XRF1/XRF1A 16x16 RF Router Manual
OPERATION Revision 1.2 XRF1 - 6-1
6. OPERATION
The router matrix may be controlled via SNMP over the Ethernet port or by RS232/422 over the frame’s
serial port. The Evertz X-NCP2 control panel uses SNMP over Ethernet, while many third party M&C
systems use the RS232/422 port.
6.1. X-NCP2 ROUTER CONTROL PANEL
The Evertz X-NCP2 control panel is a multi-function control panel used to control the XRF series of
routers, and X Series of optical routers. The display area consists of a two 24 digit alphanumeric displays,
0-9 numeric keypad, 12 functional push-buttons and tactile rotary encoders with push-button selection.
6.1.1. Connections
The control panel may be connected directly to the router’s Ethernet port (using a crossover Ethernet
cable) or to a hub or switch, which is connected to the router’s Ethernet port (using a standard Ethernet
cable). A hub or switch is required to connect multiple control panels to a frame controller. The panel
communicates with the router’s frame controller using SNMP. A single XRF1 may have up to eight X-
NCP2 panels connected to it on the same network. Conversely, a single X-NCP2 panel can control
multiple connected XRF1’s.
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To connect an XNCP2 control panel directly to an XRF1 router Ethernet port, a
crossover Ethernet cable is required.
6.1.2. Mounting
The X-NCP2 is equipped with rack mounting brackets and fits into a standard 19 inch by 1 3/4 inch (483
mm x 45 mm) rack space. 2RU of vertical space is required. The mounting brackets may be removed if
rack mounting is not required.
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