Kramer KDS-17-LITE 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP transceiver — one hardware SKU, works as encoder or decoder
Natively integrated with by AVoIP Manager
High–performance Video and Audio streaming over 1GbE
PoE powered, no external power supply needed
Sub–frame ultra–low latency
Visually lossless compression
Natively compatible with all KDS–17 family devices
Simple, cost–effective design
Kramer KDS-17-LITE 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP Transceiver
KDS−17 Lite is a cost−effective 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP transceiver — a single hardware SKU, user−configurable as either an encoder or a decoder — streaming over a single 1G RJ45 (PoE) port. Built on the same visually lossless, sub−frame ultra−low latency compression as the rest of the KDS−17 family, it delivers premium 4K60 4:4:4 video quality and AES−256 stream encryption in a compact, single−port design. KDS−17 Lite is natively compatible with all KDS−17 family devices and targets education, SMB, and cost−sensitive government deployments.
Features —
One Hardware SKU, Two Roles — Field–configurable as encoder or decoder (factory default: Encoder), toggleable via Web UI, P3K, or a 3–press reset–button shortcut — no separate encoder/decoder part numbers to stock or specify.
Sub–Frame Ultra–Low Latency — Visually lossless proprietary codec delivers real–time responsiveness for switching, control, and video wall applications.
Single Gigabit PoE Port — One RJ45 port (802.3af) carries AV stream and control together; no external power supply, no separate control or SFP port required.
Scaling + EDID Management — Scales output up to 4096×2160@60 4:4:4, or passes through up to 5120×2160@60 4:2:0; supports predefined default or custom EDID.
MJPEG Preview Substream — Dedicated MJPEG substream for monitoring/preview without impacting the primary 4K60 4:4:4 stream.
Video Wall Support — Built–in video wall functionality for up to 256 screens in decoder mode.
IR and RS–232 Distribution over IP — Full serial and IR control tunneling alongside video and audio, without a USB/KVM master requirement.
Enterprise–Grade Security — AES–256 stream encryption (user–configurable key), 802.1x (MSCHAPv2 or TLS), HTTPS, OWASP Top 10.
Flexible Control — Managed via AVoIP Manager, embedded Web UI, or public AP's for integration with any Control system.
Network–Friendly Design — 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IGMP v2/v3, DHCP by default — deploys on standard 1GbE infrastructure.
Benefits —
Lower inventory complexity — One SKU replaces the need for separate encoder–only and decoder–only models.
Simple installation — Single PoE cable per unit; no external power supply, no fiber, no 10G switching required.
Cost–effective at scale — Standard Gigabit switches and CAT5e/6 cabling keep large deployments budget–friendly.
Drop–in fit with existing KDS–17 systems — Pairs directly with KDS–17EN/KDS–17DEC units for mixed–fleet deployments.
Compact footprint — Small enclosure (80×20×142mm, 278g) suited to space–constrained installs.
Confident performance for real–time use — Sub–frame latency and visually lossless video quality support live control rooms and video walls without perceptible lag.
Input
1 HDMI Type–A 19–pin female HDMI connector (Encoder mode: signal source, Decoder mode: local HDMI input)
Outputs
1 HDMI Type–A 19–pin female HDMI connector (Encoder mode: loop output, Decoder mode: HDMI output)
Ports
1 Ethernet On an RJ–45 connector, 1G, PoE (802.3af) — combined AV stream and control traffic (single port, no separate SFP or control port)
1 RS-232 On a 3–pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector — control/data gateway
1 IR On a 3.5mm TRS connector, configurable as input or output, 5V output
Network
Multicast: UDP, proprietary streaming, IGMP v2/v3
Unicast: UDP, proprietary streaming
Default Mode DHCP enabled
Bitrate: Peak: 850Mbps, 4K average: 350Mbps, 1080p average: 250Mbps
VLAN: 802.1Q tagging available
Video
Compression: Visually Lossless, proprietary codec
Max Resolution: Scaled up to 4096x2160@60 4:4:4, or 5120x2160@60 4:2:0 (in Passthrough mode)
HDMI Support: HDMI 2.0, up to 18Gbps bandwidth
HDCP: HDCP 1.4 / 2.2 / 2.3 supported
EDID: Passthrough, output resolution, predefined default EDID or custom EDID
Resolution
5120x2160@50 (4:2:0),5120x2160@60 (4:2:0), 4096x2160@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz 1280x960@60Hz 848x480@60Hz
3840x2160@60Hz 1600x900@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 800x600@60Hz 1920x1200@50Hz 1440x900@60Hz 1280x768@60Hz 720x576@60Hz
1920x1080@60Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 720x480@50Hz 1856x1392@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz 1224x768@70Hz 640x400@85Hz
1792x1344@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1152x864@70Hz 640x350@85Hz 1680x1050@60Hz 1024x768@60Hz
Audio
Supported Formats: LPCM up to 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS 5.1, DTS–HD Master Audio, DTS:X — via HDMI in/out only
Security
HTTPS, 802.1x (MSCHAPv2 or TLS), OWASP Top 10, AV Streaming: AES–256 encryption (user–configurable key)
User Interface
Indicators: ON, NET, ENC and DEC front panel LEDs
Front Panel: RESET button dual purpose : factory reset and reboot or toggle Encoder/Decoder mode
Controls: AVoIP Manager, Embedded web pages, P3K API commands via Ethernet
Power
PoE: IEEE 802.3af (no external power supply required)
Typical Power Consumption: 8.8W
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: –40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F)
Humidity: 10% to 90%, RHL non–condensing
Regulatory Compliance (Standards Compliance)
Safety: CE, FCC
Environmental: RoHs, WEEE, UKCA
Accessories
RK-17LT-MT-KIT: Rack Mount Kit: 2× rack frames, 10× unit mounting panels, 4× blank panels
RK-1: 19–Inch Rack Adapter for Selected Desktop & MultiTOOLS®
Product Dimensions
8.00cm x 14.20cm x 2.00cm (3.15" x 5.59" x 0.79" ) W, D, H
Product Weight
0.3kg (0.6lbs) approx.
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