a miniature coaxial cable like the Belden 1855, while for a RG 1 style like the Belden 7731, the loss is only 5.5 dB/100 ft. This correlates to an allowable length of 130 ft for the small cable, to over 300 ft for the larger cable.

A booster amplifier can be added if more length is needed, as shown in the optional block in the signal path system. The booster amplifier should be closer to the antenna than to the SPG9000.

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If a 20 dB amplifier is added, then 20 dB more cable loss can be accommodated. This equates to another 150 ft of small coaxial cable, or 360 ft of large coaxial.

Although the GNSS input and most of the other components are 50 Ω, either 50 Ω or 75 Ω cables can be used in most installations. The reflections from the impedance mismatch will not cause significant changes in the system because the signal is narrow band and the cable loss is usually many decibels. However, you should not mix short cable lengths of different impedances, as this might create reflections with the potential to cause signal degradation.

Amplification

The instrument provides either 3.3 V or 5 V DC power to drive the amplified antenna and booster amplifier. The power is carried on the same coaxial cable as the GNSS signal, and can be turned off if the antenna is powered by a separate supply. When you are designing the antenna system, check the voltage and current requirements of the components to insure compatibility.

The location of the booster amplifier is important. It needs to be before the second length of cable, shown in the simplified GNSS antenna and cable block diagram.

If the booster amplifier is placed just before the instrument, then the signal has been attenuated too far and the output might be noisy. If you cannot put the optional booster amplifier in the middle of a long run of cable, then put it near the antenna rather than near the instrument end.

For more complex systems, a variety of booster amplifiers, powered and passive splitters, DC blocks, and filters are available from a number of vendors.

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System Operation

This section describes the basic operation of the SPG9000. This includes descriptions of the front panel of the SPG9000 and how to navigate the on-screen menus. There are also details of how to use the web interface: how to log in, information in the tabs, and how to understand the available information. This section also explains how to control the instrument through API. Finally this section explains how to create, save, and recall presets.

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Front Panel Interface

This section provides information about operating the instrument using the frontpanel buttons and display. These menus and selections are similar to those on the web interface.

Front Panel Layout

System Operation

Front Panel Interface

The SPG9000 front panel includes a color display for configuration menus and status messages, and a set of buttons for accessing and navigating these menus.

STATUS: Press to view the current status of the instrument, such as the state of the reference source, time-of-day, GNSS signal, and PTP instances. See System Status and

Monitoring.

ENTER: Press to accept the selected option.

Arrow buttons: Use the

available menus, use the options for the current menu.

BACK: Press to return to a previous menu or exit Edit Mode.

REF: Press to configure the reference source and GNSS receiver parameters. See

Reference and Time Sources.

TIME: Press to configure the time-of-day source and options for daylight saving time, leap second, and daily jam sync management. See Reference and Time Sources.

PTP: Press to configure the two PTP instances. See PTP Operation.

BLACK: Press to configure the six black outputs. See Black Outputs.

LTC: Press to configure the four LTC outputs (or one input and three outputs). See Linear

Time Code Input and Outputs.

 (up) and  (down) buttons to scroll through the list of

 (left), and  (right) buttons to view the list of available

VIDEO, AUDIO, IP, and SDI: These are reserved for future test-signal generation functions.

ENABLE: Press and hold to enable and disable the front-panel interface. See Front Panel

Disable and Enable.

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Front Panel Interface

SYSTEM: Press to configure system-wide parameters such as presets, network interfaces, passwords, and power supplies.

Front Panel Disable and Enable

Access to the front-panel interface can be configured to end after a period of idle time. See Front Panel Settings.

Disable Front-panel Interface

Press-and-hold ENABLE for 2 seconds. The display backlight is dimmer when the interface is disabled. When the front-panel interface is disabled, pressing any front panel button does not have an effect, except the ENABLE button is

illuminated as a reminder that the front panel is currently disabled.

Enable Front-panel Interface

Press-and-hold ENABLE for 4-5 seconds. The display backlight is brighter when the interface is enabled.

Menu System

The SPG9000 front-panel interface is organized as a set of menus. Each of the front panel menu buttons is associated with one of the menu lists. For example, press the REF button to open the REFERENCE menu list. The top line of the display shows the name of the current menu in its hierarchical structure. For example, the REFERENCE : GENLOCK : TIMING menu is a third-level menu under the REFERENCE menu list.

1. Press REF to open the REFERENCE menu.

2. Press the

Note: Menus are organized in a circular structure; if you press the same arrow

repeatedly, you will view all available menus and return to your original starting menu.

3. When the REFERENCE : GENLOCK menu is displayed, press ENTER.

4. Repeat the process to find the TIMING submenu, and press ENTER.

Some buttons are associated with multiple outputs or ports. Press a menu button repeatedly to cycle through the menus for each of the outputs. For example, press the LTC button to cycle through the four menus for LTC 1 through LTC 4. Within any of these menus, press the output. The LTC 1 menu has six submenus: MODE, FORMAT, SOURCE, OFFSET, DELAY, and OUTPUT LEVEL. The list of submenus is circular, meaning you can go directly from

 or  button to move between menus.

 or  button to cycle through the complete set of menus for that

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the first submenu (in this example MODE) to the last submenu (in this example OUTPUT LEVEL) by pressing the pressing the

 button.

 button, or from the last submenu to the first by

Note: Menus might be hidden if they are not applicable or available in the current

configuration settings. In this example, the MODE submenu is only available for LTC 1 because only LTC 1 can be configured as an input or as an output. When it is configured as an input, the other five submenus (FORMAT through OUTPUT LEVEL) are hidden because they are only applicable for LTC outputs.

Menu Operations

There are four kinds of menus used for making configuration changes and for viewing the instrument status. Each menu type is indicated by a symbol displayed on the right side of the second menu line.

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Note: In all menus, except in edit mode, the up and down arrows change the selected menu.

Selection Menus

Selection menus are marked by the pair of left- and right-facing triangles on the right, as shown in the example.

Use selection menus to choose one option from an available list. When the menu first opens, the current setting is indicated by a square bullet symbol to the left of the item.

1. Press the

2. When the required option is displayed, press ENTER. The menu text blinks to

confirm the selection and the bullet indicates the new selection.

 or  button to cycle through the available options.

Adjustment Menus

Adjustment menus are marked by a plus-minus sign on the right, as shown in the example.

Use these menus to make immediate adjustments to the configuration parameters.

● Press the right arrow to increase the parameter by the smallest increment available

(for example, 0.0185

● Press the left arrow to decrease the parameter by the smallest increment available.

● Press-and-hold the left or right arrow to increase or decrease the parameter until

the button is released.

● Press both left and right arrows at the same time to return the parameter to the

default value.

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Edit Menus

Edit menus are marked by the carriage-return symbol, as shown in the example.

Use these menus to change editable strings like passwords, IP addresses, and parameters with multiple fields. Edit menus are modal, which means the arrow buttons have different behaviors when the menu is in edit mode from when the menu is in navigation mode.

1. Press ENTER to switch the menu to edit mode, confirmed by an underline under the first editable character, digit, or field.

Note: When in edit mode, you must press ENTER or BACK to leave.

2. Press the

or field.

3. Press the digit, or field. For example, when editing an IP address, press the cycle through the numeric digits 0-9.

4. When you have set the value for a character, digit, or field, press the move to the next item and repeat.

5. When all changes have been made, exit edit mode:

 or  button to change to the next or previous editable character, digit,

 or  button to move through the available values for the character,

 or  button to

 button to

○ To exit edit mode and accept the currently displayed values, press ENTER.

○ To exit edit mode and cancel the editing changes, press BACK.

