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Typical applications:• Managing multiple inputs for growing
satellite teleports• Extended L-band frequency for Ka-band& HTS applications• Routing live traffic to multiple modems

ETL’s new ultra compact Hurricane matrix provides routing for up
to 64 input and output feeds, with integrated LNB powering in a
4U high chassis. The configurable design offers a range of input
and output modules (IO modules) with features to suit specific RF
needs for each satellite feed. The matrix can be expanded from8x8 up to 64x64 in blocks of 8.
Configurable input and output modules
with features to suit specific RF needs for eachsatellite feed, including fixed gain, variable gain,
LNB powering & fibre inputs

STANDARD

VARIABLE GAIN
H-IN-02 &H-IN-05
H-OP-08

H-IO-01• Passive input or output module • Variable gain input & output modules•(0 dB gain matrix)
RF power monitoring(-10 to +20 dB, in 0.5 dB steps)
Variable slope (0 to 6 dB, in 1 dB steps)•• 13/18V & 22kHz tone LNB powering•(H-IN-05 only)
RF power monitoring

Compact 4U high chassis

providing 64 inputs x 64 outputs
with integrated LNB powering.
Expandable in blocks of 8.

LNB Powering 13/18V &22kHz tone available

Powersavings as only
active signal routes are powered.
This provides a greatly reduced
power consumption compared to
traditional matrices

V 1.2 E&OE

LNB POWERFIBRE INPUT

H-IN-04

H-IN-03• Optical fibre input module• AGC with settable output
power level• RF power monitoring

Resiliencefrom dual
redundant power supplies &dual redundant CPU modules

Minimal downtime inthe unlikely event of a failure
all active components can be
hot-swapped without the needto re-boot the matrix. This
includes power supplies, CPU
modules, RF modules & fantrays

Redundancy and auto rerouting (under certain faultconditions)• Passive input module (0 dB gainmatrix)• 13/18V & 22kHz tone LNB
powering• RF power monitoring

Minimal training withca p a ci ti ve to u ch scre e ncontrols, intuitive HMI and an
improved web browser
interface

850-2450 MHz operating

frequency range. Ka-band
ready.

Temperature monitoringwith intelligent fan speed control

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IO (Input and Output) modules can bemixed and configured to exact earth
station requirements within the samematrix.

• For distant antennas, fibre modules
can be used on the inputs of thematrix• For large antennas, passive input or
output modules can be installed toprovide unity gain
• For smaller antennas or weak signals,
variable gain, active input modules areideal
Impedance mismatch problems can be
avoided with the option of mixed
impedances on IO modules (input toinput or input to output).

Hurricane Rear Panel

32 input modules and 32 output modules
are installed on a fully populated 64 x 64matrix.

Hurricane Internal View
Hot-swap, dual redundant
CPU modules

Hot-swap, dual redundant
power supplies

Hot-swap, fan modules
Hot-swap, input matrix cards(IMC), middle matrix cards(MMC) and output matrixcards (OMC)

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

Technical specifications and operating parameters
Capacity

64 inputs x 64 outputs

Routing

Distributive, non-blocking

Frequency Range
Variable Gain
Range

Any input can be connected to any number of outputs

850-2450 MHz (Extended L-band)
Gain Max.

+20 dB ± 2.5 dB

Gain Min.

-10 dB ± 2.5 dB

Relative to mean Gain

Gain Step

0.5 ± 0.25 dB

Gain Tracking 0 dB gain setting
Variable Slope Control

4 dB

Worst case difference in gain between any channel at a given frequency

0 to 6 dB ± 1 dB

Positive slope. Pivot point at 2150 MHz

Slope Step

0.5 dB ± 0.5 dB

RF Connectors & impedances

50Ω SMA (S5)50Ω BNC (B5)75Ω BNC (B7)75Ω F-type (F7)

L-band (950-2150 MHz)±1.75 dB

±1.75 dB

±2.75 dB

±2.75 dB

Typical values whenslope is set to 0 dB.
Any gain setting.

