evertz XRF6 User manual

XRF6 RF Router System
User Manual
© Copyright 2005 - 2008
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.0, May 2008
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the use of purchasers of the XRF6 Series Routers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any
purpose other than the operation of the Routers.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Microsystems
Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOSITURE
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with bother the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
• EN60065 Product Safety
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
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.

XRF6 RF Router Manual
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Sept05
0.2 Added IF specifications Jan 06
0.3 Added Safety notices, reformatting May 06
0.4 Updated some of the RF specifications Jun 06
0.5 Added XNCP2 configuration information Sept 06
0.6 Updated specifications Jan 07
1.0 Released: Removed ERC info, added instructions on inserting/removing May 08
I/O frame controller cards, added firmware upgrade procedure, updated specs
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 effected 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 express 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 1-3
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3. COOLING ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.3.1. Fan Exhaust ........................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4. POWER ................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1. Connecting the Power ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.4.2. Turning the Power On and Off ............................................................................... 2-4
2.4.3. Power Supply Indicator .......................................................................................... 2-4
2.5. CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS.................................................................................... 2-4
2.5.1. Serial Port Control Connection............................................................................... 2-4
2.5.2. Ethernet Network Connections............................................................................... 2-5
2.6. INSERTING AND REMOVING I/O AND FRAME CONTROLLER CARDS ............................ 2-6
2.6.1. Inserting Input or Output Cards .............................................................................. 2-6
2.6.2. Removing Input or Output Cards............................................................................ 2-7
2.6.3. Inserting a Frame Controller Module...................................................................... 2-7
2.6.4. Removing a Frame Controller Module ................................................................... 2-7
3. ROUTER CONFIGURATION USING THE FRAME CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION SERIAL
PORT................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1. CONNECTING TO THE FRAME CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT .......... 3-1
3.1.1. Terminal Program Configuration ............................................................................ 3-1
3.1.2. Connecting the PC to the Frame Controller Card .................................................. 3-1
3.2. NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU.................................................................................... 3-3
3.3. ROUTER CONFIGURATION MENU ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1. Router Input Card Settings..................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1.1. Setting The Number Of Router Inputs.......................................................... 3-4
3.3.1.2. Input Descriptions ........................................................................................ 3-5
3.3.1.3. Input Gain Stage Mode ................................................................................ 3-5
3.3.1.4. Input Gain Stage Target Power Level .......................................................... 3-5
3.3.1.5. Input Gain Stage Manual Gain Amount ....................................................... 3-5
3.3.1.6. Input Upper And Lower Threshold Power Level .......................................... 3-5
3.3.1.7. Input Squelch Threshold Power Level ......................................................... 3-5
3.3.1.8. Input Squelch Enable................................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1.9. Current Input Power Level ........................................................................... 3-5
3.3.2. Router Output Settings........................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.2.1. Setting The Number Of Router Outputs....................................................... 3-6
3.3.2.2. Output descriptions ...................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.3. Crosspoints ............................................................................................................ 3-6
3.4. SNMP SETUP.......................................................................................................................... 3-7

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3.4.1. Set Trap IP Address ............................................................................................... 3-8
3.4.2. Remove Trap IP Address ....................................................................................... 3-8
3.4.3. Retrieve Trap IP Addresses from Flash ................................................................. 3-8
3.5. SERIAL CONTROL PORT CONFIGURATION....................................................................... 3-8
3.6. SHOW CARD STATUS ...........................................................................................................3-9
3.7. ENGINEERING / DEBUG ........................................................................................................3-9
4. ROUTER CONFIGURATION USING THE INPUT CARD EDGE INTERFACE ............................... 4-1
4.1. INPUT CARD EDGE INTERFACE OPERATION.................................................................... 4-1
4.2. OUTPUT CARD EDGE INTERFACE ...................................................................................... 4-3
5. STATUS LED INDICATORS ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1. Power Supply LEDs ............................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2. Frame Controller LEDs........................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3. Input Card LEDs..................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4. Output Card LEDs .................................................................................................. 5-3
6. OPERATION..................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1. X-NCP2 ROUTER CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1. Adding XRF6 router frame controller to XNCP2 control list.................................... 6-1
6.1.2. Controlling the XRF6 Router via the XNCP2.......................................................... 6-2
6.1.3. Example 1: Pushbutton Control to Switch Input 2 to Output 5 .............................. 6-2
6.1.4. Example 2: Rotary knob control to switch input 2 to output 5................................ 6-3
6.2. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL................................................................. 6-3
6.2.1. What is VistaLINK®?............................................................................................... 6-3
6.3. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 6-3
6.4. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................ 6-4
6.5. VISTALINK®CONTROL SCREEN.......................................................................................... 6-4
7. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1. System ...................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.2. RF Specifications: L Band ...................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3. RF Specifications: If ............................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.4. Communication And Control: ................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.5. Electrical................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.6. Compliance ............................................................................................................ 7-2
7.1.7. Physical .................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 7-3
7.2.1. Changing The Fuses .............................................................................................. 7-3
7.2.2. Replacing The Power Supply ................................................................................. 7-3
8. XRF6 FIRMWARE UPGRADES.......................................................................................................8-1
8.1. FIRMWARE UPGRADES USING VISTALINK®PRO ............................................................. 8-1
8.1.1. Checking the Currently Installed Firmware Version ............................................... 8-1
8.1.2. Upgrading Input Card Firmware ............................................................................. 8-2
8.1.3. Upgrading Output Card Firmware .......................................................................... 8-5

