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ATEN Control System User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 3: User Information
ATEN Control System User Manual User Information Online Registration Be sure to register your product at our online support center: International http://eservice.aten.com Telephone Support For telephone support, call this number: International 886-2-8692-6959 China 86-400-810-0-810 Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America...
Page 4: Package Contents
ATEN Control System User Manual Package Contents VK0100 The VK0100 package consists of: 1 VK0100 8-Button Control Pad (US, 1 Gang) 1 Button Pack 6 Terminal Blocks 1 Faceplate 1 User Instructions* VK0200 The VK0200 package consists of: 1 VK0200 12-Button Control Pad (EU, 2 Gang)
Page 5 ATEN Control System User Manual Note: Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the ATEN controller and other connected devices. The VK2100 product firmware may have been updated with new features after the release of this manual.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
ATEN Configurator ........7 ATEN Control System App ........7 ATEN Keypads .
Page 7 ATEN Expansion Box ........
Page 8 Layering Images ........119 Object Properties for ATEN Keypad / Control Pad ... . . 120 Button / Slider Bar Actions .
Page 9 Installing the App......... . . 211 The ATEN Control System App ....... 212 Demo .
Page 10 VK0100/VK0200 ........
Page 11: Vk0200
ATEN Control System User Manual About this Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from your ATEN Control System. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation of the ATEN controllers and their accessories, including:...
Page 12: Conventions
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.
Page 13: Terminology
For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...
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Page 15: Introduction
To provide control of the connected devices, you can create and customize a Viewer, a control interface for mobile devices and via the ATEN Control System App from any iOS, Android or Windows mobile device. Through an Ethernet connection, the ATEN Control System App enables you to edit and download Viewers from the controller via a point-n-tap user interface.
Page 16 Use of any Viewer is protected with password authentication to ensure secure access. The ATEN Control System is perfectly applicable in meeting rooms, conference centers, boardrooms, classrooms or any room that requires central and mobile control of a variety of hardware devices through a streamlined...
Page 17: Benefits
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 Viewers via a smart mobile app. Through an...
Page 18 ATEN Control System User Manual In addition, the ATEN Control System provides various support services that include driver downloads, database generation and upgrade tools – to help system integrators build easy-to-control environments effortlessly. 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.
Page 19: Features
Supports native KNX IP for building management systems Telnet, TCP, UDP, ONVIF, PJLink, HTTP, and HTTPS compliant Supports project file backup Supports up to 8 ATEN Keypads Web GUI for easy system configuration 2 free licenses for mobile control* Supports SSH communication for data monitoring...
Page 20: Aten Control Pad
Designed to mount in 2-gang EU type and MK type junction boxes (for VK0200) Fully customizable layout VK0100: 14 layout variations using 4 to 8 buttons VK0200: 125 layout variations using 6 to 12 buttons Customizable button text engraving service...
Page 21: Aten Configurator
Supports ControlAssist that allows PC control (PC shutdown, media files, PowerPoint files)* 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 Event scheduling Two-way communication enables user-defined event monitoring to...
Page 22: Aten Keypads
Dual-color LEDs for clear indication in dark environments Easy ID pairing with ATEN controller for Ethernet communication Scalability – an ATEN controller can connect up to 8 Keypads Versatile modes support flexible behavior settings for each button Intuitive Web GUI for easy configuration...
Page 23: Requirements
Ethernet-controlled PJLink, Telnet, ONVIF, TCP, UDP, HTTP, or HTTPS devices KNX IP interfaces for connecting KNX-compliant devices Cables One Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable used to connect the ATEN controller to the local area network (Optional) For serial devices with DB9 connectors, use standard straight-through cables.
Page 24: Accessories
ATEN Control System User Manual Accessories Optionally purchase ATEN accessories to enhance the functionality of your Control System. For more information, visit the ATEN website. Contact your ATEN dealer to purchase these accessories. Model Description 2XRT-0004G Full Range IR Emitter (1.8 m)
Page 25: Hardware Setup
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. ATEN Control Box Panel Components VK2100 Front View...
Page 26 ATEN Control System User Manual Component Description Ethernet LED The LEDs provide information about the network connection: Link: The LED blinks green to indicate Ethernet signals are being transmitted. ACT: The LED lights green to indicate 100Mbps transmis- sions. DC Overload LED The LED lights orange to indicate DC output exceeds maximum output.
Page 27: Vk2100 Rear View
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 28: Vk1100 Front View
ATEN Control System User Manual 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.
Page 29 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Component Description USB Port / LED This is where a USB device plugs in to upload Viewers to the VK1100. The LED blinks green to indicate that Viewers are being uploaded, and lights green to indicate a successful upload of Viewers.
Page 30: Vk1100 Rear View
ATEN Control System User Manual 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.
Page 31: Rack Mounting The Aten Control Box
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Rack Mounting the ATEN Control Box 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 Kit to screw the rack mounting brackets onto the front of the unit.
Page 32: Vk1100
ATEN Control System User Manual VK1100 Optionally purchase an ATEN Rack Mount Kit to install VK1100 in a 19” (1U) system rack. To install the device in a rack, do the following: 1. Remove the side and bottom screws from the front of the VK1000.
Page 33: Control Box Connections
In which case, the 17th controller and the ones added after that will each be sharing its ID with another controller. If you have any ATEN Expansion Box and/or Keypad connected to controllers using shared IDs, reconfigure the connection mode. For details, see Controller Properties, page 88.
Page 34 ATEN Control System User Manual 10. Connect IP-based devices to the same network as the Control Box. Refer to Ethernet, page 34 for details. Note: For KNX-compliant devices, connect the devices to a KNX IP interface, and then connect the KNX IP interface to the network where the Control Box is installed.
