4-Port Serial Expansion Box
VK224
- 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
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
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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 ID | 1 x 16-segment Switch | ||||||||||||||||||
Expander ID | 1 x 8-segment Switch | ||||||||||||||||||
Reset Button | 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton | ||||||||||||||||||
USB | 1 x USB Type A | ||||||||||||||||||
Power Consumption | DC5V:3.8W:28BTU DC48V:4.75W:33BTU | ||||||||||||||||||
Environmental | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating Temperature | 0 – 50°C | ||||||||||||||||||
Storage Temperature | –20 – 60°C | ||||||||||||||||||
Humidity | 0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing | ||||||||||||||||||
Physical Properties | |||||||||||||||||||
Housing | Metal | ||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 0.45 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.) | ||||||||||||||||||
Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
Success Stories
Datasheet
vk224_controller_ds_en.pdf (1.27 MB)Quick Start Guide
vk224_controller_qsg.pdf (1.58 MB)CAD Drawing
VK224-ASM-V02_WEB.pdf (48.79 KB)Firmware
Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.8.271 | 2020-11-13 | vk224_v2.8.271.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.6.253 | 2019-12-30 | vk224_v2.6.253.003.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.6.251 | 2019-11-01 | vk224_v2.6.251.001.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.2.213 | 2019-04-22 | vk224_v2.2.213.001.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.1.204 | 2017-12-08 | vk224_v2.1.204.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v2.0.191 | 2016-12-06 | vk224_v2.0.191.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.6.156 | 2016-10-28 | vk224_v1.6.156.zip |
Software & Drivers
ОS | Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
ATEN Certified Drivers | ||||
Drivers for ATEN Control System |
Search for drivers | |||
Firmware Upgrade Tool | ||||
Firmware upgrade tool | v1.2.113 | 2020-06-16 | FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V12.113.003.zip | |
Firmware upgrade tool | v1.1.106 | 2018-01-09 | FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.1.106.zip | |
Firmware upgrade tool | v1.1.104 | 2017-10-18 | FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.1.104.zip | |
Firmware upgrade tool | v1.0.066 | 2016-12-09 | FirmwareUpgradeTool_Setup_V1.0.066.zip |
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