KRAMER RK-1 Rack Adapter User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Kramer
Table of Contents
KRAMER RK-1 Rack Adapter
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 daily. 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 groups that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-1 rack adapter, which is ideal
for mounting combinations of several 1U Kramer products in a 19″ rack. These
include 1/2-19″ 1U units, 1/4-19″ 1U units, 1/8-19″ 1U units and separately,
up to two 6.5″-1U units.
The package includes the following items:
- RK-1 Rack Adapter
- Additional mechanical parts (blank panel2, screws, nuts, and so on)
- This user manual
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
Overview
You can mount a combination of several Kramer products, of various widths, in a 19″ 1U rack using the RK-1 rack adapter. These include:
- 1/2-19″ 1U units—for example, two VP-5xl units (see Table 1)
- 1/4-19″ 1U units— for example, four FC-31xl units, two FC-31xl units with one VP-5xl unit (see Table 1)
- 1/8-19″ 1U units—for example, eight PS-1DVI units (see Table 1)
- GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products.
- One half-19″ blank panel (P/N: 60-900013).
- Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
- 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 Table 2)
RK-1 Installation combinations
Table 1 shows examples of how you can use the RK-1 to mount different
combinations of products:
Table 1: Using the RK-1
You can mount one or two Kramer 6.5” products in a 19″ 1U rack using the RK-1
rack adapter (see in Table 2) and close up the space(s) with blank panels (see
in Table 3).
Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5″-1U Units
Using Blank Panels
Table 3 defines the different types of blank panels that are available and are
used to cover up gaps.
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers
The examples in Table 4 indicate how to install different products together
with blanks:
Table 4: Using the RK-1 with Blank Panels
Recommendations for Best Performance
We recommend that you:
- Have a Philips screwdriver and an Allen screwdriver available.
- Disconnect the mains voltage and all cables connected to each machine that is being mounted in the rack adapter before proceeding with the installation.
- Connect only good-quality connection cables, thus avoiding 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 and position your rack adapter on the rack away from moisture, excessive sunlight, and dust.
Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of:
- One 1/2-19″ unit (for example, the Kramer PIP-4)
- One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® FC-31xl)
- Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS® PS-1DVI)
You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening1 and/or a 1/8-19” 1U opening2 on the RK-1.
Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The RK-1 underside includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for any combination of units to be mounted.
To mount the units on the RK-1, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:
- Place the first unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer PIP-4).
- Hold both the PIP-4 and the RK-1 with your hands and turn them upside down.
- Insert the appropriate amount of screws through the holes on the RK-1 that fit the holes on the underside of the PIP-4, using the M3x5 screws supplied with the unit (as illustrated in Figure 2).
- Tighten the screws.
- Rotate the RK-1 horizontally with the unit connected.
- Place the next unit (for example, the Kramer PS-1DVI) next to the unit that is already mounted.
- Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.
Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes
Some Kramer machines do not have screw holes on the underside, which fit
the holes on the RK-1.
These machines (for example, the VP-5xl1 or the VA-50P2 To mount the units on
the RK-1 as illustrated in ) are connected via the screw holes on the sides of
the RK-1. Figure 3 and Figure 4 (VP-5xl and the VA-50P respectively), do the
following:
- Unscrew the two M3x6 screws from the side panel of the unit (for example, the Kramer VP-5xl or the VA-50P), which will be attached to the side panel of the RK-1.
- 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-1.
- Insert the two M3x6 screws through the holes on the side panel of the RK-1 that fit the holes on the side panel of the unit (as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4).
- Tighten the screws.
Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1
You can connect a blank panel1 to the RK-1 to cover any empty spaces, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates:
Technical Specifications
Table 5 includes the technical specifications:
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the RK-1
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first
customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship
in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:
- Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
- Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed, or otherwise interfered with.
- Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from:
- Accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature
- Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
- Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
- Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
- Removal or installation of the product
- Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
- Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables, or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for
the following:
- Removal or installation charges.
- Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
- Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
- To obtain service on your product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
- Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
- For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this
warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or
replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for:
- Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss; or:
- Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior
approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements
of:
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EN-50081: “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry” -
EN-50082: “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry environment”. -
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radiofrequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
- Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
- Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
- Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
- FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)
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.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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