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VK6000 (Configurator Software) ......3 ATEN Control System App ........3 Requirements .
Page 7 ATEN Control System User Manual Chapter 3. Browser Operation Overview ..........25 Logging In .
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Page 9: About This Manual
VK6000 device library. Chapter 7, ATEN Control System App, provides a complete description of the iPad app and how to use it to operate devices connected to the VK2100. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information...
Page 10: Conventions
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction
Ethernet-based management system that connects all hardware devices in a room or large facility to provide centralized control of devices directly and effortlessly via an iPad. The VK2100 works as the main controller that provides great connectivity to all sorts of hardware devices commonly seen in a room.
Page 12: Expandable And Manageable Device Library
This device database can be expanded by adding new devices to the Database Generator which comes in handy when the system fails to locate a specific driver from the ATEN Library. Furthermore, device management is simplified and centralized using My Library which consolidates device information in an organized list for faster hardware setup in projects.
Page 13: Features
Customizable GUI design and control operations for the iPad Built-in Database Generator for device driver setup and overall device management Built-in ATEN Library comprising 10,000+ device drivers and complete ATEN VanCryst product drivers Test tool to verify commands in action before uploading the profile to the...
Page 14: Requirements
Digital input hardware devices Digital output hardware devices Ethernet controlled PJLink and Telnet devices Cables Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable used to connect the VK2100 to the local area network For serial devices with DB9 connectors use standard straight through cables.
Page 15: Components
IR Receiver / LED This IR receiver passes the functions of a remote control to the VK2100 in learning mode. The distance between the IR remote and the receiver window should be kept under 10cm with a direct line of sight.
Page 16 Viewer files. The LED lights orange to indicate Viewer files failed to upload. Reset This semi-recessed pushbutton can be pressed to reset the VK2100’s network settings. Power LED Lights green when the unit is turned on.
Page 17: Rear View
Chapter 1. Introduction Rear View Component Description Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. Power Socket This is a standard 3-pin AC power socket. The power cord from an AC source plugs in here. Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the unit on and off.
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Page 19: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting The VK2100 can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. To install the device in a rack, do the following: 1. Use the M3 x 8 Phillips head hex screws supplied with the Rack Mount Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
Page 20 ATEN Control System User Manual 2. Position the unit in the front of the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. 3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack.
Page 21: Connections
Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity. 8. Use an Cat 5e/6 cable to connect the VK2100’s Ethernet port to the network. 9. Set the Controller ID to the appropriate setting for this unit.
Page 22: Installation Diagram
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Page 23: 12Vdc Power Output
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 12VDC Power Output Four ports provide 12VDC of power with a total of 24 watts. The output can power four independent hardware devices, four loops for connected relay devices, or four digital output devices as shown in the diagrams on the next 3 pages.
Page 24 ATEN Control System User Manual Relay Power Supply 4 x 12VDC Output Ports Power Supply: 12VDC, 2A Max (24W shared by 4 ports) Connects to Switch, Screen, Projector Lift, Lighting, Motorized Equipment, Motion Device, etc. Provides 12VDC power for the relay loop.
Page 25 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Digital Output Power Supply 4 x 12VDC Output Ports Power Supply: 12VDC, 2A Max (24W shared by 4 ports) Provides 12VDC power for the digital output loop. Connects to Switch, Screen, Projector Lift, Lighting and Equipment Control.
Page 26 ATEN Control System User Manual Digital Output Dual Power Supply 4 x 12VDC Output Ports Power Supply: 12VDC, 2A Max (24W shared by 4 ports) Provides 12VDC power for the digital output loop. Provides connection to digital output #2. Provides connection to...
Page 27: Relay
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Relay These four Relay channels provide connections to control hardware devices such as electric screens, projector lifts and other motorized equipment. Each relay is normally open by default. 4 x Relay Channels Normally Open, Isolated Relays Contact Rating: 24VDC 2A Max Normally Closed...
Page 28: Ir / Serial
Device, etc. IR Connection: Connect a transmitter cable to the IR and Ground ports on the VK2100 and install the IR transmitter on or near the device's IR receiving port, as shown on page 19. Serial Connection: Connect the device's receiver (RX) and ground ports to the Serial (TX) and Ground ports on the VK2100.
Page 29: One Ir Transmitter
