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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6 Connections ..........18 VK2100 Installation Diagram ....... 19 VK1100 Installation Diagram .
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Page 9: About This Manual
VK6000 device library. Chapter 7, ATEN Control System App, provides a complete description of the ATEN mobile app and how to use it to operate devices connected to the ATEN Control System. An Appendix, provides specifications and other technical information...
Page 10: Conventions
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Page 11: Introduction
VK6000 Configurator software provides simple setup of the devices with easy step by step configuration. The ATEN Control System App then connects you to the VK2100 / VK1100 Control Box from any iOS, Android or Windows mobile device / tablet computer which empowers you with mobility to control all the hardware devices, in different rooms, whenever and however you like.
Page 12: Intelligent Control
Simplified Setup No matter how large the room or how complicated the hardware, the ATEN Control System can be deployed in 3 easy steps: connect the hardware, configure the system and upload profiles via a smart mobile app. Through an...
Page 13: On-The-Go Control
Chapter 1. Introduction On-the-Go Control Intuitive system control can start with one room and scale up to multiple rooms in the same area or across regions. Toggling between profiles on an iOS, Android or Windows mobile device facilitates control of different rooms with simple point-n-tap operations.
Page 14: Features
ATEN Control System User Manual Features VK2100 (Control Box) Supports various interface connections: 6 x Serial ports 4 x IR/Serial ports 4 x Relay channels 4 x I/O channels 1 x Ethernet port 4 x DC output for power supply connections...
Page 15: Aten Control System App
Chapter 1. Introduction 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 Supports Telnet, TCP, ONVIF, and PJLink protocols for controlling IP- based devices over a network...
Page 16: Requirements
Digital output hardware devices (VK2100) Ethernet controlled PJLink, Telnet, ONVIF and TCP devices Cables Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable used to connect the VK1100 and VK2100 to the local area network For serial devices with DB9 connectors use standard straight through cables.
Page 17: Optional Equipment
Chapter 1. Introduction Optional Equipment The optional accessories are listed below. Contact your ATEN dealer to purchase any of these additional accessories. Model Description Dimensions Weight VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box 13.00 x 7.58 x 4.20 cm 0.45 kg VK236 6-Port IR/Serial Expansion Box 13.00 x 7.58 x 4.20 cm...
Page 18: 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 19 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 20: Vk2100 Rear View
ATEN Control System User Manual VK2100 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.
Page 21: Vk1100 Front View
Chapter 1. Introduction VK1100 Front View 9 10 Component Description Relay LED The LED lights green to indicate an active device connection (closed loop). IR/Serial LED The LED lights green to indicate an active device connection and IR/Serial signals are being transmitted. Serial LED The LED (1~2) lights green to indicate serial signals are being transmitted.
Page 22 ATEN Control System User Manual Component Description Controller ID Switch This 16-segment switch is used for controller ID selection. Reset This semi-recessed pushbutton can be pressed to reset the VK1100’s network settings. Power LED Lights green when the unit is turned on.
Page 23: Vk1100 Rear View
Chapter 1. Introduction VK1100 Rear View Component Description 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 25: Hardware Setup
Keyboard Power On function. Rack Mounting VK2100 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...
Page 26: Vk1100
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. VK1100 The VK1100 can be mounted in a 19” (1U) system rack. To install the device in a rack, do the following: 1.
Page 27 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2. Use the two bottom screws removed in step 1 to secure the bottom of the brackets, and two M3X6 hexagon screws (included with the rack mount kit) to secure the side of the bracket to the VK1100. M3X6 Hexagon Screw...
Page 28: Connections
Refer to the installation diagrams on the pages that follow to setup each device and use the instructions below as a guide (each step provides a corresponding page with diagram for the VK2100 and VK1100), and do the following: Connect the hardware devices to the Control Box using these instructions: 1.
Page 29: Vk2100 Installation Diagram
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup VK2100 Installation Diagram...
Page 30: Vk1100 Installation Diagram
ATEN Control System User Manual VK1100 Installation Diagram...
Page 31: 12Vdc Power Output
One or four (VK1100 / VK2100) ports provide 12VDC of power with a total of 12 or 24 watts. The output can power one or four (VK1100 / VK2100) independent hardware devices, one or four (VK1100 / VK2100) loops for connected relay devices, or one or four (VK1100 / VK2100) digital output devices.
