LEADER MasterMind - Manual (Page 2)

Key Features
• 525/625/SD/HD/3G simultaneous operation
• Operation as master generator or locked to GPS,
NTP, 10 MHz or video black/burst
• Extensive test signal library including full field test
• GPS receiver for ultimate timing accuracy
• Multiple independent audio generators for AES,
embedded SD/HD and analogue
• Independent Tri-level sync outputs for all 720
and 1080 standards
• 3G-SDI option for 1080/60p, 1080/59.94p, and
1080/50p formats
• Dual LTC outputs plus VITC/DVITC
• Vector editor browser
• NTP server and client support
• Redundant main and reserve operation in
combination with MasterMind changeover
• SNMP support
T
rilogy has a successful 20 year track record of delivering
advanced, reliable Sync and Test generators to major
broadcast, post and cable/satellite users in over 70
countries. Designed to satisfy the demands generated by
mixed analogue, SD and HD/3G installations, Mentor XL is the
most sophisticated and reliable Master Reference Generator
available.
Mentor XL’s innovative architecture avoids the need for
numerous option boards or factory upgrades by allowing
most optional features to be activated in software via an IP
connection. This ensures that units may be easily upgraded in
the field whilst also further enhancing the unit’s reliability.
Analogue, SD and HD references and test signals are
generated simultaneously for both 525 and 625 standards
with independent timing control for all outputs to simplify
system integration. Special attention has been paid to the
audio section with multiple audio generators assignable for
AES, embedded SD/HD, wordclock and stereo audio.
All HD and Tri-level sync formats are accommodated either
within the base unit or by fitting the appropriate option board.
HD test patterns are available in all of the recognised 1.485
Gb/s standards or, with the optional 3G output board, in any of
the extended 2.970 Gb/s formats.
The optional GPS receiver provides an extremely stable and
robust method for accurately locking multiple SPGs and also
for governing the unit’s LTC, VITC and NTP outputs, whilst
the SNMP agent permits remote status monitoring of critical
functions.
The browsable Vector application allows remote configuration
and monitoring of all system parameters, in addition to
managing software and feature upgrades.
For enhanced security, redundant Mentor XLs may be deployed
together with the compatible MasterMind unit. This failsafe,
modular changeover monitors the integrity of both main and
reserve reference signals to effect an automatic switch to the
reserve unit. Optional boards for detection of Tri-level sync,
LTC, AES and SDI may also be fitted.
Mentor XL Options
Hardware Options
In addition to the standard features found in the base unit, Mentor
XL has positions for 3 option boards, nominally assigned as:
• Tri-level sync board, with 4 independently timed outputs
selectable to any HD video format
• SD/HD or HD/3G test signal board, each with 4
independently timed outputs and selectable frame format
• GPS Receiver with 1pps output + 2 unbalanced AES
If no GPS board is fitted, up to 3 TLS or SD/HD boards may be
configured in any combination.
Software Options
Audio test – Adds independent audio tone generators for
analogue, AES and embedded SDI outputs. Sample rate,
amplitude and audio frequency are all selectable, with the
option of interrupted tone for channel identification.