Kramer Rk-6ps User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

RK-6PS

Rack Adapter with Power

Supplies

P/N: 2900-300466 Rev 1

RK-6PS – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2

3Overview 3

4Defining the RK-6PS 4

4.1 RK-6PS Installation Combinations 5

5Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter 8

5.1 Mounting devices with no Underside Screw Holes 9

5.2Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-6PS 11

6Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS 12

6.1 Mounting the RK-PS1 12

7Technical Specifications 17

Figures

Figure 1: RK-6PS Rack Adapter 4

Figure 2: RK-6PS Rack Adapter –Underside 9

Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel 10

Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel 10

Figure 5: RK-6PS Rack Adapter –Connecting a Blank Panel 11

Figure 6: Attaching the RK-PS1 14

Figure 7: Inserting the Power Supply Unit 14

Figure 8: Setting the Adjustment Plate 15

Figure 9: Connecting the power cable to the Device 15

Figure 10: Connecting Additional RK-PS1 Adapters 16

Figure 11: Connecting the Power Supply to the other Devices 16

RK-6PS - Introduction

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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals

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 14 groups that are clearly defined by

function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-6PS Rack Adapter with Power

Supplies, which is ideal for mounting combinations of several 1U Kramer products

in a 19" rack together with the Kramer RK-PS1 adapter for a power supply unit

(purchased separately), per product. These include 1/2-19" 1U units, 1/3-19" 1U

units, 1/4-19" 1U units, 1/8-19" 1U units and separately, up to two 6.5"-1U units.

RK-6PS - Getting Started

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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if

firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your Kramer RK-6PS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims

to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go

to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

RK-6PS - Overview

3 Overview

The RK-6PS is a 19” 1U rack adapter for mounting a combination of several

Kramer TOOLS together with RK-PS1 power supply adapters (purchased

separately) that are attached to the rack adapter. These include:

Up to 6 RK-PS1 adapters with power supply units

1/2-19" 1U units—for example, two VP-5xl units (see Section 4.1.1)

1/4-19" 1U units—for example, four FC-31xl units, or two FC-31xl units with

one VP-5xl unit (see Section 4.1.1)

1/8-19" 1U units—for example, up to eight PS-1DVI units, six of which are

connected to a PS (see Section 4.1.1)

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 Section 4.1.3)

RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

4 Defining the RK-6PS

The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of:

One 1/2-19" unit (for example, the Kramer VP-31)

One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® 907xl)

Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS® FC-50)

Figure 1: RK-6PS Rack Adapter

You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening

(P/N 60-900014) and/or a 1/8-19” 1U opening (P/N 60-900015) on

the RK-6PS, See Section 4.1.3.

RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

4.1 RK-6PS Installation Combinations

This section describes the RK-6PS installation combinations.

4.1.1 MultiTOOL Installation combinations

You can use the RK-6PS to mount different combinations of products:

Mounting Kramer Products on the RK-6PS (measured in inches)

For example:

2 PIP-4, or

2 FC-7501

1 PIP-4

1 907xl

1 102xl

1 PIP-4

1 907xl

1 PS-1DVI

1 PT-1PS

1 FC-7501

2 PS-1DVI

2 PT-120xl

1 FC-31xl

1 907xl

2 102xl

2 FC-31xl units

1 102xl unit

2 PS-1DVI units

2 102xl units

2 PS-1DVI units

2 PT-1PS units

1 FC-31xl unit

3 PS-1DVI units

3 PT-1PS units

4 PS-1DVI units

4 PT-1PS units

RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

4.1.2 6.5” Installation combinations

You can mount one or two Kramer 6.5” products in a 19" 1U rack using the RK-6PS

rack adapter and close-up the empty space(s) with blank panels (see in

Section 4.1.3).

Mounting Kramer 6.5"-1U Devices on the RK-6PS

For example:

Notes:

1 VM-50V

1 VA-50P

Use the short blank

panel to close the gap

between the units,

see Section 4.1.3

1 VM-30AV

Use one long and one

short blank panel to

close the gap

between the units,

see Section 4.1.3

4.1.3 Using Blank Panels

Different types of blank panels are available and are used to cover-up gaps.

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

With two 6.5” devices

60-900016

PNL-BLANK/LONG6.5"1U

With one 6.5” device and a short blank

60-900017

RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

The following table shows examples of how to install different products together

with blanks:

Mounting Kramer Products with Blank Panels on the RK-6PS

For example:

1 PIP-4

1 1/2 19” blank panel

1 1/4 19” blank panel

1 FC-31xl

1 PIP-4

1 FC-31xl

1 1/8 19” blank panel

1 PT-1PS

1 VM-50V

1 SHORT blank panel

1 LONG blank panel

1 VM-50V

1 SHORT blank panel

1 VM-50AN

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

5 Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

The RK-6PS underside includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for the

mounting of devices of different sizes (see Section 4.1).

To mount the devices on the RK-6PS, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:

1. Place the first device on the rack (for example, the Kramer 907xl).

2. Hold both the 907xl and the RK-6PS with your hands and turn them upside

down.

3. Insert and the appropriate amount of screws through the holes on the

RK-6PS that correspond to the holes on the underside of the 907xl, using the

M3x5 screws supplied with the device (as illustrated in Figure 2).

4. Tighten the screws.

5. Rotate the RK-6PS horizontally with the device connected.

6. Place the next device (for example, the Kramer FC-50) alongside the device

that is already mounted.

7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

Figure 2: RK-6PS Rack Adapter –Underside

5.1 Mounting devices with no Underside Screw Holes

Some Kramer devices do not have screw holes on the underside that correspond

exactly to the holes on the RK-6PS. These devices (for example, the FC-7501 (a

half-19") or the VA-50P (a 6.5” unit)) are connected via the screw holes located on

the sides of the RK-6PS.

To mount the devices on the RK-6PS as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4

(FC-7501 and the VA-50P respectively), do the following:

1. Unscrew the two M3x5 screws from the side panel of the device (for example,

the Kramer FC-7501 or the VA-50P), which will be attached to the side panel

of the RK-6PS.

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-6PS.

3. Insert the two M3x8 screws (supplied with the unit) through the holes on the

side panel of the RK-6PS that fit the holes on the side panel of the unit (as

illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4).

4. Tighten the screws.

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel

Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-6PS

You can connect a blank panel to the RK-6PS to cover any empty spaces, as the

example in Figure 5 illustrates. One 1/2U-19" blank panel is supplied with the

RK-6PS package; otherwise, you need to purchase a blank panel separately, as

detailed in Section 4.1.3.

Figure 5: RK-6PS Rack Adapter –Connecting a Blank Panel

RK-6PS - Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

6 Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

The optional RK-PS1 is a small adapter that can hold one power supply and can be

attached either to the RK-6PS rack adapter (see Section 6.1.2) or directly to the

rack shelf (download the separate RK-PS1 user manual from our Web site).

6.1 Mounting the RK-PS1

The devices mounted onto the RK-6PS are powered via individual power supplies

that are attached to RK-6PS by the RK-PS1.

6.1.1 Available Power Supply Units

The RK-PS1 is suitable to hold any of the following power supplies (ordered

separately):

Power Supply for:

Power Specs

5V Power Supply Type

12V Power Supply

The USA:

PS-504/US (60-0001895)

5V/4A