Product Manual
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 crosspoint redundancy, 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) |
| Input Gain Range | -15dB to +15dB in 0.5dB steps |
| Output Gain Range | -10dB to +10dB in 0.5dB steps |
| Fiber Optic InputAvailable with 2307LR modules | |
|---|---|
| Optical Input | Female LC/UPC |
| RF Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 40 – 2450MHz |
| Frequency Response | ±1.5dB typ. ±2.0dB max ±0.25dB typ. ±0.5dB max over any 36MHz bandwidth |
| Isolation | > 65dB output to output > 65dB input to input > 60dB input to output |
| RF Input Power | -5dBm to -55dBm |
| Max RF Output Power | -5dBm |
| Input P1dB | 0dB |
| OIP3 | > +12dBm |
| Return Loss | > 17dBm typ. > 14dBm min (input and output) |
| Group Delay | < 2.0ns |
| Gain Tracking | ±2.0dB |
| 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 | IEC 60320-1 per power supply |
| Number | 4 (1+3) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.96" W x 6.96" H x 29.21" D (482mm W x 177mm H x 742mm D) |
Ordering Information
| XRF4-FR-64x128 | XRF 4RU router frame, 192x IO connections, 75Ω BNC connectors, 10" integrated LCD touch screen; maximum configuration of 64x128 |
|---|---|
| XRF4-FR-128x64 | XRF 4RU router frame, 192x IO connections, 75Ω BNC connectors, 10" integrated LCD touch screen; maximum configuration of 128x64 |
| Ordering Options | |
|---|---|
| Connectors/Impedences | |
| Notes | • BNC 75Ω connectors by default |
| -B50 | 50Ω BNC connectors |
|---|---|
| -S50 | 50Ω SMA connectors |
| -F75 | 75Ω F connectors |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| 2307LR | Miniature L-Band/Wideband Fiber Receiver |
| XRF4-FK-8LNB | XRF4 Platform feature key to enable LNB power on 8x inputs |
| XRF4-FK-8AGC | XRF4 Platform feature key to enable Automatic Gain Control for 8x inputs |
| 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 |
| XRF96 | XRF4 system mid-point module |