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup One IR Transmitter IR Receiver Two IR Transmitters IR Receiver Unidirectional IR 2 x IR Transmitters...
Page 30: Digital I/O
(1 to 24). If the voltage coming from a hardware device is higher than the set value, the VK2100 will detect the digital input as high. If the voltage coming from a hardware device...
Page 31 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup is lower than the set value, the VK2100 will detect the digital input as low. This information is used to trigger events and functions through the VK2100. Digital Output: Digital output channels provide non-powered dry contact (open and closed) circuit control of hardware devices such as electric screens, projector lifts and other motorized equipment.
Page 32: Rs-232
(projectors, matrix switches, etc.) and receive status messages from the connected devices. For bi-directional RS-232 control, the transmit, receive and ground pins must be wired on both the VK2100 and hardware device. Each hardware device requires different wiring. Please consult each hardware device's manual for details.
Page 33 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RS-232 / 422 / 485 These four bi-directional ports provide serial control of hardware devices (projectors, switches, etc.) with programmable pin assignments and receive status messages from the connected devices. 4 x Programmable Bi-directional RS-232/422/485 Configurable by pin assignment Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600) Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7...
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Page 35: Chapter 3. Browser Operation
Browser Operation Overview The VK2100 can be configured over a standard TCP/IP connection via its built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI). Because it can be accessed from anywhere over a network or the Internet, operators can easily log in via a web browser.
Page 36: Dashboard
ATEN Control System User Manual Dashboard The Dashboard appears when you successfully log in to the VK2100. The Dashboard gives a quick view of each section’s settings. Click Manage to configure the settings any section. The top bar provides two options: Click to enter the Settings page.
Page 37: Settings
Date & Time Provides two options to set the date and time: Time Zone: To establish the time zone for the VK2100, use the drop-down menu and choose the city that most closely corre- sponds to where it is located.
Page 38: Licenses
When Check FW Version is selected, the system will check the current firmware version against the one being used to upgrade the VK2100. If the device version is higher than the upgrade version a dialog box informs you and gives you the option to continue or cancel.
Page 39: Capacity
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Capacity The Capacity tab displays information about the space available for storing viewer profiles on the controller. Storage This section shows a graph displaying the percentage of space available on the controller to upload viewer profiles, as well as: Space Used: The amount of space currently being used to store viewer profiles uploaded to the controller.
Page 40: Access Key
ATEN Control System User Manual Access Key The Access Key tab allows you to manage the password that is used to upload/ download viewer files to the controller and from the iPad. Show on Check this box to show the Access Key settings on the Dashboard.
Page 41: Monitor
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Monitor The Monitor tab allows you to view and enable the monitors that have been configured for Flags and digital input devices in the VK6000 software. Check the Show on dashboard box to show the Monitor settings on the Dashboard. Click the slide bar next to the monitor you want to enable or use the drop-down menu to select All On or All Off.
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Page 43: Software Installation
Overview The ATEN Configurator software (VK6000) is a GUI-based management tool that helps you setup and configure the hardware and controls for the ATEN Control System App. To install the ATEN Configurator software, use the CD that was provided with your package and follow the instructions below.
Page 44 ATEN Control System User Manual 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 4. The License Agreement appears: If you agree with the License Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Next. Click Print to print the Software End User License Agreement.
Page 45 Chapter 4. Software Installation 5. The Choose Destination Location screen appears: Click Change to choose a location where you would like to install the program, or use the default location and click Next. 6. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears: Click Install to begin the installation.
Page 46 ATEN Control System User Manual 7. The Setup Status screen appears with the progress bar: 8. When the process is done, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears: Click Finish.
Page 47: Aten Configurator (Vk6000)
The ATEN Configurator software provides four easy steps to setup the hardware and create an interface with controls for each device. After you connect hardware to the VK2100, use the software to start a project to configure each of the controller ports, then design a user interface for the iPad and finally upload the information to the controller (VK2100).
Page 48: Main Page
39. Project Bar The Project Bar contains four tabs. Each tab relates to a step required to setup the VK2100. Each step can be selected by clicking on the bar. Each step is discussed, starting on page 44.
