Evertz Wireless RF over Fiber series offers flexible solutions to extend RF signals over fiber from wireless microphones, cameras, in-ear-monitors (IEM), intercoms, interruptible fold backs (IFB) to and from centralized control rooms without compromising valuable CNR. This advanced solution offers the flexibility to adapt to different environments and is available in a modular and standalone form-factor.
The standalone transmit and receive modules are compact throw-down devices that are ideal for mounting on or near an antenna structure, as well as any application where rack-based products are not practical. These standalone modules have comprehensive LED indicators that provide status information on the input DC power, RF drive level as well as antenna power status.
For a high density rack-based solution, Evertz offers hot-swappable single and dual-channel transmit and receive cards. These modules are mountable inside Evertz' award-winning 7800 Series multiframes. Up to 15x single- or dual-channel transmit or receive cards (30 signals) may be mounted in the 7800FR 3RU frame and up to 4x single- or dual-channel transmit or receive cards (8 signals) may be mounted in the 7801FR 1RU frame. Added features of the card-based solution include remote monitoring and control via the frame controller.
Two gain modes are available on each module for flexible output level adjustments. Manual gain mode allows a fixed gain level to be applied to the output signal. Automatic gain control mode (AGC) allows the user to set a target output level and the module will automatically apply the correct amount of gain to maintain the set level.
Evertz' proprietary SmartMON™ software monitors incoming RF signal strength, antenna current, status of upstream transmitter and power supply, as well as other data which is relayed over the fiber output for monitoring through SNMP/VistaLINK® PRO (requires SmartMON™ capable companion fiber receiver).
Applications
- Centralizing audio control room & increasing microphone capacity
- Remote placement of wireless antennas
- Music festivals and live events
- Outdoor broadcasting events
- Short and long haul applications
- Interrupt Fold-Back (IFD) devices
- Video cameras
- Microphones
- Intercoms systems
- Recording studios
Features
- DC pass-through 12V DC modes for antenna powering
- High performance
- Low noise floor
- High density, hot-swappable card-based solution
- Light weight standalone modules
- Protocol-independent design - transports all modulation formats
- Antenna current limit and short circuit protection
- Antenna current monitoring
- RF monitor output for signal peaking and signal distribution
- Manually adjustable or AGC gain modes
- Tri-color LED status indicators for Link RF drive strength, ant. voltage and DC input voltage level
- SmartMON™ capability provides remote status monitoring via SNMP without a separate data connection
Specifications
| RF Input (Tx) | |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 1 or 2 |
| Connector | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
| Conductor Range | 23-18 AWG (0.26-0.82 mm2) |
| Input Impedance | 50Ω (75Ω optional) |
| Frequency Range | |
| 1310nm DFB Laser | 88 – 2450MHz |
| Return Loss | |
| 88 – 500MHz | > 12dB |
| 500MHz-1GHz | > 15dB |
| Input Power Range | -25dBm to -80dBm |
| Manual Gain Range | |
| Standalone | 2 – 30dB in 2dB steps |
| Card-Based | 2 – 30dB in 1dB steps |
| AGC Hold Range | -8 to -38dBm ±2dBm |
| Input IP3 | +10dBm |
| IMD | < -55dBc at -15dB input and minimum gain |
| Noise Figure | 10dBm (@20dBm Tx gain) |
| VSWR Average | < 2.5:1 |
| Input Noise Floor | -104dBm |
| RF Monitor Output (Tx) | |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Connector | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
| Conductor Range | 23-18 AWG (0.26-0.82 mm2) |
| Input Impedance | 50Ω (75Ω optional) |
| Return Loss | > 15dB |
| Output Level | Within -2dB of input signal |
| Optical Output | |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Connector | Female FC/APC, SC/APC (optional SC/UPC, ST/UPC, FC/UPC) |
| Operating Wavelength | |
| Standard | 1310nm DFB |
| Output Power | |
| Standard 1310nm | +2dBm |
| RF System Performance | |
|---|---|
| Flatness | |
| 88 – 2450MHz | ±2dB ±0.25dB on 36MHz BW to 2.3GHz |