Page 35 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup VK2100 Installation Diagram...
Page 36 ATEN Control System User Manual VK1100 Installation Diagram...
Page 37: 12Vdc Power Output
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42: 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. The VK1100 is the same except that it has fewer terminals blocks and the Uni-directional setting is (0 to 5 V).
Page 43: One Ir Transmitter
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup One IR Transmitter IR Receiver Two IR Transmitters IR Receiver Unidirectional IR 2 x IR Transmitters...
Page 44: 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 45 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 46 ATEN Control System User Manual RS-232 The two bi-directional RS-232 ports on the VK2100 provide serial control of hardware devices (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.
Page 47 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RS-232 / 422 / 485 These two or four (VK1100 / VK2100) bi-directional ports provide serial control of hardware devices (projectors, switches, etc.) with programmable pin assignments and receive status messages from the connected devices. The diagram below shows ports on the VK2100.
Page 48: Ethernet
ATEN Control System User Manual Ethernet The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 55) and the ability to add up to 25 LAN devices per Control Box or up to 8 LAN devices per Control Pad, as shown below.
Page 49: Aten Control Pad
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ATEN Control Pad Panel Components VK0100 Front View Rear View Side View VK0200 Front View Side View Rear View...
Page 50 ATEN Control System User Manual Component Description Buttons and Button Indicate the status of the Control Pad and the LEDs assigned function, e.g. lighting or projector. When a button LED: lights orange, the Control Pad is powered on and the button is off.
Page 51: Installing The Control Pads
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installing the Control Pads Installation Steps Follow the steps below to safely install the Control Pad. VK0100 RS-232 Projector Video Switch Relay Dry Contact Device Lighting Control Door Sensor Screen PoE Switch Projector Projector Lift Conference...
Page 52 For details, see RS-232 Serial Connection, page 42, Relay Connections, page 43, Digital Input Device, page 44 respectively. Note: To expand connection ports on the Control Pad, install ATEN Expansion Boxes. 3. To use PoE, connect the Control Pad to a PoE switch via an Ethernet cable.
Page 53 In which case, the 17th controller and the ones added after that will each be sharing its ID with another controller. If you have any ATEN Expansion Box and/or Keypad connected to controllers using shared IDs, reconfigure the connection mode. For details, see Controller Properties, page 88.
Page 54 ATEN Control System User Manual 8. Mount the Control Pad to the wall. a) Secure the Control Pad to the wall with self-prepared screws. b) Install the supplied faceplate to the Control Pad. VK0100 VK0200 (EU)
Page 55 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup VK0200 (MK)
Page 56: Rs-232 Serial Connection
ATEN Control System User Manual RS-232 Serial Connection The two bi-directional RS-232 ports on the Control Pad provide serial control of hardware devices (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 Control Pad and hardware device.
Page 57: Relay Connections
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Relay Connections 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. 2 x Relay Channels Normally Open, Isolated Relays Contact Rating: 24VDC 1A Max Normally Closed...
Page 58: Digital Input Device
ATEN Control System User Manual Digital Input Device The digital input port on the Control Pad can be used to install a digital input device such as a switch or a sensor. The digital input channel can be configured to the VDC mode or the Dry Contact mode.
Page 59: Ethernet
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Ethernet The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 55) and the ability to add up to 8 LAN devices per Control Pad, as shown below. 1 x Ethernet Port The RJ-45 port is used to connect the Control Box to the network and access TCP, UDP, PJLink, ONVIF, HTTP, HTTPS, and Telnet devices.
Page 60: Accessories
ATEN 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 ATEN controller via a LAN connection from a variety of locations across a network.
Page 61: Aten Keypad
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ATEN Keypad The ATEN Keypad mounts to a wall to provide control of hardware through a Control Box. The setup of the Keypad to the Control System can be illustrated as follows: ATEN Keypad Screen BD-Player...
Page 62: Installation
ATEN Control System User Manual Installation To install the Keypad, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure you have created and uploaded a control interface (Viewer) for the Keypad and uploaded the Viewer to the Control Box. For details, see Design, page 99.
Page 63 Keypad. 4. Adjust the Control Box ID switch (black) to specify the ID number of the Control Box which the Keypad will work with. One ATEN Control Box can work with up to 8 Keypads. 5. Connect the Keypad to LAN using an Ethernet cable to provide network connectivity and power.
Page 64 ATEN Control System User Manual a) Cut the connector end of the power adapter cable. b) Strip 0.5 cm off the insulation cover of the power adapter cable to expose the two wires, the +5V wire, and the grounding wire.
Page 65 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Caution: When removing button caps, place your fingers on the top of button caps and then press downwards, as illustrated below. Pressing upwards from the bottom may cause damages to the button caps. 10. Attach the faceplate to the Keypad. VK108US VK112EU...
Page 66: Component
ATEN Control System User Manual Component The VK108US and VK112EU Keypads share the same hardware layout. For demonstration purpose, VK112EU is used as an example below. 49.5 mm 68.51 mm 28 mm Component Description Buttons VK108US The Keypad can be customized up to 14 different layouts using 4 to 8 buttons.
Page 67: Layout Examples
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Component Description LAN Port Connects the Keypad to LAN Supplies power (PoE) if a power sourcing equipment is installed. Layout Examples VK108US VK112EU...
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Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: Settings
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Settings The Settings view contains tabs to provide 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 72 ATEN Control System User Manual Date & Time Automatically Time Zone: Select a time zone for the controller. Choose the city that most closely corresponds to where it is located. NTP Server Settings Assign an NTP server for the controller to synchronizes its clock.