Page 49: Menu Bar
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Menu Bar Use the Menu Bar to select options in each project tab. The table below provides a description of each menu item. Menu Sub-Menu Description File New Project Select to create a new project.
Page 50 Interface Check a box to enable the feature described below: Show Welcome Page: displays the Wel- come screen when the ATEN Configurator software opens. Show Upload Tip Screen: displays a screen reminding you to set the controller ID before uploading profiles in Search &...
Page 51 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Menu Sub-Menu Description These options are available from Create Viewer & Design → Edit Viewer. View Zoom Zooms the viewer page to 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 200% or Fit in Window. Note: A mouse wheel can be used to zoom the viewer page in or out.
Page 52 ATEN Control System User Manual Menu Sub-Menu Description → Object These options are available from Create Viewer & Design Edit Viewer. Button Select to add a button to the viewer page. Text Select to add a text box to the viewer page.
Page 53 Menu Sub-Menu Description Tools Database Generator Opens the ATEN Database Generator which is used to manually add and configure hardware devices. This is where you can create custom devices to add to My Device Library. See ATEN Database Generator, page 85, for details.
Page 54: Project Information
Select the controller model you are installing. Type Number of Rooms Enter the number of rooms the VK2100 will control. When a viewer profile is created in Create Viewer & Design, you need to select the Accessible Room which will associate the profile to a controller via the room number.
Page 55: Select Device & Configuration
If a device is not in the Device Library, use the Database Generator to create a custom device (see page 85). Device Configuration This section lists the ports on the rear of the VK2100. Select a Controller or Room in the left sidebar to display the ports. Each port needs to be configured according to the hardware device connected to it (see page 46).
Page 56: Device Configuration
ATEN Control System User Manual Device Configuration The Device Configuration page lists the VK2100 ports by type. Click a port to view its Properties (page 47). Double-click a port to open the Device Library and search for the hardware device to configure the port. Configure each port according to the hardware device connected to it.
Page 57: Properties
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Properties The Properties displays information about the selected device. The information available depends on the device or port selected. The table below describes information shown for all types, followed by sections for types that include additional options.
Page 58 PJLink protocol. Enter the IP address, Port and Password of the LAN projector or device used to control the projector. VK2100 When you select a VK2100 controller from the left side bar, the properties provides a drop-down menu to set the Controller ID. See Controller ID, page 44, for details.
Page 59: Left Sidebar
Each controller name ends with an ID number: VK2100-ID01. Use this number to set the Controller ID Switch on the rear of the VK2100. This links the controller in the software to the VK2100 being installed.
Page 60: Device Library
The Device Library is a database of hardware devices that instantly configure VK2100 ports. Search the library for the device connected to a VK2100 port then add it to configure the port. For devices not in the library, use the ATEN Database Generator to create custom hardware (see page 85).
Page 61: Create Viewer & Design
The Create Viewer & Design tab is for creating the Viewer – the user interface that controls the devices from an iPad. Create a viewer for each room that has hardware devices connected to a VK2100. Viewer Settings The Viewer Settings page appears if no viewer has been created so that you can set the Viewer Properties.
Page 62: Select Viewer
Sets the layout for the Viewer’s home page: Blank: Creates a custom home page that you design from scratch. ATEN Theme: Creates a home page with graphics. This theme provides a template that can be customized into your own home page design.
Page 63: Left Sidebar
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Left Sidebar Viewer The Left Sidebar provides a tree view of the Viewers and Pages. Clicking a viewer opens the Page Overview which is a layout of the viewer’s pages. Right click a viewer to Delete, Rename or Edit the viewer.
Page 64: Page Overview
Page Overview Page Overview shows each viewer page that controls the hardware devices from an iPad. Hardware devices added from the ATEN Library will have control pages automatically created for them. Custom hardware that is created with the Database Generator will appear with default buttons generated according to the Category selected (page 89).
Page 65: Edit
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Edit Use Edit to customize the layout and design of a page. You can add custom buttons, labels, images, scroll view windows and backgrounds to the page. Buttons can be made into a Link, Macro or Function (page 58). On the sidebar, use the Graphic Library (page 70) to add objects and Advanced Editor (page 72) to configure advanced button actions.
Page 66 ATEN Control System User Manual Page Objects To help identify objects, a number appears at the top right corner. The numbers are assigned in sequence, in the order that the object is added. These numbers help identify labels when configuring a Change Label (page 67) or a button when configuring a Change Button State (page 66).
