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Page 2: Emc Information
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 .
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Page 8 Installing the App ......... . 171 ATEN Control System App ........172...
Page 9 ATEN Control System User Manual Demo ........... 173 WinViewer1 / iPad / Android1 .
Page 10: About This Manual
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 11: 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 12: 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...
Page 13: Introduction
Viewers, are imported 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 import and update Profiles from the controller via a point-n-tap user interface. Each Viewer is a customized control interface that grants you quick access to target and control hardware devices.
Page 14 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 management system with optimum efficiency and performance.
Page 15: 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 profiles via a smart mobile app. Through an...
Page 16 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 17: 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 18: Aten Control Pad
ATEN Control System User Manual ATEN Control Pad Supports various connection interfaces: 2 RS-232 serial ports 2 relay channels 1 digital input port 1 Ethernet port Designed to mount in 2-gang EU type and MK type junction boxes (for VK0200)
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Vk1100 Rear View
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Component Description USB Port / LED This is where a USB device plugs in to upload Viewer files to the VK1100. The LED blinks green to indicate Viewer files are being uploaded, and lights green to indicate a successful upload of Viewer files.
Page 28: Rack Mounting The Aten Control Box
IP: 192.168.0.60 / mask: 255.255.255.0 Grounding Terminal The grounding wire attaches here. 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.
Page 29: Vk1100
3. Screw the mounting brackets to the rack. 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 30 ATEN Control System User Manual 2. Use the two bottom screws removed in step 1 to secure the bottom of the brackets, and two M3X6 hexagon screws (from the rack mount kit) to secure the side of the bracket to the VK1100.
Page 31: Control Box Connections
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Control Box Connections Installation of the Control Box is a matter of connecting the appropriate wires. 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 32 ATEN Control System User Manual VK2100 Installation Diagram...
Page 33 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup VK1100 Installation Diagram...
Page 34: 12Vdc Power Output
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 35 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 36 ATEN Control System User Manual 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,...
Page 37 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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. Provides connection to digital output #1.
Page 38: Relay
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 39: 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 40: One Ir Transmitter
ATEN Control System User Manual One IR Transmitter IR Receiver Two IR Transmitters IR Receiver Unidirectional IR 2 x IR Transmitters...
Page 41: Digital I/O
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 42 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 43 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 44 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 45: Ethernet
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Ethernet The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 53) and the ability to add up to 25 LAN devices (page 83) per Control Box or up to 8 LAN devices per Control Pad, as shown below. 1 x Ethernet Port The RJ-45 port is used to connect the Controller to the network and...
Page 46: Aten Control Pad
ATEN Control System User Manual ATEN Control Pad Panel Components VK0100 Front View Rear View Side View VK0200 Front View Side View Rear View...
Page 47 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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. lights white, the Control Pad is powered on and the button is on.
Page 48: Installing The Control Pads
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 49 For details, see RS-232 Serial Connection, page 41, Relay Connections, page 42, Digital Input Device, page 43 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 50 ATEN Control System User Manual 7. Assemble the button caps onto the Control Pad. a) Assemble button caps of the same row with each other. b) From the top row, attach each row of button caps to the Control Pad by pressing on the hinges.
Page 51 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 52 ATEN Control System User Manual VK0200 (MK)
Page 53: Rs-232 Serial Connection
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 54: Relay Connections
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 55: Digital Input Device
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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. 1 x Programmable Digital Input Channel Digital Input...
Page 56: Ethernet
ATEN Control System User Manual Ethernet The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 53) and the ability to add up to 8 LAN devices (page 83) per Control Pad, as shown below. 1 x Ethernet Port...
Page 57: 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 58: Aten Keypad
ATEN Control System User Manual 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...
Page 59: Installation
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 94. 2.
Page 60 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 61 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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. c) Insert the exposed wires into the supplied 2-pin terminal block. Note: To determine the wire polarity, use a voltmeter.
Page 62 ATEN Control System User Manual 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.
Page 63: Component
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 64: Layout Examples
ATEN Control System User Manual Component Description LAN Port Connects the Keypad to LAN Supplies power (PoE) if a power sourcing equipment is installed. Layout Examples VK108US VK112EU...
Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: Settings
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Settings The Settings page 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 68 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 69: 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 when the mobile device connects to the ATEN controller for remote control. If you have three licenses for a VK2100 device, you can operate up to three mobile devices at the same time.
