ATEN 4-Port Serial Expansion Box

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

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.

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

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

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.