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1. 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 WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized 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 problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES2. shown in Table 2 Table 2 RB 8 RB 8E Technical Specifications POWER SOURCE 110 220V AC POWER OUTPUT RB 8 16A 2 0A maximum output with 8 connections RB 8E 10A 1 25A maximum output with 8 connections DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x1U W D H WEIGHT 2 0kg 4 4lbs ACCESSORIES Power cord American or European depending on the model rack ears 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGISTHE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOISPROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATISCOVEREDAND WHATISNOTCOVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident
3. AUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provide
4. All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience 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 implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above 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 NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional ra
5. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models RB 8 8 Channel Power Controller RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your RB 8 RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller Installing the RB 8 RB 8E in a Rack Connecting the RB 8 RB 8E Operating the RB 8 RB 8E Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 RB 8 RB 8E Front Panel Figure 2 RB 8 Rear Panel Figure 3 RB 8E Rear Panel Figure 4 Connecting the RB 8 Tables Table 1 RB 8 RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller Functions Table 2 RB 8 RB 8E Technical Specifications N N N QO G GQ NH S p 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 and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in eight groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer RB 8 RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller which is ideal for e Production studios e Large multimedia displays e Home entertainment installations Each package includes the following items e The RB 8 RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller The RB 8 is a model for use in America with 110V AC Ame
6. d through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com Connecting the RB 8 RB 8E 6 Connecting the RB 8 RB 8E To connect the RB 8 RB 8E as illustrated in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect the power cable from each external device to any free power output port on the RB 8 RB 8E 2 Connect a switched cable to the CONTROL GROUND contact of the same port for example from the PL 8 Low Voltage Relay Controller as shown in Figure 2 3 Connect the power cord to the RB 8 RB 8E not illustrated in Figure 2 To VP 23RC Machine Figure 4 Connecting the RB 8 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the RB 8 RB 8E 7 Operating the RB 8 RB 8E To operate the RB 8 RB 8E e Turn on the power on the RB 8 RB 8E e Power on each external device by closing the CONTROL contact associated with its port Each port that supplies power is indicated by an illuminated LED on the front panel 8 Technical Specifications The RB 8 RB 8E technical specifications are
7. diators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment B Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine gt Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 9001 O lt 2 s gur Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000351 REV 1
8. green when supplying power from 1 to 8 2 OUT Female power socket AC connector enabling power supply to the attached unit from 1 to 8 3 CONTROL Pin When grounded the port powers ON from 1 to 8 4 GND Ground Pin Ground for control contact from 1 to 8 5 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 6 POWER IN with fuse AC connector supplying power to the RB 8 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 ASOTONH931 FAILVIYD 3TdWIS YAINVEM 13UDd ADAM J9 84 E aans1y Jauvdd AVIY Q Q Z 24N814 ot ano auon 12UDd 14044 9 gM 9 TA I 24n81 J J llouquo YeMod leuueuD 8 O O 0000000 0 g u gs oe re SLNALNO 3AL0V JeIIonuoD Jomo euuedD 8 A8 FA 8 QA 10A Installing the RB 8 RB 8E in a Rack 5 Installing the RB 8 RB 8E in a Rack This section describes how to install the RB 8 RB 8E in a rack Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 209 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing A C
9. n power is supplied to a port 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer RB 8 is a high performance high voltage power supply that supplies power to up to eight external units Each output channel includes a power socket and a 2 pin terminal block control port When the control port is connected the contact closure supplies power to that channel LEDs on the front panel indicate which ports are supplying power to their devices The RB 8 is housed in a 19 inch 1U rack mountable enclosure and is powered by a 100 240V AC universal switching power supply The RB 8 is a model for use in America with 110V AC American power sockets and the RB 8E is for use in Europe with 220V AC European power sockets RB 8 is printed on the front panel of both models To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer RB 8 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your RB 8 RB 8E 8 Channel Power Controller Table 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 and Figure 3 define the unit Table 1 RB 8 RB S8E 8 Channel Power Controller Functions Feature Function 1 ACTIVE OUTPUT LEDs Illuminate
10. rican power sockets and the RB 8E is for use in Europe with 220V AC European power sockets Power cord 3 e Thisuser manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the unit in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside Step 2 Connect the devices and control cables see section 6 Amplifier Step 3 Connect the power Step 4 Operate the RB 8 see section 7 To power on each device close its Control contact A green LED illuminates whe
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