Kramer UTBUS-1XL User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
UTBUS-1xl
Under the Table Connection Bus

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UTBUS-1xl –Contents
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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 3
Defining the UTBUS-1xl Enclosure 4
Power Socket Options 5
Power Cord Options 5
Installing the UTBUS-1xl 6
Installing the Required Wall Plate Inserts 6
Installing the Power Socket 6
Installing the Cables 7
Securing the UTBUS-1xl Enclosure to the Table 7
Technical Specifications of the Assembled UTBUS-1xl 8

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UTBUS-1xl –Introduction
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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!
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer UTBUS-1xl,which is ideal for boardrooms, conference
and training rooms!
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/UTBUS-1xl to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where
appropriate).
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 UTBUS-1xl 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.
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Glossary
Universal socket
The Universal socket fits almost all power cords, worldwide.
Insert
The insert is fitted in the inner frame. Go to our Web site to check for a
variety of single and dual sized inserts.

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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/.

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UTBUS-1xl –Overview
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Overview
The UTBUS-1xl is a furniture-mounted connection bus that is easily installed underneath a
wooden table or podium top. The unit is sturdy, cost-effective, and easy to install.
The UTBUS-1xl:
•Is modular in design, letting you install up to six wall plate inserts, according to your
requirements.
•Has a power socket opening that is suitable for any of the following power sockets: for
the USA, Germany (the Europlug), Belgium-France, Italy, Australia, Israel, Switzerland,
UK, Brazil, South Africa or “Universal” for use anywhere (see compatibility restrictions in
Technical Specifications of the Assembled UTBUS-1xl on page 8).
Power sockets are ordered separately.
Figure 1: UTBUS-1xl Under a Table

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UTBUS-1xl –Defining the UTBUS-1xl Enclosure
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Defining the UTBUS-1xl
Enclosure
Figure 2: UTBUS-1xl Under the Table Connection Bus
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Feature
Function
1
Blank Plates
Six blank covers that can be replaced with wall plate inserts as required
(see Installing the Required Wall Plate Inserts on page 6).
2
Power Socket Opening
Suitable for international power requirements (Suitable for international
power requirements (available with different types of power sockets,
ordered separately, see Power Socket Options on page 5).
3
Outer Rim
For mounting under the table.
4
Tie Holes (12)
Insert self-locking ties through the holes to fix the pass-through cables to
the inside walls of the UTBUS-1xl.
5
Rim Screw Openings (4)
For fixing the UTBUS-1xl under the table (including two open screw
holes).

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Power Socket Options
Inner frames support installing the following power socket assemblies.
The Brazilian power sockets are supplied as dual power sockets in a single power socket
assembly (see table below).
Socket Type
Power Specs
Universal:
TS-1U (80-000899)
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.
Socket Type
Power Specs
Socket Type
Power Specs
USA:
TS-1US (80-000999)
100-125V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
UK:
TS-1UK (91-000022)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Belgium and France:
TS-1FR (80-001399)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Israel:
TS-1IL (80-001799)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Germany and EU:
TS-1DE (80-001299)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
South Africa:
TS-1ZA (80-001699)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Italy:
TS-1IT (80-001499)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Australia:
TS-1AU (80-001599)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Switzerland:
TS-1CH (80-000027)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A per power outlet
Brazil:
TS-BR (80-000034)
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power
outlet
Power Cord Options
You can order any of the following power cords to use with a modular TBUS:
Power Cord Type
Description
P/N
6ft/110V (North America)
C-AC/US (110V)
91-000099
6ft/125V (Japan)
C-AC/JP (125V)
91-000699
6ft/220V (Europe)
C-AC/EU (220V)
91-000199
6ft/220V (Israel)
C-AC/IL (220V)
91-000999
6ft/250V (UK)
C-AC/UK (250V)
91-000299
6ft/250V (India)
C-AC/IN (250V)
91-001099
6ft/250V/10A (China)
C-AC/CN (250V)
91-001199
6ft/250V/10A (South Africa)
C-AC/ZA (250V)
91-001299

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UTBUS-1xl –Installing the UTBUS-1xl
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Installing the UTBUS-1xl
This section describes the UTBUS-1xl installation process:
•Installing the Required Wall Plate Inserts on page 6.
•Installing the Power Socket on page 6.
•Installing the Cables on page 7.
•Securing the UTBUS-1xl Enclosure to the Table on page 7.
Installing the Required Wall Plate Inserts
By default, the mounting surface includes a power socket opening and four blank plates for
optional video, audio and network connectors. Each blank plate can be removed and replaced
with a Kramer passive wall plate insert or connector module for interfacing A/V type signals, if
required. To install a wall-plate insert or connector module, do the following:
1. Unscrew the two screws that attach the blank plate
to the connecting surface and remove the blank
plate (save the two screws).
2. Place the required wall plate insert item over the
opening.
3. Reinsert the two screws to affix the wall plate insert
in position and tighten them.
Installing the Power Socket
To install the power socket:
1. Insert the modular power socket in its place (in this example, a universal power socket is
shown, but you can use any of the available power sockets, see Power Socket
Options on page 5).

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2. Tighten the two screws (supplied with the power socket module).
The power socket is now installed.
Figure 3: Installing the Power Socket
Installing the Cables
To install the cables:
1. Connect the cables to the inside of the unit.
2. Insert the self-locking ties through the tie holes to secure the cables to the inside walls of
the enclosure.
Securing the UTBUS-1xl Enclosure to the Table
To install the UTBUS-1xl underneath the table (as illustrated in Figure 4):
1. Place the unit to the underside of the table and mark the correct location.
2. Insert the four wood screws into the four rim screw holes and fix the
UTBUS-1xl to the table.
Figure 4: Securing the UTBUS-1xl Under the Table
The UTBUS-1xl is ready for use.

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UTBUS-1xl –Technical Specifications of the Assembled UTBUS-1xl
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Technical Specifications of the
Assembled UTBUS-1xl
POWER SOURCE
(AC power limits):
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
100-120V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Germany and EU
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Belgium and France
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Italy
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Switzerland
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
UK
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
South Africa
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Australia
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Israel
220V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
Brazil
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A
Maximum 5A/2.5A per power outlet
FUSE RATING:
T 6.3A 250V
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
DIMENSIONS:
250.2mm x 137.5mm x 65mm (9.85" x 5.41" x 2.56") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.7kg (1.54lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:
Self-locking ties, wood screws
OPTIONS:
Passive wall plates and interfaces, power socket kits, power cord
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:
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Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the
technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other
product or technology with which the product may be used.
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1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening andservicing
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