Page 73: Licenses For Mobile Control
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Licenses for Mobile Control A license is a software permit that an ATEN controller grants to a mobile device for remote control. If you have three licenses for a VK2100 device, you can remotely operate the Control Box using three mobile devices at the same time.
Page 74: Storage
ATEN Control System User Manual Storage The Storage tab displays information about the space available for storing Viewers on the Control Box. Storage This section shows a graph displaying the percentage of space available on the Control Box to upload Viewers, as well as: Space Used: The amount of space currently being used to store Viewers uploaded to the Control Box.
Page 75: Access
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Access The Access tab allows you to configure the access key (password) of the ATEN controller’s web interface and to set a validity period for accessing the ATEN Control System using an activation key. Access Key The access key is the password that is required to do the following: Log in the ATEN controller’s web interface.
Page 76 The activation key is a string of letters and numbers used to assign a validity period of accessing the ATEN Control System. To set up a validity period for accessing the ATEN Control System: 1. Select Your access to ATEN Control System will expire in and type the number of days.
Page 77: 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 78: Network
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 Box. Note: Make sure to set the ATEN controller’s IP address and Default Gateway to the same subnet.
Page 79: Connections
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Connections The Connections tab allows you to view the connection statuses and IP addresses of licensed devices, ATEN Keypads, and ATEN Expansion Boxes.
Page 80: Schedule
ATEN Control System User Manual Schedule The Schedule tab lists scheduled events predefined using the ATEN Configurator. You can use this tab to do the following: Enable or disable scheduled events. Enable or disable scheduled days For details on setting up scheduled events, see Scheduled Events, page 170.
Page 81: Security
Security The Security tab allows you to secure the browsing sessions between your computer and the ATEN controller’s web interface using SSL encryption. Purchase and obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted certifying authority and click Upload in this page to apply the certificate.
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Page 83: Aten Configurator (Vk6000)
Chapter 4 ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Overview The ATEN Configurator (VK6000) is a GUI-based management tool that helps you set up and configure the connected hardware and create control interfaces to be used by mobile devices and ATEN Keypads. Installation To install the ATEN Configurator software, do the following: 1.
Page 84 ATEN Control System User Manual 3. Click Next. This screen appears. 4. 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. This screen appears.
Page 85 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 5. To change the destination location, click Change. Click Next to proceed using the default location. This screen appears. 6. Click Install. When the process is complete, a confirmation message appears. 7. Click Finish.
Page 86: Getting Started Tasks
ATEN Control System User Manual Getting Started Tasks After you have installed and launched the ATEN Configurator, the Main Page (page 74) appears. You will be guided to create and configure a project using the 4 tabs in the Configurator’s interface, as illustrated below.
Page 87 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. In the Design tab, do the following. Create and configure a control interface (Viewer). For more information, see Design, page 99. (Optional) Set up scheduled events to automatically carry out specified actions. (Optional) Add additional conditions and actions to buttons using Flags.
Page 88: 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: Control Description Menu bar The Menu Bar contains categories with options that pertain to different sections of the software. Menu bar items are listed on page 76.
Page 89 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Control Description Simulator The Simulator button is used to test the Viewer after it is created in Design. The simulator allows you to tryout the interface as it would work on a mobile device but without actually controlling devices.
Page 90: Menu Bar
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 91 Interface Check a box to enable the feature described below: Show Welcome Page: displays the Welcome screen when the ATEN Con- figurator software opens. Auto Page Creation: automatically creates a Viewer page in Create Viewer & Design, for every hardware device that is configured in Select Device &...
Page 92 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 93 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Menu Sub-Menu Description Object PowerPoint Control Template Adds a PowerPoint Control template to the Viewer. This control template is used to control PowerPoint files saved in a target computer. Media Control Template Adds a Media Control template to the Viewer.
Page 94 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 179, for details. Simulator The Simulator is used to test a Viewer’s interface after it has been created in Design.
Page 95 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Menu Sub-Menu Description Help About Provides the firmware version and support information for the Configurator software. Check for Updates Checks if ATEN Configurator is up-to- date.
Page 96: Project
ID Switch on the rear of the Control Box using the ID displayed here so that the project file will be uploaded to the controller set with the same ID. ATEN Controller Type Select the Control Box model you are installing.
Page 97 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Control Description Number of Rooms Enter the number of rooms each Control Box will control. Each hardware device you add will be associated with a room. When buttons are configured in the Design tab, you can select a Room under Button Action to filter the Device list so that only hardware in that room appears.
Page 98: Device
ATEN Control System User Manual Device The Device tab is used to configure Control Box ports according to the connected hardware device. Control Description Device This section lists the ports for each Control Box. Select a Controller, Configuration Expansion Box or Room in the left sidebar to display the ports. Each...
Page 99: Device Configuration List
Device Configuration List The Device Configuration page lists the Control Box ports by type. Click a port to view its Properties (page 87). Double-click a port to open the ATEN Device Library and search for the hardware device to configure the port.
Page 100: Adding Devices To Aten Configurator
ATEN Control System User Manual Adding Devices to ATEN Configurator Add the devices to be managed by your ATEN controller to the Device Configuration list and configure their settings. To add KNX devices, follow the steps below: 1. Click File and then Import ETS Project. The configurations for your KNX devices appear in the Controller tab on the left-side bar.
Page 101: Left Sidebar
Use the buttons at the bottom of the sidebar to Add Room. Expansion Box ATEN Expansion Boxes connect over a network to add ports to the controller via its Ethernet port. Clicking Add Controller or Expander opens a window which allows you to select a device to add:...
