Xenon brings many advanced new capabilities to the world of routing switchers, building on a new generation design that starts with a solid, multi-format router core
In today's broadcast environment, a router must be reliable, resilient and cost effective. The Xenon excels in all of these areas while offering the flexibility of multiformat operation, and the ability to add Signal Processing Technology.
Great care has been taken in the design of the Xenon to avoid single points of failure. Active assemblies are all hot swappable from the front of the frame. Power, control, cooling and reference generation are available in redundant configurations.
Configuration • The Xenon allows any mix of formats within a frame in independent blocks of 32 inputs or outputs. Any of the supported formats, 3G/HD/SD/AES/Analog, can be expanded to fill an entire 128x128 frame. Additionally the Xenon supports optical routing from 3Mb/s to 3Gb/s in blocks of 32 inputs or outputs.
The Xenon is housed in a 4RU frame, switching up to 64 sources to 64 destinations, or in an 8RU frame switching up to 128 sources to 128 destinations. Additional input and output modules can be installed into the router at anytime.
Control • The Xenon router includes, as standard, an internal Frame Controller module which supports four Q-Link ports, two Ethernet ports and two Serial ports mounted on the rear of the router.
The Xenon has a number of control options, they are:
Remote Control Panel: Any panel(s) from the entire range of Quartz remote control panels can be used with the Xenon router connected via Q-Link.
External third party control: The Xenon router can be remotely controlled via an external third party control device, such as an automation system, when connected to the router's serial port.
Expansion • The input and output stages of the Xenon can be expanded in steps of 32 at any time by adding additional I/O modules. The Xenon can not be expanded beyond its frame size.
Power Supply • The power supplies for the Xenon are internal. The 4RU & 8RU frame can be fitted with an optional redundant power supply with separate AC power inlet & alarm output.
Designed for Performance Ultra Wide Band Routing • By offering a format independent data path, the Xenon supports signals from 3Mb/s all the way up to 3Gb/s including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, DVB-ASI, SMPTE ST 310 digital video formats as well as optical formats and other high data rate signals.
Video • Xenon supports 3G, HD, SD and ASI video routing. It is available as 3G/HD/SD or HD/SD or SD only, offering cost savings for those who do not require 3G and or HD capability. For those applications requiring the signal to be reclocked, reclocking modules can be added in blocks of 8 outputs.
Audio • The Xenon router is a fully featured Stereo Audio router. Xenon supports AES and Analog Audio routing. Balanced AES or unbalanced AES on BNCs are supported in any mixture in blocks of 32 inputs or outputs. The Xenon also supports analog routing. Analog audio I/O is converted and routed as digital so that analog sources can route to AES destinations and AES sources can route to analog destinations. Analog blocks are in groups of 32 stereo pairs. The Xenon can optionally support Mono routing for AES and Analog audio by adding the +SS option. Additionally, the xenon also supports MADI I/O as an option on all audio i/o cards. On input cards this ADDS a MADI connector for MADI input. Note that these inputs are IN ADDITION TO the analog or AES base I/O. On output cards a MADI output connector is ADDED. This too offers MADI outputs IN ADDITION to the base I/O card.
Signal and System Monitoring • Xenon supports SNMP signal monitoring and comprehensive system monitoring, including power supply voltages, interior temperatures and fan speeds. System status may also be monitored remotely by a network based remote connection over TCP/IP or a direct serial connection to a PC. User-configurable closing contacts are also provided for connection to an external alarm system.
X-LINK • X-LINK outputs are an additional set of outputs from Evertz® standard router platforms. They are for the purpose of providing connectivity to monitoring devices. X-LINK outputs do not reduce the number of outputs on the router, X-LINK outputs are in addition to the standard video router outputs.
