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The Genus is a new generation of equipment for the ground segment to meet today’s and future ground segment V/HTS requirements. The 3U Genus chassis accommodates up to 17 RF modules. These can be inserted whilst the shelf is in service giving excellent levels of flexibility and resilience. The integrated 10MHz card has full control and monitoring via the parent chassis HMI or RJ45. The 10MHz reference source is switchable between this on-board ovenised 10MHz oscillator or the customer supplied external reference, connected to slot 17 EXT input module (if fitted).

The Genus chassis has a modular design which can house any combination of compatible modules within the unit. Supplying operators with a flexible and scalable solution, that reduces spare parts and rack space requirements. The 1U chassis houses up to 17 RF modules including Amplifiers, BUC/LNB Power Supplies, Frequency Converters, Matrices, RF over Fibre, Redundancy Switches and Test Loop Translators, which can be mixed. Providing a compact 1U system that is smaller in comparison with traditional 19” solutions, which could require 2U, 3U, 4U or more to achieve the same functionality. The Genus chassis provides a cost-efficient solution with field-replaceable components. The RF modules are field-serviceable and can be inserted whilst the shelf is in service, giving excellent levels of flexibility and resilience. With additional reliability from dual redundant hot-swap power supplies & field serviceable HMI, CPU and optional user replaceable internal 10MHz reference source with external 10MHz input options.

The Genus compact outdoor unit (ODU) is a weatherproof (IP65 rated) enclosure with a modular design which can house any combination of compatible Genus modules within the unit, supplying operators with a flexible and scalable solution, that reduces spare parts and space requirements. The ODU chassis houses up to 8 RF modules including Amplifiers, BUC/LNB Power Supply’s, Frequency Converters, Matrices, RF over Fibre and Test Loop Translators, which can be mixed. It has additional space for a 1+1 redundancy switch module. The RF modules are field-serviceable and can be inserted whilst the ODU is in service, giving excellent levels of flexibility and resilience. With additional reliability from field serviceable RF modules, CPU and user replaceable internal 10MHz reference source. The integrated 10MHz card has full control and monitoring via the parent chassis HMI or RJ45. The 10MHz reference source is switchable between this on-board ovenised 10MHz oscillator or the customer supplied external reference, connected to the EXT input connector.