Page 32 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 33 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Digital Output Power Supply (VK2100 only) 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 34 ATEN Control System User Manual Digital Output Dual Power Supply (VK2100 only) 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.
Page 35: 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 36: Ir / Serial
ATEN Control System User Manual IR / Serial These two or four (VK1100 / VK2100) ports can be configured to connect IR and RS-232 devices. By default the ports are set to transmit IR signals. Use the ATEN Configurator software to configure the ports for RS-232 signals. The diagram below shows ports on the VK2100.
Page 37: One Ir Transmitter
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup One IR Transmitter IR Receiver Two IR Transmitters IR Receiver Unidirectional IR 2 x IR Transmitters...
Page 38: Digital I/O
ATEN Control System User Manual Digital I/O The four channels on the VK2100 can be used to connect Digital Input or Digital Output hardware devices such as switches, sensors, LEDs and relays. Each channel can be configured as either an Input (VDC), Input (Dry Contact) or Output channel.
Page 39 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 40: 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 41 (projectors, switches, etc.) with programmable pin assignments and receive status messages from the connected devices. The diagram below shows ports on the VK2100. The VK1100 is the same except that it has fewer ports. 4 x Programmable...
Page 42: Ethernet
ATEN Control System User Manual Ethernet The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 39) and the ability to add up to 25 LAN devices (page 60) per Control Box, as shown below. 1 x Ethernet Port...
Page 43: Expansion Box
Expansion Box ATEN Expansion Boxes (sold separately) provide additional ports for a flexible expansion of the ATEN Control System. This allows you to add and control additional devices in an environment where more devices are required. With the advantage of an Ethernet-based connection, the expansion boxes are easily connected to the Control Box via a LAN connection from a variety of locations across a network.
Page 44: Vk108Us
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the VK108US to the LAN. 4. Screw the keypad to the wall opening. 5. Arrange the button caps to the desired keypad layout. Configure the layout in the ATEN Configurator to match the physical layout of the keypad.
Page 45: Power Supply Information
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 6. Use ATEN Configurator to configure the keypad. When the configuration is complete and the profile is uploaded to the Control Box, check the LAN and Link LED to ensure they light green to indicate a successful connection.
Page 46: Hardware
ATEN Control System User Manual 1. Cut off the connector end of the power adapter. 2. Strip 5 mm of insulation off the power adapter cable to expose the two wires: +5V and grounding. 3. Insert the +5V (+) and GND (-) wires into the 2-pin terminal block connector on the VK108US.
Page 47: Keypad Layout Examples
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Component Description DC Power Plug the power adapter (included with the package) into this DC power input. ID Switches There are two ID switches to configure the keypad: Blue: Sets the ID of the keypad (1~8). Black: Sets the ID of the Control Box (1~16).
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Page 49: Browser Operation
Chapter 3 Browser Operation Overview The Control Box 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 50: Dashboard
ATEN Control System User Manual Dashboard The Dashboard appears when you successfully log in to the Control Box. The Dashboard gives a quick view of each setting and provides a link to each page. Click Manage to configure the settings.
Page 51: Settings
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Settings The Settings page provides six tabs. Each tab provides options to configure the Control Box. The page is divided into two parts, the Interactive Display Panel which is used to configure the options and the Top Bar which provides icons to exit the settings page and log out of the web session.
Page 52: Licenses
ATEN Control System User Manual Firmware Displays the Current Firmware version and option to upgrade. Click Update Firmware to open the Firmware Upgrade window. Click Browse to select the firmware upgrade file. When Check FW Version is selected, the system will check the current firmware version against the one being used to upgrade the Control Box.
Page 53: Capacity
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Capacity The Capacity tab displays information about the space available for storing viewer profiles on the Control Box. Storage This section shows a graph displaying the percentage of space available on the Control Box to upload viewer profiles, as well as: Space Used: The amount of space currently being used to store viewer profiles uploaded to the Control Box.
Page 54: 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 Control Box and from a mobile device. Show on Check this box to show the Access Key settings on the Dashboard.
Page 55: 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.
Page 56: Network
ATEN Control System User Manual Network The Network tab allows you to view and configure the Control Box’s network settings. Select Manually to set a static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, or Use DHCP to have the server assign an IP address to the Control...
Page 57: 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 58 ATEN Control System User Manual 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. 5. The Choose Destination Location screen appears:...
Page 59 Chapter 4. Software Installation 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. 7.