Configuration | |
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Inputs | Selectable in blocks of 32 |
Outputs | Selectable in blocks of 32 |
Standard Definition | |
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SD Video Inputs | |
Signals supported | SMPTE ST 259 1997, ASI DVB standard |
Signal Level | 800mV p-p nominal |
Impedance | 75Ω terminating |
Return Loss | |
5-270MHz | 15dB typical |
Cable equalization | Belden 1694A, 250m |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
SD Video Outputs | |
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Signal Level | 800mV p-p ±10% |
Impedance | 75Ω terminating |
Return Loss | |
5-270MHz | 15dB typical |
DC Offset | 0 ±0.5V |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
Signal Path | |
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Rise/fall times | < 0.4ns |
Path Length | 12ns, typical |
Output jitter | 0.2 UI p-p with < 250m input cable |
High Definition | |
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HD Video Inputs | |
Signals supported | SMPTE ST 292-1 |
Signal Level | 800mV p-p nominal |
Impedance | 75Ω terminating |
Return Loss | |
5-1485MHz | 15dB typical |
Cable equalization | Belden 1694A, 90m 65m @ 2.97Gb/s |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
HD Video Outputs | |
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Signal Level | 800mV p-p ±10% |
Impedance | 75Ω terminating |
Return Loss | |
5-1485MHz | 15dB typical |
DC Offset | 0 ±0.5V |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
Signal Path | |
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Rise/fall times | < 0.4ns |
Path Length | 12ns, typical |
Output jitter | 0.2 UI p-p with < 95m input cable |
Fiber Inputs/Outputs | |
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SFP1T13-2 | Dual Optical SFP Transmitter, Up to 3Gb/s, 1310nm |
Connector | LC/PC |
Wavelengths | 1310nm |
Output Power | -2dBm ±1dBm |
SFP1R-2 | Dual Optical SFP Receiver, Up to 3Gb/s |
Connector | LC/PC |
Operating Wavelength | 1270nm to 1610nm |
Maximum Input Power | -1dBm |
Optical Sensitivity | -21dBm+/-1dBm |
Audio Inputs - AES | |
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Balanced version (D50) | |
Sample rates | 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz |
Standard | AES3-1992 |
Signal level | 0.2-7V p-p |
Impedance | 110Ω ±20% Transformer coupled |
DC on input | ±50V |
Connectors | D50 female carrying 16 signals |
Unbalanced Version (BNC) | |
Standard | SMPTE ST 276 |
Impedance | 75Ω |
Return loss | 25dB, 0.1-6.0kHz |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
Audio Outputs - AES | |
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Balanced version (D50) | |
Signal level | 2-5V p-p |
Impedance | 110Ω Transformer coupled |
DC isolation | ±50V |
Rise/fall time | 3.5-10ns |
Connectors | D50 female carrying 16 signals |
Unbalanced version | BNC |
Signal level | 1.0V p-p ±50% |
Impedance | 75Ω |
Return loss | 25dB, 0.1-6.0kHz |
Jitter | Conforms to ANSI S4.40 -1992 |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
Analog to Digital Conversion | |
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Sampling Freq | 48kHz or 96kHz |
Connectors | 50 way "D" type female |
Freq Response | ±0.05dB |
Input Impedance | 12kΩ minimum |
Signal Level | 0dBfs -18dBu or 24dBu |
Noise | -113dB A-weighted |
THD+N | > 95dB (typically > 98dB) |
CMRR | > 85dB @1kHz |
Crosstalk | < -95dB |
I/O Delay | 0.85ms @48kHz or 0.43ms @96kHz |
Digital to Analog Conversion | |
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Sampling Freq | 48kHz or 96kHz |
Connectors | 50 way "D" type female |
Freq Response | ±0.06dB |
Output Impedance | 400Ω |
Signal Level | 0dBfs -18dBu or 24dBu |
Noise | -115dB A-weighted |
THD+N | > 95dB (typically > 98dB) |
DC Offset | >±30mV |
Crosstalk | < -95dB |
I/O Delay | 1.3ms @48kHz or 0.66ms @96kHz |
Dynamic Range | 24 bits |
Analog Performance | |
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Sampling Freq | 48kHz or 96kHz |
Connectors | 50 way "D" type female |
Freq Response | ±0.08dB |
Output Impedance | 400Ω |
Input Impedance | 12kΩ minimum |
Signal level | 0dBfs = 18dBu or 24dBu |
Noise | -110dB A-weighted |
THD+N | > 95dB (typically > 98dB) |
DC Offset | >±30mV |
Crosstalk | < -95dB |
I/O Delay | 1.3ms @48kHz or 0.66ms @96kHz |
Dynamic Range | 24 bits |
Switching Reference | |
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Reference inputs (SD) | 2x, BNC, analog 525/625 |
Reference inputs (HD/SD) | Tri level, analog 625 or 525 |
Signal level | 1V p-p ±3dB |
Impedance | 75Ω terminating |
Line switching | Lines 6/319 (625), Lines 10/273 (525),Line 7 (HD) |
Connectors | BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A |
Electrical | |
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Supply | Auto ranging 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz |
Power | Not including the SPT modules |
8RU | Typical 300VA,Max 500VA |
4RU | Typical 150VA,Max 250VA |
Backup | Optional |
Physical | |
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Height | |
4RU | 7" (178mm) |
8RU | 14" (355mm) |
Width | 19" (483mm) |
Depth | 17 3/4" (450mm) |
Weight | |
4RU | 16kg (35lbs) |
8RU | 31kg (68lbs) |
Operating Temp | Spec. maintained to 30°C Operation to 40°C |
Ventilation | Fan cooled from the front to the rear of the left hand and right hand side of the router |
Control | |
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Q-Link | 4x75Ω video cable (max length 500m) |
