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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