Kramer RK-1 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Rack Adapter Model:
RK-1

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 1
3.1 RK-1 Installation combinations 2
3.1.1 Using Blank Panels 3
3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4
4Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 5
5Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 6
5.1 Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes 7
5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1 9
6Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter 5
Figure 2: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Underside 6
Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" unit via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel 7
Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Machine via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel 104B (FC-31xl) 8
Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel 9
Tables
Table 1: Using the RK-1 2
Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5"-1U Units 3
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers 3
Table 4: Using the RK-1 with Blank Panels 4
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the RK-1 9

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned
and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus
different models now appear in 11 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-1 rack adapter, which is ideal
for mounting combinations of several 1U Kramer products in a 19" rack.
These include 1/2-19" 1U units, 1/4-19" 1U units, 1/8-19" 1U units and
separately, up to two 6.5"-1U units.
that are clearly defined by
function.
The package includes the following items:
•RK-1 Rack Adapter
•Additional mechanical parts (blank panel2
•This user manual
, screws, nuts and so on)
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
3 Overview
You can mount a combination of several Kramer products, of various widths,
in a 19" 1U rack using the RK-1 rack adapter. These include:
•1/2-19" 1U units—for example, two VP-5xl units (see Table 1)
•1/4-19" 1U units— for example, four FC-31xl units, two FC-31xl units
with one VP-5xl unit (see Table 1)
•1/8-19" 1U units—for example, eight PS-1DVI units (see Table 1)
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 One half-19" blank panel (P/N: 60-900013)
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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•6.5"-1U units—for example, two VM-50V units with a short blank panel
in between them, or one VM-50V unit with a short blank panel and a
long blank panel (see Table 2)
3.1 RK-1 Installation combinations
Table 1 shows examples of how you can use the RK-1 to mount different
combinations of products:
Table 1: Using the RK-1
Mounting Kramer Products
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For example:
on the RK-1
•Two PIP-4 units
•Two VP-5xl units
•One PIP-4 unit
•Two FC-31xl units
•One PIP-4 unit
•One FC-31xl unit
•One PS-1DVI unit
•One PT-1PS unit
•One PIP-4 unit
•Two PS-1DVI units
•Two PT-1PS units
•Two FC-31xl units
•Two 102xl units
•Two FC-31xl units
•One 102xl unit
•Two PS-1DVI units
•Two 102xl units
•Two PS-1DVI units
•Two PT-1PS units
•One FC-31xl unit
•Three PS-1DVI units
•Three PT-1PS units
•Four PS-1DVI units
•Four PT-1PS units
1 Each product is measured in inches

Overview
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You can mount one or two Kramer 6.5”products in a 19" 1U rack using the
RK-1 rack adapter (see in Table 2) and close-up the empty space(s) with
blank panels (see in Table 3).
Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5"-1U Units
Mounting Kramer 6.5"-1U products on the RK-1
For example:
Notes:
•One VM-50V unit
•One VA-50P unit
The gap between
the units is closed
with the short
blank panel, see
Table 3
•One VM-30AV unit The opening is
closed with one
long blank panel
and one short
blank panel, see
Table 3
3.1.1 Using Blank Panels
Table 3 defines the different types of blank panels that are available and are
used to cover-up gaps.
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers
Appearance
Blank Panel Description
Part Number
PNL-BLANK/1/2U-19" 60-900013
PNL-BLANK/1/4U-19" 60-900014
PNL-BLANK/1/8U-19" 60-900015
For 6.5”-1U units only:
PNL-BLANK/SHORT6.5"1U
1
60-900016
PNL-BLANK/LONG6.5"1U
2
60-900017
1 Use when mounting two units
2 Use when mounting one unit together with one SHORT unit

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Overview
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The examples in Table 4 indicate how to install different products together
with blanks:
Table 4: Using the RK-1 with Blank Panels
Mounting Kramer Products with Blank Panels on the RK-1
For example:
•One PIP-4 unit
•One 1/2 19” blank panel
•One 1/2 19” blank panel
•One 1/4 19” blank panel
•One FC-31xl unit
•One PIP-4 unit
•One FC-31xl unit
•One 1/8 19” blank panel
•One PT-1PS unit
•One VM-50V unit
•One SHORT blank panel
•One LONG blank panel
•One VM-50V unit
•One SHORT blank panel
•One VM-50AN unit
3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance
We recommend that you:
•Have a Philips screwdriver and an Allen screwdriver available
•Disconnect the mains voltage and all cables connected to each machine that
is being mounted in the rack adapter before proceeding with the installation
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
rack adapter on the rack away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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4 Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of:
•One 1/2-19" unit (for example, the Kramer PIP-4)
•One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® FC-31xl)
•Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS® PS-1DVI)
Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter
You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening1and/or a
1/8-19” 1U opening2 on the RK-1
1 Part number 60-900014
2 Part number 60-900015

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Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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5 Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The RK-1 underside includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for any
combination of units to be mounted.
To mount the units on the RK-1, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:
1. Place the first unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer PIP-4).
2. Hold both the PIP-4 and the RK-1 with your hands and turn them
upside down.
3. Insert and the appropriate amount of screws through the holes on the
RK-1 that fit the holes on the underside of the PIP-4, using the M3x5
screws supplied with the unit (as illustrated in Figure 2).
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Rotate the RK-1 horizontally with the unit connected.
6. Place the next unit (for example, the Kramer PS-1DVI) next to the unit
that is already mounted.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.
Figure 2: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Underside

Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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5.1 Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes
Some Kramer machines do not have screw holes on the underside, which fit
the holes on the RK-1. These machines (for example, the VP-5xl1or the
VA-50P2
To mount the units on the RK-1 as illustrated in
) are connected via the screw holes on the sides of the RK-1.
Figure 3 and Figure 4
(VP-5xl and the VA-50P respectively), do the following:
1. Unscrew the two M3x6 screws from the side panel of the unit (for
example, the Kramer VP-5xl or the VA-50P), which will be attached to
the side panel of the RK-1.
2. Place the unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer VP-5xl or the
VA-50P), adjacent to the inner side panel of the RK-1.
3. Insert the two M3x6 screws through the holes on the side panel of the
RK-1 that fit the holes on the side panel of the unit (as illustrated in
Figure 3 and Figure 4).
4. Tighten the screws.
Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" unit via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel
1 A half-19" unit
2 A 6.5” unit, see Table 2

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Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Machine via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel 104B (FC-31xl)

Technical Specifications
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5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1
You can connect a blank panel1to the RK-1 to cover any empty spaces, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates:
Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel
6 Technical Specifications
Table 5 includes the technical specifications:
Table 5: Technical Specifications2
DIMENSIONS:
of the RK-1
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H)
WEIGHT: 1.2kg. (2.65lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 20 M3x5 screws, 1 half-19" 1U blank panel
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OPTIONS: Blank panels
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1 Specified in Section 6
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice
3 P/N: 60-900013
4 See Table 3

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED ANDWHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILLPAYFOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expensesfor covered items.We will notpay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval.Thismay be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been testedtodetermine compliancewith therequirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential,commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential,commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installationof the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used inconjunctionwiththe product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions maynot applyto you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CEapproved using STPcable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
P/N: 2900-000275 REV 4
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
PN:
2900- 000275
Rev:
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