Multiple-Page Menus

Multiple-page menus are used to display read-only status information, not for making configuration changes. These menus are marked by a pair of arrows, facing opposite directions, as shown in the example.

The arrows mark there is more information to be viewed by pressing the left or right arrows.

Press a left or right arrow repeatedly to move though all available pages of information.

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Front Panel Settings

There are several settings to change the appearance and behavior of the front panel interface. These settings may only be changed from the front panel itself; you cannot change these settings remotely from the web interface or the API. They are not saved in preset files, but some settings are saved in the non-volatile memory of the instrument so they are preserved when the system cycles power.

The table summarizes the menu structure that is accessed when you press the SYSTEM button. Indentation indicates the menu hierarchy; for example, you need to access the SYSTEM : FRONT PANEL submenus to configure the front panel settings. Other SYSTEM menus are shown collapsed and with dim highlighting to show their position in the menu list. For example, when you press the SYSTEM button, the first menu to be displayed is SYSTEM : PRESET. Press the down arrow button three times to go to the SYSTEM : FRONT PANEL menu. Press ENTER to go to the SYSTEM : FRONT PANEL : TIMEOUT menu. Press the up or down arrow buttons to cycle between the three submenus (TIMEOUT, DISP BACKLIGHT, and BEEPER).

Menu lists like this are used in other sections of this document to help you move through the front panel menu system.

SYSTEM :

PRESET : INFO : NETWORK : FRONT PANEL :

TIMEOUT DISP BACKLIGHT BEEPER

WEB : POWER SUPPLY : FIRMWARE UPGRADE CALIBRATE OVEN DIAGNOSTICS

TIMEOUT

Select the idle time period before the front panel buttons are disabled. This feature can be used to prevent accidental configuration changes. An operator must explicitly reenable the front panel interface to access any menus.

Select Disable if you never want the front panel interface to time out. See Front Panel

Disable and Enable.

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DISP BACKLIGHT

Select the brightness of the backlight for the front panel LCD. The display brightness can be adjusted from a value of 1 (dim) to 8 (bright). When the front panel interface is disabled, the display backlight brightness changes to the dimmest value (1) until it is re-enabled and the selected brightness is restored.

BEEPER

Select Enable to permit the internal beeper to sound. The beeper emits a short chirping sound every second when there is a hardware fault. See FAULT.

This setting is not saved in non-volatile memory. If the beeper is disabled, it re-enables when power is cycled. This ensures that the hardware fault alarm is not unintentionally ignored.

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Management Network Interface

The instrument has a 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port on the rear panel that is used for management functions. You can remotely control the instrument through the web interface or through the application programming interface (API), and system events can be logged to a remote server from the management interface.

This section provides instructions for configuring the network parameters of the management network interface.

Note: The management port can only be configured using the front panel user interface.

Front Panel Menu for NETWORK

To use the front panel of the SPG9000 for this process, press SYSTEM and then select the NETWORK option. See Menu Operations for details of using the front panel menus. The table shows the submenus for the NETWORK menu.

SYSTEM :

PRESET : INFO : NETWORK :

MGMT :

DHCP

IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY

MAC ADDRESS

HOSTNAME DOMAIN NAME

PTP 1 PTP 2

FRONT PANEL : WEB : POWER SUPPLY : FIRMWARE UPGRADE CALIBRATE OVEN DIAGNOSTICS

Configuration Settings for NETWORK

The NETWORK settings are used to configure all the Ethernet ports for the SPG9000, including the management interface, the PTP ports, and the IP ports.

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MGMT

The MGMT submenu includes all the configuration settings for the management network interface.

DHCP

Select Enable to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the management interface. In this case, a DHCP server must be present on the network, and it assigns the IPv4 address, subnet mask, and gateway address. If you enable DHCP, manual configuration of those values is disabled but the values provided by the DHCP server are displayed.

IP ADDRESS

Enter the four octets of the IPv4 address, in dotted decimal notation. An edit menu (see

Edit Menus) is used to enter the address, with three digits for each octet with leading

zeros if necessary. For example, an address of 192.168.1.50 would appear as

192.168.001.050 in this menu. If DHCP is enabled, the IPv4 address supplied by the DHCP server is displayed instead and cannot be edited.

SUBNET MASK

Enter the four octets of the subnet mask, in dotted decimal notation. If DHCP is enabled, the subnet mask supplied by the DHCP server is displayed instead and cannot be edited.

GATEWAY

Enter the four octets of the gateway address for this subnet, in dotted decimal notation. If DHCP is enabled, the gateway address supplied by the DHCP server is displayed instead and cannot be edited.

MAC ADDRESS

This is a read-only menu that displays the physical (MAC) address of the management port. The first three octets of a MAC address indicate an Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI), to help identify equipment on the network. The OUI for Telestream is 00-90-56, so the MAC addresses always begin with these three octets.

HOSTNAME

Enter the hostname portion of the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for the instrument. This name can be used to access the instrument instead of using its IP address. Valid characters for the hostname include alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) and the hyphen character. The first character must be a letter or numeral.

The factory default hostname is "spg9000-s000000" where the last six digits represent the numeric portion of the device's serial number. The serial number can be seen on a sticker on the left side of the SPG9000, and appears on a label on the packaging box.

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DOMAIN NAME

Enter the domain name portion of the FQDN. Valid characters for the domain name include alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9), the hyphen character, and the "dot" character (to separate levels in the domain hierarchy). The first character must be a letter or numeral. Do not include the leading or trailing "." character.

The factory default domain name is "telestream.net", so this must be changed to your local domain name.

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Web User Interface

After the management network interface has been configured, the SPG9000 can be accessed through a web-based user interface, using any modern browser. The default URL is:

http://hostname

where hostname is replaced with a fully qualified domain name of the SPG9000, or:

http://ip_address

where ip_address is replaced with the IP address of the management network interface.

Operational Considerations

We recommend a maximum of four simultaneous users be connected to the instrument that is using the web interface. If more users are connected, it can result in lower performance and inconsistent behavior.

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Note: The web interface requires Javascript to run.

Web Interface for User Login and Access Control

When you first open the web interface URL, you will see a login page. The SPG9000 has two built-in user accounts for web interface access: admin and operator. When you first go to the web interface page, you will see a login prompt. The admin account has full read-write control for all system settings. The operator account has a read-only view of the instrument; the web interface shows status information but configuration settings cannot be changed.

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The default password for the admin account is "admin" and the default password for the operator account is "operator". We recommend you change these passwords to a unique value for each instrument. You can change both passwords from the SYSTEM : WEB : ADMIN PASSWORD and SYSTEM : WEB : OPERATOR PASSWORD menus on the front panel interface, or you can change the currently logged-in user's password from the General Settings section on the System tab of the web interface.

Front Panel Menu for WEB

To use the front panel of the SPG9000 for this process, press SYSTEM and then select the WEB option. See Menu Operations for details of using the front panel menus. The table shows the submenus for the WEB menu.

SYSTEM :

PRESET : INFO : NETWORK : FRONT PANEL : WEB :

ADMIN PASSWORD OPERATOR PASSWORD

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Elements of Web User Interface

The web interface for the SPG9000 is a single-page application that dynamically updates based on current configuration and system state. The top banner (with a blue background) is always present, but the main page body (with a white background) depends on user navigation.

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Menu tabs

The name of each tab corresponds to a specific button on the front panel, and items on the tab are similar to the front panel menu system; see Front Panel Interface. On the web page, select the tab to go to that item and see its menus.

Status

Select to observe the current operational status of the instrument. See System Status

and Monitoring.

