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VK224
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  • Provides 4 bi-directional RS-232/422/485 serial ports to expand the ATEN Control System
  • ID Switch pairs the VK224 with a controller to instantly configure the network settings
  • Up to eight VK224 expansion boxes can be added to a single Control Box
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply
Good Design Award 2022
3 Years Warranty
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The 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 the VK2100 Control Box via a LAN connection from a variety of locations across a network.

Package Contents

  • 1x VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box
  • 1x Mounting Kit
  • 1x User Instructions
  • 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 Control Box
  • Flexible Deployment: Connects to a 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
Interfaces
Serial• 4 x Programmable Bi-directional RS-232/422/485 Port
(4 x DB9 Male Connector, configurable via pin assignments);
 – Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600);
 – Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7;
 – Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2;
 – Parity: None (default), Even or Odd;
 – Flow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS

RS-232RS-422RS-485
Pin2: RXPin 1:RX-Pin3:D+
Pin3: TXPin 2: RX+Pin 4:D-
Pin 5: GNDPin 3: TX+
Pin 7: RTSPin 4: TX-
Pin 8: CTSPin 5: GND
Ethernet• 1 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100Base-T
• Supported Protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH
• DHCP-enabled. The following default IP settings will be used if no IP is assigned within 30 seconds:
IP: 192.168.0.60
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Switches
Controller ID1 x 16-segment Switch
Expander ID1 x 8-segment Switch
Reset Button1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
USB1 x USB Type A
Power ConsumptionDC5V:3.8W:28BTU
DC48V:4.75W:33BTU
Environmental
Operating Temperature0 – 50°C
Storage Temperature–20 – 60°C
Humidity0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Physical Properties
HousingMetal
Weight0.45 kg ( 0.99 lb )
Dimensions (L x W x H)13.00 x 7.58 x 4.20 cm
(5.12 x 2.98 x 1.65 in.)
NoteFor some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.

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Datasheet

vk224_controller_ds_en.pdf (1.27 MB)
DescriptionVer.Release DateFile Name
Firmware Upgradev3.4.3322022-10-14 vk224_v3.4.332.002.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.1.3022021-12-02 vk224_v3.1.302.002.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.0.2952021-07-22 vk224_v3.0.295.001.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.0.2942021-05-25 vk224_v3.0.294.002.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.8.2712020-11-13 vk224_v2.8.271.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.6.2532019-12-30 vk224_v2.6.253.003.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.6.2512019-11-01 vk224_v2.6.251.001.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.2.2132019-04-22 vk224_v2.2.213.001.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.1.2042017-12-08 vk224_v2.1.204.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.0.1912016-12-06 vk224_v2.0.191.zip
Firmware Upgradev1.6.1562016-10-28 vk224_v1.6.156.zip
ОSDescriptionVer.Release DateFile Name
ATEN Certified Drivers
Drivers for ATEN Control System
Search for drivers
Firmware Upgrade Tool
Firmware upgrade toolv1.2.1132021-12-21 FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_v1.2.113.zip
Firmware upgrade toolv1.1.1062018-01-09 FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.1.106.zip
Firmware upgrade toolv1.1.1042017-10-18 FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.1.104.zip
Firmware upgrade toolv1.0.0662016-12-09 FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.0.066.zip
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