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The RK1+ includes a set of labels for attaching to the face of each button. The 

label sheets include a wide variety of function names that are appropriate for 

most common scenarios. The RK1+ Kit also includes a certificate for one set of 

custom engraved Laser Shark button keycaps (find details on the rticorp.com 

dealer section).

THE PROCEDuRE FOR ATTACHING LABELS AND KEYCAPS IS:

1)  Use a small screwdriver to release 

    the tabs (shown) and pry off

    the faceplate.

2) Remove the clear keycap.

USING BUTTON LABELS (INCLUDED)

3) Center the selected button label

    within the rubber pocket.

4) Replace the clear keycap.

5) Repeat the steps above for each button,

    and then replace the faceplate.

USING LASER ShARK KEYCAPS

3) Place the selected Laser Shark keycap

    over the button and press down. (The

    clear keycap may be discarded).

4) Repeat the steps above for each button,

    and then replace the faceplate.

MASTER/SLAVE PORT

CONTROL PORT

MASTER/SLAVE PORT

CONTROL PORT

Do Not

Connect

MASTER/SLAVE PORT

CONTROL PORT

MASTER/SLAVE PORT

CONTROL PORT

The RK1+ is designed for flush-mount installations in walls or cabinets. It 

requires an available mounting depth of 2.0 inches (50mm) from the front 

surface of the wall. Normally, the RK1+ is mounted in a standard single-gang 

electrical box or mud-ring. 

The RK1+ is turned-on by simply applying power to it. The RK1+ will enter 

an idle mode after a programmed time of inactivity. After entering idle mode, 

the RK1+ is activated by touching any button. 

RTI provides two power supply 

solutions which are sold separately:

1)  

CB8 Connecting Block

: Wire a Cat-5 cable from the RK1+ Control Port to 

the RTI CB8 Connecting Block (see diagram).

OR

2)  

Power Supply

: Connect a power supply (+9VDC to +16VDC, .5A ) to the 

“Ground” and “9-16VDC” pins of the Control Port (see diagram). 

NOTE: 

The RK1+ should NOT be powered from an RTI control processor.

It’s Under Control

®

CONNECTIONS

CONTROL PORT

 The Control Port on the RK1+ uses a Cat-5 cable with RJ-45 termination. When 

used in conjunction with an RTI control processor (e.g. RTI XP-6) and an RTI 

connecting block (e.g. RTI CB-8), this port serves as the power source for 

the RK1+ in addition to infrared and RS-485 communication (see diagram for 

pinout).

    

uSB PORT

The RK1+ USB port (located on the front of the unit beneath the bezel) is used 

to update firmware and the programming data file using a USB A to Mini B cable.

MASTER/SLAVE PORT

Two RK1+ units can be connected together using a Cat-5 patch cable between 

the Master/Slave ports on each unit. This allows two keypads to sync with each 

other so they behave like one larger keypad. Any combination of two, four, or 

eight button RK1 or RK1+ units can be connected together.

When configured in this way, only the master unit should be connected via 

the Control port (for power, IR, etc.). The slave unit will derive power and 

communications from the master. Only the master unit should be programmed.

POWERING THE RK1+

MOuNTING

RK1+ (Rear View)

RESET

ETHERNET

EXPANSION

PORT 1

PORT 2

PORT 3

PORT 4

PORT 5

PORT 6

+

+

+

+

+

+

USB

RTI COM

POWER

STATUS

RS-232

POWER / IR

+12VDC T3-24VDC SENSE RELAYS (+30VDC, 5A MAX)

IR OUTPUT LEVEL

1

2

Model

XP-6

Advanced Control Processor

RTI XP-6
Silkscreen Graphics
May 27, 2010
Scale 1:1

CB-8 Connecting Block

XP-6 Control Processor

PROGRAMMING

BuTTON LABELS

THE RK1+ INTERFACE

The RK1+ is a flexible, programmable interface. In the most basic configuration, 

the RK1+ buttons can each be used to execute a single function or “scene”. If 

more functionality is required, the buttons can execute complex macros, jump 

to other “pages”, and change backlight colors to provide status feedback. This 

level of customization allows almost any type of user interface functionality to 

be created.

uPDATING FIRMWARE

It is highly recommended that this and all RTI products have the latest firmware 

installed. The firmware can be found in the Dealer section of the RTI website 

(www.rticorp.com). Install the firmware using a USB cable (USB A to Mini B).

uPDATING SOFTWARE

R

TI’s Integration Designer data files can be downloaded to the RK1+ using a 

USB cable (USB A to Mini B). 

RK1+ KEYPAD REFERENCE

RK1+ BASIC WIRING CONFIGuRATIONS

Pin 8
Pin 7
Pin 6
Pin 5
Pin 4
Pin 3
Pin 2  
Pin 1  

Ground
Ground 

Infrared 

+9 to +16 VDC
+9 to +16 VDC

Infrared

RS-485-

RS-485+

Cat-5 Cable

Control-System 

Operation

Programmable

Function Buttons

USB

Programming Port

(Mini B)

Wallplate

Threaded Holes

Electrical Box

Mounting Holes

RK1+ Front

Keypad Faceplate

Ambient Light

Sensor

Cat-5 Cable

Using full Cat-5 Pairs for

Infrared • Ground • Power

IR Emitters for Control

of Devices (A/V, Lighting etc)

RTI ECB-5

 

or Industry Standard IR 

Emitter Connecting Block

Stand-Alone 

Operation

RK1+ 

Power Supply

 

12-16VDC

Master/Slave Port

(Cat-5 Cable/

RJ-45 Jack)

To Connecting Block / 

Control System

Cat-5 Cable

Control Port

(Cat-5 Cable/

RJ-45 Jack)

Control Port Pin-Out

Faceplate Tabs

Faceplate

Clear Keycap

Button Label

Laser Shark 

Keycap

Button

Slave

Master

Cat-5 Cable

RK1+

In-Wall Keypad

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