Page 67 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Properties There are four types of properties that appear for different objects: Page Properties The Page properties provides options to change the background of the page. Behavior – click the box to import an image (*.png,*.jpg*.jpeg*.bmp) to use as the background for the page.
Page 68: General
ATEN Control System User Manual Button Properties The Button properties provide options under General and Action to configure the look and function of a button. A button can control a device, link to another page or run a macro. General Mode –...
Page 69: Action
Lists the devices and other options that can be selected to add actions to the Button properties. When a device or option is selected, actions appear in the Function list. The upper box lists the hardware devices and VK2100; the lower box lists Advanced Options. Function Lists the actions that can be added to the Command List.
Page 70 ATEN Control System User Manual Adding Actions The Action section allows you to configure what a button does when pressed. You can configure a button for Device commands (On, Off, Stop, Play, etc.), as a Macro to send multiple commands to one or more devices, or as a Link to other viewer pages.
Page 71: Advanced Options
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Function – lists the actions that can be added to the Command list. Select an option under Device, then double-click or drag & drop actions in the Function list to add them to the Command list.
Page 72 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Set Flag: 1. Select Set Flag under Device. 2. Select the Flag from the Function list. 3. Drag and drop the Flag from the Function list to add it to the end of the Condition Flag, in a tree view list: 4.
Page 73 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) To add a Condition Flag: 1. Click Condition under Device. 2. Select Flag from the Function list. 3. Double-click Flag to add the Condition Flag to the Command list. 4. Double-click the Condition Flag in the Command list to use the drop- down menus to set the Flag and Value.
Page 74 ATEN Control System User Manual Feedback – adds a condition based on the text from a serial/telnet device’s return message. Always add a Condition Feedback to a serial/telnet command, with action(s) added below the Condition Feedback, in a tree view list: There are two Condition Feedback types: Equals –...
Page 75 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 5. Drag & drop device action(s) from the Function list to add them to the Feedback Equals Condition, in a tree view list: Bypass – this option bypasses matching text from the serial/telnet return message and initiates a Change Label action. The label’s text will change to the return message sent from the device (i.e.
Page 76 ATEN Control System User Manual 5. Select Change Label, under Device. 6. Select the Device Page where the label is located from the Function list. 7. Drag and drop the Device Page from the Function list to add it to the Feedback Bypass Condition, in a tree view list: 8.
Page 77 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. Add Toggle ON and Toggle OFF actions to the Command lists. 4. Under Device, select Change Button State. 5. Select the Device in the Function list. 6. Select the Toggle ON radio button, then double-click the Device in the Function list to add it to the end of the Toggle ON Command list.
Page 78 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Manual Change Label: 1. Click Change Label under Device. 2. Select the Device Page where the label is located from the Function list. 3. Double-click the Device Page to add the Change Label to the Command list;...
Page 79 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Image Properties The Image properties provide options under General to change and import images to the page. Images can be layered with other objects so that they can be placed as a background or highlight for buttons (see image below). You can Group, Order and Align images from the Object menu.
Page 80: Graphic Library
ATEN Control System User Manual Graphic Library The Graphic Library on the sidebar provides ready-to-use objects for backgrounds, buttons, icons and device interfaces. Device Interface provides entire page layouts that you can use as templates for different types of devices.
Page 81: Icon
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Icon Device Interface...
Page 82: Advanced Editor
ATEN Control System User Manual Advanced Editor The Advanced Editor provides settings to create a Macro for buttons, a Monitor for events or a Flag to track settings. The table below gives a brief description of each section and the pages that follow provide instructions to create a macro and Monitor.
Page 83: Macro
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Macro Macros allow you to create a button that will initiate a sequence of actions across the same or different hardware devices. This saves time by allowing multiple devices to initiate actions all at once from one button. For example, you can create a macro to start a video presentation by adding functions to: dim lights, power on source, power on display, lower screen and play source.
Page 84 ATEN Control System User Manual 4. Go to the Actions section at the bottom of the page to select hardware under Device and add the Function to the Action List: 5. First select the hardware device, Macro, Link, Set Flag or Condition under Devices.
