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6-Port IR/Serial Expansion Box - TAA Compliant


VK236
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  • An Ethernet-to-IR / serial box ships with 6 IR / serial ports
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply
  • Supports Telnet CLI (command-line interface) mode for third-party system integration
  • An expansion solution for connecting more IR / serial devices to ATEN Control System

The VK236 provides Ethernet-to-IR/serial connectivity with 6 IR / serial ports. It allows users to remotely access IR / serial devices from a PC or any system located anywhere. The complete Telnet CLI commands are fully integrated into users’ commercial and industrial applications.

What’s more, the VK236 serves as a flexible expansion box of the ATEN Control System, enabling users to control additional IR / serial devices through an ATEN controller in any environments where more devices are required. With the advantage of Ethernet-based connection, the expansion box can be easily connected to controllers via LAN connection from a variety of locations across a network.

Package Contents

  • 1x VK236 6-Port IR/Serial Expansion Box
  • 1x Mounting Kit
  • 6x Terminal Blocks
  • 1x User Instructions
  • An Ethernet-to-IR / serial box ships with 6 IR / serial ports
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply
  • Supports Telnet CLI (command-line interface) mode for third-party system integration
  • Supports Pronto formatted IR codes- IR command codes can be entered in Hex format
  • WebUI provides VK236 system information, including firmware upgrade
  • An expansion solution for connecting more IR / serial devices to ATEN Control System
  • Flexible deployment via Ethernet connection
  • Works with a connected ATEN controller with ID Switch through instant configuration
Interfaces
IR/Serial6 x Programmable IR / Uni-directional RS-232 Port
6 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connector
IR: TTL level (0 to 5 V)
– Carrier Frequency: 10KHz~455KHz;
Serial: Uni-directional RS-232 ( + - 5 V)
– 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
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 (Firmware upgrade only)
Power ConsumptionDC5V:1.31W:17BTU
DC48V:1.64W:18BTU
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.





DescriptionVer.Release DateFile Name
Firmware Upgradev3.4.3342023-03-28 vk236_v3.4.334.001.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.4.3332022-12-27 vk236_v3.4.333.001.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.1.3022021-12-02 vk236_v3.1.302.002.zip
Firmware Upgradev3.0.2942021-05-25 vk236_v3.0.294.002.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.8.2712020-11-13 vk236_v2.8.271.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.6.2532020-01-17 vk236_v2.6.253.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.2.2132019-04-22 vk236_v2.2.213.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.1.2042017-12-08 vk236_v2.1.204.zip
Firmware Upgradev2.0.1912016-12-06 vk236_v2.0.191.zip
Firmware Upgradev1.6.1562016-11-22 vk236_v1.6.156.zip
OSDescriptionVer.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
AMX Modulev1.02023-03-14 AMX-Module-for-ATEN-Control-System-v1.0.zip
Crestron Modulev1.02023-03-14 Crestron-Module-for-ATEN-Control-System-v1.0.zip
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