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XE4-64x64 & XE8-128x128

Xenon Multi-Format Routers

Xenon brings many advanced new capabilities to the world of routing switchers, building on a new generation design that starts with a solid, multi-format router core

In today's broadcast environment, a router must be reliable, resilient and cost effective. Xenon excels in all of these areas while offering the flexibility of multiformat operation, and the ability to add Signal Processing Technology.

Great care has been taken in the design of Xenon to avoid single points of failure. Active assemblies are all hot swappable from the front of the frame. Power, control, cooling and reference generation are available in redundant configurations.

Features & Benefits

Configuration • Xenon allows any mix of formats within a frame in independent blocks of 32 inputs or outputs. Any of the supported formats, 3G/HD/SD/AES, can be expanded to fill an entire 128x128 frame.

The Xenon is housed in a 4RU frame, switching up to 64 sources to 64 destinations, or in an 8RU frame switching up to 128 sources to 128 destinations. Additional input and output modules can be installed in to the router at anytime.

Control • The Xenon router includes, as standard, an internal Frame Controller module which supports four Q-Link ports, two Ethernet ports and two Serial ports mounted on the rear of the router.

The Xenon has a number of control options, they are:

Remote Control Panel: Any panel(s) from the entire range of Quartz remote control panels can be used with the Xenon router connected via Q-Link.

External third party control: The Xenon router can be remotely controlled via an external third party control device, such as an automation system, when connected to the router's serial port.

Expansion • The input and output stages of the Xenon can be expanded in steps of 32 at any time by adding additional I/O modules. The Xenon can not be expanded beyond its frame size.

Power Supply • The power supplies for the Xenon are internal. The 4RU & 8RU frame can be fitted with an optional redundant power supply with separate AC power inlet & alarm output.

Designed for Performance Ultra Wide Band Routing • By offering a format independent data path, the EQX supports signals from 3Mb/s all the way up to 3Gb/s including SD-SDI, HD-SDI, DVB-ASI, SMPTE 310M digital video formats as well as optical formats and other high data rate signals. In addition to this the EQX supports four independent timing planes which provides independent SMPTE compliant switching for up to four different digital video signal formats.

Video • Xenon supports 3G, HD, SD and ASI video routing. It is available as 3G/HD/SD or HD/SD or SD only, offering cost savings for those who do not require 3G and or HD capability. For those applications requiring the signal to be reclocked, reclocking modules can be added in blocks of 8 outputs.

Audio • Xenon supports AES Audio routing. Balanced AES or unbalanced AES on BNCs are supported in any mixture in blocks of 32 inputs or outputs. AES routing within the Xenon is performed as mono channels so signals can be shuffled amongst AES pairs. Xenon also supports Analog audio I/O. the audio is converted and routed as digital so that analog sources can route to AES destinations and AES sources can route to analog destinations. Analog blocks are in groups of 32 stereo pairs.

Signal and System Monitoring • Xenon supports SNMP signal monitoring and comprehensive system monitoring, including power supply voltages, interior temperatures and fan speeds. System status may also be monitored remotely by a network based remote connection over TCP/IP or a direct serial connection to a PC. User-configurable closing contacts are also provided for connection to an external alarm system.

Features

Multiple signal formats within a single frame Optional output reclocking in blocks of 8 outputs All outputs can switch in one TV frame Dual reference inputs Advanced audio features including Soft Switching

Dolby-E™ signal compatible Redundant internal controllers Q-Link, Ethernet and RS485 control interfaces Deterministic switching SNMP and system monitoring Powerful and intuitive WinSetup Software

Specifications

Configuration
Inputs	Selectable in blocks of 32
Outputs	Selectable in blocks of 32

Standard Definition
SD Video Inputs
Signals supported	SMPTE 259M 1997, ASI DVB standard
Signal Level	800mV p-p nominal
Impedance	75Ω terminating
Return Loss
5-270MHz	15dB typical
Cable equalization	Belden 8281
BBC PSF1/2	250m min
BBC PSF1/3	150m min
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

SD Video Outputs
Signal Level	800mV p-p ±10%
Impedance	75Ω terminating
Return Loss
5-270MHz	15dB typical
DC Offset	0 ±0.5V
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