Reference

Select to configure the current reference source (genlock input, GNSS signal, PTP follower, or internal) and to configure the GNSS receiver (option SPG9000-GNSS required). See Reference and Time Sources.

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Time

Select to configure the time of day source (including any time zone offset), daylight saving time parameters, leap second adjustments, daily jam sync schedule, and program time. See Reference and Time Sources.

PTP

Select to configure the two PTP instances associated with the two SFP ports, labeled PTP 1 and PTP 2. This tab is not present unless the SPG9000-PTP option is licensed. See

PTP Operation.

Black

Select to review and configure the six analog sync signal outputs. These are labeled BLACK 1 through BLACK 6. See Black Outputs.

LTC

Select to configure the four linear time code (LTC) outputs, or three outputs and one input. See Linear Time Code Input and Outputs.

System

Select to manage several system-wide settings, such as:

● Save and recall presets: see Presets.

● Update option licenses: see Licensed Features.

● Configure the web server, including security and authentication: see Secure Web

Interface.

● Configure system logging: see Syslog.

● Configure the network interfaces for the SFP ports: see Configuration Settings for

PTP Network Interfaces.

● Manage the power supply modules: see Power Supply Monitoring and Replacement.

LED indicators

The indicators are the same as those on the front of the instrument. See Indicators.

API Documentation

Select to open the SPG9000 HTTP API web page. See HTTP API.

Secure Web Interface

The SPG9000 integrated web server can use HTTPS instead of HTTP to provide a secure web interface. This might be required by your organization cybersecurity requirements, such as EBU R 143.

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The factory configuration for the web interface is to use HTTP but you can install your organization certificate files and use HTTPS.

Most browsers show the site status and protocols. For example, with plain HTTP, the Chrome browser indicates the SPG9000 web interface is "Not secure":

Configure Web Server

To install new SSL certificate files and switch to HTTPS,

1. Click the System tab and open the General Settings section.

2. Go to the Web Server subsection.

Two or three SSL certificate files are needed to complete the installation. Your IT organization should provide the files for your domain. Use the web interface to select these files from a location on a local computer.

SSL Certificate: Choose the certificate file. This file should use the PEM format and have a filename extension of .crt.

SSL Certificate Key: Choose the private key file. This file should use the PEM format and have a filename extension of .key.

SSL Password File: Choose the password file. This file is optional and only needed if the key file uses passphrases. The password file should have a filename extension of .txt.

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3. When the certificate, key, and optional password files have been selected, click Install Certificate to upload the files to the SPG9000.

4. If the certificate files are installed successfully, select HTTPS (Port 443) from the

Web Server Protocol menu and click Restart Web Server. After the web server restarts, the web page shows as secure.

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Application Programming Interfaces

The SPG9000 has multiple application programming interfaces (APIs) for remote access to the instrument. Client-side applications, such as data visualization dashboards, can use the APIs for system management and monitoring.

HTTP API

The primary API for the SPG9000 is based on Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) messages with JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) text. This API style is commonly referred to as a REST (Representational State Transfer) API. Strictly speaking, the SPG9000 API is not RESTful, but the message formats are familiar to developers with REST API experience.

Messages and Endpoints

The SPG9000 HTTP API uses three HTTP message types:

GET: Used to read status and/or configuration information from the SPG9000. The GET message sent to the SPG9000 does not have a message body, but the normal response from the SPG9000 (200 OK) includes a JSON object (content-type: application/json) including the requested values.

PUT: Used to set configuration parameters. The message body for the PUT message must be a JSON object with the parameter to be updated. The SPG9000 accepts a partial JSON object for PUT messages, so a subset of configuration parameters can be changed while keeping other parameters unchanged.

POST: Used to command the SPG9000 to perform an internal operation.

System Operation

Endpoints are described in the documentation with a path such as "/system/status" that corresponds to a complete URL:

where spg9000 is the hostname or the IP address of the system. The prefix /api/v1.0 is required for every endpoint.

Note: If the SPG9000 web server has been configured to use HTTPS with an SSL certificate (see Secure Web Interface), the API URL uses the protocol https://.

Authentication

The SPG9000 API requires all messages to be authenticated, similar to requiring a user to log in with a password for the web interface. The header field X-API-Key must be included in every HTTP request sent to the SPG9000. If this header field is missing or does not match the user-configurable key value, the SPG9000 returns a response message: 401 Unauthorized.

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The factory default value for the API key is "apikey". This value can be changed at the web interface, in the General Settings section of the System tab.

Note: You must be logged in as the admin user to view or change the API key.

Note: We recommend you change this value to a strong password, and do not share

the key outside your organization.

API Documentation

Documentation for the HTTP API is available in the SPG9000 web interface. In the top banner, select API Documentation.

A new browser window appears for the documentation page.

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The complete set of available messages is organized into categories on the documentation page:

Presets: Messages with an endpoint starting with /configuration are used to manage the configuration settings for any part of the entire instrument. See Presets.

System-Wide Configuration and Status: Messages with an endpoint starting with /system correspond to configuration settings found on the System tab of the web interface or the SYSTEM menu, and to status information found on the Status tab or STATUS menu.

Reference and Time: Messages with an endpoint starting with /reference are used to manage the configuration settings of the frequency and time reference sources of the instrument, and to get the current status of all available reference sources.

PTP: Messages with an endpoint starting with /ptp are used to manage the two PTP instances corresponding to the PTP 1 and PTP 2 ports. The option SPG9000-PTP is required for this feature. The /ptp messages in the API are directly based on the SMPTE RP 2059-15 YANG data model for PTP.

GNSS: Messages with an endpoint starting with /gnss are used to configure the GNSS receiver and to get current status information about the received signals. The option SPG9000-GNSS is required for this optional feature. Some of these messages are based on the SMPTE RP 2059-15 YANG data model.

SMPTE RP 2059-15: Endpoints starting with /ptp-smpte, /grandmaster, or /rfc8173 are based on the SMPTE RP 2059-15 YANG data model. They are used to access additional information not present in any of the /ptp endpoints, such as values specific to the SMPTE ST 2059-2 PTP profile.

Black Outputs: Endpoints starting with /blacks are used to manage the configuration settings of the 6 analog sync (BLACK) outputs. See Black Outputs.

LTC Outputs: Messages with an endpoint starting with /ltc are used to manage the configuration settings of the 4 Linear Time Code (LTC) outputs (or 3 outputs plus 1 input). See Linear Time Code Input and Outputs.

To view the details for a particular message, select the message name to open a panel with example values and schema descriptions for the response body (GET messages) and request body (PUT messages).

You can use the documentation to interactively send HTTP API messages to the SPG9000 without requiring the use of external software:

1. Select Authorize at the top of the page and enter the API key.

2. Select Try it out.

3. You might have to enter a parameter for the URL; for example, for the GET /blacks/

4. For PUT messages, you also need to edit the JSON message body, starting with the

5. Select Execute to send the message to the SPG9000. The Responses section shows

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{output} message enter an output number to create the complete endpoint (that is, /blacks/1 for the BLACK 1 output).

example provided.

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Syslog

The SPG9000 uses the standard syslog function to record log messages about system status and events. Syslog messages can be directed to a remote server using the management network interface. Syslog messages are not stored locally in the SPG9000 internal memory, so a remote server must be used to capture log messages.

Syslog uses a set of predefined facility codes to identify the event source. For example, events related to security or authentication use the "auth" facility and events related to the Linux kernel use the "kern" facility. Messages related to SPG9000 software (including the PTP processes) use the "user" facility.

Syslog has eight defined severity levels. You can configure the threshold for reporting events. For example, setting a threshold of Warning means that any Notice, Informational, and Debug messages are not logged.

