The XRF6 is a modular RF signal matrix for routing and monitoring L-band, IF and other signals within a satellite communications facility. Built on a modular architecture, all active components are hot-swappable and front-loading, ensuring ease of maintenance and matrix expansion. Advanced features such as automatic gain control, salvo operations, monitoring, and alarm reporting of critical signal parameters such as input signal presence and signal level provide flexible RF signal management. Optional 18V DC LNB power is also available with active overload and short circuit protection.

The XRF6 is offered with the X-NCP2 and CP-22xxxE series remote control panel options for crosspoint control and system configuration. Additionally, this flexible routing matrix can be controlled, configured, and monitored via serial control and/or SNMP control over Ethernet, using Evertz VistaLINK® or other monitoring and control software.

The XRF6L houses up to a 64x64 routing matrix within a 6RU chassis. Matrix sizes are scalable in increments of 16x inputs and outputs. External expansion to 512x512 is available with the addition of multiple frames and Evertz SRF series passive splitters/combiners. Input cards and output cards can be added independently for non-square matrix sizes. High reliability is ensured by low component count per signal path, optional dual power supplies, and redundant system controllers.

Features

  • Future proof with 40 – 2450MHz operation
  • Preserves signal quality from input to output, supports strict performance requirements of advanced modulation formats
  • 70/140MHz IF, L-Band, stacked L-Band and off-air DTV all in one platform
  • Passes all modulation formats
  • Modular design; all cards are front loaded and hot-swappable
  • Passcode protection for configuration parameters and destination locks
  • Up to 8x programmable salvos
  • External system expansion capability up to 512x512
  • Redundant power supply and frame controller options
  • Non-blocking, fan-out configuration
  • Optional 18V DC LNB power with active overload and short circuit protection
  • Solid State matrix switching
  • Automatic or manual gain control on all input channels
  • RF power monitoring on all input channels
  • Adjustable output level in AGC mode

Specifications

System
Matrix Sizes 16x16 to 64x64 in a 6RU frame
512x512 maximum expanded system size
System Expansion Inputs or outputs are expandable in increments of 16
Expansion beyond 64x64 requires additional frames and external splitting/combining
Impedance 75Ω (50Ω optional)
Connector Type BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (SMA, F-type optional)
Gain Range -6 to +20dB in 1dB steps (manual gain mode)
Output AGC Level -20 to -50dBm
Bandwidth 40 – 2450MHz

RF Specifications

L-Band (850 to 2450MHz*)
Frequency Response ±1.5dB over the passband, ±0.5dB over any 36MHz channel
Isolation > 60dB input to output
> 70dB output to output and input to input
RF Input Power -10 to -70dBm
Max RF Output Power -10dBm
Input P1dB +2dBm (1500MHz) typ
OIP3 +12dBm (1500MHz) typ
Noise Figure 6dB (1500MHz, Gain = +20dB) typ
20dB (1500MHz, Gain = 0dB) typ
Return Loss > 15dB (input and output)

RF Specifications

IF (40 to 200MHz*)
Frequency Response ±0.5dB over 50 – 90MHz and 120 – 60MHz
Isolation > 60dB input to output
> 70dB output to output and input to input
RF Input Power -15 to -70dBm
Max RF Output Power -10dBm
Input P1dB -4dBm (70MHz) typ
OIP3 +10dBm (70MHz) typ
Return Loss > 13dB (input), > 15dB (output)

LNB Power
Voltage 18V DC, off (selectable)
Current 400mA
Protection Short circuit, overload

Communication & Control
Serial RS-232/RS-422 selectable - Female 9-pin D connector
Ethernet SNMP over IEEE 802.3/U (10/100 BaseTx) RJ-45 connector
Control X-NCP2, CP-2232E or CP-2116E Control Panels; VistaLINK® , MAGNUM or third party SNMP or serial interface

Electrical
AC Input Auto-ranging, 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Power Consumption 350 watts (Fully loaded frame)
Connector IEC 60320-1 per power supply

Compliance
Safety CSA listed to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, Amendment 1:2011, Amendment 2:2014 (MOD), ANSI/UL Std. No. 60950-1-2011, IEC 60950-1:2005 2nd Ed + A1:2009; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1:14, IEC 62368-1:2014, UL 62368-1 2nd Ed.
EMI/RFI Complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B EN 55022:1998 ICES-003

Physical
Dimensions 10.5"H x 19"W x 20.5"D
(266mm H x 483mm W x 520mm D)
Module Capacity 4x input slots, 4x output slots
Weight Approx. 17.4lbs (7.9kg) with 2 power supplies, no slots occupied
Approx. 32lbs (14.5kg) with 2 power supplies all slots occupied

*All specifications over specified bandwidth unless noted

Ordering Information

Notes • Contact Evertz sales for other matrix sizes up to 512x512, as well as 50Ω BNC, SMA and F-Type connector options
XRF6L‑FR‑A XRF6 6RU frame, 64x64 maximum intra-frame capacity, 75Ω BNC connectors
XRF6L‑FR‑A‑F75 XRF6 6RU frame, 64x64 maximum intra-frame capacity, 75Ω F-Type connectors
XRF6L‑FR‑A‑B50 XRF6 6RU frame, 64x64 maximum intra-frame capacity, 50Ω BNC connectors
XRF6L‑FR‑A‑S50 XRF6 6RU frame, 64x64 maximum intra-frame capacity, 50Ω SMA connectors

Ordering Options
XRF6L-FC Frame controller for PKGXRF6L systems
XRF6L-16OP 16 channel output card for PKGXRF6L systems, 75Ω
XRF6L-16OP-50 16 channel output card for PKGXRF6L systems, 50Ω
XRF6-16IP 16 channel input card for PKGXRF6S or PKGXRF6L systems, 75Ω
XRF6-16IP-50 16 channel input card for PKGXRF6S or PKGXRF6L systems, 50Ω
XRF6-16IP-LNB 16 channel input card for PKGXRF6S or PKGXRF6L systems, 75Ω, with 18V DC LNB power
XRF6-16IP-LNB-50 16 channel input card for PKGXRF6S or PKGXRF6L systems, 50Ω, with 18V DC LNB power
XRF6-PS-A XRF6 power supply, 850W, for use in all XRF6L-FR-A series and XRF6S-FR-A series frames. Not compatible with non-A series frames.
X-NCP2 Router Control Panel