4-port serial expansion for VK2100 control system 

VK2100 hardware control box, that - along with software configurator, 10,000+ device-library and an iPad app - provides centralized, wireless control system of A/V equipment, lighting systems, air conditioning, motion sensors, power switches and much more 

VK224 4-port serial expansion box provides four additional bi-directional RS-232 / 422 / 485 serial ports for a flexible expansion of the ATEN Control System. This allows users to control additional serial devices in an environment where more serial devices are required. With the advantage of an Ethernet-based connection, the expansion box can be easily connected to VK2100 Control Box via a LAN connection from a variety of locations across a network.

Features and Benefits
• Provides 4 bi-directional RS-232/422/485 serial ports to expand the ATEN Control System
• Up to eight VK224 expansion boxes can be added to a single VK2100 Control Box
• Flexible Deployment: Connects to a VK2100 Control Box via an Ethernet connection
• ID Switch pairs the VK224 with a controller to instantly configure the network settings
• Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply
• Firmware upgradable through USB or Web interface

ATEN Control System, incorporating VK2100 (ATEN Controller), VK6000 (ATEN Configurator) and the ATEN Control System App is a standard Ethernet-based management system that connects all hardware devices in a room or large facility to provide centralized control of devices directly and effortlessly via an iPad.

VK2100 works as the main controller that provides great connectivity to all sorts of hardware devices commonly seen in a room. After connecting the hardware, VK6000 software allows customizable device configuration via creation of a simple system project in 4 easy steps. By connecting to VK2100 via Ethernet, ATEN Control System App empowers you with the mobility to control different hardware devices in different rooms whenever and however you like.

VK2100 can easily deploy into an existing installation and integrate seamlessly with ATEN VanCryst pro-A/V products and a complete line of hardware devices, including A/V equipments, lighting systems, air conditioning, motion sensors, power switches and much more. VK2100 serves as a centralized platform where hardware devices are converged to be monitored, managed and controlled directly via a tailored-made GUI from an iPad.

VK6000 features a quick setup that facilitates the configuration of hardware control and device operations in 4 easy steps via an intuitive GUI. Through Ethernet connection, ATEN Control System App enables you to import and update viewer profiles from VK2100 via point-n-tap user interface. Each viewer profile provides a customized control GUI that grants you quick access to target hardware device. Use of any profile is further protected with password authentication to secure system access.

ATEN control system is perfectly applicable in meeting rooms, conference centers, boardrooms, classrooms or any room that requires collaboration of a variety of hardware devices through a streamlined management with optimum efficiency and performance.

Expandable and manageable device library
ATEN Library is comprised of 10,000+ device drivers along with a complete line of ATEN VanCryst product drivers. This extensive portfolio of driver resources is built in the system upon VK6000 installation which makes hardware installation as easy as plug-n-play.

This device database can be expanded by adding new devices to the Database Generator which comes in handy when the system fails to locate a specific driver from the ATEN Library. Furthermore, device management is simplified and centralized using My Library which consolidates device information in an organized list for faster hardware setup in projects.

This expandable and manageable device database is beneficial and time-efficient as the scope and size of installations grow.

Simplified setup via intuitive GUI design
ATEN Configurator (VK6000 software) offers an intuitive and streamlined GUI to simplify a complicated hardware setup process in 4 easy steps: create project > select device > configure viewer profile > upload profile.

Operations for any room can be customized in a profile that includes a programmable GUI designed for the iPad model's screen size, signifying "what you see is what you get", as well as actions and commands that correspond to the control buttons and icons added to the GUI.

All control operations can be examined beforehand via Simulator and a test tool to verify how each configuration will respond and appear on the iPad, avoiding the need for re-configuration after the profile has been imported to the iPad for use.

This straightforward and streamlined GUI is helpful in boosting the speed of system setup without repetitive checks to get system administrators acclimated and start device management effortlessly.

System facilitation with multiple controller/profile/iPad control
While plotting your installation, system control can start with one room and scale up to multiple rooms in the same area or across regions. From an iPad, toggling between profiles imported from the controller (VK2100) facilitates system control of different rooms with simple point-n-tap operations. Meanwhile, multiple iPads can be authorized with control over the same room simultaneously, depending on the system license.

On the other hand, user access to any profile on the iPad can be restricted with password authentication to enhance system security. This versatile system framework is beneficial as system control can respond promptly and flexibly to any changes made, without suffering from unexpected service interruptions.

Package contents
1x VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box
1x Power Adapter
1x Mounting Kit
1x User Instructions