Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Rack Adapter Model:
RK-13
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 2
4
Your Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter 2
5
Mounting on the Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter 3
5.1 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-13 4
6
Technical Specifications 4
Figures
Figure 1: RK-13 Rack Adapter 2
Figure 2: RK-13 Rack Adapter – Underside 3
Figure 3: RK-13 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel 4
Tables
Table 1: Technical Specifications of the RK-13 4
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Introduction
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, presentation, and
broadcasting professional 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 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-13 rack adapter, which is
ideal for mounting up to three 1/3-19" 1U units Kramer products in a 19" rack.
The package includes the following items:
RK-13 Rack Adapter
Additional mechanical parts (blank panel2, screws, nuts and so on)
This user manual3
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
3 Overview
You can mount three 1/3-19” 1U Kramer products4 or two with one blank
panel, or one with two blank panels in a 19" 1U rack.
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
2 One third 19" blank panel (P/N: 60-013199)
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 For example, the SL-12, VP-2K, VS-21HDCP-IR or VM-50HN
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Your Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance
We recommend that you:
Disconnect the power source 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
4 Your Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter
The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of two 1/3-19” 1U units and
one blank panel.
Figure 1: RK-13 Rack Adapter
You can order an additional blank panel to cover a second 1/3-19”
1U opening1 on the RK-13
1 Part number 60-013199
2
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Mounting on the Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter
5 Mounting on the Kramer RK-13 Rack Adapter
The underside of the RK-13 includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for
mounting any combination of units.
To mount the units on the RK-13, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:
1. Place the first unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer VP-2K).
2. Hold both the VP-2K and the RK-13 with your hands and turn them upside
down.
3. Insert four M3x5 screws (supplied with the unit) through the holes on the
RK-13 that fit the holes on the underside of the VP-2K (as illustrated in
Figure 2).
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Rotate the RK-13 horizontally with the unit connected.
6. Place the next unit next to the unit that is already mounted.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.
M3x5 Undercut Screw
Figure 2: RK-13 Rack Adapter – Underside
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Technical Specifications
5.1 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-13
You can connect a blank panel1 to the RK-13 to cover any empty spaces, as
the example in Figure 3 illustrates:
Blank Panel
Figure 3: RK-13 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel
6 Technical Specifications
Table 1 includes the technical specifications:
Table 1: Technical Specifications2 of the RK-13
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H)
WEIGHT: 1.2kg. (2.65lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 15 M3x5 undercut screws, 1 third-19" 1U blank panel3
OPTIONS: Blank panels
1 Specified in section 6
2 Specifications are subject to change without notice
3 P/N: 60-013199
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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
LIMI TED WARRAN TY
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allo w the exclusion or limitation of incidenta l or consequential damages, so the above
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONG IS T HE WARR ANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECT ED?
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 workmans hip in this produc t. The following are not covered
by the w arranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WIL L PAY FOR AND WH AT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and materi al expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU C AN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any autho rized Kramer service center.
2. 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 pro blem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMI TATION OF IMP LIED WARRANTI ES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSIO N OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our opti on. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this produ ct, damages based upon in convenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental , consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
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.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
CAUT ION!
generic emission standard.
Part 1:
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Uninten tional radiators”
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without t he 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)
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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.
Caution
P/N:
2900- 000575
Rev:
1
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: info@kramerel.com
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