Kramer RK-6PS User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

RK-6PS

Rack Adapter with Power

Supplies

P/N: 2900-300466 Rev 1

RK-6PS – Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 2

3 Overview 3
4 Defining the RK-6PS 4

4.1 RK-6PS Installation Combinations 5

5 Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter 8

5.1 Mounting devices with no Underside Screw Holes 9

5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-6PS 11

6 Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS 12

6.1 Mounting the RK-PS1 12

7 Technical Specifications 17

Figures

Figure 1: RK-6PS Rack Adapter 4
Figure 2: RK-6PS Rack Adapter – Underside 9
Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel 10
Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel 10
Figure 5: RK-6PS Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel 11
Figure 6: Attaching the RK-PS1 14
Figure 7: Inserting the Power Supply Unit 14
Figure 8: Setting the Adjustment Plate 15
Figure 9: Connecting the power cable to the Device 15
Figure 10: Connecting Additional RK-PS1 Adapters 16
Figure 11: Connecting the Power Supply to the other Devices 16

RK-6PS - 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; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-6PS Rack Adapter with Power
Supplies, which is ideal for mounting combinations of several 1U Kramer products
in a 19" rack together with the Kramer RK-PS1 adapter for a power supply unit
(purchased separately), per product. These include 1/2-19" 1U units, 1/3-19" 1U
units, 1/4-19" 1U units, 1/8-19" 1U units and separately, up to two 6.5"-1U units.

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RK-6PS - 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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 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 RK-6PS 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.

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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go

to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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RK-6PS - Overview

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3 Overview

The RK-6PS is a 19” 1U rack adapter for mounting a combination of several
Kramer TOOLS together with RK-PS1 power supply adapters (purchased
separately) that are attached to the rack adapter. These include:

 Up to 6 RK-PS1 adapters with power supply units
 1/2-19" 1U units—for example, two VP-5xl units (see Section 4.1.1)
 1/4-19" 1U units— for example, four FC-31xl units, or two FC-31xl units with

one VP-5xl unit (see Section 4.1.1)

 1/8-19" 1U units—for example, up to eight PS-1DVI units, six of which are

connected to a PS (see Section 4.1.1)

 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 Section 4.1.3)

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RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

4 Defining the RK-6PS

The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of:

 One 1/2-19" unit (for example, the Kramer VP-31)
 One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® 907xl)
 Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS® FC-50)

Figure 1: RK-6PS Rack Adapter

You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening
(P/N 60-900014) and/or a 1/8-19” 1U opening (P/N 60-900015) on
the RK-6PS, See Section 4.1.3.

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RK-6PS - Defining the RK-6PS

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4.1 RK-6PS Installation Combinations

This section describes the RK-6PS installation combinations.

4.1.1 MultiTOOL Installation combinations

You can use the RK-6PS to mount different combinations of products:

Mounting Kramer Products on the RK-6PS (measured in inches)

For example:

 2 PIP-4, or
 2 FC-7501

 1 PIP-4
 1 907xl
 1 102xl

 1 PIP-4
 1 907xl
 1 PS-1DVI
 1 PT-1PS

 1 FC-7501
 2 PS-1DVI
 2 PT-120xl

 1 FC-31xl
 1 907xl
 2 102xl

 2 FC-31xl units
 1 102xl unit
 2 PS-1DVI units

 2 102xl units
 2 PS-1DVI units
 2 PT-1PS units

 1 FC-31xl unit
 3 PS-1DVI units
 3 PT-1PS units

 4 PS-1DVI units
 4 PT-1PS units

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4.1.2 6.5” Installation combinations

You can mount one or two Kramer 6.5” products in a 19" 1U rack using the RK-6PS
rack adapter and close-up the empty space(s) with blank panels (see in

Section 4.1.3).

Mounting Kramer 6.5"-1U Devices on the RK-6PS

For example:

Notes:

 1 VM-50V
 1 VA-50P

Use the short blank
panel to close the gap
between the units,
see Section 4.1.3

 1 VM-30AV

Use one long and one
short blank panel to
close the gap
between the units,
see Section 4.1.3

4.1.3 Using Blank Panels

Different types of blank panels are available and are used to cover-up gaps.

Appearance

Blank Panel Description

Part Number

PNL-BLANK/1/2U-19"

60-900013

PNL-BLANK/1/4U-19"

60-900014

PNL-BLANK/1/8U-19"

60-900015

For 6.5”-1U units only:

PNL-BLANK/SHORT6.5"1U
With two 6.5” devices

60-900016

PNL-BLANK/LONG6.5"1U
With one 6.5” device and a short blank

60-900017

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The following table shows examples of how to install different products together
with blanks:

Mounting Kramer Products with Blank Panels on the RK-6PS

For example:

 1 PIP-4
 1 1/2 19” blank panel

 1 1/2 19” blank panel
 1 1/4 19” blank panel
 1 FC-31xl

 1 PIP-4
 1 FC-31xl
 1 1/8 19” blank panel
 1 PT-1PS

 1 VM-50V
 1 SHORT blank panel
 1 LONG blank panel

 1 VM-50V
 1 SHORT blank panel
 1 VM-50AN

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RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

5 Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

The RK-6PS underside includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for the
mounting of devices of different sizes (see Section 4.1).

To mount the devices on the RK-6PS, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:

1. Place the first device on the rack (for example, the Kramer 907xl).

2. Hold both the 907xl and the RK-6PS with your hands and turn them upside
down.

3. Insert and the appropriate amount of screws through the holes on the
RK-6PS that correspond to the holes on the underside of the 907xl, using the
M3x5 screws supplied with the device (as illustrated in Figure 2).

