Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 3.1 Introduction Getting Started Overview RK-1 Installation combinations 1 1 1 2 3.2 4 5 5.1 5.2 6 Recommendations for Best Performance Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1 Technical Specifications 4 5 6 7 9 9 3.1.
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 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Overview • 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) 3.
Overview 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 empty space(s) with blank panels (see in Table 3). Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5"-1U Units Mounting Kramer 6.5"-1U products on the RK-1 3.1.
Overview The examples in Table 4 indicate how to install different products together with blanks: Table 4: Using the RK-1 with Blank Panels Mounting Kramer Products with Blank Panels on the RK-1 For example: • One PIP-4 unit • One 1/2 19” blank panel • One 1/2 19” blank panel • One 1/4 19” blank panel • One FC-31xl unit • • • • One PIP-4 unit One FC-31xl unit One 1/8 19” blank panel One PT-1PS unit • One VM-50V unit • One SHORT blank panel • One LONG blank panel • One VM-50V unit • One SHORT blank panel
Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 4 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) Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter 1 You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening and/or a 2 1/8-19” 1U opening on the RK-1 1 Part number 60-900014 2 Part number 60-900015 5
Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 5 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: 1. Place the first unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer PIP-4). 2. Hold both the PIP-4 and the RK-1 with your hands and turn them upside down. 3.
Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 5.1 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-5xl 1 or the VA-50P 2) are connected via the screw holes on the sides of the RK-1. To mount the units on the RK-1 as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4 (VP-5xl and the VA-50P respectively), do the following: 1.
Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter Figure 4: Mounting a 6.
Technical Specifications 5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1 You can connect a blank panel 1 to the RK-1 to cover any empty spaces, as the example in Figure 5 illustrates: Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel 6 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: 2 Table 5: Technical Specifications of the RK-1 DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) 1.2kg. (2.65lbs.) approx.
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.
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 PN: 2900- 000275 Rev: 4 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
