evertz SRF Series User manual

SRF Series
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2009 - 2012
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z9
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Version 0.3, January 2012

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
CISPR 22 CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded
interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

SRF Series RF Splitters and Combiners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
1.1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS.................................................................................................................2
1.2. TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM.........................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................5
3. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................10
3.1. SRF1.......................................................................................................................................10
3.2. SRF3.......................................................................................................................................10
Figures
Figure 1-1: Front View of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis...................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2: Rear View of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis ...................................................................................................1
Figure 1-3: 1x2 Splitter / 2x1 Combiner.................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-4: 1x4 Splitter / 4x1 Combiner.................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-5: 1x8 Splitter / 8x1 Combiner.................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-6: 1x16 Splitter / 16x1 Combiner.............................................................................................................3
Figure 1-7: 128x128 L Band Matrix Using XRF6 64x64 Routers and SRF3-64-1x2 Modules..............................4
Figure 2-1: Front Panel of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis .................................................................................................6
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis..................................................................................................6
Figure 2-3: Front Panel of SRF3-32-1x4 Chassis .................................................................................................7
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel of SRF3-32-1x4 Chassis..................................................................................................7
Figure 2-5: Front Panel of SRF3-16-1x8 Chassis .................................................................................................8
Figure 2-6: Rear Panel of SRF3-16-1x8 Chassis..................................................................................................8
Figure 2-7: Front Panel of SRF3-8-1x16 Chassis .................................................................................................9
Figure 2-8: Rear Panel of SRF3-8-1x16 Chassis..................................................................................................9

SRF Series Splitters and Combiners
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.0 Preliminary Version Jun 2006
0.1 Updated to SRF specs Jul 2007
0.2 Updated front & rear panels drawings Feb 2009
0.3 Updated SRF specs and Panel drawings Jan 2012
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty
offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty
is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order
confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you
encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in
equipment design or specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
The SRF series RF passive splitters and combiners provide an economical method of splitting or
combining a number of RF signals in ratios of 1:2,1:4,1:8 or 1:16. They provide low insertion loss, high
return loss, flat frequency response and high isolation between channels. They can be used for signal
distribution in a RF facility, or used to expand the matrix size of Evertz Microsystems XRF1 (16x16) and
XRF6 (64x64) RF routers.
Figure 1-1: Front View of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis
Figure 1-2: Rear View of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis
The SRF products feature RF coax connectors on both sides of the chassis for mounting on either the
front or back of the rack for ease of installation and troubleshooting. They also feature an input
monitoring port for troubleshooting and diagnostics in the RF plant.
The SRF1 series is housed in a 1RU frame and the SRF3 series are housed in a 3RU frame. RF
specifications are dependent on the split / combine ratio. The list below includes all possible options of
the SRF splitter / combiners.
SRF1 SERIES:
SRF1-16-1x2:16-channel 1x2 splitter / 2x1 combiner
SRF1-8-1x4:8-channel 1x4 splitter / 4x1 combiner
SRF1-4-1x8: 4-channel 1x8 splitter / 8x1 combiner
SRF1-2-1x16: 2-channel 1x16 splitter / 16x1 combiner

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SRF3 SERIES:
SRF3-64-1x2:64-channel 1x2 splitter / 2x1 combiner
SRF3-32-1x4:32-channel 1x4 splitter / 4x1 combiner
SRF3-16-1x8: 16-channel 1x8 splitter / 8x1 combiner
SRF3-8-1x16: 8-channel 1x16 splitter / 16x1 combiner
1.1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
COMMON
PORTA
PORTB
MONITOR
-20dB
passive
tap
Figure 1-3: 1x2 Splitter / 2x1 Combiner
COMMON
PORTA
PORTB
-20dB
passive
tap
PORTC
PORTD
MONITOR
Figure 1-4: 1x4 Splitter / 4x1 Combiner

