Enabling/Disabling The Standby Mode; Executing An Rs-232 Command; Restarting The Vs481C - ATEN VS481C User Manual

Chapter 3. Operation

Enabling/Disabling the Standby Mode

The standby mode is a low-power mode where the port selection pushbuttons,
port LEDs, and IR receiver are disabled. To enable standby mode, press the
Power button on the device panel; press again to disable the standby mode.
When the standby mode is enabled, the port LEDs are immediately turned off,
and the Power LED lights green.

Executing an RS-232 Command

1. Make sure you have connected a hardware device (e.g. PC) to the
VS481C. For information on device requirements and installation, see
Optional Equipment, page 3 and Connecting the VS481C, page 8
respectively.
2. Send the command from your serial controller. For details on RS-232
commands, see RS-232 Commands, page 15.

Restarting the VS481C

Make sure to follow the steps below to safely restart the VS481C.
1. Power off the attached devices.
2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS481C.
3. Wait 10 seconds, and then replug the power adapter cable
4. After the VS481C is powered on, power on the attached devices.
Note:
When the VS481C is restarted, it selects the first port detected with a powered-
on source.
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