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8.1.4. Upgrading Frame Controller Firmware................................................................... 8-7
8.2. FIRMWARE UPGRADES VIA SERIAL PORT........................................................................ 8-9
8.2.1. Upgrading Input or Output Card Firmware ............................................................. 8-9
8.2.2. Upgrading Frame Controller Firmware................................................................. 8-11
Figures
Figure 1-1: XRF6 router fully populated to 64x64 matrix size ............................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2: XRF6 Block Diagram .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 2-1: XRF6-FR Rear Panel Layout .............................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2: Connecting the Power to the XRF6-FR .............................................................................. 2-3
Figure 3-1: Location of the Frame Controller Upgrade/Configuration Port............................................ 3-2
Figure 4-1: Input card edge controls ..................................................................................................... 4-1
Figure 5-1: Power Supply LED Indicators ............................................................................................. 5-1
Figure 5-2: Input card LED Indicators ................................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-3: Output Card LED Indicators................................................................................................ 5-3
Figure 6-1: X-NCP2 Router Control Panel ............................................................................................ 6-1
Figure 6-2: VistaLINK®Control Screen ................................................................................................ 6-4
Figure 7-1: Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw ...................................................................... 7-4
Figure 8-1: Frame Controller Firmware Version.................................................................................... 8-2
Figure 8-2: Input or Output Card Firmware Version .............................................................................. 8-2
Figure 8-3: Version Information Menu Item........................................................................................... 8-2
Figure 8-4: Active Radio Button ............................................................................................................ 8-3
Figure 8-5: XRF6 Hardware Tree Listing .............................................................................................. 8-3
Figure 8-6: Firmware File Selection ...................................................................................................... 8-4
Figure 8-7: Sub-Processor Upgrade Selection...................................................................................... 8-4
Figure 8-8: Upgrade Process Completed.............................................................................................. 8-4
Figure 8-9: Version Information Menu Item........................................................................................... 8-5
Figure 8-10: Active Radio Button .......................................................................................................... 8-5
Figure 8-11: XRF6 Hardware Tree Listing ............................................................................................ 8-6
Figure 8-12: Firmware File Selection .................................................................................................... 8-6
Figure 8-13: Upgrade Process Completed............................................................................................ 8-7
Figure 8-14: Version Information Menu Item......................................................................................... 8-7
Figure 8-15: Active Radio Button .......................................................................................................... 8-7
Figure 8-16: XRF6 Hardware Tree Listing ............................................................................................ 8-8
Figure 8-17: Firmware File Selection .................................................................................................... 8-8
Figure 8-18: Upgrade Process Completed............................................................................................ 8-9
Figure 8-19: Input Card Upgrade Header With Upgrade Cable Connected........................................ 8-10
Figure 8-20: Output Card Upgrade Header With Upgrade Cable Connected ..................................... 8-10
Figure 8-21: Frame Controller Card Upgrade Header With Upgrade Cable Connected..................... 8-11
Tables
Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions...................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions...................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-3. Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes ................................................................................... 2-6
Table 3-1: 7700PB Upgrade Cable (WA-S76) ...................................................................................... 3-2
Table 4-1: Input Card Edge Interface Menu .......................................................................................... 4-2