Severity Level Description

Emergency The system is unusable

Alert Action must be taken immediately

Critical Critical conditions

Error Error conditions

Warning Warning conditions

Notice Normal but significant conditions

Informational Informational messages

Debug Debug-level messages

Most messages logged by the SPG9000 use the Informational, Notice, Warning, or Error severity levels.

Web Interface for System Logging

1. In the SPG9000 web interface, select the System tab.

2. Select the General Settings and find the System Logging section.

3. Make the necessary changes to the four parameters.

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4. Select Apply Changes for the settings to take effect.

Configuration Settings for System Logging

Log to Remote Server

Select this box to enable logging. By default, logging is disabled.

Syslog Server

Enter the IP address of the remote server. Be sure that any firewall on the remote computer is configured to permit syslog traffic to be received.

Transport Protocol

You can select UDP (port 514) or TCP (port 6514) for sending messages to the remote server. The default is UDP, because it is a lightweight connectionless protocol with little overhead. Select TCP for connection-oriented message transmission to the server.

Minimum Severity

You can select the minimum threshold for sending messages to the remote server. The default value is Warning, which means that only Error and Warning level messages would typically be logged. Severity levels of Emergency, Alert, and Critical are unlikely to be observed, but they would be logged.

Message Format

Syslog messages are plain text but follow a specific format. In this example:

<13>Mar 16 12:34:56 spg9000-s012345 SPG9000[820]: Primary reference source is now locked

the string is made up of five elements:

● The first field is the facility and severity level, “<13>” in this example. The decimal

number between the < and > brackets can be converted to binary digits (such as

00001101), and the 5 most significant bits (00001) indicate the facility (in this case "user") and the 3 least significant bits (101) represent the severity level (in this case "notice"). Many syslog servers automatically decode <13> as "user.notice" to make logs easier to read.

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● The second field is the date, "Mar 16 12:34:56" in this example. This time is the

system time of the instrument, which could differ from local time if the instrument does not have a time zone or daylight saving time offset applied.

● The third field is the hostname of the SPG9000, "spg9000-s012345" in this example.

The syslog messages originating from the PTP processes use a modified hostname with an ending of "-2" (such as spg9000-s012345-2).

● The fourth field is the process name, "SPG9000[820]" in this example. Syslog

messages from the PTP processes use a process name of "ptp4l" and messages from the main application use a process name of "SPG9000".

● The fifth and final field is the message body text, “Primary reference source is now

locked” in this example.

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Presets

A preset is a set of configuration parameters for the instrument. Save and recall presets to quickly change configuration settings at once, instead of changing each parameter individually. The system maintains two special presets (power-on default and factory default) and any number of user-defined presets:

Web Interface for Presets

In the SPG9000 web interface, select the System tab and then select Preset.

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Presets

Note: With the front panel interface, a user can save or recall the power-on default

preset, or recall the factory default preset. File operations are only supported on the web interface.

Front Panel Menu for PRESET

To use the front panel of the SPG9000 for this process, press SYSTEM and then select the PRESET option. See Menu Operations for details of using the front panel menus. The table shows the submenus for the PRESET selection.

SYSTEM :

PRESET :

POWER-ON DEFAULT (to Save) POWER-ON DEFAULT (to Recall) FACTORY DEFAULT

INFO : NETWORK : FRONT PANEL : WEB : POWER SUPPLY : FIRMWARE UPGRADE CALIBRATE OVEN DIAGNOSTICS

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Configuration Settings for Presets

Power-On Default

This preset is applied whenever the instrument is powered on. Save the current settings to the Power-On Default preset so they are automatically restored when the instrument is restarted. Recall this preset to reset the configuration since the last time the system was restarted or since this preset was updated. This is useful for applications when the SPG9000 is frequently powered off and on again, such as between different locations for a mobile broadcast truck.

Factory Default

This preset includes the fixed factory default values for most configurable settings in the instrument. Recall this preset to restore the instrument to a known state. The Factory Default preset cannot be updated.

Preset File

There are several options for existing preset files:

Recall User-defined Preset

After the JSON file has been saved, it can be recalled at any time.

1. Select the preset file from the Preset File menu.

2. Select Recall to restore the configuration parameters from the preset file.

Update User-defined Preset

You can update an existing user-defined preset file.

1. Select the preset file from the Preset File menu.

2. Select Save Current to overwrite the preset file with the current configuration

parameters for the instrument.

New Preset File

User-defined presets are saved as JSON text files in non-volatile memory on the instrument. To create a new user defined preset:

1. Enter the preset name in the New Preset File field.

2. Select Save as New.

3. The .json filename suffix is added automatically. The new file is added to the menu

for the Preset File actions.

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Configuration Settings Not Saved in Presets

Several parameters are saved in non-volatile memory of the SPG9000 so they are restored when the instrument is powered off and on again, but they are not saved in preset files. These are parameters that typically would not change in different operational environments, such as between different mobile production locations:

● Installed license keys

● Network parameters:

○ Hostname and domain name

○ Management port IP address, subnet mask and gateway address

○ PTP and IP port addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses

● Web server configuration:

○ Web interface passwords

○ API key

○ SSL certificates

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● Syslog configuration:

○ Server address

○ Transport protocol

○ Severity level

● Front panel interface settings:

○ Timeout duration

○ Display backlight brightness

○ Beeper enable

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System Status and Monitoring

The SPG9000 has multiple features for monitoring the status of the instrument and its reference signals. The front panel has colored LED indicators for quickly checking several status items, and a set of menus accessed from the STATUS button for more detailed information. The web interface also shows the same indicators on the banner at the top of the page and has a Status tab to see detailed information. The API has several messages for getting the status of the reference, GNSS, and PTP functions.

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Indicators

There are nine colored LED indicators on the front panel of the instrument:

These indicators are mirrored on the web interface, on the right side of the banner at the top of the page. When a physical front panel indicator changes state, the web page indicator also changes.

The front panel indicators are grouped according to function:

Reference

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Indicators

The INT and EXT indicators (located under the REF button) show the status of the reference source. See Reference Sources.

Reference Source

Internal Off Solid green Good

Genlock Input

GNSS

Signal

PTP Follower

EXT LED State INT LED State Operational Status

Off Blinking green Warming up

Solid green Off Locked

Solid yellow Off Near Loss of Lock

Solid red Solid green Unlocked

Solid green Off Locked

Solid yellow Off FOM is less than the GNSS signal warning threshold.

See Signal Warning Threshold.

Solid red Solid green Unlocked or Holdover

Solid green Off Locked

Solid yellow Off The reference is locked to the PTP time, but the time

from the grandmaster is near the lock range limit of the system.

Solid red Solid green Unlocked or Holdover

1. Option SPG9000-GNSS must be licensed to select GNSS Signal as the reference source.

2. Option SPG9000-PTP must be licensed to select PTP Follower as the reference source.

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Time

The INPUT indicator (located under the TIME button) shows the status of the main timeof-day (MTOD) source. On the web interface, the INPUT indicator is labeled TIME. See

Time-of-Day Sources for information on the MTOD source.

Time of Day Source

(TIME) INPUT LED State Operational Status

Internal Off Time is based on the internal main time-of-day register. This might

have been previously set by an external source or by manual input.

VITC Input Solid green VITC data is present in the genlock input signal and is being used

for the MTOD source.

Solid red There is no genlock input signal, or the signal is present and there is

no VITC data detected, or the VITC data is discontinuous.

LTC Input Solid green The LTC input signal is present and is being used for the MTOD

source.

Solid yellow The timing of the LTC input signal and the genlock input signal are

the same frame rate, but the relative timing is outside the SMPTE ST 12 specification.