Page 102: Properties
Your network switch blocks multicast signals between the controller and Expansion Box/Keypad. When enabled, the controller connects to an ATEN Expansion Box/Keypad with matching controller ID and Expansion Box/Keypad IP address. To use this function, make sure to do the following.
Page 103 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) In the Devices tab, enable the Identify ATEN Expansion Boxes and Keypads by IP address function the Properties panel. For example, if you have 17 controllers set up under the same subnet, with controller 1 and 17 using ID01, enable the function for both of these controllers.
Page 104: Expansion Box (Expander)
To add an Expansion Box, 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...
Page 105: Serial Device Properties
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Serial Device Properties Click a serial device from the Device Configuration list to configure its properties. Name: Type to set the device name. Add Device: Adds devices. You can use either of the following methods to add...
Page 106 ATEN Control System User Manual Delay Interval: Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device. Feedback Timeout: Sets the duration for receiving a feedback from the serial device before the controller times the session out.
Page 107: I/O Device Properties
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) I/O Device Properties Click an I/O device from the Device Configuration list and select Input (VDC), Input (Dry Contact), or Output to configure its properties. Name: Type to set the device name. Add Device: Adds devices. You can...
Page 108: Ir/Relay Device Properties
ATEN Control System User Manual IR/Relay Device Properties Click an IR/Relay device from the Device Configuration list to configure its properties. Name: Type to set the device name. Add Device: Adds devices. You can use either of the following methods to...
Page 109: Ethernet Device Properties
Depending on the selected protocol, some of the following settings may not be required and are not displayed. Protocol Type: Click to select the protocol for the Ethernet device. The ATEN Control System supports control of devices via telnet, ONVIF, TCP, UDP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
Page 110 ATEN Control System User Manual IP Address: Type to assign a fixed IP address to the Ethernet device. Port: Type to assign a communication port. Username & Password: Type to set up the login/access credentials for the device. Auth Type: Sets the authentication type that the device uses.
Page 111: Library
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Library The Project Bar provides the Library option. Use the Device Library tab (shown right) to configure VK2100 ports according to the hardware device connected to it. 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.
Page 112: Device Library
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 179). Click Library on the Project bar or double-click a port on the Device Configuration page to open the ATEN Device Library.
Page 113: Design
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Design Overview 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 114: Left Sidebar
ATEN Control System User Manual 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. Right-click a Viewer to Delete, Rename or Edit the Viewer.
Page 115: Adding A Viewer
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Adding a Viewer A Viewer is a control interface that you use on mobile devices, ATEN Keypads, or ATEN Control Pads to centrally control devices and equipment. Use the Select Viewer page to select a Viewer template for your device type.
Page 116 Select a template for the Viewer’s home page. Blank: Creates a custom home page that you design from scratch. ATEN Themes: Select any of the ATEN Themes to create a home page and other device pages with graphics. These pages are customizable.
Page 117 (Optional) Type the IP address of the Keypad with which the controller uses to identify and establish connection. Use this feature when you have more than 16 ATEN Expansion Box and/or ATEN Keypad in the project or when the network switch blocks multicast signals between the Keypad and the controller.
Page 118 ATEN Control System User Manual 4. Click Done to save the configuration. An overview appears showing all the control pages that the selected Viewer has. 5. (Optional) Add, edit, or remove the pages or adjust the basic settings of the Viewer.
Page 119: Configuring The Viewer
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Configuring the Viewer After you have added the Viewer and the associated pages, you are ready to configure the page layout and object actions, for example, button actions in the Viewer. To configure a Viewer, follow the steps below.
Page 120 ATEN Control System User Manual 3. Click the element in the preview panel to customize the settings. See the table below for more information. Element Tasks Preview panel Shows a preview of the selected page. You can also do the following on the preview panel: To zoom in and out on the preview, scroll the mouse wheel.
Page 121 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Element Tasks Properties panel Use the panel to configure selected object properties. For detailed information about object properties, see Object Properties, page 108. Use Library to customize the appearance of the page Library and its buttons. For more information, see Library, page 97.
Page 122: Object Properties
ATEN Control System User Manual Object Properties This section provides detailed information about properties of control objects on the Viewer. Note that the supported objects and their functions may differ among Viewers for mobile devices, Keypad, and Control Pad. Page Objects A number appears at the top right corner of each object.
Page 123: Object Properties For Mobile Devices
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Object Properties for Mobile Devices After you have added a Viewer (page 101) for your mobile device, you can start configuring the pages that the Viewer contains in the Properties panel. Buttons The Button properties provide options to configure the appearance of a button, and the confirmation message and progress message before carrying out the associated action.
Page 124 ATEN Control System User Manual Alignment – Aligns a group of objects. Select multiple objects for the buttons to become available: Mode Use this drop-down menu to select one of the following button types. Normal – This is a button that stays the same when pressed.
Page 125 To create variables, see Variables, page 171. Restrict access to this button on ATEN Control System App with a password: Limit the use of the selected button by requesting a password when the button is tapped in the Viewer. To enable this function, click this option and type the password in the box below.
Page 126 ATEN Control System User Manual Background – Customize the wording for the confirmation message. Type the message in the Name field and optionally customize its font and style. OK – Customize the wording on the button for carrying out the associated action.
Page 127: Groups
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Groups You can unify the properties of two or more control components (buttons, slider bars, etc.) at the same time. Depending on the elements that your group of components have, different properties will be open for configuration.Use your mouse to drag and select the components from a page, the properties that are open for configuration appear in the Properties column.
Page 128: Labels
ATEN Control System User Manual Labels The Label properties provide options to change the text formatting of a label. Alignment – Aligns a group of objects. Select multiple objects for the buttons to become available: Name – enter the text you want to use for the label or slow double-click the label on the Edit page.