Full band (850-2450 MHz)±2.50 dB

±2.50 dB

±3.00 dB

±3.00 dBAny 36 MHz±0.50 dB

±0.50 dB

±0.65 dB

±0.65 dB

Input ReturnLoss

Typical17 dB

17 dB

16 dB

16 dBMinimum

13 dB

13 dB

12 dB

12 dB

Output ReturnLoss

Typical

17 dB

17 dB

16 dB

16 dB

Minimum

13 dB

13 dB

12 dB

12 dB

Gain Flatness

Noise Figure
L-band(up to 2150 MHz)

Noise Figure
Full-band(up to 2450 MHz)Group Delay
Variation
Peak - peak acrossspecified bandwidth

Isolation
At 0 dB gain & 0 dB
slope settings

Input P1dB 1 dB
Gain Compression,
output power

Output P1dB 1 dB
Gain Compression,
output power@ +20 dB gain

9 dB typical

10 dB typical@ 0 dB gain

24 dB typical

25 dB typical@ -10 dB gain

34 dB typical

35 dB typical@ +20 dB gain

10 dB typical

11 dB typical@ 0 dB gain

25 dB typical

26 dB typical@ -10 dB gain

35 dB typical

36 dB typical

850-2450 MHz±0.5 ns pk-pk

Any 36 MHz±0.25 ns pk-pk

I/P - I/P

70 dB typical, 60 dB minimum (Between any 2 input ports)

O/P - O/P

70 dB typical, 60 dB minimum (Between any 2 output ports)

I/P - O/P

60 dB typical, 50 dB minimum (Between any pair of input & output ports)@ +20 dB gain

-20 dBm-17 dBm@ 0 dB gain

-3 dBm

0 dBm@ -10 dB gain

+6.5 dBm+9 dBm@ +20 dB gain

+13 dBm+15 dBm@ 0 dB gain

+10 dBm+12 dBm@ -10 dB gain

OIP3 3rd order intercept point, output power
RF Input Power Sensing Range
Input RF PowerLNB Powering
Available with H-IN-05 input IO module

Spec Version±0.5 ns pk-pk

950-2150 MHz+5 dBm

+7 dBm+15 dBm+12 dBm-5 to –55 dBm+20 dBm (100mW) Absolute maximum, damage level

Voltages: 0/13/18VDC @ 400mA, 0/22 kHz tone, user selectable

Current: 250 mA nominal, 400 mA max. Fitted with short circuit protection
1.3

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

Technical specifications and operating parameters
Capacity

64 inputs x 64 outputs

Routing

Distributive, non-blocking

Frequency Range

850-2450 MHz (Extended L-band)

Gain
Gain Tracking
0 dB gain setting

RF Connectors & impedancesGain Flatness
Any gain setting

Any input can be connected to any number of outputs

0 dB ± 2 dB

Relative mean Gain

4 dB

Difference in mean gain between any two outputs when the same
input is routed to both. Measured at 0dB gain

50Ω SMA (S5)50Ω BNC (B5)75Ω BNC (B7)75Ω F-type (F7)

Full band (850-2450 MHz)±2.50 dB

±2.50 dB

±2.75 dB

±2.75 dB

Full band (850-2150 MHz)±1.50 dB

±1.50 dB

±1.75 dB

±1.75 dBAny 36 MHz±0.50 dB

±0.50 dB

±0.65 dB

±0.65 dB

Input Return
Loss

Typical

17 dB

17 dB

16 dB

16 dB

Minimum

13 dB

13 dB

12 dB

12 dB

Output Return
Loss

Typical

17 dB

17 dB

16 dB

16 dB

Minimum

13 dB

13 dB

12 dB

12 dB

Noise Figure

L-band (up to 2150 MHz)

24.5 dB typical

Typical

Full band (up to 2450 MHz)

26 dB typicalGroup Delay
Variation

950-2150 MHz±0.5 ns

850-2450 MHz±0.5 ns

Any 36 MHz±0.25 ns

Peak - peak acrossspecified bandwidth

Isolation
At 0 dB gain & 0 dB
slope settings

80 dB typical, 60 dB minimum (Between any 2 input ports)

I/P - I/P
O/P - O/P

80 dB typical, 60 dB minimum (Between any 2 output ports)

I/P - O/P

60 dB typical, 50 dB minimum (Between any pair of input & output ports)

Input P1dB 1 dB Gain Compression, output power+3 dBm typical, +0 dBm minimum

OIP3 3rd order intercept point, output power+15 dBm typical, +12 dBm minimum

RF Input Power Sensing Range-5 to –55 dBm

Input RF Power+20 dBm (100mW) Absolute maximum, damage level

Signal Related Spurs (Max)-60dBcRelative to carrier, in the 850-2450 MHz band

Signal Related Spurs (Max)-110dBm in 10kHz

Measured in a 10kHz bandwidth, DC-6GHz

Voltages: 0/13/18VDC @ 400mA, 0/22 kHz tone,user selectable

Current: 250 mA nominal, 400 mA max
Fitted with short circuit protection

LNB Powering
Available with H-IN-04 input IO module

Spec Version

1.3

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

Technical specifications and operating parameters
Input Plane: Optical Input Ports
Capacity

64 inputs

Non-blocking. Optical input ports

Optical Input Wavelength Range

1100 to 1650 nm

Optical Input Power Range-9.5 to +5 dBm

Input Optical Connector Options

FC/APC & SC/APC

Single mode fibre, angle polished connectors only

Output Plane: RF Output Ports
RF Output Frequency Range

850 - 2450 MHz (Extended L-band)

Gain Tracking
RF Connectors & Impedances
Output ReturnLossDifference in mean gain between any two outputs when thesame input is routed to both. Measured at 0dB gain.

