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Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Ross. Warranty repairs will be conducted at Ross, with all shipping FOB Ross dock. If repairs are conducted at the customer site, reasonable out-of-pocket charges will apply. At the discretion of Ross, and on a temporary loan basis, plug in circuit boards or other replacement parts may be supplied free of charge while defective items undergo repair.
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Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 4425 ...
Ross NK Devices with a DB9 Connector ......................16 Ross NK Devices with a Neutrik® speakON® Connector ................. 17 Connecting the NK-RP1 Series to a Ross Router or NK Device ................ 17 Configuring the GPI Alarm ..........................18 Replacing the Power Supplies ..........................18 Adding or Replacing the NK-RP1-NEG Power Module ..................
• “Making Custom Cables” provides instructions for creating custom cables using the included Phoenix terminal block and back-shell. If you have questions pertaining to installation of this Ross Video product, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support” on page 1–10. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone. Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel.
Overview The NK-RP1 Series offers a reliable, fault tolerant, and fail-safe option for Ross NK Series routers and peripheral devices. It supplies redundant power to up to four routers or devices, delivering up to a maximum of 100W. The NK-RP1 provides balancing of the power load, delivering high reliability to all connected routers and devices.
This 3-pin block connector provides GPI outputs for alarming in the event that a power supply has failed. 3. Phoenix Connectors The Phoenix connectors provide redundant power to up to four Ross routers or devices. 4. PSU-A Socket This connector is designated as the AC connector for the first power supply.
16x16 Stereo Analog Audio Router T-BUS VID REF LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT POWER INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS T-BUS RCP-NK1 Remote Control Panel T-BUS T-Bus Distributed Power Figure 2.4 NK-RP1 Series Example Configuration NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0) Overview • 13...
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On receiving your NK-RP1 Series, check the contents against the packing list. Ensure that all equipment itemized on the packing list is present and there are no signs of damage before installing the NK-RP1 Series in your system. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Ross Video immediately to obtain the correct warranty service procedures.
— Do not exceed 100W total power for all connected devices. Damage can occur and the NK-RP1 Series will not be able to supply redundant power if the 100W limit is exceeded. Refer to the appropriate user guide for the maximum power consumption of each device, or contact Ross Video Technical Support.
The following routers use the Neutrik speakON connector for power: • All NK-64 routers • All NK-72 routers Connecting the NK-RP1 Series to a Ross Router or NK Device You can connect up to four NK-D12/PN or NK-S12/P cables to the NK-RP1/P or NK-RP1/PN to provide redundant power to up to four Ross NK routers or devices.
Replacing the Power Supplies The Power Supplies are accessed via the front of the NK-RP1 Series chassis and requires that you remove the door first. The door is secured to the front of the chassis with a rare earth magnet on each side.
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“To remove a failed power supply from the NK-RP1 Series” on page 3–19. Insert the new power supply into the available slot inside the NK-RP1 chassis.
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Place the power supply retaining bar on the NK-RP1. Tighten the two thumbscrews on the power supply retaining bar. Retaining Bar Retaining Screw Retaining Screw Figure 3.12 Installing the Retaining Bar 20 • Physical Installation NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0)
To re-install the door to the chassis Align the door to the front of the NK-RP1 Series chassis, ensuring that the door is oriented upright, the corner with the NK logo is in your left hand, and the corner with the Ross logo is in your right hand.
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Install the power supply retaining bar as outlined in the section “To install the retaining bar in the chassis” on page 3–20. Install the front door as outlined in the section “To re-install the door to the chassis” on page 3–21. 22 • Physical Installation NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0)
• No AC power — Ensure that there is a good AC connection to that power supply. • A failed power supply — Replace the power supply. Contact Ross Video for a replacement power supply. NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0) Monitoring the NK-RP1 Series • 23...
• The NK-RP1-NEG has failed — Replace the power module. Contact Ross Video for a replacement power module. 24 • Monitoring the NK-RP1 Series NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0)
Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical information for the NK-RP1 Series. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. General Specifications Table 5.1 General Specifications Item Specifications Inputs 100V to 240V @1.5A (47Hz to 63Hz) Positive Output +15V @ 6.67A (100W) Negative Output -15V @ 3.33A (optional)
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DB9 connector (Figure 6.3). d. Attach the two wires on the positive contact of the Phoenix connector to pins 6 and 7 on the DB9 connector (Figure 6.3). NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0) Making Custom Cables • 27...
(Figure 6.5). b. Attach the wire on the ground of the Phoenix connector to the -1 contact on the Neutrik NL4FX connector (Figure 6.5). Figure 6.5 Open Female DB9 Connector 28 • Making Custom Cables NK-RP1 Series User Guide (v2.0)
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