Page 60 ATEN Control System User Manual 8. When the process is done, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears: Click Finish.
Page 61: Aten Configurator (Vk6000)
Upload to upload the project to the Control Box. The Project Bar in the ATEN Configurator software provides a link to each of the four steps that are discussed in this chapter.
Page 62: Main Page
ATEN Control System User Manual Main Page Double-click the Configurator.exe shortcut to open the ATEN Configurator software. The Project page appears: Menu bar The Menu Bar contains categories with options that pertain to different sections of the software. Menu bar items are listed on page 53.
Page 63: 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 64 ATEN Control System User Manual Menu Sub-Menu Description Edit Undo Select to undo a change when editing a viewer page in Create & Design Viewer. Redo Select to redo a change when editing a viewer page in Create & Design Viewer.
Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 125, for details. Simulator The Simulator is used to test a viewer’s interface after it has been created in Design.
Page 68: Project
ATEN Control System User Manual Project The Project tab allows you to enter details about the installation to start the project. Enter the information using the table below as a guide. Name Enter the project name you are setting up. You can create multiple projects but for most installations only one project is required.
Page 69: Device
Library Click this icon to open the Library on the Device Library tab which contains a database of hardware devices that are used to configure VK2100 ports (see page 63). Properties The Properties section displays information about the selected controller, port or room (see page 61).
Page 70: Device Configuration
Device Configuration The Device Configuration page lists the Control Box ports by type. Click a port to view its Properties (page 61). Double-click a port to open the ATEN Device Library and search for the hardware device to configure the port.
Page 71: 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 Control Box. This links the controller in the software to the Control Box being installed.
Page 72: Library
The Device Library provides an extensive database of hardware devices that can be double-clicked or drag and dropped into the Device Configuration page to configure the VK2100 ports. The Device Library is discussed on the next page.
Page 73: Device Library
The Device Library tab 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 125).
Page 74: Properties
Add Custom At the bottom of the Properties sidebar is Add Custom. Enter the name for a device and click Add Custom to reserve a VK2100 port for a new custom device. Arrow Bar Use the arrow bar on the left window frame to show or hide the Properties sidebar.
Page 75 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Serial Provides drop-down menus to configure the Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, Parity and Flow Control settings. Configure these options to match the serial device settings. Two drop-down menus appear for Input (VDC) ports: Lower Threshold and Upper Threshold.
Page 76 ATEN Control System User Manual TELNET – allows control of a LAN device via telnet commands. Enter the IP Address, Port, Username and Password of the telnet controlled LAN device. Use the Advanced Telnet options to configure: Delay Interval Use the Delay Interval drop-down menu to set a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.
Page 77 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) ONVIF – allows use of the ONVIF protocol which allows video from devices to be controlled and displayed through the ATEN Control System App. Enter the IP Address, Username and Password of the ONVIF device you are adding.
Page 78 ATEN Control System User Manual Delay after login Sets a delay (to allow a connection to be established) before the First and Second Commands are sent to the device. Send command Select the Format and enter a First and Second Command to send after connection to the device after a successful connection has been established.
Page 79 To add an expander, click Add Controller or Expander on the left sidebar, then use the arrow and select an ATEN Expansion Box to add. The expansion box and ports will be listed on the Device Configuration page, as shown below:...
Page 80: Design
ATEN Control System User Manual Design The Design tab is for creating a Viewer – the user interface that controls the hardware from a mobile device or keypad. Create a viewer and add the pages to control the hardware according to the setup you are installing.
Page 81: Select Viewer
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Select Viewer The Select Viewer page sets the basic properties for the viewer that you create. A viewer is the interface designed for a mobile device or keypad with the pages and buttons used to control each hardware device. Use the table below to select the viewer settings, then click Done to continue.
Page 82: Left Sidebar
Sets the layout for the Viewer’s home page: Blank: Creates a custom home page that you design from scratch. ATEN Theme 2: Creates a home page and device page tem- plates with graphics. Each theme provides a template that can be customized into your own design.
Page 83: Keypad
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Keypad When you select the Keypad radio button on the Select Viewer page, configuration menus appear. The four drop-down menus allow you to configure the keypad layout and ID settings. After clicking Done, the viewer page will open allowing you to configure the keypad’s label and buttons.
