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XPRF - RF Router Matrix Series

128x128, 128x256 and more

The XPRF is a wideband, non-blocking, full fan-out RF router platform suitable for a broad range of applications. Housed in a compact 14RU chassis, the XPRF platform offers high density routing configurations without any compromise on features, performance and most importantly, reliability.

Features

  • Solid State matrix switching system reduces complexity, improves reliability and increases flexibility over manual patch bays
  • All active components are modular, hot-swappable and front accessible
  • Optional integrated LNB power supplies with 22kHz LO control
  • Optional integrated 19" touch screen display and built-in spectrum analyzer
  • Optional fiber input modules

Feature Overview

Performance
With satellite bandwidth at a premium, higher order modulation schemes and coding rates afford the ability to pack more data throughput in less RF bandwidth. In order to realize these gains, increased RF signal quality is required for signal demodulation and recovery. As the RF router is the heart of the facility's RF distribution system, it must not impair the signals passing through it, but rather preserve the quality of these signals from input to output. Evertz understands the needs of modern facilities to take advantage of the latest modulation technologies and the importance of signal quality and the impact on recoverability of signals. The XPRF platform is designed with signal quality as a top priority and is the industry's best performing large-capacity router with superior frequency response, isolation, return loss and linearity.

Reliability
All active components (including fans) within the XPRF are modular, front-accessible and hot-swappable. No cables ever need to be removed and no rear access to the router is required to service any module. The XPRF offers optional redundancy for system power supplies, frame controllers and LNB power supplies. The XPRF14-FR frame also offers unique optional redundancy for input, output and midpoint modules for complete 1+1 redundancy of all active modules. When system expansion is required above the maximum frame configuration, the XPRF offers plenty of built-in gain, allowing for the use of passive splitters and combiners. These passive devices do not affect system reliability as compared to architectures without enough available gain which necessitate added points of failure through active splitters and combiners.

LNB Power
The XPRF Series offers optional integrated 13V/18V LNB powering +22kHz tone, individually controllable on all inputs. The LNB power supplies are hot-swappable, optionally 1+1 redundant, and feature individual active current protection per port. This protection features automatic recovery, therefore, there are never any fuses to replace. LNB current is also individually monitored on each port with adjustable alarm thresholds. This provides a means of monitoring LNB health and issuing advanced warning of failure.

Maximum Uptime
The RF router is typically installed early on in a facility's signal chain in downlink applications, and closer to the end of the signal chain in uplinks. In either case, it is normally a device with a large amount of the facility's revenue-generating signals flowing through it. Fast, automatic response to problems ensures that this revenue is maintained and downtime costs are not incurred. The XPRF Series provides an unprecedented level of signal protection. Sophisticated self-diagnostics monitor signal paths in the router. In the event that there is any fault detected, the router will quickly and automatically re-route the signal to maintain continuity. This offers total protection of incoming and outgoing feeds and the revenue they generate.

Monitoring & Control
Advanced router control solutions are a core foundation at Evertz which extend to the XPRF platform. Multiple intuitive control interface options are available including an integrated 19" touch screen display; largest in its class. The standalone web browser provides quick and easy access to all router controls.

Evertz' MAGNUM unified facility control system allows for integration of the XPRF into efficient end-to-end facility control systems. The advanced VUE customizable graphical control solution supports technologies such as touch screens, single and multi-touch interfacing and widgets, providing a highly efficient and effective control surface. A host of advanced touch-screen, x-y style, and virtual control panels are also available. SNMP capability can also be used to integrate third party M&C systems or Evertz' own VistaLINK® PRO software.

For additional third party support, the 7700R-SC-BRC protocol translator can bridge a number of third party control systems, while integral serial and Ethernet interfaces provide further options. An optional built-in spectrum analyzer allows the operator to monitor the feeds right on the touch screen display as well on the PC via the web browser. The XPRF presents all of these interfaces with a host of controls including routes, gain and threshold adjustments as well as monitoring parameters such as self-diagnostic information, RF power levels, LNB current values and more.

