Kramer RK-1 User manual

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

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

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
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 half-19" 1U units, 1/4-19" 1U units, 1/8-19" 1U units and
separately, up to two 6.5"-1U units.
The package includes the following items:
RK-1 Rack Adapter
Additional mechanical parts (blank panel
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, screws, nuts and so on)
This user manual
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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
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 One half-19" blank panel (P/N: 2636-000979)
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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3 Overview
You can mount a combination of several Kramer products in a 19" 1U rack.
These include half-19" 1U units, 1/4-19" 1U units and 1/8-19" 1U units. The
examples in Table 1 illustrate how different products could be combined:
Table 1: Using the RK-1
Mounting Kramer Products
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on the RK-1 For example:
Two VM-9T units
Two VP-5xl units
One VM-9T unit
Two 104B units
One VM-9T unit
One 104B unit
One PS-1DVI unit
One PT-1PS unit
One VM-9T unit
Two PS-1DVI units
Two PT-1PS units
Two 104B units
Two FC-4 units
Two 104B units
One FC-4 unit
Two PS-1DVI units
Two FC-4 units
Two PS-1DVI units
Two PT-1PS units
One 104B unit
Three PS-1DVI units
Three PT-1PS units
Four PS-1DVI units
Four PT-1PS units
You can also mount 6.5"-1U units, as defined in Table 2:
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 VM-50YC 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
the long blank panel, see
Table 3
1 Each product is measured in inches

Overview
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The RK-1 does not have to be entirely full with mounted units. Use blank
panels to fill the empty spaces (see Table 3).
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers
Blank Panel Size Part Number
Half-19" 1U 2636-000979
1/4-19" 1U 2636-000980
1/8-19" 1U 2636-000981
Short 6.5" 1U
1
2636-000982
Long 6.5" 1U
2
2636-000983
3.1 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
1 Use when mounting two units
2 Use when mounting one unit

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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 half-19" unit (for example, the Kramer VM-9T)
One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® 104B)
Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS®
PS-1DVI)
VM-9T
PS-1DVI
104B
Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter
You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening
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and/or a
1/8-19” 1U opening
2
on the RK-1
1 Part number 2636-000981
2 Part number 2636-000980

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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 VM-9T).
2. Hold both the VM-9T 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 VM-9T, 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

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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-5xl
1
or the
VA-50P
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) are connected via the screw holes on the sides of the RK-1.
To mount the units on the RK-1 as illustrated in 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.
Two M3x6
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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Two M3x6
Screws
VA-50P
Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Machine via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel
5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1
You can connect a blank panel
1
to the RK-1 to cover any empty spaces, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates:
VM-9T
BLANK PANEL
Part No:2636-000979
Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel
1 Specified in section 6

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications
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of the RK-1
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H)
WEIGHT: 1.2 kg. (2.65 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 20 M3x5 screws, 1 half-19" 1U blank panel
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OPTIONS: Blank panels
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1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 P/N: 2636-000979
3 See Table 3