Solid red The LTC input signal is missing, the LTC data is discontinuous, or the

LTC frame rate is badly timed relative to the genlock input signal.

GNSS Signal

Solid green The system is using the time from the GNSS receiver as the MTOD

source.

Solid red The system is not locked to the GNSS signal.

PTP Follower

Solid green The system is using PTP time as the MTOD source.

Solid red The system is not locked to a PTP leader.

1. Option SPG9000-GNSS must be licensed to select GNSS Signal as the time and reference source

2. Option SPG9000-PTP must be licensed to select PTP Follower as the time and reference source

The X-REF indicator (also located under the TIME button) is for future use.

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Indicators

The GM 1 and GM 2 indicators (located under the PTP button) show the grandmaster status of the PTP 1 and PTP 2 instances respectively. See PTP Configuration to configure the PTP instances. Option SPG9000-PTP must be licensed to enable PTP operation.

GM LED State PTP Status

Bright green Active Leader

Dim green Passive Leader

Red Faulty

Off Listening, Disabled, or Follower

The FAULT indicator is illuminated when there is a problem with the instrument hardware.

FAULT LED State Instrument Condition Examples

Off The instrument is operating properly.

Solid yellow A fault condition exists, but the

instrument is still usable.

Blinking red A fault condition exists that has the

potential to damage the instrument hardware.

Solid red A fault condition exists that renders

the instrument unusable.

See System Status to view the detailed diagnostic data. If the FAULT indicator is blinking red or solid red, record the fault details, unplug the instrument from the power source, and contact Telestream customer support.

• The phase-locked loops (PLLs) are unlocked.

• A power supply module has reached the

TWH limit. See Temperature-Weighted Hours.

• The main fans have stopped.

• The internal temperature is too high.

• A fan speed is out of range.

• An internal voltage is out of range.

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PWR 1 and PWR 2

These two indicators show the status of the two power supply modules.

Note: If the SPG9000 was purchased with option SPG9000-SPW, only one power supply module is installed in the instrument. If it was purchased with option SPG9000DPW, two power supply modules are installed in the instrument. A second or replacement power supply can be added at any time by purchasing option SPG9000ACC-DPW.

When one power supply module is installed, the corresponding PWR 1 or PWR 2 indicator is on and the other indicator is off.

PWR1 / PWR2 Indicator State

Green No faults Normal operation None

Yellow Warning

Power Supply Module Condition Description User Actions

● A marginally out-of-

range power supply voltage is detected.

1. Install a second power

2. Remove the faulted power

● The supply has exceeded

the specified TWH. See

Temperature-Weighted Hours.

● The power supply fan has

stopped.

Red Fault The power supply voltage is

out of range.

When two power supplies are installed, both PWR 1 and PWR 2 indicators are on.

PWR1 / PWR2 Indicator State

Off Not installed The power supply is not properly

Bright green No faults This is normal operation for the

Dim green No faults This is normal operation for the

Power Supply Module Condition Description User Actions

installed; the system is only detecting one power supply.

active power supply.

inactive (backup) power supply.

1. Install a second power

2. Remove the faulted power

supply module.

supply module for repair.

supply module.

supply module for repair.

Check that the module is fully inserted into its rear panel slot.

None

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PWR1 / PWR2 Indicator State

Yellow Warning or fault in

Red Fault or no power

Power Supply Module Condition Description User Actions

the active supply

● A marginally out-of-range

power supply voltage for the active supply is detected.

● The supply has exceeded the

specified TWH. See Tempera-

ture-Weighted Hours.

● The active supply fan has

stopped.

● The power cable for the sup-

ply is unplugged, or there is no power from the source.

● The power supply voltage of

the active supply is out of range.

● The fan of the backup supply

has stopped.

Note: In the case of a failed fan on both supplies, the instrument operates as long as the voltage is adequate.

If the status of the inactive supply is not faulted (dim green), remove the faulted power supply module for repair. The other supply becomes active.

If the status of the inactive supply is also faulted (red), remove that power supply module for repair first.

● Verify the power

cable is connected to the power supply module and the power cable is connected to the power source.

● Remove the

associated power supply module for repair.

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Status Information

Detailed status information can be viewed on the Status tab of the web interface. The displays are updated in real-time, so the user can see changes as they occur. A subset of important status information can also be viewed from the front panel STATUS menu.

Web Interface for Status

On the SPG9000 web interface, click the Status tab.

The web page Status contents are organized into several main sections:

Reference includes information about the status of the primary reference source, the genlock input signal, and the GNSS receiver status.

Time includes the current time-of-day from its primary source, any local time offsets, status of any time code input, and the current value of the program time counter.

PTP 1 and PTP 2 include status for the two PTP instances.

System includes diagnostic information for the system hardware, including the

power supply modules.

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Front Panel Menu for STATUS

To use the front panel of the SPG9000 for this process, press STATUS. See Menu

Operations for details of using the front panel menus. The table shows the submenus

for the STATUS menu.

STATUS :

FAULT Only available if a fault is detected ALERT Only available if there is an alert REFERENCE TIME : PTP 1 : Only available if the SPG9000-PTP license is installed PTP 2 : Only available if the SPG9000-PTP license is installed GNSS : Only available if the SPG9000-GNSS license is installed

The front-panel menus for STATUS are multiple-page menus (see Multiple-Page Menus), so the user can press the left and right arrow buttons to see all the available information for the current menu.

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Status Information

The FAULT submenu is only displayed if there are any hardware faults. This menu provides additional details if the FAULT indicator is illuminated. See FAULT.

The ALERT submenu is only displayed if there are any signal warnings, such as a loss of lock on the primary reference source. This menu is persistent, so if the alert condition is cleared, the menu still shows the past status so the user can see the event happened.

Reference Status

The Reference section on the Status tab contains information about the current reference source, the genlock input signal, and the received GNSS signal.

Note: Option SPG9000-GNSS must be licensed to view GNSS signal status. Without the option, these items are not shown on the web page.

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Primary Reference

Displays the current reference source, one of:

● Internal

● Genlock Input

● GNSS Signal

● PTP Follower

Primary Status

Displays the status of the current reference source. The status text is colored green, yellow, or red indicating good, warning, or error status respectively.

Reference Source

Internal Off Green The internal oven-controlled MEMS oscillator is used as the

Genlock Input

GNSS

Signal

Status Value

Locked Green Locked to the genlock input signal

Near Loss of Lock

Unlocked Red The system is unable to lock to the genlock input signal.

Unlocked Waiting for Manual Lock

No Signal Red There is no detectable signal at the genlock input.

Locked Strong

Locked Nominal

Locked Minimum

Status Color Description

frequency reference.

Yellow The system is locked but within 1 × 10

tune range.

Red The system is waiting for user input to manually relock. This

happens when the Lock Action Mode is set to Manual. See Lock

Action Mode.

Green Locked to the GNSS signal with 8 or more satellites reporting a

carrier-to-noise ratio (C/N) of 40 dB or better

Green Locked to the GNSS signal with 4 or more satellites reporting

C/N of 30 dB or better

Green Locked to the GNSS signal with 4 or more satellites reporting

C/N of 10 dB or better

−6

of the limits of the

Locked (possible jamming or spoofing)

Holdover Yellow The system has previously locked to the GNSS signal but is now

Yellow Locked to the GNSS signal but the receiver is reporting possible

jamming or spoofing of the received signal.

unlocked. The holdover mode continues until the system relocks.

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Reference Source

GNSS Signal (cont.)

PTP Follower

Status Value

Adjusting Phase

Status Color Description

Yellow The system has a good GNSS signal and is now adjusting its

time base and frame timing to align with the GNSS signal within 150 ns.