Page 85 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 6. In the Function list, double-click an action to add it to Action List. If you select a VK2100 device, you can add and then configure these actions by double-clicking on them in the Action List: Delay –...
Page 86: Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual Monitor A Monitor allows you to set the conditions on a port for the signals from Digital Input (VDC) and Digital Input (Dry Contact) devices or Flags that will initiate an action. Digital Input (VDC) hardware devices provide voltage signals between 1 and 24.
Page 87 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 4. Under Condition, use the drop-down menu to select the Operator: Operator options are only for advanced setups that require multiple events from hardware devices connected to multiple D/I ports. Most devices only require one signal Status added to the Condition List to initiate an Action.
Page 88 ATEN Control System User Manual 6. Under Select Status, add a status to the Condition List: The High or Low status tells the Monitor to initiate an Action when the device signal is above or below the threshold setting* for the port:...
Page 89 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 9. First select the hardware under Devices. If you select a VK2100, you can add special actions and double-click on them in the Action List box to configure: Delay – adds a delay in seconds. Enter a number between 0.1-180.
Page 90: Flag
ATEN Control System User Manual Flag Flags are created for control buttons to include parameters for when settings are changed or requests are made to change settings on a device. Flags indicate what the status is and what action to take according to the value. Flags are added as actions to Button Properties as a Condition or Set Flag value.
Page 91 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. Click OK to create more flags or Cancel when you are finished. The flags will appear in the list below. Name – Lists the Flag names which have been created. Value – Lists the flag’s values or range of values.
Page 92: Search & Upload
Controller it uploads to – based on both having the same room number. If Controllers can not be found, check the Controller ID Switch on the VK2100 – it should match the ID # of the Controller (VK2100-ID01) in the ATEN Configurator software.
Page 93 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) If the Access Key has been changed on the controller via the Dashboard, the lock icon will appear with an X, indicating you need to enter the new Access Key to change the Locked/Unlocked status.
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Page 95: Aten Database Generator
Chapter 6 ATEN Database Generator Overview The ATEN Database Generator lets you add, edit and manage hardware devices for My Device Library. To open the Database Generator from the ATEN Configurator, use the menu bar to select Tools Database Generator.
Page 96: My Library
My Library My Library allows you to create a custom list of hardware devices which can be selected to configure ports on the VK2100. My Library lists all the hardware devices that you have created, added and edited using the Database Generator.
Page 97 Add Device from another Library. Help The Help menu provides two options: Update ATEN Library: Allows you to browse for a database file (*.vdk) to import devices into the ATEN library. About: Provides support and software version information.
Page 98: Managing My Library
When devices are added to My Library, they appear listed in the main window. New devices can be added by creating a new device, copying an existing device or by selecting a device from the ATEN Library. Use the check boxes to select individual devices or All to select the entire list.
Page 99: Edit / Add New Device
You can create and use different versions of the same device and track the changes. The version history can be viewed and different versions selected from the ATEN Configurator, under device Properties (see page 47). 4. Check the device type: Serial Settings –...
Page 100 After the string is configured, click Test to test the action. The serial device must be connected to Serial Port #6 (the very last serial port to right on the rear of the VK2100) to test the action with a device.
Page 101 LED starts flashing green. When the learning is complete, the LED will stop flashing. Click Test to connect to a VK2100 and test the IR action on the device. A pop-up window will appear to allow you to select the controller, following which the test will proceed.
Page 102 ATEN Control System User Manual Click to add an Action. Click to create a duplicate of the Action Click to delete the selected Action. Relay Function List – Use this section to configure the device functions by adding actions to the list.
Page 103 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator Ethernet Settings – Use the drop-down menus to select PJLINK or TELNET and enter the Port number. Enter the IP Address, Username (Telnet only) and Password if you wish to test actions after they have been added to the Function List.
Page 104 ATEN Control System User Manual 5. Click Save. 6. The device will appear in My Library.
Page 105: Aten Library
The ATEN Library provides the complete list of hardware devices in the ATEN database. You can add any device in the ATEN Library to My Library. Once a device is added to My Library, the device settings can be edited as needed.
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Page 107: Aten Control System App