5 dB
50Ω SMA (S5)50Ω BNC (B5)75Ω BNC (B7)75Ω F-type (F7)

Typical

14 dB

14 dB

12 dB

12 dB

Minimum

10 dB

10 dB

10 dB

10 dB

System Performance: RF to Fibre & back to RF
Gain
Output IO Module Connectors

Gain Flatness

Isolationand output ports

50Ω SMA (S5)50Ω BNC (B5)75Ω BNC (B7)75Ω F-type (F7)

Full band 850-2450 MHz±2.75 dB

±2.80 dB

±3.00 dB±3.00 dB

Full band 850-2150 MHz±2.50 dB

±2.60 dB

±2.75 dB

±2.75 dBAny 36 MHz±0.50 dB

±0.60 dB

±0.65 dB

±0.65 dB

Output AGC Flatness

Group DelayVariation

Test Condition: when passive IO module H-IN-01-XX is fitted at input

0 dB (±2 dB)±1.5 ns

850-2450 MHz±2 ns

Any 36 MHz±0.5 ns

I/P - I/P

70 dB typical, 55 dB minimum

O/P - O/P

70 dB typical, 55 dB minimum

I/P - O/P

60 dB typical, 50 dB minimum

SRY-TX-L1-103 (1310nm). Fixed gain mode.

Test condition: Full TX & RX link with 1m fibre link using transmitter±3.50 dB typical

950-2150 MHz

Test Condition: Full TX & RX link with 1m fibre link using transmitter

SRY-TX-L1-103 (1310nm). Input levels within –10 to –40 dBm.
Peak-Peak across specified bandwidth. Typical values.
Test condition: Full TX &RX link with 1m fibre link using transmitter
SRY-TX-L1-103 (1310nm). Fixed gain mode

Between any 2 relevant ports.
Test condition: Full TX &RX link with 1m fibre link using transmitter
SRY-TX-L1-103 (1310nm). Fixed gain mode

Test condition: SRY-TX-L1-103, 0 dB optical link loss, -50 dBm RF i/p

Noise Figure

10dB typical

CNR (any 36MHz)

38 dB minimum

Output P1+1 dBm minimum

Test condition: SRY-TX-L1-103, 0 dB optical link loss, -50 dBm
RF i/p power, -10 dBm o/p power

Output IP3

18 dBm typical, 12 dBm minimum

Test condition: SRY-TX-L1-103, 1m fibre, 10 dB gain, -22 dBm
tones at 2150 and 2152 MHz

SFDR

105 dB typical, 100 dB minimum

Test condition: SRY-TX-L1-103, 1m fibre, 10 dB gain, -22 dBm
tones at 2150 and 2152 MHzSpec Versionpower, -10 dBm o/p power

1.4

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

Technical specifications and operating parameters
Capacity

64 inputs and 64 outputs

Non-blocking

Operating Frequency Range

Variable Gain Range

850 to 2450 MHzMax gain

+20 dB (± 2.5 dB)

Min gain-10 dB (± 2.5 dB)

Variable gain step

0.5 dB (± 0.25 dB)

Gain Tracking
Variable Slope (Tilt) control
Slope stepConnectors & impedances
Input Return Loss

Relative to the mean gain across the frequency range.

4 dB

Worst case difference in gain between any channel at a given frequency.

0 dB to –6dB (±1 dB)
0.5dB (±0.5 dB)

Positive slope with pivot point at 2150MHz

50Ω SMA (S5)50Ω BNC (B5)75Ω BNC (B7)75Ω F-type (F7)

Typ. 17 dB Min. 13 dB

Typ. 17 dB Min. 13 dB

Typ. 16 dB Min. 12 dB

Typ. 16 dB Min. 12 dB

Output Return Loss

Gain Flatness

Typical values when slope
is set to 0dB , at any gain
setting.

Group Delay Variation
Peak to peak, across thespecified bandwidth.