Acquiring Position

Yellow The system is acquiring multiple satellite fixes to compute a

new position that be stored in non-volatile memory.

Bad Position Yellow The system has detected that the stored position is different

from the current position. The position will be reacquired.

Acquiring Satellites

Yellow The system is receiving satellite data to determine which

signals to use.

Unlocked Red The system is unable to lock to the GNSS signal because there is

no signal or the signal quality is too low.

Locked 50 ns Green The system is locked to the PTP leader with an

offsetFromMaster value of 50 ns or less, and the system phase is within 50 ns of the PTP-derived timing.

Locked 100 ns

Green The system is locked to the PTP leader with an

offsetFromMaster value of 100 ns or less, and the system phase is within 100 ns of the PTP-derived timing.

Locked 250 ns

Green The system is locked to the PTP leader with an

offsetFromMaster value of 250 ns or less, and the system phase is within 250 ns of the PTP-derived timing.

Locked 1 µs Green The system is locked to the PTP leader with an

offsetFromMaster value of 1 µs or less, and the system phase is within 500 ns of the PTP-derived timing.

Holdover Yellow The system has a valid PTP time from a previous lock, but the

PTP instance is no longer tracking the leader.

Adjusting Phase

Yellow The PTP instance is tracking within 1 µs of the PTP leader and

the system is now adjusting its time base and frame timing to align with the PTP-derived timing.

Listening Yellow The PTP instance is waiting to receive Announce and Sync

messages from a PTP leader in the same domain.

Unlocked Red The PTP instance is disabled, initializing, or faulty (possibly

because the link is down).

1. Option SPG9000-GNSS must be licensed to select GNSS Signal as the time and reference source

2. Option SPG9000-PTP must be licensed to select PTP Follower as the time and reference source

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Genlock Input

Displays information about the received genlock input signal (from the REF LOOP connectors on the back panel). Detailed information is available when the reference source is Genlock Input. Simple signal detection is the only available status when the reference source is not Genlock Input.

Reference source Genlock Input status Description

Genlock Input

Internal or

GNSS Signal or

PTP Follower

NTSC Burst The system is locked to the genlock input signal and the

input format is NTSC Burst.

PAL Burst The system is locked to the genlock input signal and the

input format is PAL Burst.

Any of the HD tri-level formats, such as 1080

59.94i or 1080 25p

CW 10 MHz The system is locked to the genlock input signal and the

Signal Present There is a detectable signal on the genlock input, but the

No Signal There is no detectable signal on the genlock input.

Signal Present There is a detectable signal on the genlock input, but the

No Signal There is no detectable signal on the genlock input.

The system is locked to the genlock input signal and the input format is HD Tri-Level. The specific tri-level sync format is displayed. See Web Interface for Genlock Input.

input format is 10 MHz CW (continuous wave).

system cannot lock to it. This usually indicates a mismatch between the expected genlock input format and the format of the received signal.

system cannot identify the specific format when the reference source is not Genlock Input.

Signal Amplitude

Displays the peak-to-peak signal level (in volts) measured at the genlock input. The instrument can lock to signals within −8 to +6 dB of the nominal signal level for NTSC, PAL, and HD tri-level formats and 0.5 to 2V for the CW 10 MHz signal.

If the displayed signal amplitude is greater than expected, the loop-through input on the back panel might be unterminated. Connect the second connector to the genlock reference input of another device or add a 75 Ω terminator.

GNSS Status

Displays the status of the received GNSS signal. The possible values and what they mean are listed in the table.

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Note: Option SPG9000-GNSS must be licensed for the GNSS status items to appear on the web interface.

GNSS Status Value Description

Locked Strong The GNSS signal has data from 8 or more satellites with a carrier-to-noise ratio

(C/N) of 40 dB or better.

Locked Nominal The GNSS signal has data from 4 or more satellites with C/N of 30 dB or better.

Locked Minimum The GNSS signal has data from 4 or more satellites with C/N of 10 dB or better.

Locked (possible jamming or spoofing)

Acquiring Position The system is acquiring multiple satellite fixes to compute a new position

Unusable Signal The pulse-per-second (PPS) signal from the GNSS receiver is questionable.

Acquiring Satellites The system is receiving satellite data to determine which signals to use.

Low Signal Some satellites are in view, but none are in fix.

No Signal No satellites are in view. This is normal for a short time after the signal is

The GNSS receiver is reporting possible jamming or spoofing of the received signal.

that will be stored in non-volatile memory.

applied but if this status persists it usually means one of three problems: there is a problem in the antenna or cable; the antenna is blocked from direct line of sight to the satellites; the power is not getting to the antenna.

Signal Quality

Displays the sum of C/N from all satellites currently in fix. A value of about 200 or higher is usually sufficient for Locked Strong status.

Satellites

Displays the number of satellites in-fix and in-view. A satellite whose signal is received by the internal GNSS receiver is counted in-view, but it must be used in the time and position calculation to be counted in-fix. A satellite with a low C/N value, or that is low in the sky (close to the horizon) is not used.

Antenna

Displays the status of the external GNSS antenna; the table explains what each value means:

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Antenna status value Description

Normal Operation The external GNSS antenna is operating normally.

Power Off The antenna is not powered from the instrument. This is a normal condition if

the antenna is powered from an external source. See GNSS Receiver Settings to change the antenna power settings.

Short Circuit The antenna is shorted. A shorted antenna does not damage the internal

GNSS receiver. If a splitter is used on the antenna, it might appear as a short at DC but still pass through the RF signal, which would allow the internal GNSS system to function.

Open Circuit An open circuit condition occurs if no antenna is connected or if the current

load is less than expected because a splitter or DC block is being used.

Show Details

Click to open a panel on the web interface that provides details information about the received GNSS data. The position data of the GNSS antenna is shown along with a table with data of every satellite that is currently in view.

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Latitude and Longitude

Displays the position in degrees of the GNSS antenna, which might be located at a distance from the GNSS receiver inside the SPG9000. The latitude value is a positive number (0 to 90) for the northern hemisphere and a negative number (−90 to 0) for the southern hemisphere. The longitude value is a positive number (0 to 180) for the eastern hemisphere and a negative value (−180 to 0) for the western hemisphere.

Altitude

Displays the altitude of the GNSS antenna location in meters relative to sea level.

View in Google Maps

Click to open a new browser tab with the location of the GNSS antenna shown at https:/

/google.com/maps. This can be used as a diagnostic aid to confirm that the GNSS signal

is showing the correction position if there are concerns that the signal is being spoofed.

GNSS ID

Indicates the Global Navigation Satellite System for this satellite.

GNSS ID System Name Operator Coverage

GPS Global Positioning System United States Global

GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite

System

Galileo Galileo European Union Global

BDS BeiDou Navigation Satellite

System

QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Japan Regional (Asia-Oceania, centered

Russia Global

China Global

around 135° E longitude)

Satellite

Displays the space vehicle identifier for this satellite. Each GNSS constellation has its own numbering system for its set of satellites.

Signal

Displays the signal identifier. The GNSS receiver of the SPG9000 can receive signals from both the L1 and L5 bands, but this also requires an external antenna that also

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supports L1 and L5 frequency bands. If the user only sees L1 signals in this table, it usually means the antenna does not support L5 bands.

Bands Frequencies Constellations

L1 1575.42 MHz GPS, Galileo, QZS

L5 1176.45 MHz GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

C/N (dB)

Displays the carrier-to-noise ratio in decibels of the satellite signal. Values above 10 are usable for a nominal fix and values above 40 are used for a strong fix.

