Kramer Rtbus-25xl User manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

RTBUS‑25xl

Round Table Connection Bus

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RTBUS‑25xl –Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 2

Defining the RTBUS‑25xl 3

Power Socket Options 4

The RTBUS‑25xl Connecting Surface 5

Installing the RTBUS‑25xl 6

Drilling a Hole in the Table 6

Installing the Power Socket 6

Mounting the RTBUS‑25xl in the Table 7

Connecting the Cables and Wires 8

Using the RTBUS‑25xl 9

Technical Specifications 10

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RTBUS‑25xl –Introduction

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!

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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/RTBUS‑25xl to check for up-to-date user manuals,

application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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 RTBUS‑25xl 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.

Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by

qualified personnel only.

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit before installing.

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RTBUS‑25xl –Introduction

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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RTBUS‑25xl Round Table Connection Bus.

The RTBUS‑25xl is an elegant furniture-mounted, round connection bus. The RTBUS‑25xl

features a pneumatic mechanism for pneumatic lifting and smooth closing of its lid. It is easily

installed into a table or podium top, and its interface enables you to connect any equipment

to systems installed in a room via the following pass-through connectors:

•1 PC on a 15-pin HD connector.

•1 USB connector.

•1 stereo audio on a 3.5mm connector.

•1 HDMI™connector.

•1Ethernet port on an RJ-45 connector.

The RTBUS‑25xl supports HDMI with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, HDMI

Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and CEC.

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RTBUS‑25xl –Defining the RTBUS‑25xl

Defining the RTBUS‑25xl

Figure 1: View

Feature

Function

Pneumatic Mechanism

Enables automatic lifting and smooth closing of the lid

Mounting Screws

For securing the RTBUS‑25xl to the table (2)

Locking Butterfly Nuts

Tighten to lock the mounting butterfly screw (2)

Mounting Butterfly Nuts

Tighten to secure the unit to the table surface (2)

Mounting Brackets (2 units)

Place in the bracket slits after inserting the enclosure into the table –

for securing the unit to the table surface

Black anodized or brushed

aluminum semi-automatic lid

Covers the connecting surface, leaving the table surface neat and

tidy

Outer Rim

Fits over the table surface

Connecting Surface

See Figure 2

Power Socket Opening

For installing a power socket (can be purchased separately).

IEC socket

Connect to an IEC power cord (can be purchased separately)

Mounting Bracket Slits (two

sets on each side)

Insert the mounting brackets to the slits when installing the

RTBUS‑25xl (see Mounting the RTBUS‑25xl in the

Table on page 7).

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RTBUS‑25xl –Defining the RTBUS‑25xl

Power Socket Options

A choice of power sockets is available for purchase in several versions, including power sockets

for the USA, Brazil, Germany (the Europlug), UK, Switzerland, Belgium-France, Italy, South

Africa, Israel and Australia. A “Universal” socket for general use is also available (see the

compatibility restrictions in the table below). Note that the photos below are for illustration

purposes only.

Power Socket Type

Power Specs

Description

Universal:

TS-201U (80-000043)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Fully compatible with power plugs in the UK, India,

Italy and Denmark, as well as with the 2-prong

Europlug.

Partially compatible (if the polarity is reversed) with

plugs in China, Switzerland, Israel and the USA. The

universal socket does not supply grounding to plugs in

Central Europe and France and so you should order

country specific sockets instead.

Not compatible with South African plugs.

Power Socket Type

Power Specs

Power Socket Type

Power Specs

USA:

TS-201US (80-000046)

100-125V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Italy:

TS-201IT (80-000047)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Germany and EU:

TS-201DE (80-000044)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Australia:

TS-201AU (80-000050)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Belgium and France:

TS-201FR (80-000045)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Israel:

TS-201IL (80-000053)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

South Africa

TS-201ZA (80-000052)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Brazil

TS-201BR (80-000051)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

Switzerland

TS-201CH (80-000049)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

England

TS-201GB (80-000048)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A

Maximum 5A per power

outlet

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RTBUS‑25xl –Defining the RTBUS‑25xl

The RTBUS‑25xl Connecting Surface

Figure 2 defines the connecting surface (note that although ‘RTBUS-21’ is printed on the

panel, the name of the modular product is RTBUS‑25xl).