Page 70: Storage
ATEN Control System User Manual Storage The Storage 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 71: Access
Chapter 3. Browser Operation Access This tab allows you to configure the access key (password) of the ATEN controller’s web interface and to set a validity period of 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 72 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 150.
Page 77: 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 79: 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 80 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 81 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 82: Getting Started Tasks
ATEN Control System User Manual Getting Started Tasks After you have installed and launched the ATEN Configurator, the Main Page (page 72) appears. You will be guided to create and configure a project using the 4 tabs in the Configurator’s interface, as illustrated below.
Page 83 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 94. (Optional) Set up scheduled events to automatically carry out specified actions. (Optional) Add additional conditions and actions to buttons using Flags.
Page 84: 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 73.
Page 85: Menu Bar
Chapter 4. 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 86 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 87 Chapter 4. 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 88 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 89 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 151, for details. Simulator The Simulator is used to test a viewer’s interface after it has been created in Design.
Page 90 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 91: Project
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 92 ATEN Control System User Manual Name Enter the client name associated with the project. Address Enter the client address associated with the project. Phone Enter the client phone number associated with the project. Remove Click to delete a Control Box from the project.
Page 93: Device
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Device The Device tab is used to configure Control Box ports according to the connected hardware device. Device Configuration This section lists the ports for each Control Box. Select a Controller, Expander or Room in the left sidebar to display the ports.
Page 94: Adding Devices To Aten Configurator
ATEN Control System User Manual Adding Devices to ATEN Configurator Add the devices managed by the 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 95: The Device Configuration List
The Device Configuration List The Device Configuration page lists the Control Box ports by type. Click a port to view its Properties (page 84). Double-click a port to open the ATEN Device Library and search for the hardware device to configure the port.
Page 96: Left Sidebar
Use the buttons at the bottom of the sidebar to Add Room. Expander ATEN Expansion Boxes connect over a network to add ports to the Control Box via its Ethernet port. Clicking Add Controller or Expander opens a window which allows you to select a device to add:...
Page 97: 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 98: 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 151). Click Library on the Project bar or double-click a port on the Device Configuration page to open the ATEN Device Library.
Page 99: Properties
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Properties The Properties sidebar displays information and settings for the selected device. The information available depends on the device or port selected. Name: Displays the device name and allows you to edit it. Add Device: Adds devices. You can use...
Page 100 ATEN Control System User Manual Connection Settings Serial Device 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. Click Advanced to configure to Click Advanced to configure the following parameters.
Page 101 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) PJLINK – allows control of data projectors over a network using the PJLink protocol. Enter the IP Address, Port and Password of the LAN projector or device used to control the projector. TELNET – allows control of a LAN device via telnet commands.
Page 102 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. Use the Advanced ONVIF options to...
Page 103 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Delay Interval Use the Delay Interval drop-down menu to set a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device. Delay after login Sets a delay (to allow a connection to be established) before the First and Second Commands are sent to the device.
Page 104 ATEN Control System User Manual HTTP(S) – allows control of HTTP or HTTPS devices. Enter the IP Address, Port, Username, and Password of the device you are adding. Specify the authentication type (Auth Type) using the drop- down list. Use the Advanced options to configure the following...
Page 105 (ID01~ID08) and the option to configure the IP Address. 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,...
Page 106: 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 107: 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 ATEN Keypad with the pages and buttons used to control each hardware device. Use the table below to select the viewer settings, and then click Done to continue.
Page 108: 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 109: Right Sidebar
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Right Sidebar The Right Sidebar provides the Properties options which displays information and various settings for objects that are selected in the main window. The Properties sidebar will appear when a viewer page is open for editing and an object is selected. The Properties sidebar is discussed starting on page 87.
Page 110: 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 111: Edit
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Edit Clicking the Edit icon of a viewer page (see page 98) allows you to customize the layout and design. You can add buttons*, labels, images, scroll view windows, and slider bars to the page.
Page 112: Windows Os Button Limitation
ATEN Control System User Manual Select a button or slider bar to open Action on the bottom. 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.
Page 113: Page Objects
Chapter 4. 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 125) or a button when configuring a Change Button State (page 124).
