Description
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.
Package Contents
1x VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box
1x Mounting Kit
1x User Instructions
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
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
| RS-232 |
RS-422 |
RS-485 |
| Pin2: RX |
Pin 1:RX- |
Pin3:D+ |
| Pin3: TX |
Pin 2: RX+ |
Pin 4:D- |
| Pin 5: GND |
Pin 3: TX+ |
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| Pin 7: RTS |
Pin 4: TX- |
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| Pin 8: CTS |
Pin 5: GND |
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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. |