Page 129: Slider Bars
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Slider Bars 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.
Page 130 ATEN Control System User Manual Use the Mode drop-down menu to select the type of slider bar (Basic Slider Bar or Advanced Slider Bar). Basic Slider Bar A slider 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 Value, page 129).
Page 131: Powerpoint Control And Media Control Templates
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) PowerPoint Control and Media Control Templates Click a PowerPoint control template or a media control template to configure its position, size, and the PC that controls it. Position and Size – X and Y position the label at the coordinates entered.
Page 132: Image
ATEN Control System User Manual Image 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 119).
Page 133: Layering Images
Chapter 4. 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 134: Object Properties For Aten Keypad / Control Pad
ATEN Control System User Manual Object Properties for ATEN Keypad / Control Pad After you have added a Viewer (page 101) for your Keypad / Control, you can start configuring the Viewer. In the Viewer page, click on a button to configure...
Page 135 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Mode Use this drop-down menu to select one of the following button types. Normal – This is a button that stays the same when pressed. Toggle – for a button that switches between two images/colors to indicate the button status.
Page 136 ATEN Control System User Manual Position and Size – X and Y position the button at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the button box. Set Sync Condition – Automatically synchronizes the button to the selected variable. To create a variable, see Variables, page 171. This...
Page 137: Button / Slider Bar Actions
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Button / Slider Bar Actions Understanding Button/Slider Bar Actions After you have created a button or a slider bar on your Viewer, define the actions it initiates when it is tapped or moved using the Button/Slider Bar Actions panel.
Page 138 ATEN Control System User Manual Setting Description Commands Lists the commands that will initiate when the button is pressed. Device and Advanced Option functions can be added and associated in the Commands list together. Commands initiate in the order that they are added to the list. Right-click in the Commands list to use the menu selections: Move Up, Move Down, Copy, Paste, Delete, Save as Macro, or Test Tool.
Page 139: Configuring Button/Slider Bar Actions
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Configuring Button/Slider Bar Actions To add one or more actions to a button/slider bar, follow the steps below. 1. In the project file, click to select the button or slider bar in the Viewer. The Button/Slider Bar Action panel appears.
Page 140: Functions
ATEN Control System User Manual Functions Button/slider bar functions can be understood as device functions and advanced functions. Device functions – These are functions that the selected controller or a device managed by the controller initiates. The supported device functions vary depending on the device you select in the Device list, as illustrated below.
Page 141 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Advanced functions – These are functions that involve more than one devices in the project. Use the indicated column to select an advanced function, the available options are listed in the Function list. For details...
Page 142: Device Functions
ATEN Control System User Manual Device Functions Each ATEN controller supports the following functions. 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 143 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) set for that particular device, and will be used as the setting for this action, when it’s button is pressed. Variables – Select this option to use a Variable in the command. After selecting the option, a drop-down menu containing a list of the Variables that you created appear.
Page 144: Advanced Functions
ATEN Control System User Manual Advanced Functions Use advanced options for button/slider actions that involve a series of actions (Macro), actions that the involve page redirect (Link), or actions that involve change or update of device settings of multiple objects (Set Variable).
Page 145 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Double-click the Change Label command to type the warning message you wish to display when the speaker volume reaches 10 db. Feedback conditions – Use feedback conditions for the controller to carry out actions (commands) when the specified feedback value meets the specified conditions.
Page 146: Applications Of Advanced Functions
ATEN Control System User Manual Applications of Advanced Functions Advanced Options allow you to include conditions with 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 147: Condition
Chapter 4. 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. There are two condition types: Flag and Feedback.
Page 148 ATEN Control System User Manual 5. From the Function list, drag & drop device commands to add them to the Condition Flag, in a tree view list: 6. Add a Set Flag after the last device command in the Commands list: Feedback –...
Page 149 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Include – when the text sent from a serial/telnet/TCP device’s return message matches part of the text entered for a Condition Feedback Include, the commands listed below it will initiate. Bypass – this option bypasses matching text from the serial/telnet/TCP return message and initiates a Change Label command.
Page 150 ATEN Control System User Manual 5. From the Function list, drag & drop device command(s) to add them to the Feedback Equal/Include Condition, in a tree view list: To add a Feedback Bypass Condition with Change Label: 1. Under Device, click Condition.
Page 151 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 7. From the Function list, drag and drop the Viewer Page to add it to the Feedback Bypass Condition, in a tree view list: 8. Double-click Change Label in the Commands list and use the drop- down menu to select a label.
Page 152: Change Button State
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 153 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 5. In the Function list, select the Viewer page. 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.
Page 154: Change Label
ATEN Control System User Manual Change Label Changes a label’s text with text that you enter manually or with text from a serial/telnet/TCP device’s return message (Feedback Result). A Change Label that uses a return message, must be added to a Feedback Bypass Condition (page 136).
Page 155: Change Group Button State
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Change Group Button State Adds a command that changes the selection in a Radio Group (see page 79). To use this function, first create a Radio Group and then add a button to the Viewer page. Add a Change Group Button State independently or with a...
Page 156: Change Slider Bar Level
ATEN Control System User Manual 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. Add a Change Slider Bar Level independently or with a device command.
Page 157: Change Button Name
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Change Button Name The Change Button Name command is used to display specified text on a selected button when the configured button is tapped. An application of this command is indicating the assigned source for a display device on a Viewer as soon as the source is assigned.
Page 158 ATEN Control System User Manual 1. Click a source button to display the Button Action panel. 2. In the Button Action panel, select Change Button Name. 3. From the Function list, double-click the Viewer page where the source button is located. In this example, double-click the Video Wall option.
Page 159: Graphic Library
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 160: Icon
ATEN Control System User Manual Icon Device Interface...