Figure 2: RTBUS‑25xl Connecting Surface

Feature

Function

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a network

PC 15-pin HD Connector

Connects to a VGA source

USB Connector

Connects to a USB source

AUDIO 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source

HDMI™Connector

Connect to HDMI source

5A MAX. Power Socket

Connects to 90-240V AC power consuming device

Lid Latch

For safely closing the lid

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RTBUS‑25xl –Installing the RTBUS‑25xl

Installing the RTBUS‑25xl

To install the RTBUS‑25xl perform the following steps:

1. Drill a hole in the table (see Drilling a Hole in the Table on page 6).

2. Install the power socket (see Installing the Power Socket on page 6).

3. Secure the unit to the table (see Mounting the RTBUS‑25xl in the Table on page 7).

4. Connect the cables (see Connecting the Cables and Wires on page 8).

Drilling a Hole in the Table

To drill an opening in the table:

1. Using any standard cup bit drill with a diameter ranging from 111mm to 114mm (4.37in to

4.49in), drill a hole in the table in the desired location.

The thickness of the table should be 3in (76mm) or less.

2. Clean the table surface.

Take care not to damage the table. Kramer Electronics is not responsible for any damage

caused to the table.

Installing the Power Socket

Figure 3 shows an example of the Universal power socket housing which is one of the

optional power sockets for the RTBUS‑25xl, see Power Socket Options on page 4.

To install the power socket (purchased separately):

1. Close the RTBUS‑25xl lid.

2. Carefully insert the power socket housing so that

the power socket fits into the power socket

opening on the connecting surface and the four

standoffs fit the four screw holes on the

RTBUS‑25xl.

When positioned correctly, the IEC socket faces

downwards.

3. Screw the four screws included in the power

socket kit into the designated holes to fix the

power socket housing in place.

4. Unscrew the power connector lock.

5. Connect the IEC power cord to the IEC socket.

Figure 3: RTBUS‑25xl Universal Power

Socket Housing

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RTBUS‑25xl –Installing the RTBUS‑25xl

Mounting the RTBUS‑25xl in the Table

To mount the unit, follow these steps:

Step 1: Insert the RTBUS‑25xl into the

hole cut into the table making sure the

outer rim is firm against the surface of the

table.

Step 2: From underneath the table, slide

the mounting brackets into the appropriate

slots.

Step 3: Tighten the butterfly mounting

screws securely upward against the table.

Step 4: Lock the mounting screws into

position with the locking butterfly screws.

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RTBUS‑25xl –Installing the RTBUS‑25xl

Connecting the Cables and Wires

Figure 4 illustrates how to connect the cables to the underside of the unit:

Figure 4: Connecting the Cables

Note that the cables shown in Figure 4 are 50cm long and have a MALE connector at the free

end so they can be plugged directly into the acceptors. You can extend these cables if

required.

Note that the connecting surface is an integral part of the RTBUS‑25xl enclosure and cannot

be detached.

We recommend that you use the Kramer C-AC AC Power Cord series to power the unit.

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RTBUS‑25xl –Using the RTBUS‑25xl

Using the RTBUS‑25xl

Once the RTBUS‑25xl is installed, you can easily customize it to your own needs by directly

plugging in the required AV equipment, as illustrated in the example in Figure 5.

Figure 5: RTBUS‑25xl Boardroom Installation

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RTBUS‑25xl –Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Ports

HDMI

On a female HDMI connector for HDMI link extension

USB

On a USB-A connector

On a 15-pin HD connector

Audio

On a 3.5mm mini jack

Ethernet

On an RJ-45 connector

Power

Power socket

assemblies:

Universal, 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A; maximum 5A per

power outlet

Fully compatible with power plugs in the UK, India, Italy

and Denmark, as well as with the 2–prong Europlug

Partially compatible (if the polarity is reversed) with

plugs in China, Switzerland, Israel and the USA. The

universal socket does not supply grounding to plugs in

Central Europe and France (you should order country

specific sockets instead). Not compatible with South

African plugs

USA —100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

Germany and EU —100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A,

maximum 5A per power outlet

Belgium and France —100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A,

maximum 5A per power outlet

Italy —100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

Australia —100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A

per power outlet

Israel —220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

South Africa —220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A

per power outlet

Switzerland —220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

England —220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

Brazil —220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A, maximum 5A per

power outlet

Fuse Rating

T 6.3A 250V

Options

TBUS AC Power Cord

(C–AC/POWERCORD)

power socket kits

Environmental

Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Regulatory

Compliance

Safety

CE, UL

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

General

Net Dimensions

(W, D, H)

15.7cm x 12.8 cm x 15.4cm

(6.18" x 5.04" x 6.04")

Shipping Dimensions

(W, D, H)

36.5cm x 17cm x 17cm

(14.4" x 6.7" x 6.7")

Net Weight

0.85kg (1.9lbs) approx.

Shipping Weight

1.2kg (2.6lbs) approx. with mounting brackets

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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