Kramer PL-15 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
PL-15
5 Port K-Net Hub

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start Guide 2
3 Overview 2
4 Your PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub 3
5 Connecting the PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub 4
6 Technical Specifications 5
Figures
Figure 1: PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub Front and Rear 3
Figure 2: Connecting the PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub 4
Tables
Table 1: PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub Functions 4
Table 2: PL-15 Technical Specifications 5

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, 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 eight
groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TOOLS PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub,
which is ideal for providing the following K-Net
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solutions:
Linking and powering up to five K-Net devices
Simplifying node cabling topology
Each package includes the following items:
PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
+12V DC/ 2.1A power adapter
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
Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables
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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 K-Net is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview
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2.1 Quick Start Guide
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
3 Overview
The PL-15 is a 5-port hub for connecting up to five devices in a K-Net
network. It features:
Five K-Net terminal block connections
A +12V DC power input
Transmit and receive activity LEDs
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables to avoid 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 that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
PL-15 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

Your PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
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Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit.
Figure 1: PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub Front and Rear
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
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Table 1: PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub Functions
# Feature Function
1 K-NET
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Terminal Block
Connectors
PIN GND is for the Ground connection
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; PIN B (-) and PIN A (+)
are for RS-485, and PIN +12V is for powering the unit (from 1 to 5)
2 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
3 Tx LED Illuminates red when the ports are transmitting data (1 to 5)
4 Rx LED Illuminates green when the ports are receiving data (1 to 5)
5 ON LED Illuminates green when receiving power
5 Connecting the PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
To connect the PL-15:
1. Connect the terminal block connector from the cable of each external device
into any unused port (see Figure 2).
2. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
Figure 2: Connecting the PL-15 5 Port K-Net Hub
1 K-Net is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units
2 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS-485 cable (in most applications, it is not connected)

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
The PL-15 technical specifications are shown in Table 2:
Table 2: PL-15 Technical Specifications
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POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 2.1A
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.2cm x 2.4cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.0") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.7lbs)
ACCESSORIES: 12V DC, 2.1A power supply
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
P/N: 2900-000352 REV 1
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.