Page 84: Page Overview
ATEN Control System User Manual Page Overview When you select Mobile Device or Keypad on the Select Viewer page and click Done, Page Overview appears with a preview of the viewer pages that control the hardware. From here you can edit and delete pages created for the viewer profile.
Page 85: Edit
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Edit Clicking the Edit icon of a viewer page (see page 74) allows you to customize the layout and design. You can add buttons*, labels, images, scroll view windows, and slider bars to the page.
Page 86: Windows Os Button Limitation
ATEN Control System User Manual Drag and drop objects anywhere on the page. Right click on an object to set Order options to layer objects. Click the mouse wheel to zoom the page in or out. Click the Library icon on the Project Bar to open the Graphic, Flag, Monitor or Macro libraries.
Page 87 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Page Objects A number appears at the top right corner of each object. The numbers are assigned in sequence, in the order that the object is added. These numbers help identify a label when configuring a Change Label (page 96) or a button when configuring a Change Button State (page 95).
Page 88 ATEN Control System User Manual Properties The Properties side bar provides aliment buttons for when multiple objects are selected allowing you to arrange them accordingly: There are four types of properties that appear for selected objects: Page Properties The Page properties provides an option to change the background image.
Page 89 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Label Properties The Label properties provide options to change the text formatting of a label. Name – enter the text you want to use for the label or slow double-click the label on the Edit page.
Page 90 ATEN Control System User Manual Slider Bar Properties The Slider Bar properties provide options to configure a Slider Bar. Right click on a viewer page and select Slider Bar to add a bar. A Slider Bar can control a device, link to another page, or run a macro. The Slider Bar properties are...
Page 91 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Mode – use the drop-down menu to select the button type: Basic Slider Bar for a bar where you enter the minimum and maximum values to calculate the range and levels on a slider bar, and then add one command to configure the Basic Slider Bar’s action (See Slider...
Page 92: Properties
ATEN Control System User Manual Button Properties The Button properties provide options under Properties (right sidebar) to configure the look of a button, and Action (bottom bar) to configure the function of a button. A button can control a device, link to another page or run a macro.
Page 93 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Button Action (page 84) to provide two commands for the button: Toggle ON and Toggle OFF. Press and Release for a button that switches between two images/ colors when pressed and released.This splits the Commands list under Button Action (page 84) to provide two commands for the button: Press and Release.
Page 94: Button / Slider Bar Action
ATEN Control System User Manual Button / Slider Bar Action The Button Action is used to set what a button does when pressed. Select a button on the viewer page to configure the Button Action. Use the table below for an overview and the instructions on the next page to add Commands and Advanced Options to a button’s action.
Page 95 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) The Level drop-down menu appears when an Advanced Slider Bar is selected on the viewer page. The number of levels in the drop- down menu reflect the Level set in the Advanced Slider Bar’s properties (page 81). Use the drop-down menu to select a level and then add a command for each of the Advanced Slider Bar’s levels...
Page 96 ATEN Control System User Manual Adding Commands The Button Action section allows you to add and configure commands – to set what a button does when pressed. You can configure a button with Device commands (On, Off, Stop, Play, etc.); as a Macro to send multiple commands to one or more devices;...
Page 97 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Below lists Advanced Options that provide features to add conditions to button commands. For more information on these options, see Advanced Options, page 90. Set Flag – sets a flag value to represent the new device status when a command changes a device setting.
Page 98 ATEN Control System User Manual Associate Set Flag, Condition, Change Button State, or Change Label commands with device commands in the Commands list by dragging and dropping them into a tree view list, which allows them to initiate together (see Advanced Options, page 90).
Page 99 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Library Value – use the drop-down menu to select a device setting for the command. The selection of settings in the drop-down menu can be modified using the Database Generator to edit the command string (see Edit / Add New Device, page 129).
Page 100 ATEN Control System User Manual Advanced Options Advanced Options allow you to include conditions with a commands in the Commands list. Associate Set Flag, Condition, Change Button State or Change Label functions with a command in the Commands list by dragging and dropping them into a tree view listed with the command, so that they initiate in the order listed.
Page 101 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Condition – adds a condition that must be met before the commands listed with it can initiate. When the button is pressed, the Condition's set value must equal the Flag or Feedback value for the command(s) to initiate.
Page 102 ATEN Control System User Manual 6. Add a Set Flag after the last device command in the Commands list: Feedback – adds a condition based on the text from a serial/telnet/ TCP device’s return message. Always add a Condition Feedback to a...
