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Imagine RMT-U1 RACK MOUNT TRAY UNIVERSAL. HOLDS UP TO 8 VSG POWER SUPPLIES OR A COMBINATION OF ITEMS; Rack Mount Tray, holds up to 8 VSG-4 series power supplies or a combination of items
Rack mount tray holds up to 8 VSG-4 series power supplies or a combination of itemsThe Videotek VSG-4MTG is part of the Imagine Communications Reference Sync and Timing platform, and is a ½RU wide, 1RU tall and 12 inches deep 3G/HD/SD master timing generator. The unit is small in size, with redundant power supply inputs, and is low in power consumption and light in weight, making it a perfect fit for all broadcast television and post production environments.
Features
- Supports the SMPTE ST 2059-1 and SMPTE ST 2059-2 PTP Grandmaster Generator function
- User profiles for SMPTE ST 2059, IEEE-1588, AES-67 and SMPTE ST 2059 + IEEE 1588 + AES67
- Implements a new user interface (UI) for all operations and features · Full status monitoring in user’s browser
- Full SNMP compatibilityThe VSG-4MTG Master Timing Generator replaces the VSG-4CSD Clock Systems Driver
- Genlocks to standard color black (black burst) meeting NTSC SMPTE ST 170M and PAL ITU R BT. 4705 specifications
- Genlock to tri level sync meeting SMPTE ST 240M/274M/296M specifications
- Support for various time code formats and time code user bit formats, including SMPTE/EBU drop frame or non drop frame time code formats
- GPS support via 10 MHz, PPS and RS-232 interfaces
- NTP Network Time Protocol support via a network connection
- VITC support from color black reference input and on color black outputs
- LTC, D-VITC and ATC support
- GPI inputs and outputs
- Redundant external power supply
- Optional auxiliary input and output breakout
- Two LTC outputs
- Support for DARS or word clock
Processing Features
- Configurable DST and leap second changes
- Auto detection for input sources
- User-definable scheduled call outs to time reference sources, such as GPS receivers
- User-programmable delays for input and output, offsets, time code offsets, output phasing, and input and output jam syncs
- Display of current local time and date
Details
An internal timing engine processes the incoming reference information, makes appropriate conversions to different time bases and maintains a consistent time base, which is used to drive the unit's outputs. Using a combination of parameters such as leap second information, DST (Daylight Savings Time) rules, and offset values, the VSG4-MTG can be configured to convert incoming International Atomic Time (TAI) to other time bases. This time is then distributed to the module's outputs as time and date information, color black video reference signals and DARS (Digital Audio Reference Signal) or word clock.
The optional GPS-3904 is recommended for use with the VSG-4MTG, as it not only provides GPS locked time and date, but also provides a highly stable master temperature controlled oscillator source for the for the video, audio and time code reference outputs.
The VSG-4MTG has multiple timing inputs that include GPS (Global Positioning System) sourced time and date with 10 MHz, PPS (Pulse Per Second) and serial data time and date inputs, LTC (Linear Time Code), NTP (Network Time Protocol), VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code), D-VITC (Digital Vertical Interval Time Code), ATC (Ancillary Time Code) support and support for IEEE-1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol).
The video reference input supports NTSC, PAL, SD, HD and 3G formats for video source sync signals including color black (black burst) or tri level sync. In order to add PTP/ST 2059 capability to an existing master sync generator, the VTG-4MTG can be locked to NTSC color black with VITC and provide a PTP grandmaster function.
The VSG-4MTG has 5 outputs that can user-selected for color black or tri level sync with individual offsets and formats. This provides for multiple format timing from a single reference source. The VSG-4MTG also provides outputs that include NTP master, PTP master, VITC, and LTC outputs with individual offsets on all outputs, as well as DARS (digital audio reference signal) or word clock output.
The easy-to-use front panel and web user interface allow for instantaneous status on any source or output including date, time and lock information.
The VSG-4MTG provides for daylight savings time and time zone offsets, with an auto changeover function for source failures with primary and secondary source selection for maintaining the uninterruptable status that is required by the most stringent systems.
The unit has dual power supply capabilities and includes two external 110/220 universal AC adapters providing the required DC power input.
