Trilogy Mentor RG Reference Generator

Description
The Mentor RG is a 1RU signal sync, test and clock generator for SDI and IP-based mixed environments. It provides IEEE-1588 PTP references alongside more traditional Black Burst and Tri-Level sync signals. The signal reference generator references a GPS antenna system to establish timecode, which is then passed on to the mission-critical automation system. Two Mentor RG generators and a changeover are used for redundancy to assure accurate reference signals.

System Features
The base model Mentor RG includes Black Burst and Tri-Level sync outputs, SD-SDI black signals, word clock, and AES silence feeds. Optional software keycodes enable test pattern features and audio test signals, as well as NTP and IEEE-1588 PTP reference signals over Ethernet. Other options include LTC in and out with VITC and DVITC timecode, which can be displayed on the test pattern. Option cards add additional Tri-Level sync outputs, HD-SDI outputs including 3G signals, GPS antenna connections and unbalanced AES out.

Configuration and control
The Mentor RG can be configured from the front panel, which features an alarm bar, or from the built-in Vector web browser application. Vector makes it easier to adjust and save every parameter and setting for all of the individual signals, including the extensive GPS and PTP controls. Multiple configurations can be created, saved and copied between Mentor RG’s to save time during setup and operations.