9960-TG2-REF1 3G/SDI D Test Signal Gen Card w Indication/Sync Out by Cobalt Digital

The all-new Cobalt® 9960-TG2-REF1 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dual Test Signal Generator with Bouncing Box Active Signal Indication, Bi-Level Sync Out, and Embedded ANC Data Signal Generator offers an easy to use, economical solution to providing comprehensive test signal packages to ensure validity of downstream baseband SDI systems. The 9960-TG2-REF1 is an unprecedented first in the high-density openGear® based card form factor. Two independent generator blocks can be set to offer dual test packages which can be simultaneously outputted or selectively fed to a single downstream path via a 2x4 output crosspoint.

In addition to numerous high-quality industry-standard test patterns and user static raster import, the 9960-TG2-REF1 also provides ANC data generators that are designed to thoroughly check all standard ANC packages (including CEA 608/708 closed captioning, SMPTE 12M timecode, SMPTE 2020 HANC audio, and SMPTE 2010 SCTE 104 test packets). Custom DID/SDID packages can be added to test non-conventional or custom processing. An ingenious Stress-Test Generator can send intentional error-bearing packets that help flush out unexpected error handing problems in downstream systems – errors are discovered and remedied in testing and setup instead of when carrying on-air programming.

The 9960-TG2-REF1 also provides AES and analog audio test tones (both using 24-bit data), and also provides waveform-based test data over its CVBS video output. A moving-box insertion can be enabled to serve as a dynamic raster confidence check. The 9960-TG2-REF1 can use either of two frame references to provide an output that’s synchronous with house ref, or use its internal ref timing to generate its own ref. A CVBS output offers bi-level reference output, line 21 CEA 608 closed-captioning and VITC waveform test sequences. Audio LTC test sequences are available over embedded, AES, and analog audio as well as via an RS-485 serial port.

Preset save/load allows saving custom card settings while allowing one-button revert to factory settings. Layered presets allow invoking changes related only to a specific area of concern while not changing any other settings or aspects. Full user DashBoard™ or Remote Control Panel remote control allows full status and control access locally or across a standard Etherenet network. GPIO allows direct input routing control and status monitoring.

Features

• Comprehensive test signal generation for SDI/analog video and baseband discrete audio in an easily integrated openGear® card
• Easy to use, intuitive, flexible, and far more economical than typical bench equipment
• Fully-independent dual generator blocks offer simultaneous output of user-configured test packages, or instant user selection between generators via output crosspoint
• Full array of test stimulus for SDI, including CEA608/708, packetized and waveform timecode, SCTE 104, and AFD
• Moving-box/motion insertion enable serves as an easy to use dynamic raster confidence check
• SDI import allows insertion of user static raster/patterns as an alternative addition to standard test pattern outputs
• DID/SDID authoring allows custom payloads to be written to specific DID/SDID locations as test packets for downstream systems
• Stress-Test generators provide illegal character,TRS, line length and other error cases that help flush out surprises in downstream error handling tolerance and robustness
• Full suite of output interfaces – SDI, CVBS, AES and analog audio
• Convenience RS-485 LTC output works with legacy systems and checks bi-phase LTC/SMPTE 12M correlation in mixed systems
• Low-power/high-density design – less than 18 Watts per card
• Remote control/monitoring via Dashboard™ software or OGCP-9000 remote control panels
• Five year warranty