Page 161: Library
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Library The Library icon on the Project bar offers the following functions. The table below provides an overview of each function. Flag Flags are created to include parameters when settings are changed to indicate the current status. For details, see Flag, page 148.
Page 162: 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.
Page 163 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. Click to create more flags or double-click a flag to edit it. The flags will appear in the list, as shown below. Name – Lists the Flag names which have been created. Value – Lists the flag’s values or range of values.
Page 164: Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual Monitor Understanding 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, the controller will initiate the desired action. Digital Input (VDC) hardware devices provide voltage signals between 1 and 24.
Page 165 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Condition Use this section to add one or more conditions that will need to be met for the Action to initiate. For details, see Condition Types, page 152. Action Use this section to create the commands that will initiate when the monitor’s conditions are met.
Page 166: Condition Types
ATEN Control System User Manual Condition Types Listen to port / Query port (Query port only) Click F(x) to open the drop-down menu to select a device command to send out; or enter a command string; and then the click Edit Return Message icon and do as explained below.
Page 167 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Use this to set a string of characters that are set within a fixed parameter. Enter a string of characters and use the S to set the start of the string and E to set the end and then click Apply. The return...
Page 168 ATEN Control System User Manual Condition list. Double-click the command in the Condition list to configure the setting: 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 169: Functions
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Functions 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. DO – adds an Open, Close, Toggle or Pulse action on the selected controller and Digital Output port.
Page 170: Creating An If Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual Creating an If Monitor 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: 1. Select If from the drop-down menu and enter a name for the monitor.
Page 171 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Listen to port – to create a monitor that actively listens for a message from the device. Under Status, double-click a device port to add it to the Condition list. Query port – to create a monitor that sends out a command to the device until a feedback message is received from the device.
Page 172 ATEN Control System User Manual a) First select the hardware under Devices. b) Under Function, double-click a command to add it to the Commands list. This Command initiates when the Condition is met. For details on Functions and Commands, see Device Functions, page 128 and Advanced Functions, page 130.
Page 173: Creating A Switch Monitor
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Creating 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 174 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 157 for details).
Page 175 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 5. First select the hardware under Devices. 6. Under Function, double-click a command to add it to the Commands list. This is the Command that initiates when the Condition is met. For details on what each function does, see Device Functions, page 128 and Advanced Functions, page 130.
Page 176: Creating A Bypass Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual Creating a Bypass Monitor Follow the steps below to create a bypass monitor. 1. Select Bypass from the drop-down menu and enter a name for the monitor. 2. Configure the following settings. Query frequency: sets how frequently the monitor checks the device for a signal.
Page 177: Creating A While Loop Monitor
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Creating a While Loop Monitor Follow the steps below to create a while loop monitor. 1. Select While Loop from the drop-down menu and enter a name for the monitor. 2. Use the Query Frequency drop-down menu to define the frequency at which the device checks for signals.
Page 178: Creating A Professional Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual Creating a Professional Monitor Example: Keep track of the assigned sources by indicating the input port number of the assigned source on each of the four screens on a Viewer page, as illustrated below. For the controller to print the port number of the assigned source on each screen...
Page 179 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Follow the steps below to create a professional monitor. 1. In Configurator, click Library and click Monitor 2. Click to create a new monitor. 3. Configure the following settings. From the Type drop-down menu, select Professional.
Page 180 5. Configure the Action settings. a) Click Edit to script the codes. Note: This editor follows Lua’s programming rules. ATEN suggests using Notepad++ to script the codes before adding them to the Editor. For details on built-in commands, see Built-in Commands, page 167.
Page 181 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) b) Add actions. In this example, add four Change Button Name commands: For details, see Device Functions, page 128 and Advanced Functions, page 130. Built-in Commands Command Description jsonobj Converts JSON strings to tables. vk_ascii_to_hex Converts strings from ASCII to Hex.
Page 182: 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 183 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) To create a macro: 1. Select Macro and click 2. Enter a Name and select a Viewer from the drop-down menu, then click 3. Go to the Actions section at the bottom of the page to select hardware...
Page 184: Scheduled Events
ATEN Control System User Manual Scheduled Events You can automate ATEN Control System to perform one or a series of tasks on recurring schedule. Each project can store up to 60 scheduled events. To create a new event, follow the steps below.
Page 185: Variables
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Variables Understanding Variables A Variable is a value holder that stores a single device setting (e.g. speaker volume) and can be assigned to multiple UI components (e.g. a slider button, a maximum volume button, and a minimum volume button). This way, when a device setting is adjusted via a Viewer object, the new setting will be loaded into this Variable and then reflected to all Viewer objects that use this Variable.
Page 186 ATEN Control System User Manual Your settings may look like this: 2. Configure control components for the Viewer. For details, see Design, page 99. a) In the Design tab, add control components to your Viewer. Note: The Variable function is only applicable to toggle buttons, basic- mode slider bars, and radio groups of normal buttons.
Page 187: For Devices That Do Not Return Feedback Messages
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) For Devices that Do Not Return Feedback Messages Follow the steps below to configure a Variable if the Variable (device setting) is for a device that does not return feedback messages to the controller. 1. Create a Variable for the device setting (e.g. speaker volume).
Page 188 ATEN Control System User Manual 2. Configure control components for the Viewer. a) Add a control component to the Viewer. For details, see Design, page 99. Note: Make sure to configure the component mode before proceeding to the next step.
Page 189 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) e) Repeat steps 2(c) and 2(d) to add one or more actions to each condition. 4. If you select Execute commands with no conditions, follow the steps below to add commands. a) In the Device list, click to select the device. In this example, the mixer, 840T-1(Serial), is selected.