Health

Reports the satellite's health status. If the status is not ok, the satellite is reporting an issue and the receiver would not use its data for a timing and position solution.

1561.098 MHz BeiDou

1602 MHz GLONASS

Used

Indicates if this satellite signal is used by the receiver for the timing and position solution. Satellite data is usually used unless the vehicle is low in the sky (close to the horizon) or its C/N value is low.

Time Status

The Time section on the Status tab contains information about the current time-of-day source, local offsets, time code inputs, and the program time counter.

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Primary Source

Displays the current MTOD source, one of:

● Internal

● VITC Input

● LTC Input

● GNSS Signal

● PTP Follower

Primary Time

Displays the current main time-of-day value (date and time) including offsets for the local time zone and daylight saving time if applicable.

Time Zone Offset

Displays the current time zone offset relative to UTC. For example, Central European Time (CET) is shown as +01:00 and Pacific Time for North America is shown as -08:00.

DST Offset

Displays the current daylight saving time offset. For standard time, this is 00:00. For daylight saving time (in regions that observe it), the offset is almost always 01:00.

VITC Status

Indicates the presence or absence of the Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) data on the genlock input signal. When VITC is present, its detected line number in the NTSC or PAL input signal is displayed. The status shows "Discontinuous" for a few seconds if there is an unexpected change in the received time code counter sequence.

VITC Input

Displays the received time code value. If the date and time zone information is encoded (described in SMPTE ST 309), the displayed format is YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. If the ST 309 data is missing, only the HH:MM:SS digits are displayed.

LTC Input

Displays the received Linear Time Code (LTC) value. LTC 1 must be set to Input mode for the time code to be available. If the date and time zone information is encoded

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(described in ST 309), the displayed format is YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. If the ST 309 data is missing, only the HH:MM:SS digits are displayed.

Note: If the reference source is Genlock Input and the time-of-day source is either VITC Input or Internal, the VITC status is displayed instead of the LTC status.

LTC Format

Displays the detected format of the LTC input signal, such as "30 fps drop-frame"

LTC Amplitude

Displays the detected signal level in volts of the LTC input signal

LTC Timing

Displays the timing offset in milliseconds between the LTC input signal and the genlock input signal. The offset should be within −32 µs to +160 µs, according to SMPTE ST 12-1. If the measured value is within these limits, a status of ST 12 OK is displayed. If the measured value is outside these limits a status of ST 12 Warning is displayed.

Program Time

Displays the current value of the program time counter. See Program Time Counter.

PTP Status

The PTP 1 and PTP 2 sections on the Status tab contain information about the PTP instances corresponding to the two networks ports labeled PTP 1 and PTP 2 respectively.

Note: Option SPG9000-PTP must be licensed for the PTP status items to appear on the web interface.

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Main PTP Status

The PTP status sections include some common items that are always visible as in the example, and a details section that depends on the mode and state of the PTP instance.

Mode

Displays the mode of the PTP instance: Lead, Follow, or Ordinary Clock.

State

Displays the state of the PTP instance according to Table 27 of IEEE 1588-2019.

State Name IEEE 1588 State Description

Initializing INITIALIZING Temporary state when the PTP instance is re-started after some

configuration changes

Faulty FAULTY Fault state for the instance, usually because the Ethernet link is

down or the IP address is mis-configured. Check the rear panel port indicators (see PTP 1-2 Ports) for link status. See Configuration

Settings for PTP Network Interfaces for the IP address settings.

Disabled DISABLED PTP instance is currently disabled.

Listening LISTENING PTP instance is waiting to receive Announce messages from any

PTP leaders on this domain.

Pre-master PRE_MASTER Temporary state before the instance becomes a lead clock for the

domain

Active or Active Leader

MASTER Normal state for a leader that is the grandmaster (GM) for the

domain. The reference and time-of-day source of this instrument is used for followers in this domain to lock to the GM. If the PTP Mode is set to Ordinary Clock, the state name is shown as Active Leader.

Passive PASSIVE Normal state for a leader that is not the grandmaster for the

domain. Another PTP leader is functioning as the GM, but this instance can assume the GM role if the Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) decides so. At that point, the instance transitions from Passive to Active.

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State Name IEEE 1588 State Description

Uncalibrated UNCALIBRATED Temporary state while the PTP instance is making clock

adjustments so it can lock to the GM. The instance should transition to the Tracking state when calibration is complete.

Tracking SLAVE Normal state for a follower that is locked to the GM for this domain

Time (TAI)

Displays the current time value that is being used by the PTP instance in its messages. PTP uses International Atomic Time (TAI, Temps Atomique International), which is different from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by exactly 37 seconds (as of 2023). TAI is continuous and does not use leap seconds. See Leap Second Management.

The Primary Time value displayed at the top right of the Status tab is based on UTC, with adjustments for time zone and DST offsets. Therefore, it differs from PTP TAI time by at least 37 seconds. See Primary Time.

IPv4 Address

Displays the IP address for the PTP 1 or PTP 2 port. See Configuration Settings for PTP

Network Interfaces to configure the IP address parameters.

Domain

Displays the domain number for the PTP instance.

Details of Leader PTP Status

The PTP status sections display some information only when the PTP Mode is set to Leader.

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Click Show Details to see the information. The button changes to Hide Details.

Profile

Displays the PTP profile in use for this instance:

● SMPTE ST 2059-2, typically used for video broadcast applications.

Note: Grandmasters send PTP Management messages once per second with a Synchronization Metadata (SM) TLV. Followers using this profile decode the received SM values.

● AES67, typically used for professional audio applications

● IEEE 1588-2019 Default

Communication Model

Displays the communication model in use by the profile:

● Both Multicast and Mixed: Leader can use either multicast or mixed models,

depending on the communication models used by its followers.

● Unicast: All PTP messages are sent to specific IPv4 destination addresses.

Priority 1 and Priority 2

Displays the priority 1 and priority 2 values used by this leader in Best Master Clock Algorithm (BMCA) calculations. A lower number indicates a higher priority.

Clock Identity

Displays the clock identity of this leader instance. The clock identity is an 8-byte value that is constructed from the first 3 bytes of the MAC address of the Ethernet port,

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followed by 0xFF FE, followed by the last 4 bytes of the MAC address. For example, a MAC address of 00-90-56-01-10-01 (as viewed in the Network Settings section of the System tab, see MAC Address) corresponds to a clock identity of 00:90:56:FF:FE:01:10:01.

Note: The first 3 bytes (00:90:56) of the clock identity values used by the SPG9000 correspond to the Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) of Telestream, LLC.

Clock Class

Displays the clock class attribute of this leader instance, according to Table 4 of IEEE 1588-2019. Some common values:

● 6: Instance is directly synchronized to a primary reference time source (such as

GNSS).

● 7: Instance was previously using clock class 6 but is now in holdover mode.

● 13: Reference source is Genlock Input and the time-of-day source is a time code

input (LTC or VITC) or internal time.

● 14: Instance was previously using clock class 13 but is now in Stay Genlock mode.

● 187: Instance is in Ordinary Clock mode and can be a follower in this domain.

● 248: Default value, used if the instrument is using an internal reference.

Clock Accuracy

Displays the clock accuracy attribute of this leader instance, according to table 5 of IEEE 1588-2019. Both the description and the numeric value (in hexadecimal) of the clock accuracy are displayed.

Time Source

Displays the time source attribute of this leader instance, according to table 6 of IEEE 1588-2019. The SPG9000 can use any of these values:

● GNSS

● PTP

● Hand Set (Internal time-of-day)

● Serial Time Code (LTC or VITC)

Details of Follower PTP Status

The PTP status sections display some information only when the PTP Mode is set to Follower.