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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, 2nd optional for redundancy)
• Frame controller(s) (one required, 2nd 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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Input and output cards are housed in the 8 card slots located within the main (center) section of the frame.
The two leftmost card slots (1 and 2), and the two rightmost cardslots (7 and 8) may contain only input
cards, while the center 4 slots (3 through 6) may contain only output cards.
All signal and control connections are located on the rear panel of the frame, with the exception of the
firmware upgrade and configuration port, located near the front edge of all system cards.
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPLY
XRF6-FC
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-I16LB XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-I16LB
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-
O16LB64x64
XRF6-FC
X6RF-PS
FRAME
STATUS
PSU
STATUS
ON OFF
POWER SUPPLY
Power
Supply A
Power
Supply B
Frame
Controller B
Frame
Controller A
SLOT1SLOT2SLOT3SLOT4SLOT5SLOT6SLOT7SLOT8
INPUTS
1-16
INPUTS
17-32
INPUTS
33-48
INPUTS
49-64
OUTPUTS
17-32
OUTPUTS
1-16
OUTPUTS
33-48
OUTPUTS
49-64
Figure 1-1: XRF6 router fully populated to 64x64 matrix size

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Vist aLINK®
Int erface
Board
Act iv e
LED
CONTROL / INDICATION
Serial Control
RS 232/RS 422
Frame
Status
LED
Power
Supply
Status
LED
Output Card
LED Display
Fault
LED
Output
Card-Edge
Control
N x M
Crosspoint
Matrix
M
1
N
M = 16, 32, 48, 64
RF
INPUTS
RF
OUTPUTS
N = 16, 32, 48, 64
AGC/Manual Gain
Input
Status
LED
AGC/Manual Gain
Input
Status
LED
Squelch Output
Level
Gain
Control
Squelch Output
Level
Gain
Control
1
Output
Act iv e
LED
Output
Act iv e
LED
Input
Card-Edge
Control
Input Card
LED Display
Frame
Controller
Card-Edge
Control
Frame
Controller
LED Display
Figure 1-2: XRF6 Block Diagram
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 8 sections: Overview, Installation, Configuration (chapters 3&4), Operation,
Technical Description, and XRF6 firmware upgrades.
Chapter 1 contains a quick summary of the router features and a glossary to define concepts and terms
used throughout the remainder of the manual.
Chapter 2 gives a detailed description of the rear panel connectors and a guide for connecting the router
to your existing system.
Chapter 3 describes the configuration of the router using the frame controller configuration port.
Chapter 4 describes the configuration of the router using the input card edge interface.
Chapter 5 gives a description of router operation using the optional remote control panel.
Chapter 6 provides a description of the router control panel and VistaLINK®monitoring application.
Chapter 7 lists the specifications for the XRF6 router.
Chapter 8 provides information on upgrading the XRF6 firmware.

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The exclamation point within an equi-lateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important safety related operating and maintenance (Servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
 This symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating instructions.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PANEL
Figure 2-1: XRF6-FR Rear Panel Layout
If equipment connected to the router outputs supplies DC via coax (e.g. LNB
supply voltage), this DC MUST be turned off or otherwise blocked. Damage to
the router can result if DC is applied to the RF output ports.
2.2. MOUNTING
The Router frame is equipped with rack mounting rails and fits into a standard 19” x 10.5” x 20” rack space
(483 mm x 260 mm x 510 mm). To securely fasten the frame to the equipment rack, make sure that all
four mounting screws on each mounting rail are tightened securely.
After the unit has been installed in a rack, all cards in the frame should be checked to ensure they are fully
seated within the frame. This is best accomplished by simply pushing (simultaneously, with moderate
force) on each card’s top and bottom insertion/extraction levers. This step should be repeated any time
the frame is shipped, or relocated within a facility.

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2.3. COOLING
The Router frame is designed to ensure adequate cooling for up to 300 watts of processing power per
frame. Fans at the front and rear of each power supply module accomplish forced air cooling. Adjacent
equipment may be mounted immediately to the top and bottom of the frame. Additional module cooling is
provided by interior cooling channels to ensure that even fully loaded frames mounted adjacent to each
other will operate within the normal temperature range.
For proper cooling, the frame must contain either two XRF6PS power supplies, or
one XRF6PS power supply and one XRF6PS-FM power supply blank panel with
cooling fan.
2.3.1. Fan Exhaust
The cooling fans for the power supplies, located at the front of the frame, draw air in the front and exhaust
out the sides of the frame. The cooling fans for the modules, located at the rear of the frame, draw air in
the front and the exhaust out the rear of the frame. To ensure adequate cooling, care should be taken to
ensure that the fan inlets and exhaust openings are free of obstructions.