Signal Path
Rise/fall times	< 0.4ns
Path Length	12ns, typical
Output jitter	0.2 UI p-p with < 250m input cable

High Definition
HD Video Inputs
Signals supported	SMPTE 292M
Signal Level	800mV p-p nominal
Impedance	75Ω terminating
Return Loss
5-1485MHz	15dB typical
Cable equalization	Belden 1694A, 90m
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

HD Video Outputs
Signal Level	800mV p-p ±10%
Impedance	75Ω terminating
Return Loss
5-1485MHz	15dB typical
DC Offset	0 ±0.5V
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

Signal Path
Rise/fall times	< 0.4ns
Path Length	12ns, typical
Output jitter	0.2 UI p-p with < 95m input cable

Fiber Inputs/Outputs
SFP1T13-2	Dual Optical SFP Transmitter, Up to 3Gb/s, 1310nm
SFP1R-2	Dual Optical SFP Receiver, Up to 3Gb/s

Audio Inputs - AES
Balanced version (D50)
Sample rates	32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz
Standard	AES3-1992
Signal level	0.2-7V p-p
Impedance	110Ω ±20% Transformer coupled
DC on input	±50V
Connectors	D50 female carrying 16 signals
Unbalanced Version (BNC)
Standard	SMPTE 276M
Impedance	75Ω
Return loss	25dB, 0.1-6.0kHz
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

Audio Outputs - AES
Balanced version (D50)
Signal level	2-5V p-p
Impedance	110Ω Transformer coupled
DC isolation	±50V
Rise/fall time	3.5-10ns
Connectors	D50 female carrying 16 signals
Unbalanced version	BNC
Signal level	1.0V p-p ±50%
Impedance	75Ω
Return loss	25dB, 0.1-6.0kHz
Jitter	Conforms to ANSI S4.40 -1992
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

Analog to Digital Conversion
Sampling Freq	48kHz or 96kHz
Connectors	50 way "D" type female
Freq Response	±0.05dB
Input Impedance	12kΩ minimum
Signal Level	0dBfs -18dBu or 24dBu
Noise	-113dB A-weighted
THD+N	> 95dB (typically > 98dB)
CMRR	> 85dB @1kHz
Crosstalk	< -95dB
I/O Delay	0.85ms @48kHz or 0.43ms @96kHz

Digital to Analog Conversion
Sampling Freq	48kHz or 96kHz
Connectors	50 way "D" type female
Freq Response	±0.06dB
Output Impedance	400Ω
Signal Level	0dBfs -18dBu or 24dBu
Noise	-115dB A-weighted
THD+N	> 95dB (typically > 98dB)
DC Offset	>±30mV
Crosstalk	< -95dB
I/O Delay	1.3ms @48kHz or 0.66ms @96kHz
Dynamic Range	24 bits

Analog Performance
Sampling Freq	48kHz or 96kHz
Connectors	50 way "D" type female
Freq Response	±0.08dB
Output Impedance	400Ω
Input Impedance	12kΩ minimum
Signal level	0dBfs = 18dBu or 24dBu
Noise	-110dB A-weighted
THD+N	> 95dB (typically > 98dB)
DC Offset	>±30mV
Crosstalk	< -95dB
I/O Delay	1.3ms @48kHz or 0.66ms @96kHz
Dynamic Range	24 bits

Switching Reference
Reference inputs (SD)	2x, BNC, analog 525/625
Reference inputs (HD/SD)	Tri level analog 625 or 525
Signal level	1V p-p ±3dB
Impedance	75Ω terminating
Line switching	Lines 3/319 (625), Lines 10/273 (525),Line 7 (HD)
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A

Electrical
Supply	Auto ranging 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz
Power	Not including the SPT modules
8RU	Typical 300VA,Max 500VA
4RU	Typical 150VA,Max 250VA
Backup	Optional

Physical
Height
4RU	7" (178mm)
8RU	14" (355mm)
Width	19" (483mm)
Depth	17 3/4" (450mm)
Weight
4RU	16kg
8RU	31kg
Operating Temp	Spec. maintained to 30°C Operation to 40°C
Ventilation	Fan cooled from the front to the rear of the left hand and right hand side of the router