F-Link | 2xRJ45 |
Serial RS-422/232 | 2xD9 female |
Ethernet, 10baseT | 2xRJ45 |
Compliance | |
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Safety | CSA Listed to 60065 Complies with CE low voltage directive |
EMC | Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A CE EMC Directive |
XE4 Up To 64x64 Base Systems | |
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XE4-X-3232SX | Xenon 4RU 32x32 SDI Router |
XE4-X-3232SX+F | Xenon 4RU 32x32 SDI Router (fiber capable - no modules) |
XE4-X-3232SX+XLINK | Xenon 4RU 32x32 SDI Router with 3 X-LINK outputs |
XE4-X-3232HX | Xenon 4RU 32x32 HD/SD Router |
XE4-X-3232HX+F | Xenon 4RU 32x32 HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules) |
XE4-X-3232HX+XLINK | Xenon 4RU 32x32 HD/SD Router with 3 X-LINK outputs |
XE4-X-3232-3G | Xenon 4RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router |
XE4-X-3232-3G+F | Xenon 4RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules) |
XE4-X-3232-3G+XLINK | Xenon 4RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router with 3 X-LINK outputs |
XE4-X-3232-AESB | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Balanced) |
XE4-X-3232-AESB+MADI | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Balanced) with MADI Expansion |
XE4-X-3232-AESU | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Unbalanced) |
XE4-X-3232-AESU+MADI | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Unbalanced) with MADI Expansion |
XE4-X-3232-AA | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Analog Audio Router |
XE4-X-3232-AA+MADI | Xenon 4RU 32x32 Analog Audio Router with MADI Expansion |
XE8 Up To 128X128 Base Systems | |
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When ordering a Xenon 8RU base system, use the same part numbers as the 4RU base systems but substitute XE4 with XE8. All 8RU base systems ship in 32x32 configurations |
Ordering Options | |
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+2PS | Redundant Power Supply (1 required for 4RU Frame), (2 required for 8RU Frame) |
+FC | Redundant Controller Module |
+REF | Redundant Reference module (Can only be fitted on frames with 64 or more, outputs) |
+R8 | Reclocking option for 8 HD/SD outputs |
+R16 | Reclocking option for 16 HD/SD outputs |
+R24 | Reclocking option for 24 HD/SD outputs |
+R32 | Reclocking option for 32 HD/SD outputs |
+SS | Option to synchronise audio inputs. Note: This option is required for mono audio operation. |
+SRC | Sample Rate Converters for AES audio |
Accessories | |
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XE4-X-FRAME | Xenon 4RU Router Chassis |
XE8-X-FRAME | Xenon 8RU Router Chassis |
XE-IP32HX | 32 HD/SD inputs |
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XE-IP32HX+F | 32 HD/SD inputs (fiber capable) |
XE-IP32-3G | 32 3G/HD/SD inputs |
XE-IP32-3G-F1 | 32 3G/HD/SD inputs (fiber capable) |
XE-IP32-AESB | 32 AES Balanced inputs |
XE-IP32-AESB-MADI | 32 AES Balanced inputs, plus 2 MADI outputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
XE-IP32-AESU | 32 AES Unbalanced inputs |
XE-IP32-AESU-MADI | 32 AES Unbalanced inputs, plus 2 MADI outputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
XE-IP32-AA | 32 Analog inputs |
XE-IP32-AA-MADI | 32 Analog inputs, plus 2 MADI outputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
XE-OP32HX | 32 HD/SD outputs |
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XE-OP32HX+F | 32 HD/SD outputs (fiber capable) |
XE-OP32HX-XLINK | 32 HD/SD outputs via mini-BNC (DIN), plus 3 X-LINK outputs (only 1 card can be fitted in the 4RU frame and only two cards can be fitted in the 8RU frame) |
XE-OP32-3G | 32 3G/HD/SD outputs |
XE-OP32-3G+F | 32 3G/HD/SD outputs (fiber capable) |
XE-OP32-3G-XLINK | 32 3G/HD/SD outputs via mini-BNC (DIN), plus 3 X-LINK outputs (only 1 card can be fitted in the 4RU frame and only two cards can be fitted in the 8RU frame) |
XE-SPT-AVP-H | HD/SD Line Synchronizer and Audio SoftSwitch module with video and audio processing functions |
XE-SPT-AVP-3G | 3G Line Synchronizer and Audio SoftSwitch module with video and audio processing functions |
XE-OP32-AESB | 32 AES Balanced outputs |
XE-OP32-AESB-MADI | 32 AES Balanced outputs, plus 2 MADI inputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
XE-OP32-AESU | 32 AES Unbalanced outputs |
XE-OP32-AESU-MADI | 32 AES Unbalanced outputs, plus 2 MADI inputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
XE-OP32-AA | 32 Analog outputs |
XE-OP32-AA-MADI | 32 Analog outputs, plus 2 MADI inputs via mini-BNC (DIN) |
Modules | |
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SFP3R-2 | Dual Optical SFP fiber receiver module |
SFP3T13-2 | Dual Optical SFP fiber transmitter module, 1310nm |
Control Panels | Enhance the function and usability of this router with a variety of control panels |
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Patch Cable | |
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CB-FP1M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 1m, SC/PC male termination |
CB-FP1M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 1m, ST/PC male termination |
CB-FP5M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 5m, SC/PC male termination |
CB-FP5M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 5m, ST/PC male termination |
CB-FP10M-SCPC | Single mode fiber cable, 10m, SC/PC male termination |
CB-FP10M-STPC | Single mode fiber cable, 10m, ST/PC male termination |