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
| VSG-4MTG Master Timing Generator | Stability Over Time | PPS (Pulse Per Second) Accuracy | 10 MHz Accuracy | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone (no GPS option) |
4PPM (0.34s/day) | 4PPM (0.34s/day) | Not Applicable | Time will vary ~2 minutes per year, see below for recommendations |
| GPS-3903-2 | Not Applicable | 1 PPS (static) ±50 nanoseconds | Not Applicable | Recommended for date/time-of-day and time code only reference |
| GPS-3904 | Not Applicable | UTC 15 nanoseconds (one sigma) | 1.16 x 10-12(one day average) | Recommended for date and time-of-day and video/audio/time code reference |
| Genlock Input | |
|---|---|
| Input Connector Type | BNC female, passive looping |
| Input Impedance | Hi-Z |
| Blackburst Input Amplitude (External reference) | NTSC: Sync and burst 286 mV nominal PAL: Sync and burst 300 mV nominal |
| Blackburst Input Amplitude Tolerance | ±6 dB |
| Black Burst Subcarrier Jitter | <1 ns (pk-pk) over one horizontal line |
| Tri-level Sync Amplitude | 600 mV pk-pk nominal |
| Tri-level Sync Amplitude Tolerance | ±3 dB |
| Return Loss | <-40 dB |
| 10 MHz Input | |
|---|---|
| Input Connector type | BNC connector |
| Input Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Level | 2 V pk-pk ±3 dB |
| PPS Input | |
|---|---|
| Input Connector Type | BNC connector |
| Input Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Level | TTL; Vih=2.0 V min, Vil=0.8V max |
| Edge Transition | 20 ns max |
| Return Loss | <45 dB to 20 MHz |
| LTC Input | |
|---|---|
| Input connector Type | 3 pin Weidmuller or BNC (Differential balanced or unbalanced) |
| Nominal Input Amplitude | 2 volts pk-pk |
| Minimum Input Amplitude | 0.5 volts pk-pk |
| Maximum Input Amplitude | 4.5 volts pk-pk |
| Differential Balanced | |
|---|---|
| Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 drop/non-drop auto-sensing |
| Impedance | Hi-Z (>30 k ohms) or 600 ohms, selectable with switches |
| Input Sensitivity | 500 mV pk-pk |
| Unbalanced | |
|---|---|
| Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 drop/non-drop auto-sensing |
| Impedance | Hi-Z (>30k ohms) |
| Input sensitivity | 500 mV pk-pk |
| Sync Outputs | |
|---|---|
| Output Connector Type | 5 BNC |
| Blackburst Signal Level | NTSC: sync and burst 286 mV, nominal PAL: sync and burst 300 mV, nominal |
| Blackburst Subcarrier Jitter | <1 ns (pk-pk) over one horizontal line |
| SC/H Phase | 0 ±10 |
| Tri-Level Signal Level | 600 mV pk-pk |
| DC Offset | 0 V ±0.5 V |
| Reference to Output Timing | ±100 ns |
| DAR/Word Clock Output (shared DARS/Word Clock) | |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats | AES/EBU |
| Output Connector Type | BNC |
| Output Impedance | 75 ohms nominal |
| DARS Output Level | 1 V pk-pk |
| Jitter | ≤0.25 UI |
| Output Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Word Clock Output Level | 5 V TTL level |
| LTC Output | |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Differential balanced |
| Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 (frame per seconds) drop/non-drop support |
| Impedance | Low-Z (<25 ohms per side) |
| Level | 3.9 V pk-pk nominal into 1 k ohms (Low-Z output) |
| Level | 2.5 V pk-pk nominal into 1 k ohms (600 ohms output) |
| Transition Time | 40 µs + 4 µs measured at 10% and 90% amplitude |
| Electrical | Unbalanced |
| Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 (frame per seconds) drop/non-drop support |
| Impedance | Low-Z (<25 ohms per side) or 600 ohms, selectable with switches on optional break-out board |
| Level | 2 V pk-pk nominal into 1 k ohms |
| Transition Time | 40 µs ±4 µs measured at 10% and 90% amplitude |
| Display | 256×64 OLED display for device configuration |
| Communication Interfaces | 1 Ethernet port RJ-45 10/100 Base-T (web browser control, PTP and NTP interfaces) GPIO connector 26 female pin D-sub Nominal Input Amplitude 2 volts pk-pk Minimum Input Amplitude 0.5 volts pk-pk Maximum Input Amplitude 4.5 volts pk-pk |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power connector barrel type with screw lock | |
| Power Input | 12 VDC ±1.2 VDC |
| Power Consumption | <20 W nominal |
| Non-resetting Fuse | 2.5 A, 16 VDC |
| AC Adapter Included | |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Mechanical (H x W x D) | 1.74 x 8.46 x 13.21 in. (4.42 x 21.49 x 33.32 cm) |
| Weight | 3.05 lbs (1.38 kg) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C) |
| Storage Temperature | -22 to 149 F (-30 to 65 C) |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | Operating: 20% to 80% |
| Non-operating | 5% to 90% |
| Altitude Operating | 6562 ft (2000 m) |
| Manufacturer | Imagine Communications |
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