Page 190: Upload
The Upload page allows you to upload Viewers and/or back up projects to controllers. To back up a project and its Viewers to a controller: 1. Browse for the ATEN controller where you wish to save the configured Viewers. Auto Search: Browses for controllers on the same LAN with the Configurator.
Page 191 3. Optionally click on the following to configure password authentication settings. Note: Due to security concerns, the access key of any ATEN controller will need to be modified at least once before the controller can be accessed for any of its functions. If you have not modified the access key, the upload will not be performed.
Page 192: Viewing Controller Information
ATEN Control System User Manual Viewing Controller Information Click to view the controller’s information. IP Address: Displays the IP address. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address. License: Displays the number of licenses available and in use. Select License: Allows you to load a new license file.
Page 193: Aten Database Generator
Chapter 5 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 194: My Library
Database Generator. You can create new hardware devices and/or add existing devices from the ATEN Library (page 197). These devices can then be selected from My Device Library for use.
Page 195 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 196: 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 197: Edit / Add New Device
Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator Edit / Add New Device To edit or add a device to My Library, do the following: 1. From the menu select File Add New Device, or select a device from My → Library and click Edit.
Page 198 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 199: Text Command Tools
Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator Send – To use this button refer to the instructions on page 195. Text Command Tools The following formats allow you to enter command strings with text that provide special features. These formats work in Serial and Ethernet commands.
Page 200 ATEN Control System User Manual the text before the equal signs to describe each command – from the VK6000 in the Button Action - Commands list: ““ quotation marks allow three symbols (, = @) to be added to a command that uses the equal sign as described in the example above.
Page 201 Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator 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). Advanced – Click to use the Delay Interval drop-down menu to set a timed delay for each command before it is sent to the device.
Page 202 ATEN Control System User Manual button on the remote just as you would when using it with the hardware device. If the device responds to a long hold or quick tap of the remote’s button then you must press the button in the same manor (long hold or quick tap) when it using for Learning mode.
Page 203 Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator 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 204 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 125).
Page 205 Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator Command Interval Use the Command Interval drop-down menu to set a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device. Delay Time after Login Sets a delay (to allow a connection to be established) before the First and Second Commands are sent to the device.
Page 206 ATEN Control System User Manual Function List – Use this section to configure the device functions by adding actions to the list. String Format – Use the buttons to select HEX or ASCII. (TCP only) Function – Lists the actions created for a device. A Function name must include an Astrix (*) for each drop menu you add to the Command string.
Page 207 Chapter 5. ATEN Database Generator controller and enter the IP Address, Username and/or Password of the Ethernet device, then click Select. Intelligent Search Click to locate Control Boxes without specifying an IP address.This option only searches for Control Boxes on the same local area network.
Page 208 ATEN Control System User Manual Click Retrieve a second time, and the Get Feedback window appears to send the action and receive return messages from the device: 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 –...
Page 209 Chapter 5. 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...
Page 210 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 211: 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 213: Remote Pc Control
Chapter 6 Remote PC Control Overview While being capable of controlling serial, IR, I/O, and relay equipment, ATEN controllers also support remote control of computers This control is achieved with a program, ControlAssist, that grants control right to a specified ATEN controller via the network.
Page 214 Media File Control ControlAssist only supports media files created using Windows Media Player. When a media file is remotely enabled and controlled using an ATEN Viewer, the file opens in Windows Media Player and this setting can not be changed.
Page 215: Setting Up Remote Pc Control
Installing ControlAssist on Target Computers Follow the steps below to install ControlAssist on the computers you wish to control. 1. Download ControlAssist. a) Visit the ATEN download page: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/professional-audiovideo/ control-system/controlassist/ b) Search for “VK6000”. A list of downloads for VK6000 appears.
Page 216 ControlAssist to access the following settings/information. Control Default Description Basic Settings The settings with which an ATEN controller needs to establish connection with the computer and to gain control right. Username admin The credentials required for an ATEN controller to establish connection with the computer.
Page 217 SSL certificate. Private key Default Click Choose a file from... to browse for a private key private key SSL certificate. About ATEN ControlAssist Version Indicates the release version. Visit Official Website N/A Click to open the official website for more information.
Page 218: Adding Target Computers To The Control System
1. From ATEN Configurator, locate and open your project file. 2. Click the Device tab, and from the Ethernet device type category, click on a blank device or click Add More Devices to add one.
Page 219 Chapter 6. Remote PC Control 4. Use the search box to search for “controlassist” to load the ControlAssist database. This screen appears. 5. Click Add to Project. This computer, identified as an Ethernet device installed with ControlAssist, appears in the Device Configuration List. 6.
Page 220: Configuring A Control Interface
ATEN Control System User Manual Configuring a Control Interface Example 1: Follow the steps below to create a control interface that allows you to browse and play any file from the specified root folder (see page 201) in the target computer.
Page 221 Chapter 6. Remote PC Control 3. Configure the PowerPoint page if you did not use a built-in Viewer template. a) In the left sidebar, click PowerPoint. b) In the PowerPoint page, right-click any blank spot and select PowerPoint Control Template. A pre-made screen is added. c) In the Properties column, use the Select Device drop-down menu to select the PC that stores the PowerPoint files you want to play.
Page 222 1. Create an outlook for the interface. a) In ATEN Configurator, click the Design tab. b) Click Add Page and rename the page to “presentation”. c) Customize the interface and add control buttons using the Properties settings in the right-hand column.
Page 223: Supported Pc Control Actions
Chapter 6. Remote PC Control Supported PC Control Actions Command Function Note: Commands indicated with an asterisk require configuration after being added to the Commands column in the Configurator. [Media Control] Note: The commands in this group apply to Windows Media Player only. Close Closes the player.