| Gain variation over temperature | ±2dB (from -20°C to 70°C) |
| RF Outputs (Rx) | |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | 2 (1 monitoring port) |
| Connector | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (F-type optional) |
| I/O Impedence | 50Ω (75Ω optional) |
| Return Loss | |
| 88 – 2450MHz | > 15dB |
| Output IP3 | +28dBm |
| IMD | < -55dBc at -3dB output and 25dB gain |
| Output Signal Level | |
|---|---|
| Manual Gain | -10 to -65dBm (depending on input signal level, gain setting and optical loss) |
| AGC Mode | -10 to -40dBm (adjustable, maintainable within available gain range) |
| Available Gain | -10 to +31.5dB in 1dB steps |
| Optical Input (Rx) | |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 1 |
| Connector | Female FC/APC, SC/APC (optional SC/UPC, ST/UPC, FC/UPC) |
| Operating Wavelength | 1270-1610nm |
| Maximum Input Power | |
| 7708LRA | 3dBm |
| Optical Sensitivity | |
| 7708LRA | -14dBm @ 35dB S/N |
| DC InputStandalone Modules | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12V DC nominal, +11-20V DC range (> antenna minimum input voltage required when powering an antenna) |
| Power | 2 watts maximum excluding antenna power |
| Connector | F-Type |
| Conductor Range | 23-18 AWG (0.26-0.82 mm2) |
| Physical Dimensions | Standalone with flanges 5.4" L x 2.4" W x 1.2" H (138mm L x 61mm W x 31mm H) |
| Compliance | |
|---|---|
| Laser Safety | Class 1 laser product, complies with 24 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 IEC 60825-1 |
| EMI/RFI | Complies with FCC part 15, Class A, EU EMC directive |
| Safety | CSA listed to CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03, UL 60065-03 IEC 60065 - (2001-12) 7th Edition |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| 1310nm | -30 to 75°C |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Power | 6 watts excluding antenna power |
| Compliance | |
|---|---|
| Laser Safety | Class 1 laser product, complies with 24 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 IEC 60825-1 |
| EMI/RFI | Complies with FCC regulations for Class A devices |
Ordering Information
| 2408WT13-B50 | Standalone RF fiber transmitter with SmartMON for wireless applications, DFB laser, FC/APC fiber connectors, 50Ω BNC connectors |
|---|---|
| 2408WR-B50 | Standalone RF fiber receiver with SmartMON for wireless applications, DFB laser, FC/APC fiber connectors, 50Ω BNC connectors |
| 7708WT13-B50 | Single-slot, card-based RF fiber transmitter with SmartMON for wireless applications and VistaLINK, 1310nm DFB laser, 50Ω BNC connectors |
| 7708WR-B50 | Single-slot, card-based RF fiber receiver with SmartMON for wireless applications and VistaLINK, 50Ω BNC connectors |
| 7807WT13-2-B50 | Single-slot, card-based dual RF fiber transmitter with SmartMON for wireless applications and VistaLINK, 50Ω BNC connectors |
| 7807WR-2-B50 | Single-slot, card-based dual RF fiber receiver with SmartMON for wireless applications and VistaLINK, 50Ω BNC connectors |
| Ordering Options | |
|---|---|
| Note | • For 7700/7800 modules, rear plate and fiber connector must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+SC+3RU |
| +PS | 18V DC external power supply brick for 2400 series modules, 100 – 240V AC auto-ranging input, indoor mounting with F-type connector |
|---|
| Connector Suffix | |
|---|---|
| +SC | SC/PC |
| +AP+SC | SC/APC (Angle Polished) |
| +ST | ST/PC |
| +FC | FC/PC |
| +AP+FC | FC/APC (Angle Polished) |
| +F75 | 75Ω F-Type |
| Rear Plate Suffix | |
|---|---|
| +3RU | 3RU rear plate for use with 7800FR or 7801FR Multiframes |
| Enclosures | |
|---|---|
| 7800FR | 3RU Multiframe which holds 15 single slot modules |
| 7801FR | 1RU Multiframe which holds 4 single slot modules |
| Patch Cable | |
|---|---|
| CB-FP1M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 1m, SC/PC male termination |
| CB-FP1M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 1m, ST/PC male termination |
| CB-FP5M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 5m, SC/PC male termination |
| CB-FP5M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 5m, ST/PC male termination |
| CB-FP10M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 10m, SC/PC male termination |
| CB-FP10M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 10m, ST/PC male termination |