Specifications

Notes * All specifications over specified bandwidth unless noted
** High Performance models available for enhanced RF specifications

System

Matrix Sizes 8x8 to maximum frame configuration (i.e. 128x128, 128x256, etc.). Further expandable with additional frames
System Expansion Inputs and outputs are individually expandable in increments of 8, expansion beyond maximum frame configuration requires additional frames and external splitting and/or combining up to 2048x2048
Impedance 75Ω, (50Ω optional)
Connector Type BNC, optional SMA or F-type
Input Gain Range -20dB-20dB in 1dB steps
Output Gain Range -30dB-30dB in 1dB steps (based on input power level)
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Yes
Redundancy 100% protection of all routes simultaneously with redundant input, mid and output modules (optional on XPRF14-FR). Partial redundancy is also available.

RF Specifications

Bandwidth
75Ω 100 – 2300MHz
50Ω 440 – 2460MHz
Frequency Response
75Ω ±1.5dB typ. ±2.0dB max. (100 – 2300MHz), ±0.25dB typ. ±0.5dB max. over any 36MHz bandwidth
50Ω ±2dB typ. (440 – 2460MHz), ±0.5dB typ. (665 – 2000MHz), ±1dB typ. (650 – 2250MHz), ±1.5dB typ. (570 – 2300MHz), ±0.25dB typ. ±0.5dB max. over any 36MHz bandwidth
Isolation
Output To Output > 70dB typ., 65dB min.
Input To Input > 65dB typ., 60dB min.
Input To Output > 55dB typ., 50dB min.
RF Input Power Range -5dBm to -60dBm
RF Output Power Range -60dBm to -5dBm
Input P1dB 0dBm
OIP3 > +12dBm
Return Loss Input and Output
75Ω > 20dBm typ., > 15dBm min.
50Ω > 15dBm typ., > 13dBm min.
Noise Figure
75Ω < 24dB @ 0dB system gain
50Ω ≤ 21dB @ 0dB system gain, ≤ 13dB @ 10dB input gain
Spurious Response -99dBm (Signal Dependent)
Group Delay
75Ω ≤ 2.0ns
50Ω ≤ 0.5ns
Gain Tracking ±2.0dB (typ.)

LNB Power

Voltage 13/18V DC, off (selectable)
LO Control 22kHz tone, on/off (selectable)
Current 400mA
Protection Active: short circuit, overload

Communication & Control

Serial RS-232/RS-422 selectable - female 9-pin D connector
Ethernet SNMP, Quartz protocol, web browser, REST API
Panels 19" Integrated touch screen panel, CP2116-E, CP2232-E via direct Ethernet connection, other Evertz panels over Ethernet through MAGNUM or MAGNUM SE
Software VistaLINK® PRO SNMP NMS, VUE configurable graphics environment
RF Level Alarms Customizable thresholds for all critical parameters available as standard SNMP alarms and in VistaLINK® software. Local monitoring via touch screen or local fault LEDs

Electrical

AC Input Auto-ranging, 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Number 5 (3 for router power, 2 for LNB power)
Connector IEC 60320-1 per power supply

Physical

Dimensions 14RU
24.5" H x 19" W x 18.5" D
(622 x 483 x 470mm)

Environmental

Operating Ambient Temperature 0-40°C

Ordering Information

Notes Additional frame sizes and connector types are available upon request.
Please contact Evertz sales for matrix sizes from 8x8 to 2048x2048.
XPRF14-FR XPRF router frame, 256 IO connections, 75Ω BNC connector
XPRF-FR-80x352 XPRF router frame with 80x352 capacity, 75Ω BNC connector
XPRF-FR-128x256 XPRF router frame with 128x256 capacity, 75Ω BNC connector
XPRF-FR-128x256-B50 XPRF router frame with 128x256 capacity, 50Ω BNC connector
XPRF-FR-256x128 XPRF router frame with 256x128 capacity, 75Ω BNC connectors
XPRF-FR-256x128-B50 XPRF router frame with 256x128 capacity, 50Ω BNC connectors

Ordering Options

XPRF14-PS XPRF14 Power supply
XPRF14-FC Frame controller for XPRF14 router systems
XPRF-FC-SA Frame controller with integrated spectrum analyzer for the XPRF router system. Accessible locally using 19" touch screen and over the network using web browser
XPRF14-LCP XPRF door with local control panel. Integrated 19" touch screen display with VUE software
XPRF14-LNB128A 128 channel LNB power supply for the XPRF14 router system. Applications include providing 13/18V DC +22kHz tone to the LNB or power 2307LR miniature receiver for fiber input to the router
PKGXPRF-FM XPRF fan modules package. Contain four fan trays.