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2.4. POWER
2.4.1. Connecting the Power
Figure 2-2: Connecting the Power to the XRF6-FR
The XRF6-FR frame comes standard with one auto-ranging power supply (XRF6PS) that automatically
senses the input voltage over the range of 100 to 240 VAC. An additional power supply (XRF6PS) can be
ordered to provide fully redundant powering of the frame. When only one power supply is fitted, the frame
will be fitted with a XRF6PS-FM fan module to ensure the thermal integrity of the frame cooling. In a
frame that contains a redundant power supply module, each power supply may be powered from a
different AC mains source, allowing complete AC supply redundancy.
Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry
module on the rear panel of each power supply. For use in North America, the power cord should be
minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. For use outside North
America use a power cord approved for the country of use with a minimum 1.00 mm2wire size.
The power entry modules contain a standard IEC power inlet connector, two 5 x 20 mm fuse holders and
an EMI line filter.

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CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE
GROUND PIN OF THE MAINS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED
2.4.2. Turning the Power On and Off
Each power supply is fitted with its own power switch. When the switch is turned off, the remaining power
supply will power the frame. To completely remove power from the frame, both power supplies must be
turned off.
2.4.3. Power Supply Indicator
Each power supply has two indicators. The LED on the left indicates the health of the entire frame. The
LED on the right indicates the health of the local power supply.
For example, if one of the power supplies malfunctions, then its local power supply LED will go off, and the
frame status LED on both power supplies will turn off. The local power supply status LED on the power
supply that is still functioning will remain on.
If there is a fuse failure return the power supply immediately. The power supplies are short circuit
protected and should not blow the fuse under a short circuit condition.
2.5. CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS
The XRF6 router can be controlled from third party monitor and control systems over the RS232 control
port, by the X-NCP2 remote control panel over Ethernet, or by Evertz VistaLINK®or other SNMP control
over Ethernet. The serial port pinouts are shown in section 2.5.1, and the protocol supported by the serial
port is documented in section 2.5.1 of this manual.
The Ethernet connection information is shown in section 2.5.2. Basic Operation of the X-NCP2 control
panel is documented in section 6.1. VistaLINK®control is documents in section 6.2. To interface with the
XRF6 router via third party SNMP managers, contact Evertz technical assistance for the required SNMP
MIB (management information database) information.
2.5.1. Serial Port Control Connection
This 9 pin female D connector provides an RS-232/RS-422 serial interface used for external serial remote
control. The Setup menu is used to configure the serial port for external control. See Table 2-1 and Table
2-2 for the pinout of the connector for RS-232 and RS-422 applications.

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Pin # Name Description
1 GND Chassis
g
round
2 TxD RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RxD RS-232 Receive Input
4
5 Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7 RTS
R
RS-232 RTS Input
8 CTS
R
RS-232 CTS Output
9
Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions
Pin # Name Description
1
2 Tx- RS-422 Tx- Output
3 Rx- RS-422 Rx- Input
4
5 GND
6
7 Tx+ RS-422 Tx+ Output
8 Rx+ RS-422 Rx- Input
Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions
2.5.2. Ethernet Network Connections
There are two RJ-45 Ethernet ports used for redundant connections to an Ethernet network. In order to
use both Ethernet connections the router frame must be fitted with two XRF6-FC Frame controller cards.
Connect the Ethernet cable described below to the RJ-45 connector on the side of the frame where your
XRF6-FC frame controller card is installed. If the frame is fitted with two frame controller cards then you
will have to provide an Ethernet connection to each RJ-45 connector in order to commicate with both
frame controllers.
The router is designed to be used with either 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) also known
as Fast Ethernet, twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems,
category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100ΩSTP cable may be used. When connecting
for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight through” with a
RJ-45 connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-
45 receptacle of the Base Station and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.
The straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout information in
Table 2-3. A colour code wiring table is provided in Table 2-3 for the current RJ 45 standards (AT&T 258A
or EIA/TIA 258B colour coding shown). Also refer to the notes following the table for additional wiring
guide information.

