The Aten VK224 Four-Port Serial Expansion Box is a game - changer for the VK2100 Control System. It offers four extra bi - directional RS - 232 / 422 / 485 serial ports, enabling flexible expansion of the ATEN Control System. This means you can effortlessly control more serial devices in settings where multiple serial devices are needed. Thanks to its Ethernet - based connection, you can easily link the expansion box to the VK2100 Control Box via a LAN connection from various spots across the network. Key features include providing 4 bi - directional serial ports, allowing up to eight expansion boxes to be added to a single control box, flexible deployment through Ethernet, an ID switch for quick network configuration, support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply, and firmware upgradability via USB or Web interface. Technical specs cover interfaces, switches, power, environmental factors, and physical properties.
Using the Aten VK224 Four - Port Serial Expansion Box is quite straightforward. First, connect it to the VK2100 Control Box via an Ethernet connection. You can do this from different places on the network. Then, use the ID switch to pair the VK224 with the controller, which will quickly set up the network settings. If no IP is assigned within 30 seconds, it will use the default IP settings. You can power it using either Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a DC power supply. When using the serial ports, make sure to set the baud rate, data bit, stop bit, parity, and flow control according to your device requirements. Remember, the box can operate in a temperature range of 0 - 50°C and should be stored between - 20 - 60°C with humidity of 0 - 80% RH (non - condensing). To keep it in good condition, regularly check the connections and make sure there is no physical damage. You can upgrade the firmware through the USB or Web interface as needed.
