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Every RK2040 rack lets you access up to 4 receivers. Link up multiple racks and you 
can monitor up to 48 receivers, all from a PC. Complete control is within reach. 

Frequency Range: 

4 7 0  – 1000MHz 

Number of diversity receivers: 

Up to 4 

Additional diversity receivers 

 

The RK2040 is a compact 1U, 19-inch rack capable of 
accommodating up to 4 diversity receivers; the 
minimum specification unit has two receivers and 
additional receiver modules can be purchased 
separately. 

Active Distribution Amplifier bandwidth: 

24MHz, 

with phantom powering for Audio Ltd masthead amplifier 

Powering: 

1 0  – 18 Volts DC via 4 pin XLR male socket 

Individual LCD displays 

Antenna inputs: 

2 x BNC 50 Ohms 

Each receiver on the RK2040 has an individual LCD 
display that shows both sides of the RF, the audio 
level and the status of the transmitter’s battery. The 
name and frequency used of each artist is also 
displayed. 

RF outputs: 

2 x BNC 50 Ohms 

Sensitivity: 

-98dBm for 40dB SINAD 

Audio outputs: 

4 x 3 pin XLR 

Output level: 

+14 dBu maximum, transformer balanced

32 pre-programmed frequencies 

Frequency response: 

50Hz – 18kHz ± 1 dB 

Each receiver on the RK2040 has 32 pre-
programmed frequencies. 

Headphone output: 

Standard 6.5mm (1 / 4  inch) jack 

socket with adjustable level 

Increased switching bandwidth 

Each receiver on the RK2040 now comes with a 
switching bandwidth of up to 24MHz. 

Display & Controls: 

Backlit LCD display with 

comprehensive, intuitive set up of individual receiver 

parameters via a smiple 4 button interface 

Built-in active distribution amplifiers 

With the built-in active distribution amplifier, only two 
antennae are needed to supply the signal for up to 
eight receivers. 

PC connection: 

2 x RS485 9 pin sub-D type connector. 

One connector connects to PC via RS485 to RS232 

adapter (available seperately). Maximum cable run for 

twisted pair cable - 1000m. Second connector allows 

subsequent racks to be daisy-chained 

 

Four transformer balanced line level outputs. 

Size: 

1 U high 19-inch frame. Depth – 270mm

With four transformer balanced line level outputs 
adjustable down to mic level in 1 dB steps, the 
RK2040 offers great isolation with flexible outputs. 

Weight: 

3.45kg 

Remote monitoring and control 

The RK2040 has a built-in RS485 PC interface for 
remote monitoring and control from up to 1000m 
(4000ft) away via Audio’s custom-designed PC-based 
application. Up to 12 racks can be linked together 
using only one cable, which means up to 48 receivers 
can be monitored with one PC. The application 
software is included in the price. 

Mains or battery powered 

The RK2040 can be mains-powered via an AC/DC 
adapter. Alternatively, any DC source with voltages 
from 10 to 18 volts – for example, a car battery – 
can be used via a four-pin XLR connector. 

Headphone monitoring 

A quarter-inch stereo headphone jack socket can be 
found on the front panel of the RK2040 to allow for 
local monitoring of the audio. 

 

Содержание RK2040

Страница 1: ...RK2040 USER GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...l and transmitter battery status The RK2040 also has four transformer balanced line outputs as well as an adjustable headphone output The RK2040 has a built in RS485 PC interface allowing the receiver parameters to be set up and remotely monitored up to 1000 metres away The Racktop application supplied free of charge with the RK2040 allows up to 12 fully loaded racks to be remotely monitored via t...

Страница 3: ...5 OK button 6 inch Stereo jack socket 7 Headphone level control 8 9 10 12 11 14 13 RF OUTA ANTENNAA RF OUTB ANTENNAB 4 3 2 1 LINE OUTPUTS PC INTERFACE RS 485 DC INPUT 10 18V 1A 1 2 3 4 8 8 BNC antenna input A 9 BNC antenna input B 10 4 x Transformer balanced XLR outputs 11 2 x RS485 9 pin D type interfaces 12 4 pin XLR male DC Power socket 13 RF output B 14 RF output A ...

Страница 4: ...play the RF and Audio levels TX battery K2040 Receiver setting Switches enu Up Down and OK switches 3 4 5 set all parameters for the rack and receivers through a simple and intuitive menu C Connect power to the RK2040 Plug the four pin XLR connector into the power socket 12 on the rear panel The RK2040 requires a DC supply in the range 10 18VDC with a maximum current of 1 5A O A two position to sw...

Страница 5: ......

Страница 6: ...ight corner of the screen shows the status of the transmitter battery This icon indicates the battery status as 1 of 6 levels The Audio Monitoring Icon When the headphones icon is displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen this indicates that the audio output from that receiver is routed to the front panel monitoring socket Any combination of the four receiver outputs may be simultaneously...

Страница 7: ...rated To enter the set up menu press the MENU button when in normal operating mode Pressing the menu button displays a screen which prompts the user to press and hold the up and down buttons for 1 second to continue At the end of this time the set frequency screen will appear If the rack is being controlled by Racktop access to the menu functions may be reduced Typically only read only parameters ...

Страница 8: ...the OK button to change the frequency again or press the or buttons to scroll through the other available set up options If the MENU button is pressed while the top line is still flashing the set up mode will be cancelled the display will be returned to normal operating mode and the previous frequency setting will be restored SET AF Pressing the button while SET FREQUENCY is flashing will move to ...

Страница 9: ...his is because there is no option to change this parameter The serial number is set into the receiver during manufacture and cannot be changed Wherever the set up option is not followed by the parameter cannot be changed Press the MENU button to exit the set up menu or press the button to move to the next set up option screen shown below ON OFF This line steady R X O N This line flashing R X O N O...

Страница 10: ...g down either arrow key will cause the cursor to step continuously When the cursor is at either end of the 16 character line further presses will cause it to wrap around to the other end of the line If the MENU button is pressed while the cursor is flashing the display will return to the set up menu screen Fig 10 The character or empty space above the current cursor position will be selected for e...

Страница 11: ...nt value Press the OK button to change to the rack options menu selection screen as shown below Cursor only flashing B R I G H T N E S S 1 0 This line steady S E T R A C K O P T I O N S Fig 16 RACK OPTIONS MENU In this screen pressing the or buttons will scroll through the available rack options in the same manner as for the main set up menu The available options are tabulated below Cursor only fl...

Страница 12: ...n the brightness setting screen the display will revert to the rack settings menu screen and the original brightness level will be restored To keep the selected brightness level press the OK button If the rack is being monitored by the Racktop program the brightness will also then be changed on all other connected racks CONTRAST This parameter can also be varied over a range of 0 to 10 Level 0 is ...

Страница 13: ...is pressed in this screen the display will revert to the rack settings menu screen and the original warning level will be restored To keep the selected warning level press the OK button If the rack is being monitored by the Racktop program the level will also then be changed on all other connected racks MAST HEAD POWER STATE This screen is used to toggle the on off state of the mast head amplifier...

Страница 14: ...f up to 24MHz Display Controls Backlit LCD display with comprehensive intuitive set up of individual receiver parameters via a smiple 4 button interface Built in active distribution amplifiers With the built in active distribution amplifier only two antennae are needed to supply the signal for up to eight receivers PC connection 2 x RS485 9 pin sub D type connector One connector connects to PC via...

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