L-Band GENUS StingRay RF over Fibre module with 22KHz tone and 13V/18V LNB power StingRay L-band Transmit and Receive RF Over Fibre modules to fit Genus 1U chassis or ODU. The transmit module can provide LNB power 13/18VDC, 22kHz tone up to 500 mA. When fitted with a 10 MHz distributing module the TX/RX module can inject an external or internal 10 MHz tone onto the L-band feed. RF Parameters Model Numbers SRY-G1S-TS2-179 SRY-G1S-RS2-180 Frequency Range 850-2450 MHz Flatness (dB) 850 – 2150MHz ±1.5 dB, Fixed gain mode 2150 – 2450MHz ±2.0 dB, Fixed gain mode Any 36MHz ±0.25 dB, Fixed gain mode Return Loss (db) 50 ohm SMA 18 dB typ., 14 dB min 18 dB typ., 14 dB min 50 ohm BNC 18 dB typ., 14 dB min 18 dB typ., 14 dB min 75 ohm BNC 14 dB typ., 10 dB min 16 dB typ., 12 dB min 75 ohm F-type 14 dB typ., 10 dB min 16 dB typ., 12 dB min Output AGC flatness ±2.0 dB over full band. Input -10 to -40 dBm Gain Setting Modes Manual Gain Control (MGC), Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Fixed Gain (FG) Manual Gain Range 60 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) The MGC gain mode allows link optimisation for better Noise or Distortion performance OIP3 Test condition: 1m fibre, 10dB gain, -22dBm tone levels 850 – 2150MHz 23 dBm typical, 20 dBm worst case 2150 – 2450MHz 20 dBm typical, 17 dBm worst case CNR (in any 36MHz) Test condition: 1m fibre, -10dBm RF i/p power, -10dBm RF o/p total power –50 dB typical, -45 dB worst case Noise Figure Test condition: 1m fibre, -50dBm RF i/p power, -10dBm o/p power 9 dB typical, 12 dB worst case Group Delay Variation SFDR Test condition: 1m fibre, 10dB gain, -23dBm tone levels 850 – 2150MHz 107 dB/Hz^(2/3) typ., 102 dB/Hz^(2/3) min 2150 – 2450MHz 103 dB/Hz^(2/3) typ., 98 dB/Hz^(2/3) min RF Signal Range Input: -70 to -10 dBm (total power) Operational i/p range Output: -70 to -10 dBm (total power) o/p range available under all i/p conditions. (Note that all Specifications are only ‘typical’ between -60 & -70 dBm unless otherwise detailed). Max RF Input +16 dBm total power. Damage level, NOT operational. 10MHz Level at Output -10 to +10 dBm. User settable level via the chassis. Accuracy ±2 dB 10MHz Isolation -40 dB, between adjacent modules in same chassis. Laser Type DFB. Optical isolator for improved performance Optical Wavelength 1310 ± 10 nm 1100 to 1650nm. Optimised for 1310nm and 1550 nm Optical Power Output: 4.5 ±2.5 dBm. 3.8 dBm typical Input: 0 to 4.5 dBmo. Max +10 dBm Optical Connectors FC/APC , SC/APC Single mode fibre. Use angle polish connectors only Module Dimensions 19mm x 38mm x 253mm. 0.2kg. Genus 1U series mountable. Power Consumption 15W Typical. With 18V 500 mA LNB Power. 4 W Typical LNB Power 18/13V ±5 %, 500 mA max Module Swap Hot swap MTBF >200,000 hours.

LNB DC power inserter module (Bias-T) to fit Genus 1U chassis series. Provides selectable 13/18/24VDC and custom selectable voltage to LNB or similar and RF power in monitoring. Operating frequency 3-30MHz. The chassis has the capacity for up to 16 hot-swap modules, (dependant upon configuration).

ETL’s Miniature Signal Generator provides economical and versatile solutions where there is a need to input microwave frequencies for test purposes at remote locations, antenna sites, equipment cabins and laboratories related to satellite communications, radar systems, EW systems, scientific apparatus and similar applications. Key features DC to 3GHz, 6GHz & 15GHz frequency ranges Variable user settable output level. Variable user selectable frequency output. Continuous and Sweep output modes External reference port Includes AC power adaptor Remote control & monitoring via RJ45 Ethernet port, USB and web browser interface

StingRay Ethernet Over Fibre Genus Module Optical Ethernet double width module, 2x RJ-45 + 2xSFP Slots SRY-G2S-DA-320 is an electrical data to optical SFP module bi-directional link. The module is double width occupying two 2U chassis slots. There are two Ethernet Ports RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T and two Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots; two fibres are required for each standard SFP slot, since the operation is bi-directional. Alternatively BiDi SFP module could be used for single fibre operation. Ports are connected via an unmanaged Ethernet switch. The SFP modules are available with LC optical connectors, flat polished. It is intended for use in ETL’s Genus 2U Series chassis and ODUs.

StingRay RF over Fibre GENUS Module DWDM L-band modules StingRay DWDM L-band Transmit and Receive RF Over Fibre modules to fit Genus 2U chassis or ODU. The transmit module can provide LNB power 13/18VDC, 22kHz tone up to 500 mA. When fitted with a 10 MHz distributing module the TX/RX module can inject an external or internal 10 MHz tone onto the L-band feed. Transmission distance up to 500 km with optical amplifiers. The transmit modules benefit from a high and wide dynamic range with automatic link optimisation ensuring high quality L-band transmission.