Page 103 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Bypass – this option bypasses matching text from the serial/telnet/TCP return message and initiates a Change Label command. The label’s text will change to the return message sent from the device (i.e. the Feedback Result). A Change Label must be added to the Feedback Bypass for it to work.
Page 104 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Feedback Bypass Condition with Change Label: 1. Under Device, click Condition. 2. Select Feedback from the Function list. 3. From the Function list, drag and drop Feedback to add it to the Serial/ Telnet/TCP command, in a tree view list: 4.
Page 105 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Change Button State – this option is used to change another buttons image when this button is pressed – allowing the button image to switch depending on the status: Normal or Pressed. Change Button State is added to the end of the Commands lists and should point to a Toggle button.
Page 106 ATEN Control System User Manual 6. Select the Toggle ON radio button, then in the Function list, double-click the viewer page to add it to the end of the Toggle ON commands in the Commands list. 7. Select the Toggle OFF radio button, then in the Function list, double-click the viewer page to add it to the end of the Toggle OFF commands in the Commands list.
Page 107 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. Double-click or drag and drop the viewer page to add the Change Label to the Commands list. 4. Add a Change Label to multiple or Toggle ON / Toggle OFF Command lists to have the same label change text for different actions.
Page 108 ATEN Control System User Manual 4. Double-click Change Group Button in the Commands list and use the drop-down menu to select the Button. Change Slider Bar Level – adds a command that changes the level of a Slider Bar. To use this function, first create a Slider Bar on a viewer page.
Page 109 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 4. Double-click Change Slider Bar in the Commands list and use the drop- down menus to select the Slider Bar and Level.
Page 110 ATEN Control System User Manual Image Properties The Properties for an image provide options 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 as highlights for buttons (see Layering Images, page 101).
Page 111: Layering Images
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Layering Images Images can be layered with other objects, such as labels and buttons, so that they can be placed as a background or as highlight for the page and/or other objects.
Page 112: Graphic Library
ATEN Control System User Manual Graphic Library The Library icon on the Project bar provides a Graphics tab and drop- down menus with ready-to-use graphics for backgrounds, buttons, icons and device interfaces. Device Interface provides entire page layouts that you can use as templates for different types of devices. Double-click or drag and drop graphics to add them to the page.
Page 113: Icon
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Icon Device Interface...
Page 114: Advanced Library
ATEN Control System User Manual Advanced Library The Library icon on the Project bar offers three Advanced Library tabs that provide settings to create a Flag to track settings, a Monitor for events or a Macro for buttons. The table below gives a brief description of each section and the pages that follow provide instructions to create a macro and Monitor.
Page 115: Flag
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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.
Page 116 ATEN Control System User Manual Enter a range (1-100) for the values in the two boxes and use the drop-down menu to select the Default Value. Use the drop-down menu to select the format ASCII or HEX. 3. Click to create more flags or double-click a flag to edit it. The flags will appear in the list, as shown below.
Page 117: Monitor
Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Monitor A Monitor allows you to set conditions on a port using Digital Input (VDC) and Digital Input (Dry Contact) signals, return messages, and Flags. When the condition is met, it will initiate the desired action. Digital Input (VDC) hardware devices provide voltage signals between 1 and 24.
Page 118 ATEN Control System User Manual The table below provides a description of the Monitor page options. Type Use this drop-down menu to select: If – select this option for a single condition monitor. “If” the single condition is met, the action initiates.
Page 119 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Action Use this section to create the commands that will initiate when the monitor’s condition is met. See Button / Slider Bar Action, page 84, for details on configuring commands. Click this icon to switch the Condition and Action list view so that you can see a complete row of the commands functions.
Page 120 ATEN Control System User Manual To create a monitor for a device port with a Condition that initiates an Action, click from the Library’s Monitor tab, and do the following: To create an IF Monitor: 1. Select IF from the drop-down menu and enter a name for the monitor.
Page 121 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Flag – to create a flag condition for the monitor. IO Input – to create a trigger signal from a device according to the voltage. 5. Under Status, double-click to add a device port or flag to the Condition list.
Page 122 ATEN Control System User Manual Use the drop-down menu and enter a string of that will represent the characters in a return message from the serial device: Select string with fixed length Use this to set a string of characters that are set within a fixed parameter.