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Pin # Signal EIA/TIA 568A AT&T 258A or
EIA/TIA 568B
10BaseT
or 100BaseT
1 Transmit + White/Green White/Oran
g
eX
2 Transmit
–
Green/White or White Oran
g
e/White or Oran
g
e X
3 Receive + White/Oran
g
e White/Green X
4 N/
A
Blue/White or Blue Blue/White or Blue Not used
(
re
q
uired
)
5 N/
A
White/Blue White/Blue Not used
(
re
q
uired
)
6 Receive
–
Oran
g
e/White or Oran
g
e Green/White or Green X
7 N/
A
White/Brown White/Brown Not used
(
re
q
uired
)
Pin
1
8 N/A Brown/White or Brown Brown/White or Brown Not used (required)
Table 2-3. Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes
Note the following cabling information for this wiring guide:
• Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8-pin RJ 45 connector to carry Ethernet signals.
• Even though pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used, it is mandatory that they be present in the cable.
• 10BaseT and 100BaseT use the same pins, a crossover cable made for one will also work with the
other.
• Pairs may be solid colours and not have a stripe.
• Category 5 cables must use Category 5 rated connectors.
The maximum cable run between the router frame and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The maximum
combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. router and X-NCP2 control panel or PC/laptop via
network hub) is 675 feet (205 m).
Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity. Each RJ-45 connector is fitted with two LEDs to monitor the
Ethernet connection.
10/100 This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF
when a 10Base-T link is last detected (the LINK LED is ON). Upon power-up the
LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not known and therefore defaults to the
10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.
LN/ACT This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the Base Station has established a
valid linkage to its hub, and whether the Base Station is sending or receiving data.
This LED will be ON when the Base Station has established a good link to its
supporting hub. This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired
correctly. The LED will BLINK when the Base Station is sending or receiving data.
The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.
2.6. Inserting and Removing I/O and Frame Controller Cards
The XRF6 is a modular system, employing plug-in circuit cards for input, output and frame controller
modules. Each of these cards are easy to remove and insert, facilitating simple system expansion or
service.
2.6.1. Inserting Input or Output Cards
1. Orient the card vertically, such that the black plastic lever is on the bottom, while the metal card
ejector/latch is on the top.

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2. Align the card with the card guide corresponding to the slot number where you wish to install
the card. Note that slots are not universal and there are designated slots for input and output
cards, clearly marked on the bottom edge of the frame.
3. Carefully slide the card into the frame while holding the plastic lever and metal ejector in a
horizontal position, allowing them to clear the front edge of the frame and enter their
engagement positions. The lever sits in a clearance hole in the bottom plate of the frame, while
the lever latches against the inside of the top edge.
4. With the bottom lever and top ejector in their engagement positions, press firmly on both, with
the majority of force placed on the top metal ejector latch.
5. Continue pressing the card in place until the top ejector latches and the card cannot be pushed
any further into the frame.
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Ensure that the cards are pushed into the frame until the connectors are entirely
seated and the cards cannot be pushed any further into the frame. This will ensure
the integrity of both RF and communications connections.
2.6.2. Removing Input or Output Cards
1. Simultaneously press down on the top metal ejector tab while squeezing the latch to release it.
2. Grasp the bottom plastic lever and simultaneously pull on both the bottom lever and top ejector
latch to disengage the card from the frame. The majority of force should be placed on the
top metal ejector latch.
3. Pull the rest of the card out of the frame.
4. Carefully store the card in an anti-static bag in an area free of static discharge.
2.6.3. Inserting a Frame Controller Module
1. Orient the card horizontally such that the rear-connectors are facing upwards.
2. Align the frame controller card with the card guides in one of the slots beneath the power
supplies.
3. Slide the card into the frame.
4. Press on the white ejector tab until the card cannot slide any further into the frame and the
connectors are entirely seated.
2.6.4. Removing a Frame Controller Module
1. If the system is powered up, the frame controller must be disabled prior to removal. Press and
hold the white pushbutton on the frame controller to be removed until the text “-FC DISABLED”
scrolls across the dot-matrix display.

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Always ensure that the frame controller is disabled prior to removal from a
powered system.
2. Grasp the white card ejector and pull to remove the card from the frame.
3. Carefully store the card in an anti-static bag in an area free of static discharge.