Noise Figure (Typ.)Typ. 17 dB Min. 13 dB

Typ. 17 dB Min. 13 dB

Typ. 16 dB Min. 12 dB

Typ. 16 dB Min. 12 dB

L-band 950-2150
MHz±1.75 dB±1.75 dB

±2.75 dB

±2.75 dB

Full band 8502450 MHz±2.50 dB

±2.50 dB

±3.00 dB

±3.00 dBAny 36 MHz±0.50 dB

±0.50 dB

±0.65 dB

±0.65 dB

950-2150 MHz±0.5 ns pk-pk

850-2450 MHz±0.5 ns pk-pk

Any 36 MHz±0.25 ns pk-pk

L-band (Up to2150 MHz)

22 dB

25 dB

Full band (Up to2450 MHz)

25 dB

28 dB

RF Input Power Sensing Range
Absolute Maximum RF Input Power:

Input P1dB (Typ.)

Output IP3 (Typ.)-5 to –55 dBm+20 dBm (100mW) No damage level. Operation beyond this level may cause damage to the product.

At +20 dB gain

-8 dBm-10 dBm

At 0 dB gain

-6 dBm

-8 dBm

At –10 dB gain

-2 dBm

-4 dBm

At +20 dB gain

+25 dBm+27 dBm

At 0 dB gain

+8 dBm+10 dBm

At –10 dB gain

+0 dBmI/P - I/PIsolation values

O/P - O/P

Typ. 70 dB Min. 60dB (Between any 2 input ports)

I/P - O/P

Typ. 60 dB Min. 50 dB (Between any pair of input & output ports)

Signal Related Spurs (Max.)
Non-Signal Related Spurs (Typ.)LNB Powering
Available with H-IN-04 input IO module
Spec Version+2 dBm
Typ. 70 dB Min. 60 dB (Between any 2 input ports)-60 dBcRelative to carrier, in the 850-2450MHz band.

-110dBm in 10kHz

Measured in a 10kHz bandwidth, DC-6GHz

Voltages: 0/13/18VDC @ 400 mA max, 0/22 kHz tone, user selectable

Fitted with short circuit protection.
1.2

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

Technical specifications and operating parameters
LNB Powering (via IO module)
User selectable on inputs,
Dependent on IO module - up to maximum of 180W
refer to IO module(e.g. 25 LNB feeds at
400mA each)

LNB Power

LNB Current
AlarmOvercurrent

450mA

Undercurrent

50mA

LNB Short CircuitProtection

Factory defaults (customersettable)

Automatic reset when shortremovedElectronic fuse

Environmental
Operating temperature

0 to 45˚C

Gain Stability versus Temperature

0.05dB/°C

Location

Indoor use only

Storage temperature-20˚C to +75˚C

Humidity

20 to 90% non-condensing

Relative humidity

Maximum Altitude

10,000 feet AMSL

Above Mean Sea Level

Physical
System Control

Remote Control

Ethernet port (RJ45) 10/100/1000 Base Tx
ETL protocol over TCP, supports up to 32 concurrent
connections
SNMPWeb browser interface, for 5 connections
Grass Valley NVision NV9000 (in development)

Local Control

HMI capacitive touch screen

Secure Communications

HTTPS
SNMPv3IPSEC

AlarmsLocal & remotereporting

All RF cards

Hot-swap

PSU modules

Dual redundant & hot-swap. No external PSU requiredfor LNB power.

CPUs

Dual redundant & hot-swap.

IO modules

Hot-swap

Dimensions

4U high x 650mm deep x 19” wideWeight40 kgColourRAL9023 – Pearl Dark GreyPSU Power

85-264Vac (47/63Hz) Fused, 15A

Comprehensive alarm status via
HMI display and communication
protocols
Measured from receipt of commandon serial port to establishment ofRF signalSwitching Time

50ms max

RF Level Alarms

Configurable upper and lower RF level alarms

Amplifier Status

All RF amplifiersmonitored

Temperature Monitoring

All cards & modules
monitored
individually

Local & remote reporting

Fan Speed Monitoring

All fans aremonitored
individually

Local & remote reporting

PSU Loading

All PSUs aremonitored
individually

Local & remote reporting

Power500W (With passive input and output modules, 64 paths routed)
Power Consumption

1400W (Max allowed AC power consumption for any configurationincl. LNB powering)

Local & remote reporting
MTBFMTTR

150,000 hours (17.1years)

Fully populated 64x64
chassis200,000 hours (22.8years)

Each IO module

180,000 hours (20.5years)

Each active RF card

10 minutes

Assumes recommended
spares are available

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Max DC Voltage on IO
Ports

48Vdc

Note 1: The specification is subject to regular reviews and will be updated from time to time as part of our continuing product development and improved specification accuracy.
Note 2: Operation beyond the quoted limits stated above may cause instantaneous and permanent damage.

ETL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Coldwell Radio Station
MadleyHereford
England HR2 9NE

TELEPHONE+44 (0)1981 259020

FACSIMILE+44 (0)1981 259021

EMAIL
info@etlsystems.com

WEB
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