2-Port DVI Dual Link/Audio Splitter
VS172
- Displays DVI audio/video to two DVI-compatible monitors or projectors
- Superior video quality - up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz including 2K-resolution (2048 x 2048 @ 60 Hz)
- RS-232 Chain Control – use RS-232 commands to control cascaded devices via a DVI Cable
- Audio enabled
The VS172 2-Port DVI Dual Link Splitter with Audio combines DVI quality video and audio, taking signals from an audio/ video source and replicating them to two audio/video outputs. This video splitter uses dual link technology, which offers high bandwidth capacity for added transmission power and faster refresh rates, thereby providing better video quality of viewing resolutions up to 2560 x 1600.
The built-in bi-directional RS-232 port on the rear panel allows the splitter to be controlled through a Control Unit, PC, and/or home automation/home theater software package for complete system integration.
The VS172 is easy to operate and can be cascaded to three levels, handling up to 8 monitors, which makes them the ideal solution for situations such as:
a) Broadcasting video information to the public (news headlines,stock prices, airline and train schedules, etc.)
b) Company training facilities
c) Classroom instruction
Package Contents
- 1x VS172 2-Port DVI Dual Link Splitter with Audio
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x User Instructions
- Displays DVI audio/video to multiple DVI-compatible monitors or projectors
- Superior video quality – up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz and 1080p
- Cascadable to 3 levels – provides up to 8 video signals
- Audio enabled
- Features RS-232 serial port for command controls
- RS-232 Chain Control – use RS-232 commands to control cascaded devices via a DVI Cable
- EDID Expert – selects the optimum EDID settings via RS-232
Note:
* The VS172 AP and GUI operation instructions can be downloaded from the ATEN website (www.aten.com)
** HDCP is not supported
Video Input | |
Interfaces | 1 x DVI-D Female (White) |
Impedance | 100 Ω |
Max. Distance | 1.8 m |
Video Output | |
Interfaces | 2 x DVI-D Female (White) |
Impedance | 100 Ω |
Video | |
Max. Data Rate | 13.5 Gbps (2.25 Gbps Per Lane) |
Max. Pixel Clock | 225 MHz |
Max. Resolution | Up to 2560 x 1600 |
Max. Distance | Up to 5 m |
Audio | |
Input | 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) |
Output | 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green) |
Control | |
RS-232 | Connector: 1 x DB-9 Female (Black) Baud rate and protocol: Baud Rate: 19200, Data Bits: 8, Stop Bits:1, Parity: No, Flow Control: No |
EDID Settings | EDID Mode: Default / Port 1 / Auto |
Connectors | |
Power | 1 x DC Jack |
Power Consumption | DC5.3V:3.6W:17BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded. |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature | 0-50°C |
Storage Temperature | -20 - 60°C |
Humidity | 0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing |
Physical Properties | |
Housing | Metal |
Weight | 0.68 kg ( 1.5 lb ) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 21.00 x 8.80 x 5.55 cm (8.27 x 3.46 x 2.19 in.) |
Carton Lot | 5 pcs |
Note | For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format. |
User Manual
File Name | Release Date |
vs172-vs174_um_w_2020-05-19.pdf (1.31 MB) | 2020-05-19 |
vs172-174-rs-232-s_2012-09-26.pdf (691.35 KB) | 2012-09-26 |
Quick Start Guides
vs172_174_video_splitter_qsg.pdf (3.04 MB)CAD Drawing
VS172-ASM-V02_WEB.pdf (70.85 KB)Firmware
Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.1.103 | 2021-06-30 | vs172_v1.1.103.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.1.102 | 2019-07-18 | vs172_v1.1.102.zip |
Firmware Upgrade | v1.1.101 | 2015-07-02 | vs172_v1.1.101.zip |
Software & Drivers
OS | Description | Ver. | Release Date | File Name |
Others | ||||
Windows | RS-232 Control Tool | v1.0.064 | 2014-03-04 | vs172_174_rs-232_controltool_v1.0.064.zip |
Windows | RS-232 Control Tool | v1.0.063 | 2012-11-15 | vs172_174_rs-232_controltool_v1.0.063.zip |