Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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, 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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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.
4 Figure 3: RB-8E Rear Panel Figure 2: RB-8 Rear Panel Figure 1: RB-8 / RB-8E Front Panel Your RB-8/RB-8E 8 Channel Power Controller KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
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.
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.
Operating the RB-8/RB-8E 7 Operating the RB-8/RB-8E To operate the RB-8/RB-8E: Turn on the power on the RB-8/RB-8E. 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.
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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 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
