Tektronix Tektronix SPG8000 Use and care manual

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SPG8000
Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
*P077074801*
077-0748-01

SPG8000
Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator
Specifications and Performance Verification
ZZZ
Technical Reference
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This document applies to firmware version 1.1 and above.
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Warranty
Tektronix 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, Tektronix, 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 Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix 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 Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the Tektronix 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. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix 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-Tektronix 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.
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General safety summary .......................................................................................... iv
Preface............................................................................................................. vii
Related user documents..................................................................................... vii
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1
SPG8000 base unit specifications............................................................................ 1
Option BG specifications ..................................................................................... 9
Option AG specifications .................................................................................... 10
Option SDI specifications.................................................................................... 11
Option GPS specifications................................................................................... 16
Performance verification.......................................................................................... 19
Performance verification preparation....................................................................... 19
Diagnostics tests .............................................................................................. 21
SPG8000 base unit performance verification.............................................................. 26
Option AG performance verification ....................................................................... 59
Option BG performance verification ....................................................................... 64
Option GPS performance verification ...................................................................... 73
Option SDI and Option 3G performance verification..................................................... 88
SPG8000 Specifications and Performance Verification i

Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1: SPG8000 dimensions................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: Setup to verify clock accuracy........................................................................ 31
Figure 3: Setup for genlock test.................................................................................. 32
Figure 4: Setup for genlock bit integrity test................................................................... 38
Figure 5: Setup for LTC input gain and impedance test....................................................... 41
Figure 6: Setup for black output and frame pulse test......................................................... 42
Figure 7: Setup for black output bit integrity test.............................................................. 44
Figure 8: Setup for Black amplitude and offset test (SD)............................... ...................... 45
Figure 9: Setup for trilevel sync output test and black output rise and fall time test....................... 47
Figure 10: Setup for sine amplitude test ........................................................................ 50
Figure 11: Setup for LTC level test.............................................................................. 51
Figure 12: Setup for GPI output test ............................................................................ 53
Figure 13: Setup for GPI input test.............................................................................. 56
Figure 14: Setup for 48 kHz clock output test ................................................................. 57
Figure 15: Oscilloscope setup for serial digital audio outputs test....... .......................... .......... 61
Figure 16: Audio monitor setup for serial digital audio outputs test......................................... 63
Figure 17: Setup for tri-level sync and black (PAL) output tests............................................. 67
Figure 18: Setup for Black amplitude and offset test (SD) – Option BG ..... .............. ................ 69
Figure 19: Setup for Composite offset and gain test........................................................... 70
Figure 20: Setup for luminance and chrominance test ........................................................ 71
Figure 21: Setup for DC antenna output power voltage test.................................................. 77
Figure 22: Setup for the GPS or GLONASS signal lock from antenna test ................................ 80
Figure 23: Setup for frequency accuracy and frame timing accuracy tests ................................. 83
Figure 24: Setup for internal frequency calibration ........................................................... 86
Figure 25: Setup for output and jitter test................................. .................................. .... 95
Figure 26: Setup for reference against the DMM.............................................................. 97
Figure 27: Set up the digital signal analyzer ................................................................... 98
Figure 28: Setup for characterization of the test system ...................................................... 99
Figure 29: Setup for SDI output amplitude test .................. .............. .............. .............. .. 101
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Table of Contents
List of Tables
Table 1: Timebase characteristics................................................................................. 1
Table 2: Interface characteristics ................................................................................. 2
Table 3: Power characteristics .................................................................................... 3
Table 4: Black and sine outputs................................................................................... 4
Table 5: LTC outputs............................................................................................... 4
Table 6: Genlock, VITC and LTC input ......................................................................... 5
Table 7: Word clock output specifications....................................................................... 6
Table 8: SPG8000 environmental characteristics............................................................... 6
Table 9: SPG8000 mechanical characteristics................................................................... 7
Table 10: Black and Composite outputs ......................................................................... 9
Table 11: AES/EBU Serial Digital Audio outputs and Silence outputs ..................................... 10
Table 12: Option SDI serial video outputs...................................................................... 11
Table 13: SDI7 video signal content ............................................................................ 12
Table 14: SDI embedded audio and ancillary data..................... .............. .......... .............. .. 13
Table 15: SDI7 SD-525 (720 × 486) ............................................................................ 14
Table 16: SDI7 SD-625 (720 × 576) ............................................................................ 14
Table 17: SDI7 HD-SDI (1920 × 1080)......................................................................... 14
Table 18: SDI7 HD-SDI (1280 × 720).......................................................................... 14
Table 19: SDI7 3G Level A (1920 × 1080) (option 3G only) ................................................ 14
Table 20: SDI7 3G Level A (1280 × 720) (option 3G only).................................................. 14
Table 21: SDI7 3G Level A (2K × 1080) (option 3G only) .................................................. 14
Table 22: SDI7 3G Level B (1920 × 1080) (option 3G only) ................................................ 15
Table 23: SDI7 3G Level B (2K × 1080) (option 3G only)................................................... 15
Table 24: SDI7 3G Level B (2×HD 1920 × 1080) (option 3G only) ........................................ 15
Table 25: SDI7 3G Level B (2xHD 1280 × 720) (option 3G only).......................................... 15
Table 26: GPS or GLONASS antenna input ................................................................... 16
Table 27: GPS timebase .......................................................................................... 16
Table 28: Diagnostics test record................................................................................ 21
Table 29: Required equipment for SPG8000 base unit performance verification.......................... 26
Table 30: SPG8000 base unit test record ....................................................................... 27
Table 31: Required equipment for Option AG performance verification ................................... 59
Table 32: Option AG test record................................................................................. 60
Table 33: Required equipment for Option BG performance verification.................................... 64
Table 34: Option BG test record................................................................................. 65
Table 35: Required equipment for Option GPS performance verification .................................. 73
Table 36: Option GPS test record................................................................................ 75
Table 37: Required equipment for Option SDI performance verification................................... 88
Table 38: Option SDI test record ................................................................................ 89
SPG8000 Specifications and Performance Verification iii

General safety summary
General safetysummary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
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.
Ground theproduct. 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.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
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.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Donotblockthepowercord;itmustremain accessible to the user at all times.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details
on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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