ATEN Control System App Overview The ATEN Control System App is a free app for the iPad which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. The app allows you to download the viewer profiles from a controller. These profiles provide the interface for remote control of hardware devices.
Page 108: Aten Control System App
ATEN Control System User Manual ATEN Control System App When you open the ATEN Control System app for the first time, the default Welcome screen appears: Tap Demo to try the ATEN Control System app. Tap Auto Search Controller to find a controller and download viewer profiles (see Welcome, page 102).
Page 109: Demo
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Demo The Demo page provides a preview of the ATEN Control System app with two sample rooms. Tap either room to view the controls of different hardware devices. Tap Quit Demo at the top right corner to exit.
Page 110: Room-101
ATEN Control System User Manual Control Pages The images above show the main page and control pages for the Projector, Screen and Lights in Room-101. Room-102 This demo shows buttons for different applications which can be pressed to start a Video Call, Conference Call, Presentation, etc. Tap the icons at the bottom (Light, Player, Projector, etc.) to view control pages for the different...
Page 111: Room-102
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Control Pages The images above show control pages for the Light, Player and Projector in Room-102. Tap the Home icon in the lower left corner to return to the previous page.
Page 112: Welcome
ATEN Control System User Manual Welcome The Welcome screen is the home screen of the ATEN Control System app. It lists the viewer profiles and provides administrative options. Tap a viewer profile to open the controls for a room (see Create Viewer & Design, page 51), or use the administrative options listed below.
Page 113: Edit Viewer Profile
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Edit Viewer Profile The Edit Viewer Profile page allows you to add, update and remove viewer profiles. To download viewer profiles, tap Add Viewer (see Set Password, page 106). Add Viewer Tap Add Viewer to download viewer profiles from the Download Viewer Profile page.
Page 114: Manage Ip
ATEN Control System User Manual Manage IP The Manage IP page allows you to edit network settings for the controllers and LAN devices added in the Configurator software (see Device Library, page 50). Tap to expand controllers to view connected LAN devices.
Page 115 Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App PJLink Projector Telnet...
Page 116: Set Password
ATEN Control System User Manual Set Password The Set Password page sets a password to access the Welcome page from a viewer profile. This prevents unauthorized users from changing the app settings. Users will be prompted for a password before they exit viewer profiles to access the Welcome page.
Page 117: Log Report
The Log Report page lists information and errors about the app which can be used to troubleshoot connection issues. Tap and drag the list to scroll through the error log. Tap Clear to delete the log information. Tap Back to exit. App Version The App Version page displays the ATEN Control System’s version.
Page 118: Download Viewer Profile
ATEN Control System User Manual Download Viewer Profile The Download Viewer Profile page allows you to search for controllers and download viewer profiles. This page is accessed from Welcome Edit Viewer → Profile Add Viewer. → Search Box Tap to enter the IP address of a controller, then tap Search to find it.
Page 119: Downloading Profiles
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Downloading Profiles When controllers are found, they appear in the Add Viewer panel. Check the boxes of the viewer profiles you would like to download, then tap Download. Add Viewer The main window lists the controllers that have been found on the network.
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Page 121: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. This product is for indoor use only. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
Page 122 ATEN Control System User Manual If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Page 123: Rack Mounting
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack.
Page 124: Technical Support
ATEN Control System User Manual Technical Support International For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page iv: North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Technical Documentation Support Software Updates...
Page 125: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function VK2100 Hardware Connections Interface Serial 4 x Programmable Bi-directional RS-232/422/ 485 Ports (4 x DB9 Male Connectors, Configurable via Pin Assignments) Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600) Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7 Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2...
Page 126 ATEN Control System User Manual Function VK2100 Switches Controller ID 1 x 16-Segment Switch Power 1 x Rocker Switch Reset 1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton LEDs Relay 4 (Green) IR / Serial 4 (Green) 4 (Green) Serial 6 (Green) 6 (Green)
Page 127: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

ATEN VK2100 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 3. Browser Operation

Chapter 4

Software Installation

Chapter 5

ATEN Configurator (VK6000)

Chapter 6

ATEN Database Generator

Chapter 7

ATEN Control System App

Appendix

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