Page 224 ATEN Control System User Manual Command Function Note: Commands indicated with an asterisk require configuration after being added to the Commands column in the Configurator. Set volume* Adjusts the computer’s volume. Execute Command Executes the specified command via Command Prompt.
Page 225: Aten Control System App
Android 4.2.2 and higher, iOS9 and higher, or Windows 7 and higher. Button Sounds After you install the app, go to the mobile device Settings and find the ATEN Control so that you can enable/disable the Button Sound setting.
Page 226: The 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 Viewers (see Welcome, page 216).
Page 227: 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 228: 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 229 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 background until the logout dialog appears.
Page 230: Welcome
ATEN Control System User Manual Welcome The Welcome screen is the home screen of the ATEN Control System app. It lists the Viewers and provides administrative options. Tap a Viewer to open the controls for a room (see Design, page 99), or use the administrative options listed below.
Page 231: Manage Viewer
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Manage Viewer The Manage Viewer page allows you to add, update, and remove downloaded Viewers. To download Viewers, tap Add Viewer (see Set Password, page 221). Icon Description Add Viewer Tap Add Viewer to download Viewers. See page 225 for details.
Page 232: 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 98). Tap to expand Control Boxes to view connected LAN devices.
Page 233: Controller
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Depending on the LAN device you select, different options are available.Tap on a device to open the settings page. Use Edit to change settings, Apply to save or OK to exit. Controller PJLink Projector...
Page 234 ATEN Control System User Manual ONVIF...
Page 235: 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. This prevents unauthorized users from changing the app settings. Users will be prompted for a password before they exit Viewers to access the Welcome page.
Page 236: 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 237: Report History
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.
Page 238: Information
ATEN Control System User Manual Information The Information page displays the ATEN Control System’s version.
Page 239: Download Viewer
Chapter 7. ATEN Control System App Download Viewer The Download Viewer page allows you to search for Control Boxes and download Viewers. This page is accessed from Welcome → Manage Viewer Add Viewer. → Search by IP Tap to enter a Control Box’s IP address, then tap the Search icon to Address find it.
Page 240: Downloading Viewers
ATEN Control System User Manual Downloading Viewers When Control Boxes are found, they appear in the Add Viewer panel. Check the boxes of the Viewers you would like to download, then tap Download. Add Viewer The main window lists the controllers that have been found on the network.
Page 241: 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 242 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 243: 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 244: 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 245: Datapoint Types
Appendix Datapoint Types ATEN Control System supports the following KNX Datapoint Types (DPT): DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name 1.001 DPT_Switch 1.002 DPT_Bool 1.003 DPT_Enable 1.004 DPT_Ramp 1.005 DPT_Alarm 1.006 DPT_BinaryValue 1.007 DPT_Step 1.008 DPT_UpDown 1.009 DPT_OpenClose 1.010 DPT_Start 1.011 DPT_State 1.012...
Page 246 ATEN Control System User Manual DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name 2.005 DPT_Alarm_Control 2.006 DPT_BinaryValue_Control 2.007 DPT_Step_Control 2.008 DPT_Direction1_Control 2.009 DPT_Direction2_Control 2.010 DPT_Start_Control 2.011 DPT_State_Control 2.012 DPT_Invert_Control 3.007 DPT_Control_Dimming 3.008 DPT_Control_Blinds 4.001 DPT_ASCII 4.002 DPT_Char_8859_1 5.001 DPT_Scaling 5.003 DPT_Angle 5.004 DPT_Percent_U8 5.005...
Page 247 Appendix DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name 20.105 DPT_HVACContrMode 20.106 DPT_HVACEmergMode 20.107 DPT_ChangeoverMode 20.108 DPT_ValveMode 20.109 DPT_DamperMode 20.110 DPT_HeaterMode 20.111 DPT_FanMode 20.112 DPT_MasterSlaveMode 20.113 DPT_StatusRoomSetp 23.001 DPT_OnOff_Action 23.002 DPT_Alarm_Reaction 23.003 DPT_UpDown_Action 23.102 DPT_HVAC_PB_Action...
Page 248: Specifications
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 249 Appendix 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) Ethernet Link 1 (Green) 1 (Green) DC Output Overload 1 (Orange)
Page 250: Vk1100
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 251 Appendix Function VK1100 Power Consumption 20 Watts Environment Operating Temp. 0–50ºC Storage Temp. -20–60ºC Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 1.19 kg Dimensions (L x W x H) 21.50 x 16.23 x 4.18 cm Licenses for No. of Free Licenses mobile control Max.
Page 252: Vk0100/Vk0200
ATEN Control System User Manual VK0100/VK0200 Function VK0100 VK0200 Interface Keypad Layout Up to 14 layout variations using Up to 125 layout variations 4 ~ 8 buttons using 6 ~ 12 buttons Serial • 2 x Bi-directional RS-232 Port (2 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connector) •...
Page 253 Appendix Function VK0100 VK0200 No. of Free Licenses Licenses for mobile control Max. No. of Allowed Licenses...
Page 254: Windows Os Button Limitation
ATEN Control System User Manual Windows OS Button Limitation When adding buttons to a Viewer page for use on a Windows mobile device there is a Windows OS limitation for overlapping buttons. When two buttons are layered (A) on top of (B), the top most button (A) can not be pressed –...
Page 255: Limited Warranty
What is covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, 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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ATEN VK0100 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Hardware Setup

3 Browser Operation

4 ATEN Configurator (VK6000)

5 ATEN Database Generator

6 Remote PC Control

7 ATEN Control System App

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