4 Port Serial Expansion Box

Aten VK224-AT

Product key Features
• 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.

Product Overview
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.

Product Package Contents
• 1x VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box.
• 1x Mounting Kit.
• 1x User Instructions.

More Product Key Features
• 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.

product Specifications
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.
• 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.