The XRU4 is a non-blocking, universal fan-in and fan-out wideband RF router for signals from 40 – 2450MHz. In a mere 4RU form factor, the XRU4 starts from a base 8x8 configuration and is expandable in increments of eight-channel input and/or output cards.
The XRU4 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 XRU4 input modules are also individually software-upgradable to support LNB powering.
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.
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 optional 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 or 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.
Features
- Simultaneous fan-in/fan-out capabilities
- Various connector type and impedance options in the same chassis
- All active components are modular and hot-swappable
- Optional integrated LNB power supplies with 22kHz LO control
- Integrated 10" touch screen display and optional built-in spectrum analyzer
Configurations
The XRU4 RF Router supports both fan-in and fan-out (FIFO) configurations on the same router simultaneously. Examples of FIFO configurations are:
Specifications
System | |
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| Matrix Sizes | 8x8 up to 64x128 |
| System Expansion | Expandable in increments of 8 inputs and/or outputs |
RF Input | |
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| Impedance | 75Ω (50Ω optional) |
| Connector Type | BNC (SMA and F-Type also available) |
Fiber Optic Inputavailable with 2307LR modules | |
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| Optical Input | Female LC/UPC |
RF Specifications | |
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| Bandwidth | 40 – 2450MHz |
| Input Return Loss | > 16dB for 500 – 2450MHz, > 11dB for 40 – 2450MHz |
| Output Return Loss | > 13dB for 500 – 2450MHz, > 10dB for 40 – 2450MHz |
| Frequency Response | ±1.5dB (400 – 2300MHz), ±2.0dB (400 – 2450MHz), ±3.5dB (40 – 2450MHz), ±0.5dB maximum over any 36MHz |
| OIP3 | 22dBm @ composite power -5dBm |
| Noise Figure | |
| Fan-Out Mode | 17dB @ 0dB gain, 10dB @ 20dB |
| Fan-In/FIFO Mode | 23dB @ 0dB gain, 16dB @ 8dB |
| Input Gain | |
| Fan-Out Mode | 8dB in 1dB step |
| Fan-In/FIFO Mode | 8dB in 1dB step |
| Output Gain | |
| Fan-Out Mode | 30dB in 1dB step |
| Fan-In/FIFO Mode | 14dB in 1dB step |
| Isolation | > 80dB input to input, > 80dB output to output, > 55dB input to output (40 – 2000MHz), > 47dB input to output (2000 – 2450MHz) |
| RF Input Power | 0dBm to -60dBm |
| Maximum Output Power | 0dBm for Fan Out mode, -2dBm for Fan In mode, -2dBm for FIFO |
| Input P1dB | -1dBm @ 500MHz, 4dBm @ 950MHz, 4dBm @ 1500MHz, 1dBm @ 2150MHz |
| Group Delay | ±2ns |
| Gain Tracking | ±1.0dB |
LNB Power | |
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| LO Control | 22kHz, on/off (selectable) |
| Voltage | 13/18V DC, off (selectable) |
| Current | 400mA |
| Protection | Active: short circuit, overload |
Communication & Control | |
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| Ethernet | SNMP, web browser Rest API |
| Panels | Integrated 10" touch screen panel; CP2116-E, CP2232-E panels available |
| Software | Web, VistaLINK PRO® SNMP NMS and VUE-SW |
Electrical | |
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| 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) |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 425 watts (64x64 config.), 600 watts (64x128 config.) Configurations are fully routed without LNB power consumption |
Physical | |
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| Dimensions | 18.96" W x 6.96" H x 29.21" D (482 x 177 x 742mm) |
Environmental | |
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| Operating Ambient Temperature | 0-50°C |
Compliance | |
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| 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
| XRU4-FR-64x128 | XRU 4RU RF router frame, 192 IO connections. Maximum 64x128 Fan In/Fan Out configuration. 10" integrated LCD touch screen. |
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Ordering Options | |
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| XRF4-FC | XRF4 RF router frame controller |
| XRF4-FC-ASA | XRF4 Frame controller with Advanced Integrated spectrum analyzer, which includes built-in carrier monitoring, DVB S/S2/S2X signal demodulation, and constellation display. Accessible locally using 10" touch screen and over the network using web browser. |
| XRF4-PS | XRF4 RF router power supply module |
| XRU4-8IP | 8 channel input card for the XRU4 RF router system, BNC 75Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8IP-S50 | 8 channel input card for the XRU4 RF router system, SMA 50Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8IP-F75 | 8 channel input card for the XRU4 RF router system, F-Type 75Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8IP-B50 | 8 channel input card for the XRU4 RF router system, BNC 50Ω connectors |
| XRU96 | Universal Fan In/Fan Out mid-point module for XRU4-FR-64x128 frame |
| XRU4-8OP | 8 channel output card for the XRU4 RF router system, BNC 75Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8OP-B50 | 8 channel output card for the XRU4 RF router system, BNC 50Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8OP-F75 | 8 channel output card for the XRU4 RF router system, F-Type 75Ω connectors |
| XRU4-8OP-S50 | 8 channel output card for the XRU4 RF router system, SMA 50Ω connectors |
| 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 |
| XRF-8CK-OP | XRF/XPRF system 8 output channel software key for expansion beyond 64 output, in block of 8 |