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Click Show Details to see the information. The button changes to Hide Details.

Profile

Displays the PTP profile in use for this instance: SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES67, or IEEE 15882019 Default

Communication Model

Displays the communication model in use by the profile:

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● Multicast: All PTP messages are sent using the assigned multicast IPv4 destination

address for PTP (224.0.1.129).

● Unicast: A ll PTP messages are sent to specific IPv4 destination addresses.

● Mixed Multicast/Unicast: Leaders use multicast for Announce, Sync, Follow_Up, and

Management messages. Followers use unicast for Delay_Req messages and the leader also sends the Delay_Resp message as unicast.

GM Clock Identity

Displays the clock identity information that was sent in the Announce message from the leader. See Clock Identity.

GM Clock Class

Displays the clock class information that was sent in the Announce message from the leader. See Clock Class.

GM Clock Accuracy

Displays the clock accuracy information that was sent in the Announce message from the leader. See Clock Accuracy.

GM Time Source

Displays the time source information that was sent in the Announce message from the leader. See Time Source.

Offset From Master

Displays the current Offset From Master measurement, defined as the time error between the lead clock and the follower clock as calculated from the PTP message timestamps. This can be a positive or negative offset, ideally close to zero. A stable PTP lock typically has an Offset From Master value of 100 nanoseconds or less.

Path Delay

Displays the current Path Delay measurement, defined as the mean of the LeaderFollower Delay and Follower-Leader Delay measurements. Typically, these delay values are a few microseconds or less.

Leader-Follower Delay

Displays the current Leader-Follower Delay measurement, computed from the timestamps used with Sync and Follow_Up messages. The leader-follower delay is

. See the messages example illustration.

2 − t1

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Follower-Leader Delay

Displays the current Follower-Leader Delay measurement, computed from the timestamps used with Delay_Req and Delay_Resp messages. The follower-leader delay

− t3. See the messages example illustration.

is t

Announce Rate

Displays the instantaneous and average message rates for Announce messages received from all leaders. This rate can be used to verify that messages are being received from at least one leader and at the expected rate.

Sync Rate

Displays the instantaneous and average message rates for Sync messages received from all active leaders.

Delay_Req Rate

Displays the instantaneous and average message rates for Delay_Req messages received from visible followers.

Delay_Resp Rate

Displays the instantaneous and average message rates for Delay_Resp messages received from all leaders.

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Status Information

Note: All messages received on the Ethernet port are counted, including those from other domains.

SMPTE Synchronization Metadata

This table displays the values decoded from the most recent Management message received with the SMPTE 2059-2 Synchronization Metadata (SM) TLV. The PTP profile must be set to ST 2059-2 for this data to be sent from the leader and received by the follower.

System Status

The System section at the bottom of the Status tab displays diagnostic information for the instrument hardware.

Hardware Status

Indicates if the system is operating normally, or if there are any hardware faults or warnings. Select Show Details to open a panel with detailed diagnostic information, including:

● Power-On Self Test (POST) results

● Voltage measurements

● Fan speed measurements

● Temperature sensor measurements

● Oven-controlled MEMS oscillator diagnostic values

● Phase-locked loop (PLL) diagnostic values

● Real-time clock (RTC) battery status

● Other internal diagnostic values

If any values are displayed with a Warning or Error indicator, as in the example, the user might need to contact Telestream Technical Support.

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Status Information

Note: The error indicator is displayed when operating with two power supplies but only one supply is connected to the power source. Connect the second supply to the power source to clear the error condition. If the error indicator is still displayed after the power source is connected to both supplies, replace the faulty supply.

Power Supplies

Shows the state of the power supply modules in the instrument. See Power Supply

Monitoring and Replacement for information on power supply operation.

Select Show Details to open a panel with power supply information:

● Which power supply is active

● Number of hours in which the power supply was active or on standby

● Load test history

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Reference and Time Sources

This section describes the frequency and time-of-day references for the SPG9000 and how they are used to provide synchronization of its various outputs.

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Theory of Operation

The SPG9000 functions by synchronizing its internal clock to a stable frequency source and an accurate time-of-day source. Its outputs are in turn synchronized to that internal clock, ensuring that all devices locked to the SPG9000 are all synchronized with each other.

Epoch-Based Synchronization

The SPG9000 uses epoch-based synchronization. An epoch is a fixed moment in time that is an absolute reference for subsequent events. The SMPTE epoch (defined in ST 2059-1) and the PTP epoch (defined in IEEE 1588-2019) are both 00:00:00 on January 1, 1970 TAI (Temps Atomique International). At this time, we can consider video and audio signals of various formats and frame rates to all be aligned with each other.

A video signal with a frame rate of 29.97 (30/1.001) frames per second has a frame duration of about 33.367 ms, but video of 25 fps has a frame duration of 40 ms. At the epoch, and exactly every 1001 seconds afterwards, the two frame sequences are aligned. At any arbitrary time relative to the epoch, we can precisely compute the expected phase of these (or any other) frame rates.

Reference and Time Sources

Theory of Operation

The SPG9000 uses a main time-of-day (MTOD) value that represents the integer and fractional number of seconds since the epoch. For example, a time value of

1677608972.00000000 corresponds to February 28, 2023 at 18:29:32 TAI. TAI time does not include leap seconds, and as of 2023, UTC time is behind TAI by exactly 37 seconds.

When the SPG9000 is synchronized to a GNSS signal it receives a pulse-per-second (1 PPS) signal and a time-of-day value in a data message from its internal GNSS receiver. When synchronized to another PTP grandmaster, it computes the time-of-day value from the exchange of PTP messages. In either case, the SPG9000 adjusts its own MTOD to align with the externally received time so the seconds of the MTOD increment at the same time as the 1 PPS signal.

The SPG9000 also uses three frame-reset signals to synchronize its outputs (Black, LTC, SDI) that can be set to different frame rates:

Frame Reset Clock Rate Video Format or Frame Rate (fps)

1 2.997 Hz NTSC, 29.97, 59.94, 23.98, 47.95

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Frame Reset Clock Rate Video Format or Frame Rate (fps)

When locked to an absolute time source or when in internal mode, the three frames are all aligned as if they started at the epoch. This enables the frames to have predictable and consistent timing relationships and line up every 4004 seconds.

Phase Adjustment

When the SPG9000 is initially powered up and locks to the external reference, there is a phase difference between the external and internal clocks. The SPG9000 forces the internal clock to match the external reference for the initial lock and a quick startup.

When the instrument is locked to an external reference source, its internal clock is continually and slowly adjusted to align with the external reference clock. These adjustments are small so the SPG9000 remains locked without any sudden synchronization or abrupt phase changes.

2 6.250 Hz PAL, 25, 50

3 3.000 Hz 24, 30, 48, 60

Afterward, in normal operation, there could be a disruption to the external reference, such as GNSS signal loss. In this case the SPG9000 goes into holdover mode and uses its internal clock to maintain the timing based on the signal history just before signal loss. If the instrument remains in holdover mode for an extended period, a timing offset from the external reference accumulates.

When the external reference is restored, the SPG9000 finds the actual offset between its internal clock to the reference source. The SPG9000 then goes into holdover recovery mode to re-align the internal clock to the reference clock. The SPG9000 can slowly make this adjustment within clock tolerances that are compliant with SMPTE standards or the SPG9000 can force the adjustment for instant recovery. The stay legal mode (adjustment-within-clock-tolerances method) can take a long time to recover (about 300 seconds for 64 µs line of timing error) but no synchronization shock occurs.

Reference Sources

There are four choices for the Reference source of the instrument.

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