The XRF4 is a non-blocking, high-density wideband RF router for signals from 40 – 2450MHz. In a mere 4RU form factor, the XRF4 starts from a base 8x8 configuration and is expandable in increments of eight-channel input and/or output cards. The XRF4 platform features a modular hot-swappable architecture, built-in 10" touch screen control panel and redundant power supplies and frame controllers. Optional features include direct fiber input modules, integrated spectrum analyzer and more. The XRF4 IO modules are individually software-upgradable to support LNB powering and/or automatic gain control.

Features

  • Performance • Industry's best performing large-capacity router with superior frequency response, isolation, return loss and noise figure to preserve signal margin.
  • Flexibility • Various connector options, adjustable gain and direct fiber options offer flexibility to meet any application requirement. Built-in gain allows expansion up to 512x1024 using Evertz' passive splitters & combiners with no added point of failure.
  • Reliability • All active components are modular and hot-swappable, facilitating quick serviceability and maximum uptime.
  • LNB Powering • Optional integrated LNB power supplies with 22kHz LO control, individually controllable on all inputs. Active current protection, advanced monitoring/alarming and automatic recovery per port.
  • Monitoring & Control • Integrated 10" touch screen display and built-in spectrum analyzer allow quick control and monitoring of all routes using customizable graphical user interfaces. User-friendly web browser provides access to all router controls and monitoring using Evertz' own VistaLINK PRO third-party compatible SNMP software. Immediate control and monitoring of routes, gain, threshold adjustments, RF power levels and LNB current values using Evertz' own MAGNUM control software.

Specifications

System
Matrix Sizes 8x8 up to maximum frame configurations 64x128 or 128x64
System Expansion Inputs and/or outputs expandable in increments of 8; expansion beyond maximum configuration is achievable with additional frames and passive splitters/combiners up to 512x1024

RF Input
Impedance 75Ω (50Ω optional)
Connector Type BNC (SMA and F-Type also available)
Output Gain Range -20dB to +20dB in 1dB steps
Absolute Maximum RF Input Power
75Ω +20dBm
50Ω +13dBm

Fiber Optic Input

Available with 2307LR modules
Optical Input Female LC/UPC

RF Specifications
Bandwidth 40 – 2450MHz
Frequency Response ±1.0dB typ. (950 – 2250MHz);
±1.5dB typ. ±2.0dB max. (45 – 2400MHz);
±2.0dB typ. (40 – 2450MHz);
±0.25dB typ. ±0.5dB max. over any 36MHz bandwidth
Isolation > 80dB output to output
> 80dB input to input
> 70dB input to output (> 57dB min.)
RF Input Power 0dBm to -60dBm
Maximum RF Output Power -5dBm
Input P1dB +6dB
OIP3 +22dBm @ -10dB input
> +12dBm @ -20dB input
Input Return Loss > 16dBm min.
Output Return Loss > 20dBm min.
Noise Figure ≤ 21dB @ 0db output gain
≤ 18dB @ 10dB output gain
Group Delay ±1.5ns
Gain Tracking ±1.0dB

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

Communication & Control
Ethernet SNMP, Quartz protocol, web browser
Panels Integrated 10" touch screen panel, CP2116-E, CP2232-E panels available
Software Web, VistaLINK PRO® SNMP NMS and VUE-SW

Electrical
AC Input Auto-ranging, 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Connector 1x IEC 60320 per power supply
Number 4 (1+1 main PSU, 1+1 LNB PSU)

Physical
Dimensions 18.96" W x 6.96" H x 29.21" D
(482mm W x 177mm H x 742mm D)

Environmental
Operating Ambient Temperature 0-50°C

Compliance
Safety NEMKO listed, CB scheme, complies with EU safety directives
EMC/EMI Class A, complies with ICES-003, FCC part 15 SUB B, EU EMC/EMI directives

Ordering Information

XRF4‑FR‑64x128 XRF 4RU router frame, 192 IO connections, with 10" Integrated LCD touch screen
XRF4‑FR‑128x64 XRF 4RU router frame, 128x64 Maximum configuration, 192 IO connections, with 10" Integrated LCD touch screen
XRF4S‑FR‑64x64 XRF 4RU router frame, 128 IO connections, Maximum 64x64 configuration. 10" Integrated LCD touch screen
XRF4S‑FR‑32x96 XRF4 4RU router frame, 128 IO connections. Maximum 32x96 configuration. 10" integrated LCD touch screen
XRF4S‑FR‑96x32 XRF4 4RU router frame, 128 IO connections. Maximum 96x32 configuration. 10" integrated LCD touch screen

Ordering Options
XRF4-FC XRF4 RF router frame controller
XRF4-FC-SA Frame controller with integrated spectrum analyzer for the XRF4 router system. Accessible locally using 10" touch screen or over the network using web browser
XRF4-PS XRF4 RF router power supply module
XRF-FK-DEMOD Feature Key to enable integrated DVBS/S2 (optional S2x) demodulator functionality on applicable RF Routers. Includes MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC video decoder functionality for confidence monitoring of SD and HD encoded signals, to be displayed on the integrated VUE interface.
7882DM-FK-S2X License to enable DVB-S2X (Broadcast and DSNG profiles) demodulation standards, License is enabled per demod channel
2307LR Miniature L-Band/Wideband fiber receiver
XRF4-FK-8LNB XRF4 platform feature key to enable 13/18V LNB powering +22kHz tone on 8 inputs

Non-S Version Frame Options
XRF96 XRF4 system mid-point module
XRF4-8IP 8-channel input card for XRF RF router system, BNC 75Ω connectors
XRF4-8IP-F75 8-channel input card for XRF RF router system, F-Type 75Ω connectors
XRF4-8IP-B50 8-channel input card for XRF RF router system, BNC 50Ω connectors
XRF4-8IP-S50 8-channel input card for XRF RF router system, SMA 50Ω connectors
XRF4-8OP 8-channel output card for XRF RF router system, BNC 75Ω connectors
XRF4-8OP-F75 8-channel output card for XRF RF router system, F-Type 75Ω connectors
XRF4-8OP-B50 8-channel output card for XRF RF router system, BNC 50Ω connectors
XRF4-8OP-S50 8-channel output card for XRF RF router system, SMA 50Ω connectors

S Version Frame Options
XRFS96 XRF4 system mid-point module for XRF4S-FR frame
XRF4S-8IP 8-channel input card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 75Ω BNC connectors
XRF4S-8IP-F75 8-channel input card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 75Ω F-Type connectors
XRF4S-8IP-B50 8-channel input card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 50Ω BNC connectors
XRF4S-8IP-S50 8-channel input card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 50Ω SMA connectors
XRF4S-8OP 8-channel output card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 75Ω BNC connectors
XRF4S-8OP-F75 8-channel output card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 75Ω F-Type connectors
XRF4S-8OP-B50 8-channel output card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 50Ω BNC connectors
XRF4S-8OP-S50 8-channel output card for XRF4S-FR RF Router System, 50Ω SMA connectors