REFGEN brings real flexibility. With the ability to output both analogue and digital reference signals at the same time, REFGEN is ideal for creating offset timing references from the station master or for generating the master reference in applications that do not require a broadcast accurate reference.

By producing up to four analogue and four digital reference signals simultaneously, REFGEN has the capability to send eight reference signals to a wide variety of broadcast equipment, including to those products that require a digital reference.

The extensive number of outputs available also brings cost-savings by reducing the need for additional distribution amplifiers in the system.

REFGEN's reference signals are either free running or timed to an analogue input.

When free running REFGEN does not have a reference and provides the fundamental system timing signal, with the output reference timed to an on board clock generator.

When locked to an analogue input, REFGEN is used to either provide a digital reference or to provide a second analogue reference locked to the first but with a fixed delay.

Many studio systems rely on multiple references with an offset between them and REFGEN provides a simple way of achieving this, with a full two fields of adjustment by line and pixel.

While a black reference output is the industry standard and set as REFGEN's default, a blue output can alternatively be selected by those engineers who like the more obvious signal present indication given by a blue screen.

The quality of the SDI reference is excellent with virtually no output jitter when used both with and without an analogue reference.

The 100mm x 266mm module fits in the standard frames (available in 4U, 2U, 1U and desk top box) alongside any other product from the Crystal Vision interface and keying range.

The outputs can be configured to suit you, with the opportunity to choose from four different frame rear modules. The RM01 gives two SDI and three composite outputs, while the RM02 gives four SDI with three composite. You'll get the maximum four SDI and four composite outputs if you use the RM18, while the RM23 provides two SDI and two composite outputs, along with an external reference loop-through which is not reliant on the board and will therefore still be present should REFGEN be removed.

Control can be by board edge, an active frame front panel, a remote control panel, SNMP or the Statesman PC software.