🎯 Are you installing Kramer equipment in a 19-inch rack and unsure which rack module to choose? This guide explains the differences between the 3 Kramer ranges, V1 and V2 versions, and how to find the perfectly suited AVLAB module for your installation.

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📦 The 3 Kramer ranges — what's the difference?

Kramer organizes its AV equipment into three standardized enclosure sizes. Understanding these formats is essential for choosing the right rack module.

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🔵 PicoTOOLS — the ultra-compact format

The PicoTOOLS is the smallest enclosure in the Kramer range. Its reduced size makes it ideal for discreet installations: in ceilings, behind a screen, or in a technical bay.

✅ 4 units can be mounted side-by-side in 1U of rack space ✅ Typically used for: HDMI extenders, HDBaseT transmitters, EDID processors ✅ Main connectivity: HDMI, RJ-45, USB ✅ Examples of models: PT-580T, PT-580R, PT-572+, PT-1C, FC-404Net

💡 The AVLAB rack module for PicoTOOLS keeps the device perfectly aligned while allowing full access to front and rear connectors.

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🟢 DigiTOOLS — the intermediate format

The DigiTOOLS is a wider format than the PicoTOOLS, designed for equipment with more connectors and functionalities.

✅ 3 units can be mounted side-by-side in 1U of rack space ✅ Typically used for: HDMI switchers, HDBaseT receivers, signal converters ✅ Main connectivity: HDMI, RJ-45, audio ✅ Examples of models: VS-211HA, TP-580T, TP-580R, TP-594TXR

💡 Its more generous size accommodates more ports and facilitates cabling in complex technical bays.

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🟠 MegaTOOLS — the versatile format

The MegaTOOLS is the largest enclosure in the Kramer range. It houses the most complex equipment with the highest number of ports.

✅ 2 units can be mounted side-by-side in 1U of rack space ✅ Typically used for: scalers, distribution amplifiers, multi-port transmitters ✅ Main connectivity: HDMI, HDBaseT, RS-232, IR ✅ Examples of models: VP-424, VM-2H2, EXT3-XR-TR, VM-2HDT

💡 The MegaTOOLS size allows for advanced features like RS-232, IR management, and audio routing, while remaining compatible with standard 19-inch racks.

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🔄 V1 and V2 versions — what are the concrete differences?

Kramer has updated a large part of its AV tools range. It is important to distinguish the version of your device, as V1 and V2 rack modules are not interchangeable.

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Version 1 (V1) — the original generation

V1 corresponds to older models, sold before approximately 2018. These devices are still very common in existing installations.

📌 Main characteristics:

• Enclosure with the original dimensions of the Kramer range
• Gray / anthracite enclosure — immediate visual identification
• HDMI support up to 1080p or 4K@30Hz depending on the model
• Simple connectivity: HDMI, RJ-45, external power supply
• No PoE (Power over Ethernet) in most models
• Compatible with original Kramer rack adapters: RK-4PT, RK-3T, RK-T2B

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Version 2 (V2) — the improved generation

V2 brings significant improvements, both in terms of performance and connectivity. The enclosure may have slightly different dimensions than V1.

📌 Main characteristics:

• ✨Black enclosure — immediate visual identification
• ✨ Supports 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) and HDCP 2.2
• ✨ Integrated PoE on some models — power via RJ-45 cable, no power adapter
• ✨ HDBaseT 2.0 — extended ranges up to 180m in Full HD
• ✨ Improved RS-232, IR, and Ethernet management
• ✨ Firmware update via USB port
• ✨ Enclosure sometimes slightly revised — different dimensions from V1

 

⚠️ Important: before ordering your AVLAB module, check the version of your device on the label under the enclosure. V2 models often have a suffix like "+", "XR", or a more recent commercialization date.

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🏭 Why use AVLAB rack modules for your Kramer equipment?

AVLAB designs and manufactures 19-inch rack modules specifically adapted to the exact dimensions of each Kramer equipment. Here's why professional AV integrators trust us:

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🔲 Clean and professional installation No more equipment scattered loosely on a shelf or held by Velcro. Each AVLAB module holds the device in a fixed position in the rack, for an impeccable visual result in a conference room, studio, or auditorium.

🔌 Full access to connectors Our modules are open at the back and sides for full access to HDMI, RJ-45, RS-232, IR, and power ports. No need to disassemble to connect or replace a cable.

🇫🇷 French manufacturing by 3D printing Each module is manufactured in France to the millimeter-precise dimensions of the corresponding Kramer device. The precision of 3D printing guarantees a perfect fit, without play or forcing.

📐 Compatible with all 19-inch racks Our modules are in standard 1U format, compatible with all 19-inch racks on the market: Belden, Middle Atlantic, Legrand, and all manufacturers of professional patching bays.

🔧 Single and double modules available To optimize space in your rack, we offer single (1 device) MegaTOOLS and DigiTOOLS modules and double (2 devices side-by-side in one module) for the PicoTOOLS ranges.

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🛒 Compatibility table — AVLAB modules by Kramer range

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❓ How to identify your V1 or V2 version?

The simplest and quickest way is to look at the enclosure color:

🩶 Gray / anthracite enclosure → Version 1 (V1)
🖤 Black enclosure → Version 2 (V2)

This is the most reliable way to identify your version at a glance, without having to look for the reference under the device.

To confirm, you can also:

1. Turn over your Kramer device and read the label under the enclosure
2. Compare the full reference with our catalog on avlab.fr
3. If in doubt, contact us with a photo of your device — we will identify the version for you

👉 See all our Kramer modules 

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💬 Is your model not in our catalog?

No problem — we design custom modules for any unlisted Kramer equipment. Send us the dimensions or the exact reference of your device via our contact page. Response within 48 hours.

👉 Request a custom module

 

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