Kramer K-Able Box User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
K-Able Box
Cable Retractor

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
2.2 TBUS Compatibility 3
3Overview 3
3.1 Component Identification 4
4Defining the K-Able Box 5
5Mounting the K-Able Box 6
5.1 Mounting the K-Able Box Horizontally 6
5.2 Mounting a Single K-Able Box Vertically 7
5.3 Mounting Multiple K-Able Box Units Vertically 10
6Using the K-Able Box 12
6.1 Extending the Cable 12
6.2 Retracting the Cable 12
6.3 Storing the Fixed End of the Cable 12
7Connecting the K-Able Box 12
8Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: K-Able Box 5
Figure 2: Mounting the K-Able Box and Cable Exit Bracket Horizontally 6
Figure 3: Cable Exit Bracket Showing the Plastic Friction Bush in Place 7
Figure 4: Various Vertical Mounting Options 7
Figure 5: Mounting a Single K-Able Box Vertically 8
Figure 6: Vertical Mount Bracket 8
Figure 7: Inserting the Pin and Bolt into the Bracket 9
Figure 8: Mounting Multiple K-Able Box Units Vertically 10
Figure 9: Mounting Multiple K-Able Box Units Vertically—Rear View 11
Tables
Table 1: K-Able Box Component Identification 4
Table 2: K-Able Box Features 5
Table 3: Vertical Mount Bracket Features 8
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the K-Able Box 13

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 K-Able Box™, which is ideal
for boardrooms, conference and training rooms.
that are clearly defined
by function.
The package includes the following items:
•K-Able Box
•Cable exit bracket, plastic friction bush and mounting screws
•Vertical mounting bracket, mounting screws, front mount pin, rear
fixing bolt and locking nut
•Four horizontal mounting wood screws
•This user manual2
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
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Twisted-Pair Solutions; 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when installing a
K-Able Box.

Overview
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2.2 TBUS Compatibility
The K-Able Box can be used in conjunction with the following Kramer table
mount units (when a WCP, WCP-2 or WCP-21 is installed):
•TBUS-1A
•TBUS-3
•TBUS-4
•TBUS-5
•TBUS-6
•TBUS-9
•TBUS-10
3 Overview
The K-Able Box is a furniture-mounted cable extension, retractor and
housing that is easily installed underneath a table top or in a podium. The
K-Able Box is available with one of seven cable types:
•VGA
•Audio
•VGA and Audio
•HDMI/Ethernet
•USB-A
•CAT 6 Twisted Pair
•DVI
The K-Able Box can be mounted:
•Horizontally or vertically
•Independently or vertically in conjunction with the Kramer TBUS
range of products
•Vertically in a bank of up to three units

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Overview
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3.1 Component Identification
Table 1 lists the components supplied with the K-Able Box and their
descriptions.
Table 1: K-Able Box Component Identification
Item
Qty
Description
1 K-Able Box
4 K-Able Box 60 x 4mm
horizontal mounting
countersunk head screws
1 Cable exit bracket
1 Plastic Friction Bush
1 Vertical mounting bracket
9 Vertical mounting bracket/Cable
exit bracket 18 x 4mm
countersunk head screws
1 Vertical mounting bracket front
pin
1 Vertical mounting bracket rear
carriage bolt M6 x 60, M6
locking nut and M6 flat washer

Defining the K-Able Box
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4 Defining the K-Able Box
Figure 1 and Table 2 define the K-Able Box unit.
Figure 1: K-Able Box
Table 2: K-Able Box Features
#
Feature
Function
1 Cable—Fixed End Connect to room wiring infrastructure, for example, leading to a projector
2 Mounting Holes (4) For mounting horizontally to the underneath of a surface
3 Mounting Hole (1) For mounting vertically using locking nut/bolt in the mounting bracket
4 Mounting Hole (1) For mounting vertically using the pin in the mounting bracket
5 Cable—Extendable End Connect to the mobile user device, for example, a laptop PC
6 Spool For storage of the fixed cable end when not in use
7 Wrapped Cable Fixed end of cable wrapped around the storage spool
If there is restricted space, it is possible to remove the cable storage spool by
removing the three screws securing it to the housing.
Note: When winding the fixed end of the cable around the storage spool,
keep a bend radius of at least 2cm (0.8in) where the cable exits the housing to
as avoid damaging the cable.

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Mounting the K-Able Box
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5 Mounting the K-Able Box
This section consists of:
•Mounting the K-Able Box horizontally (See Section 5.1
•Mounting a single K-Able Box vertically (see
)
Section 5.2
•Mounting multiple K-Able Box units vertically (see
)
Section 5.3
5.1 Mounting the K-Able Box Horizontally
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The K-Able Box can be mounted horizontally to the underneath of a surface
(such as, a table) using the supplied screws.
Figure 2: Mounting the K-Able Box and Cable Exit Bracket Horizontally
To mount the K-Able Box horizontally as illustrated in the example in
Figure 2:
1. Position the K-Able Box relative to the edge of the table as shown in
Figure 2 and secure it using the four wood screws supplied.
2. Feed the cable through the cable exit bracket.
3. Position the cable exit bracket underneath the table such that the cable
connector will not protrude beyond the edge of the table.
4. Secure the cable exit bracket using the two of the short wood screws
supplied.
5. Slide the plastic friction bush around the cable and press it into the
opening in the cable exit bracket (see Figure 3).

Mounting the K-Able Box
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Figure 3: Cable Exit Bracket Showing the Plastic Friction Bush in Place
5.2 Mounting a Single K-Able Box Vertically
Figure 4 shows various vertical mounting options of one or two K-Able Box
units.
Figure 4: Various Vertical Mounting Options

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Mounting the K-Able Box
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Figure 5 shows a single K-Able Box mounted vertically next to a TBUS unit.
Figure 5: Mounting a Single K-Able Box Vertically
Figure 6 shows the vertical mount bracket for a single K-Able Box.
Figure 6: Vertical Mount Bracket
Table 3: Vertical Mount Bracket Features
#
Feature
Function
1 Bracket Extension Position against the side of the TBUS to insure correct spacing
between the TBUS and the K-Able Box
2 Vertical Mount Bracket Bracket for mounting a single K-Able Box vertically
3 Mounting Holes (6) Holes for the mounting screws