evertz XRF1 User manual

XRF1/XRF1A 16x16 RF Router
User Manual
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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.2 October 2009
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the use of purchasers of the X1200 and X0601 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 this information.
•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 the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is 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 THI
S
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT N
O
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNEC
T
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 both 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.

XRF1/XRF1A 16x16 RF Router Manual
Revision 1.2
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary version May 06
0.2 Formatting, updated specifications Jun 06
0.3 Updated technical specifications Mar 07
0.4 Fixed typos, formatting and references April 07
0.5 Added XRF1A info, removed ERC Aug 08
1.0 Released Nov 08
1.1 Added VistaLINK section 7. General cleanup. Jan 09
1.2 Added F-Type connector conductor range info Oct 09
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL................................................................................................. 1-1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL..........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2. MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1. RF Connections ...........................................................................................................2-1
2.2.2. Power Connections......................................................................................................2-1
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.1. Changing the Fuses.....................................................................................................2-2
2.3.2. Serial Port Breakout Cable Control / Upgrade Connection.......................................... 2-2
2.4. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL ................... 2-3
3. ROUTER CONFIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT
OR TELNET FACILITY .................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1. CONNECTING TO THE FRAME CONTROLLER USING TELNET FACILITY........................ 3-1
3.2. CONNECTING TO THE FRAME CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT............ 3-1
3.2.1. Terminal Program Configuration.................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.2. Connecting the PC to the Frame Controller................................................................. 3-1
3.3. CONFIGURATION MAIN MENU ............................................................................................. 3-2
3.4. NETWORK CONFIGURATION MENU.................................................................................... 3-2
3.5. ROUTER CONFIGURATION MENU ....................................................................................... 3-3
3.5.1. Input / Output Descriptions........................................................................................... 3-4
3.5.2. Salvo Descriptions........................................................................................................ 3-4
3.5.3. Salvo Commands.........................................................................................................3-4
3.5.4. Execute Salvo ..............................................................................................................3-4
3.5.5. Salvo Flag ....................................................................................................................3-4
3.5.6. Output Flag .................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.7. Crosspoints .................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.5.8. Passcode .....................................................................................................................3-5
3.5.9. Mode ............................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.5.10. AGC Output Level........................................................................................................3-5
3.5.11. Manual Gain Level .......................................................................................................3-6
3.5.12. RF Upper Threshold Level / RF Lower Threshold Level.............................................. 3-6
3.5.13. Squelch Threshold Power Level................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.14. Squelch Enable............................................................................................................3-6
3.5.15. Input Power Level.........................................................................................................3-6
3.5.16. Output Switch Delay.....................................................................................................3-6
3.5.17. LNB Power...................................................................................................................3-6
3.5.18. LNB Reset.................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.19. Misc Fault Status.......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.20. Input Fault Status.........................................................................................................3-7
3.5.21. Fan Fault Status...........................................................................................................3-7
3.6. SNMP SETUP..........................................................................................................................3-7

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3.6.1. Set Trap IP Address.....................................................................................................3-7
3.6.2. Remove Trap IP Address.............................................................................................3-7
3.6.3. Retrieve Trap IP Addresses from Flash.......................................................................3-7
3.7. SERIAL CONTROL PORT CONFIGURATION ....................................................................... 3-8
3.8. ENGINEERING /DEBUG ........................................................................................................3-8
4. ROUTER CONFIGURATION USING FRONT PANEL ....................................................................4-1
4.1. PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS .................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1. Mode Definitions...........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1.1. Destination Selection Mode .........................................................................4-1
4.1.1.2. Salvo Selection Mode ..................................................................................4-2
4.1.1.3. Source Selection Mode................................................................................4-2
4.1.1.4. Configuration Menu Mode............................................................................4-3
4.1.1.5. Configuration Set Mode ...............................................................................4-3
4.2. SCROLL KNOB....................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.3. 16-CHARACTER DISPLAY SCREEN..................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1. Display Function within Modes of Operation................................................................4-6
4.3.1.1. Name Display when Control Panel is Idle....................................................4-7
4.3.1.2. Name Display when Actively Scrolling.........................................................4-8
4.3.1.3. Name Display after 1 Second of Inactivity ...................................................4-8
4.3.1.4. Name Display when in Salvo Selection Mode..............................................4-8
4.3.1.5. Name Display when in Configuration Menu Mode.......................................4-9
4.3.2. Display Function in Passcode Prompting.....................................................................4-9
4.3.2.1. Configuration Menu Passcode Access ......................................................4-10
4.3.2.2. Destination Lock Passcode Access...........................................................4-10
4.3.3. Display Function in Confirmation Messaging.............................................................4-11
4.3.4. Display Function in Error Reporting ........................................................................... 4-12
4.3.5. Display Function in “Panel Locked” Status.................................................................4-12
4.4. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS..................................................................................................4-12
4.5. CONFIGURATION MENU OVERVIEW................................................................................. 4-13
4.5.1. Configuration Menu Function and Display .................................................................4-13
4.5.2. Configuration Main Menu Options and Parameters...................................................4-14
4.5.3. CONFIGURE OUTPUT Menu Options and Parameters............................................ 4-14
4.5.4. CONFIGURE INPUT Menu Options and Parameters................................................4-15
5. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION SPECIFICATION........................................................................5-1
5.1. [PANEL LOCK] FUNCTION.................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1. [PANEL LOCK] Enable.................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2. [PANEL LOCK] Disable................................................................................................5-1
5.2. [INPUT] SELECT FUNCTION.................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.1. [INPUT] Function from Destination Selection Mode.....................................................5-2
5.2.2. [INPUT] Function from Salvo Selection Mode..............................................................5-2
5.2.3. [INPUT] Function from Configuration Menu Mode.......................................................5-2
5.2.4. [INPUT] Function from Configuration Set Mode...........................................................5-2
5.3. [OUTPUT] SELECT FUNCTION.............................................................................................. 5-3
5.3.1. [OUTPUT] Function from Source Selection Mode .......................................................5-3
5.3.2. [OUTPUT] Function from Salvo Selection Mode..........................................................5-3
5.3.3. [OUTPUT] Function from Configuration Menu Mode...................................................5-3