Control
Q-Link	4x75Ω video cable (max length 500m)
F-Link	2xRJ45
Serial RS422/232	2xD9 female
Ethernet, 10baseT	2xRJ45

Compliance
Safety	Compliant with CSAC22.2 No 60065-03 IEC 60065 Complies with CE low voltage directive 93/68/EEC
EMC	Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A CE EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Ordering Information

XE4 Up To 64x64 Base Systems
XE4-3232SX	Xenon 4RU 32x32 SDI Router
XE4-3232SX+F	Xenon 4RU 32x32 SDI Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE4-3232HX	Xenon 4RU 32x32 HD/SD Router
XE4-3232HX+F	Xenon 4RU 32x32 HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE4-3232-3G	Xenon 4RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router
XE4-3232-3G+F	Xenon 4RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE4-3232AESB	Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Balanced)
XE4-3232AESU	Xenon 4RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Unbalanced)

XE8 Up To 128X128 Base Systems
XE8-3232SX	Xenon 8RU 32x32 SDI Router
XE8-3232SX+F	Xenon 8RU 32x32 SDI Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE8-3232HX	Xenon 8RU 32x32 HD/SD Router
XE8-3232HX+F	Xenon 8RU 32x32 HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE8-3232-3G	Xenon 8RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router
XE8-3232-3G+F	Xenon 8RU 32x32 3G/HD/SD Router (fiber capable - no modules)
XE8-3232AESB	Xenon 8RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Balanced)
XE8-3232AESU	Xenon 8RU 32x32 Digital Audio Router (Unbalanced)

Ordering Options
+2PS	Redundant Power Supply (1 required for 4RU Frame), (2 required for 8RU Frame)
+FU	Redundant Controller Module
+REF	Redundant Reference module (Can only be fitted on frames with 64 or more, outputs)
+R8	Reclocking option for 8 HD/SD outputs
+R16	Reclocking option for 16 HD/SD outputs
+R24	Reclocking option for 24 HD/SD outputs
+R32	Reclocking option for 32 HD/SD outputs
+SS	Synchronous AES Audio
+SRC	Sample Rate Converters for AES audio

Accessories
XE-IP32SX	32 Standard Definition inputs
XE-IP32SX+F	32 Standard Definition inputs (fiber capable)
XE-IP32HX	32 HD/SD inputs
XE-IP32HX+F	32 HD/SD inputs (fiber capable)
XE-IP32-3G	32 3G/HD/SD inputs
XE-IP32-3G+F	32 3G/HD/SD inputs (fiber capable)
XE-IP32-AESB	32 AES Balanced inputs
XE-IP32-AESU	32 AES Unbalanced inputs
XE-IP32-AA	32 Analog inputs
XE-OP32HSX	32 HD/SD outputs
XE-OP32HSX+F	32 HD/SD outputs (fiber capable)
XE-OP32SX	32 Standard Definition inputs
XE-OP32SX+F	32 Standard Definition inputs (fiber capable)
XE-OP32-3G	32 3G/HD/SD outputs
XE-OP32-3G+F	32 3G/HD/SD outputs (fiber capable)
XE-OP32-AESB	32 AES Balanced outputs
XE-OP32-AESU	32 AES Unbalanced ouputs
XE-OP32-AA	32 Analog outputs

Modules
SFP1T-13-2	Dual optical SFP fiber transmitter module
SFP1R-2	Dual optical SFP fiber receiver module

Control Panels	Enhance the function and usability of this router with a variety of control panels

Patch Cable
CB-FP1M-SCPC	Single mode fiber cable, 1m, SC/PC male termination
CB-FP1M-STPC	Single mode fiber cable, 1m, ST/PC male termination
CB-FP5M-SCPC	Single mode fiber cable, 5m, SC/PC male termination
CB-FP5M-STPC	Single mode fiber cable, 5m, ST/PC male termination
CB-FP10M-SCPC	Single mode fiber cable, 10m, SC/PC male termination
CB-FP10M-STPC	Single mode fiber cable, 10m, ST/PC male termination