The Aten VK236 6-Port IR Serial Expansion Box is a great addition to your ATEN Control System. It offers six extra IR/Serial ports, enabling you to control more IR/serial devices in environments with high device demands. With an Ethernet - based connection, you can easily link it to the VK2100 Control Box from various network locations. Up to eight of these expansion boxes can be added to a single VK2100. The ID switch simplifies network configuration, and it supports both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and DC power supply. You can also upgrade its firmware via USB or the Web interface. Key features include expanding the ATEN system with 6 ports, flexible deployment over Ethernet, and easy - to - use switches for ID pairing. Technical specs cover interfaces, power consumption, environmental conditions, and physical properties.
Using the Aten VK236 is quite straightforward. First, connect it to the VK2100 Control Box via an Ethernet cable. You can choose to power it using Power over Ethernet (PoE) or a DC power supply. Then, use the ID switches to pair the VK236 with your controller and set up the network settings. When you need to control additional IR/serial devices, simply connect them to the six available ports. Remember to check the device's compatibility with the IR/Serial port specifications. As for maintenance, keep the device in an environment with a temperature between 0 - 50°C and humidity between 0 - 80% RH. If you want to upgrade the firmware, you can use a USB drive or the Web interface. Press the reset button only when necessary to avoid losing your settings.