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5.3.4. [OUTPUT] Function from Configuration Set Mode.......................................................5-3
5.4. [MENU] FUNCTION................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.4.1. [MENU] Function from Source and Destination Selection Modes –
Passcode Protection Enabled...................................................................................... 5-3
5.4.2. [MENU] Function from Source and Destination Selection Modes –
Passcode Protection Not Enabled................................................................................5-4
5.4.3. [MENU] Function from Configuration Menu Mode or Configuration Set Mode ............ 5-4
5.5. DESTINATION [LOCK] FUNCTION........................................................................................ 5-5
5.5.1. [LOCK] Function...........................................................................................................5-5
5.6. DESTINATION [PROTECT] FUNCTION................................................................................. 5-6
5.7. [TAKE] FUNCTION ................................................................................................................. 5-6
5.8. [ENTER] FUNCTION............................................................................................................... 5-7
5.8.1. [ENTER] Function from Destination Selection Mode ................................................... 5-7
5.8.2. [ENTER] Function from Source Selection Mode..........................................................5-7
5.8.3. [ENTER] Function from Configuration Menu Mode......................................................5-8
5.8.4. [ENTER] Function from Configuration Set Mode ......................................................... 5-8
6. OPERATION..................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1. X-NCP2 ROUTER CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1. Connections ................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2. Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.3. Specifications...............................................................................................................6-2
6.1.3.1. Serial I/O (COM 1) .......................................................................................6-2
6.1.3.2. Ethernet I/O..................................................................................................6-2
6.1.3.3. Electrical....................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3.4. Physical........................................................................................................6-2
6.1.4. X-NCP2 Configuration Menu........................................................................................6-2
6.1.5. Setting the X-NCP2 IP Address ................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.6. Adding XRF1 Router to XNCP2 Control List................................................................ 6-3
6.1.7. Initiating a Control Session with an XRF1....................................................................6-3
6.1.8. Terminating a Control Session with an XRF1 .............................................................. 6-4
6.1.8.1. Controlling Crosspoints Using the X-NCP2.................................................. 6-4
6.1.8.2. Example 1: Pushbutton control to switch input 2 to output 5 ...................... 6-4
6.1.8.3. Example 2: Rotary knob control to switch input 2 to output 5..................... 6-4
6.1.9. Control Configuration Items with the X-NCP2.............................................................. 6-5
6.1.10. Panel Lock Button........................................................................................................6-5
6.1.11. Lock Button .................................................................................................................. 6-5
6.1.12. Protect Button ..............................................................................................................6-5
6.1.13. Salvo Select Button......................................................................................................6-5
6.1.14. Escape Key..................................................................................................................6-5
7. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL.......................................................................... 7-1
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2. VISTALINK®INTERFACE ........................................................................................................ 7-1
8. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1. SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2. RF Specifications: L Band............................................................................................ 8-1

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8.1.3. RF Specifications: IF....................................................................................................8-1
8.1.4. LNB Power (LNB option only) ......................................................................................8-2
8.1.5. Communication and Control.........................................................................................8-2
8.1.6. Electrical.......................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.7. Compliance ..................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.8. Physical........................................................................................................................8-2
8.2. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................8-3
8.2.1. Changing the Fuses.....................................................................................................8-3
Figures
Figure 2-1: XRF1 Rear Panel Layout...................................................................................................2-1
Figure 4-1: Front Panel ........................................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2: Blank Front Panel ..............................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-3: Configuration Menus Structure per Input Channel...........................................................4-16
Figure 5-1: Panel Lock Operation .........................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2: Configuration Menu Structure per Input Channel ..............................................................5-2
Figure 5-3: Configuration Menu Access Operation..............................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4: Destination Lock Access Operation – Enabling a Destination Lock ..................................5-6
Figure 7-1: VistaLINK®Configuration Menu for each Router Input.......................................................7-2
Figure 7-2: VistaLINK® Crosspoint Cross Matrix ...................................................................................7-2
Tables
Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions......................................................................................2-2
Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions......................................................................................2-3
Table 4-1: Button Operations for Destination Selection Mode..............................................................4-1
Table 4-2: Button Operations for Salvo Selection Mode.......................................................................4-2
Table 4-3: Button Operations for Source Selection Mode.....................................................................4-2
Table 4-4: Button Operations for Configuration Menu Mode.................................................................4-3
Table 4-5: Button Operations for Configuration Set Mode....................................................................4-4
Table 4-6: Overview of Push-Button Operations...................................................................................4-5
Table 4-7: Description of Display Function within XRF1 Modes of Operation......................................4-7
Table 4-8: Description of Status Indicator LED Functions...................................................................4-13
Table 4-9: Configuration Menu Options .............................................................................................. 4-14
Table 4-10: Configure Output Menu Options ......................................................................................4-14
Table 4-11: Options Available for ALL INPUTS or Individual Input Channel
as Selected in Configure Output Menu Level 1 ...............................................................4-14
Table 4-12: Configure Input Menu Options.........................................................................................4-15
Table 4-13: Options Available for ALL INPUTS or Individual Input Channel
as Selected in Configure Input Menu Level 1..................................................................4-15
Table 4-14: RF Threshold Menu Options............................................................................................4-15