Kramer K-Able/XL Box User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

K-Able/XL Box
Cable Retractor

P/N: 2900-300441 Rev 3

K-Able/XL Box – Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 T-Bus Compatibility 2

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 Component Identification 3

4 Defining the K-Able/XL Box Cable Retractor 5
5 Mounting the K-Able/XL Box 6

5.1 Mounting the K-Able/XL Box Vertically 6

5.2 Mounting Multiple K-Able/XL Box Units Vertically 8

5.3 Mounting the K-Able/XL Box Horizontally 9

6 Using the K-Able/XL Box 11

6.1 Extending the Cable 11

6.2 Retracting the Cable 11

7 Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: K-Able/XL Box Cable Retractor Front Panel 5
Figure 2: Mounting a Single K-Able/XL Box Vertically in a TBUS Unit 6
Figure 3: Hinged Top Shown Open 7
Figure 4: Mounting Multiple K-Able/XL Box Units Vertically 8
Figure 5: Space between Adjacent K-Able/XL Box Units 9
Figure 6: Mounting the K-Able/XL Box Horizontally 10
Figure 7: Mounting Lug 10

K-Able/XL Box - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 14 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Desktop K-Able/XL Box Cable
Retractor which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Boardrooms
 Conference rooms
 Training rooms
 Bring-your-own laptop environments

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K-Able/XL Box - Getting Started

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

2.1 T-Bus Compatibility

The K-Able/XL Box can be used in conjunction with the following Kramer table
mounting units:

 TBUS-1A
 TBUS-3
 TBUS-4
 TBUS-5
 TBUS-6
 TBUS-10

2.2 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.

K-Able/XL Box - Overview

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3 Overview

The K-Able/XL Box is a furniture-mounted cable extender and retractor that is
easily installed underneath a table-top or in a podium. The K-Able/XL Box is
available with of the following cable types:

 VGA
 Audio
 VGA and audio
 HDMI
 USB-A
 LAN
 DisplayPort

The K-Able/XL Box can be mounted:

 Vertically within the Kramer TBUS range of products
 Horizontally underneath a table or shelf

Note: The HDMI cable version is used throughout this manual as an example.
Exactly the same principles apply to all other cable types.

3.1 Component Identification

The following table lists the components that are supplied with the K-Able/XL Box
and their descriptions.