Page 123 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) IO Input Create a trigger signal from a device according to the voltage. Only device with a Digital Input (dry contract) or Digital Input (VDC) port appear in the Status list. Double-click a device in the Status list to add it to the Condition list.
Page 124 84. 8. First select the hardware under Devices. If you select a VK2100, you can add special commands: Delay – adds a delay in seconds. Enter a number between 0.1-180. Relay – adds an Open, Close, Toggle or Pulse action on the selected controller and Relay port.
Page 125 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) TCP Raw (ASCII) – adds a TCP command string that is entered for the port selected in ASCII mode. TCP Raw (HEX) – adds a TCP command string that is entered for the port selected in HEX mode.
Page 126 ATEN Control System User Manual To create a Switch Monitor: 1. Select Switch from the drop-down menu and enter a name for the monitor. 2. Use the drop-down menu to set the Query Frequency. 3. Use the options to create multiple condition comparisons, as explained below.
Page 127 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Drop-Down Menus Under the Type drop-down menu are four addition drop-down menus used to configure the Switch Condition: Controller – use the first drop-down to menu select the control- ler for a Switch condition. Listen to port / Query port – use the second drop-down menu to select the condition type for a Switch condition (see step 4, page 110 for details).
Page 128 ATEN Control System User Manual If you select a VK2100, you can add special commands: Delay – adds a delay in seconds. Enter a number between 0.1-180. Relay – adds an Open, Close, Toggle or Pulse action on the selected controller and Relay port.
Page 129 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 7. You can also add a Macro, Link, Set Flag or Monitor’s Condition. 8. After adding all the functions to the Commands list, the Switch monitor is complete.
Page 130: Macro
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 131 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) (Continued from previous page.) Note: For more information on adding Functions, see Button / Slider Bar Action, page 84. 4. After adding all the functions to the Commands list, the macro is complete. 5. In Create Viewer & Design, create a button and add a macro to the Button Action properties (see page 84) by selecting Macro under Devices (see Adding Commands, page 86 for details).
Page 132: Upload
– based on both having the same room number. If a Control Box cannot be found, check the Controller ID Switch on the rear of the Control Box – it should match the ID # (VK2100-ID01) set in the ATEN Configurator software.
Page 133 Chapter 5. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) These icons can be clicked to enable or disable the Access Key: Locked: The Access Key is required to upload viewers to the Control Box and download viewers from a mobile device. Unlocked: The Access Key is not required to upload viewers to the Control Box and download viewers from a mobile device.
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Page 135: 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 136: My Library
My Library My Library allows you to create custom hardware devices which can be selected to configure ports on the VK1100 and VK2100. My Library lists all the hardware devices that you have created, added and edited using the Database Generator. You can create new hardware devices and/or add existing devices from the ATEN Library (page 141).
Page 137 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 138: 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 139: Edit / Add New Device
The version history can be viewed and different versions selected from the ATEN Configurator, under device Properties (see page 61). 4. Check the hardware type and configure the device: Serial Click to add an Action.
Page 140: Text Command Tools
ATEN Control System User Manual Click to add a drop menu into a Command string, then enter the number sequence in the brackets []. The Function name must include an Astrix (*) for each drop menu in the Command string.The drop- down menu will appear where the (*) is entered in the Function name.
Page 141 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator using the equals sign before a text command allows you to type in words which will show up in a drop-down menu to describe the command, rather than show the text command itself. Example: [Power On=0A,Power Off=0B,Standby Mode=0C] – this command string will provide a drop-down menu with three choices using the text before the equal signs to describe each command –...
Page 142 ATEN Control System User Manual Click to add an Action. Click to create a duplicate of the Action Click to delete the selected action. Settings – Use the drop-down menu to set the Repeat setting (number of times a signal is sent): 1 Time, 2 Times or 3 Times (Default).
Page 143 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator Click Learn a second time to start learning mode. When the IR Learn LED flashes green, point the IR remote at the Control Box’s front panel IR Receiver and push a button on the remote. Press the button on the remote just as you would when using it with the hardware device.
Page 144 ATEN Control System User Manual Function List – Use this section to configure the Digital Output device functions by adding actions to the list. Function – Lists the actions created for a device. Double-click to edit the Function name. Command – Shows the command selected for the action. Click the drop-down menu to select an action (Open, Close, Toggle, Pulse).