4. Tighten the screws.

5. Rotate the RK-6PS horizontally with the device connected.

6. Place the next device (for example, the Kramer FC-50) alongside the device
that is already mounted.

7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

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Figure 2: RK-6PS Rack Adapter – Underside

5.1 Mounting devices with no Underside Screw Holes

Some Kramer devices do not have screw holes on the underside that correspond
exactly to the holes on the RK-6PS. These devices (for example, the FC-7501 (a
half-19") or the VA-50P (a 6.5” unit)) are connected via the screw holes located on
the sides of the RK-6PS.

To mount the devices on the RK-6PS as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4
(FC-7501 and the VA-50P respectively), do the following:

1. Unscrew the two M3x5 screws from the side panel of the device (for example,
the Kramer FC-7501 or the VA-50P), which will be attached to the side panel
of the RK-6PS.

2. 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-6PS.

3. Insert the two M3x8 screws (supplied with the unit) through the holes on the
side panel of the RK-6PS that fit the holes on the side panel of the unit (as
illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4).

4. Tighten the screws.

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RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel

Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Device via Screws on the RK-6PS Side Panel

RK-6PS - Mounting the Devices on the Rack Adapter

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5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-6PS

You can connect a blank panel to the RK-6PS to cover any empty spaces, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates. One 1/2U-19" blank panel is supplied with the
RK-6PS package; otherwise, you need to purchase a blank panel separately, as
detailed in Section 4.1.3.

Figure 5: RK-6PS Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel

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RK-6PS - Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

6 Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

The optional RK-PS1 is a small adapter that can hold one power supply and can be
attached either to the RK-6PS rack adapter (see Section 6.1.2) or directly to the
rack shelf (download the separate RK-PS1 user manual from our Web site).

6.1 Mounting the RK-PS1

The devices mounted onto the RK-6PS are powered via individual power supplies
that are attached to RK-6PS by the RK-PS1.

6.1.1 Available Power Supply Units

The RK-PS1 is suitable to hold any of the following power supplies (ordered
separately):

Power Supply for:

Power Specs

5V Power Supply Type

12V Power Supply

The USA:

PS-504/US (60-0001895)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-120V AC, 50/60Hz

PS-1202/US (60-000195)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-120V AC, 50/60Hz

Europe:

PS-504/EU (60-0001890)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

PS-1202/EU (60-000190)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

UK:

PS-504/GB (60-0001893)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

PS-1202/GB (60-000193)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power cord cable,

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

General use (does not
include the power
cord):

PS-1202 (60-0001899)

5V/4A
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

PS-1202 (60-0001099)

12V/2A
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

RK-6PS - Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

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6.1.2 Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

To adjust the RK-PS1 to the selected power supply:

Insert the power supply into
the RK-PS1.
Adjust the height of the
RK-PS1 by partially
releasing and then tightening
the two nuts on the sides so
that the power supply fits
well.

Remove the power supply.

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RK-6PS - Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

Up to six RK-PS1 units can be mounted onto the RK-6PS, providing power to up to
six mounted devices. To mount the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS:

1. Insert the RK-PS1 and tighten with two M3x5 screws (supplied with the unit)
to the RK-6PS.

Figure 6: Attaching the RK-PS1

2. Insert the power supply and partially release the two adjusting plate screws.

Figure 7: Inserting the Power Supply Unit

3. Set the adjusting plate so that it holds the power supply firmly and tighten the
screws.

RK-6PS - Mounting the RK-PS1 onto the RK-6PS

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Figure 8: Setting the Adjustment Plate

4. Connect the power supply cable according to the specific instructions (if
required) in the user manual of the Kramer product.

Figure 9: Connecting the power cable to the Device

5. In the same way attach additional RK-PS1 adapters.

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Figure 10: Connecting Additional RK-PS1 Adapters

6. Connect the power cables to each of the devices.

Figure 11: Connecting the Power Supply to the other Devices

7. Connect the C14 cable cord from each power supply to the mains electricity.

RK-6PS - Technical Specifications

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7 Technical Specifications

RK-6PS

DIMENSIONS:

19" (W), 13.4" (D) 1U (H) rack mountable

WEIGHT:

1.9kg (4.2lbs) approx.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

20 flat head M3x5 screws, 4 pan head M3x8 screws, 1 half-19" 1U
blank panel (P/N 60-900013), 8 black cable ties

OPTIONS:

PNL-BLANK/1/4U-19" (60 -900014), PNL-BLANK/1/8U-19" (60-900015),
PNL-BLANK/ SHORT6.5"1U With two 6.5” devices (60-900016), PNL-
BLANK/LONG6.5"1U With one 6.5” device and a short blank (60-900017),
RK-PS1 rack adapter for power supply, power supply units:

Power Supply for:

Power Specs

5V Power Supply Type

5V Power Supply Type

The USA:

PS-504/US (60-0001895)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-120V AC,
50/60Hz

PS-1202/US (60-000195)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-120V AC,
50/60Hz

Europe:

PS-504/EU (60-0001890)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz

PS-1202/EU (60-000190)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz

UK:

PS-504/GB (60-0001893)

5V/4A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz

PS-1202/GB (60-000193)

12V/2A
With a 75cm C14 power

cord cable, 100-240V AC,
50/60Hz

General use
(does not include
the power cord):

PS-1202 (60-0001899)

5V/4A
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

PS-1202 (60-0001099)

12V/2A
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing

P/N:

2900-300466

Rev:

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