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COMMON
PORT A
PORT B
-20dB
passive
tap
PORT C
PORT D
MONITOR PORT E
PORT F
PORT G
PORT H
Figure 1-5: 1x8 Splitter / 8x1 Combiner
COMMON
PORT A
PORT B
-20dB
passive
tap
PORT C
PORT D
MONITOR
PORT E
PORT F
PORT G
PORT H
PORT I
PORT J
PORT K
PORT L
PORT M
PORT N
PORT O
PORT P
Figure 1-6: 1x16 Splitter / 16x1 Combiner

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1.2. TYPICAL APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Figure 1-7 illustrates the use of four SRF3-64-1x2 modules to achieve a 128x128 router using four XRF6
L band routers. On the input side, the SRF functions as a splitter and as a combiner on the output side,
allowing non-blocking routing of any input to all outputs.
Figure 1-7: 128x128 L Band Matrix Using XRF6 64x64
Routers and SRF3-64-1x2 Modules

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2. INSTALLATION
The SRF splitters and combiners have RF coaxial connectors on the front and back side of the chassis.
The common and monitoring ports are on the front of the panel. Output connectors are located on the
rear side of the chassis.
The monitoring port can be used for diagnostics and monitoring. This port is a –20dB tap of the common
port. Terminate this port with a 75 Ohm load when not connected.
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Please note all unused ports on a channel (including monitoring ports) must be
terminated with a 75 Ohm load if they are not connected. Please contact Evertz
Microsystems for recommended termination suppliers.

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Figure 2-1: Front Panel of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel of SRF3-64-1x2 Chassis

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Figure 2-3: Front Panel of SRF3-32-1x4 Chassis
Figure 2-4: Rear Panel of SRF3-32-1x4 Chassis

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Figure 2-5: Front Panel of SRF3-16-1x8 Chassis
Figure 2-6: Rear Panel of SRF3-16-1x8 Chassis

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Figure 2-7: Front Panel of SRF3-8-1x16 Chassis
Figure 2-8: Rear Panel of SRF3-8-1x16 Chassis
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SRF1 models occupy 1RU of rack space and have similar layouts but with fewer
connectors than the depicted SRF3 models.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SRF1
SRF1
SRF1-16-1x2
SRF1-8-1x4
SRF1-4-1x8
SRF1-2-1x16
Number of
Channels
16 1x2’s 8 1x4’s 4 1x8’s 2 1x16’s
Frequency
Range
40MHz-300MHz 40MHz-300MHz 600MHz-2200MHz 800MHz-2200MHz
Insertion Loss 4.2dB±0.5dB 7.5dB ± 0.75dB 11dB ± 1dB 14dB ± 1dB
Isolation >60dB >55dB >55dB >55dB
Return
Loss(>250MHz)
>15dB >15dB >14dB >14dB
Dimensions 19”Wx1.75”Hx5.5D 19”Wx1.75”Hx5.5D 19”Wx1.75”Hx9.5D 19”Wx1.75”Hx9.5D
3.2. SRF3
SRF3
SRF3-64-1x2
SRF3-32-1x4
SRF3-16-1x8
SRF3-8-1x16
Number of
Channels
64 1x2’s 32 1x4’s 16 1x8’s 8 1x16’s
Frequency
Range
40MHz-300MHz 40MHz-300MHz 600MHz-2200MHz 800MHz-2200MHz
Insertion Loss 4.2dB±0.5dB 7.5dB ± 0.75dB 11dB ± 1dB 14dB ± 1dB
Isolation >60dB >55dB >55dB >55dB
Return
Loss(>250MHz)
>15dB >15dB >14dB >14dB
Dimensions 19”Wx5.25”Hx5.5D 19”Wx5.25”Hx5.5D 19”Wx5.25”Hx9.5D 19”Wx5.25”Hx9.5D
Impedance: 75ohm
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (F type optional)
Monitoring Output: -20dB ± 2dB relative to common port
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All ports except the monitor ports are DC coupled and will pass LNB power and
DiSEqC signals.