XRF6 RF Router Manual
OVERVIEW Revision 1.0 Page 1-1
1. OVERVIEW
The XRF6 is a modular RF signal matrix ideal for routing and monitoring RF L-band and IF signals within a
satellite communications facility. Built upon 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 and monitoring, and alarm reporting of critical signal
parameters like input signal presence and signal level, provide flexible RF signal management.
The XRF6 is offered with the X-NCP2 remote control panel option 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 XRF6 houses up to a 64x64 routing matrix within a 6RU chassis. Matrix sizes range from 16x16 to
64x64 in increments of 16 inputs and outputs, within one frame. External expansion to 512x512 is
available with the addition of multiple frames and SCRF series passive splitters/combiners. Input cards
and output cards can be added independently for non-square matrix sizes. Ultra-high reliability is ensured
by low component count per signal path, optional dual power supplies, and redundant system controllers.
Features:
• Future proof with 40 to 2250MHz operation
• 70/140MHz IF, L-Band, stacked L-Band and off-air DTV all in one platform
• Passes all modulation protocols
• Modular design; all cards are front-loading and hot-swappable
• External system expansion capability up to 512x512 using additional frames and Evertz SCRF series
passive splitters/combiners
• Automatic or manual gain control on all input channels
• RF power monitoring on all input channel
• Adjustable output level in AGC mode
• Matrix crosspoint control using card-edge interface, X-NCP2 remote control panel, VistaLINK
®
, or 3rd
party control software
• System configuration, alarm monitoring, event logging, and email notification available through
VistaLINK
®
or 3rd party control software
• Passcode protection for configuration parameters, destination locks, and salvo locks
• Up to 32 programmable salvos
• Redundant power supply and frame controller options
The XRF6 matrix consists of the following major components as shown in Figure 1-1:
• 6 RU system frame (model XRF6-FR-64X64)
• Input cards (16 inputs each)
• Output cards (16 outputs each)
• Power supply(s) (one required, 2
nd
optional for redundancy)
• Frame controller(s) (one required, 2
nd
optional for redundancy)
The frame consists of the metal chassis and a passive rear backplane that interconnects all of the
modules. The backplane also contains all of the matrix input and output connectors. The frame contains
no active components, and the only serviceable items that are within the chassis are the AC fuses housed
in the AC power receptacles. The router frame is designed to provide a lifetime of uninterrupted service.
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