Aten VK224 4 Port Serial Expansion Box for VK2100 Control System

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.

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 VK2100 Control Box
• Flexible Deployment: Connects to a VK2100 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

Technical 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
Pin2: RX
Pin2: RX
Pin 5: GND
Pin 7: RTS
Pin 8: CTS
RS-422
Pin 1:RX-
Pin 2: RX+
Pin 3: TX+
Pin 4: TX-
Pin 5: GND
RS-485
Pin3:D+
Pin 4:D-
Ethernet
1 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100Base-T
Supported Protocol: 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
5V 1.2A
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 7.60 x 4.20 cm (5.12 x 2.99 x 1.65 in.)