Page 145 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator Ethernet Click to add an Action. Click to create a duplicate of the Action. Click to delete the selected action. Click to enter a string within () which allows the text to be edited from the VK6000 in the Button Action - Commands list (see page 84).
Page 146 ATEN Control System User Manual Settings – Use the drop-down menu to select TELNET, PJLINK, ONVIF, or TCP and enter the Port number. Advanced Delay Interval Use the Delay Interval drop-down menu to set a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.
Page 147 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator Click Retrieve, a pop-up window appears to select a controller. Check a box to choose a controller and enter the IP Address, Username and/or Password of the Ethernet device, then click Select. Search by IP Enter the IP address and click Search to locate a Control Box.
Page 148 ATEN Control System User Manual The top sections lists the Feedback message returned from the device. The bottom section lists saved Feedback messages. Once a message is received you can: Add – Click to save a feedback message in the Saved Feedback message window.
Page 149 Chapter 6. ATEN Database Generator Click Send a second time, the Feedback Result window appears allowing you to select which device to send the command to. Use the radio button to choose Send to All or select a drop-down menu value (number) and click Send.
Page 150 ATEN Control System User Manual The top sections lists the Feedback message returned from the device. Once a message is received you can: Add – Click to save a feedback message in the Saved Feedback message window. Pause / Continue – Click to pause sending/receiving the command/ return message.
Page 151: Aten Library
The ATEN Library is accessed on the Library menu bar selection and provides the complete list of hardware devices available in the database. The 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 153: Aten Control System App
ATEN Control System App Overview The ATEN Control System App is a free app for mobile devices which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. The app allows you to download the viewer profiles from a Control Box. These profiles provide the interface for remote control of hardware devices.
Page 154: 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 Start to find a Control Box and download viewer profiles (see Welcome, page 148).
Page 155: 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 156: Demo
ATEN Control System User Manual Control Pages The images above show the Main page and pages for the Projector, Screen and Lights. Demo This demo shows different buttons that can be pressed to control the Projector, Lights, Video Wall and Camera. Tap the icons to view control pages for each device.
Page 157 Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Control Pages The images above show control pages for the Projector, Lights, Video Wall and Camera in Demo. Tap the Home icon in the lower left corner to return to the previous page, or press on the viewer page background until the logout...
Page 158: 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 Design, page 70), or use the administrative options listed below.
Page 159: 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 153). Add Viewer Tap Add Viewer to download viewer profiles from the Download Viewer Profile page.
Page 160: Manage Lan Device
ATEN Control System User Manual Manage LAN Device The Manage LAN Device page allows you to edit network settings for the Control Boxes and LAN devices added in the Configurator software (see Device Library, page 63). Tap to expand Control Boxes to view connected LAN devices.
Page 161: Controller
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Controller PJLink Projector Telnet...
Page 162 ATEN Control System User Manual ONVIF...
Page 163: Set Password
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App 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 164: Log Report
ATEN Control System User Manual Log Report The Log Report page lists information and errors which can be used to troubleshoot issues. Tap and drag the list to scroll through the logs. Tap Back to exit. Tap Save to save the log file.
Page 165 Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Report History When you tap Report History, you can view and export logs. Saved log files are listed by date in the left column. Tap a log file to view it in the window to the right. Tap and drag the list to scroll through the logs. Tap Back to exit.
Page 166: Information
ATEN Control System User Manual Information The Information page displays the ATEN Control System’s version.
Page 167: Download Viewer Profile
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Download Viewer Profile The Download Viewer Profile page allows you to search for Control → Boxes and download viewer profiles. This page is accessed from Welcome → Edit Viewer Profile Add Viewer. Search by IP Tap to enter a Control Box’s IP address, then tap the Search icon to...
Page 168: Downloading Profiles
ATEN Control System User Manual Downloading Profiles When Control Boxes 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 Control Boxes that have been found on the network.
Page 169: 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 170 ATEN Control System User Manual Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. 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.
Page 171: 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 172: 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 iii: North America Email Support support@aten-usa.com Online Troubleshooting https://eservice.aten.com Technical Documentation Support Software Updates...
Page 173: Specifications
Appendix Specifications VK2100 Function VK2100 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 174 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 175: Vk1100
Appendix VK1100 Function VK1100 Interface Serial 2 x Programmable Bi-directional RS-232/422/ 485 Ports (2 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 Parity: None (default), Even or Odd Flow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS IR/Serial...
Page 176: Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is defective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.

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