Page 114 ATEN Control System User Manual Page Properties The Page properties provides an option to change the background image. Style – click the Normal box to import an image (*.png,*.jpg*.jpeg*.bmp) to use as the background for the page. Position and Size – displays the Width and Height of the page according to the Resolution set in the Viewer Properties.
Page 115 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Button Properties 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. Mode Use this drop-down menu to select one of the following button types.
Page 116 ATEN Control System User Manual Button Action (page 111) – 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 111) to provide two commands for the button: Press and Release.
Page 117 Width and Height set the size of the button box. Click Reset Image Size to reset the button size. 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.
Page 118 ATEN Control System User Manual Action – Select a button action (Toggle On or Toggle Off) for displaying the progress message. Content drop-down list – Select one of the following for customization. Background – Configure the wording for the progress message.
Page 119 Chapter 4. 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 120 ATEN Control System User Manual Properties for Slider Bars 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...
Page 121 Chapter 4. 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 122 ATEN Control System User Manual Properties for PowerPoint Control Templates 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 123: Button / Slider Bar Action
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 124 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 109). Use the drop-down menu to select a level and then add a command for each of the Advanced Slider Bar’s...
Page 125: Adding Commands
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 126 ATEN Control System User Manual Link – makes the button into a link that directs you to a viewer page. Select to add a page link from the Function list. Double-click the page link in the Commands list to select a different page link.
Page 127 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Change Button State – this command changes the image of another button when this button is pressed – allowing the image of any other button to change when the command from this button is sent. Change Button State is added to the end of the Commands lists.
Page 128 ATEN Control System User Manual DO – adds an Open, Close, Toggle or Pulse action on the selected controller and Digital Output port. Wake on LAN – powers on the specified computer (MAC address) over Ethernet. Serial Raw (ASCII) – adds a serial command in the ASCII mode.
Page 129: Advanced Options
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) will select a setting according to the Flag value. Each value in a Flag can be set to a different device using a Set Flag (as a button to select the device). When that (Set Flag) button is pressed, the Flag value is set for that particular device, and will be used as the setting for this action, when it’s button is pressed.
Page 130 ATEN Control System User Manual setting (e.g. ON or OFF). Always add a Set Flag to a Condition Flag, after the device action(s): To add a Set Flag: 1. Under Device, select Set Flag. 2. From the Function list, select the Flag.
Page 131 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.
Page 132 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Condition Flag: 1. Under Device, click Condition. 2. From the Function list, select Flag. 3. Double-click Flag to add the Condition Flag to the Commands list. 4. Double-click the Condition Flag in the Commands list to use the drop- down menus to set the Flag and Value.
Page 133 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 134 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Condition Feedback Equal/Include: 1. Under Device, click Condition. 2. From the Function list, select Feedback. 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 135 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 136 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 137 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 138 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Manual Change Label: 1. Under Device, click Change Label. 2. In the Function list, select the viewer page where the label is located. 3. Double-click or drag and drop the viewer page to add the Change Label to the Commands list.
Page 139 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) To add a Change Group Button State: 1. Under Device, select Change Group Button State. 2. From the Function list, select the Viewer Page where the Radio Group is located. 3. From the Function list, drag and drop the Viewer Page to add it to the Commands list: 4.
Page 140 ATEN Control System User Manual To add a Change Slider Bar Level: 1. Under Device, select Change Slider Bar Level. 2. From the Function list, select the Viewer Page where the Slider Bar is located. 3. From the Function list, drag and drop the Viewer Page to add it to the Commands list: 4.
Page 141 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 130).
Page 142: Layering Images
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 143: 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 144: Icon
ATEN Control System User Manual Icon Device Interface...
Page 145: 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 134.
Page 146: 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 147 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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.
Page 148: Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 149 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 150 ATEN Control System User Manual Condition This section is for adding the condition that will need to be met for the Action to initiate. To add a condition: 1. Select a monitor under Device. 2. Add a device port under Status to the Condition List.
Page 151: Creating An If Monitor
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 152 ATEN Control System User Manual 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. Then double click the device port or flag in the Condition list to configure the condition settings.
Page 153 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 154 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 155 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Note: For more information on Functions, see Button / Slider Bar Action, page 111. 8. First select the hardware under Devices. 9. Under Function, double-click a command to add it to the Commands list. This Command initiates when the Condition is met.
Page 156: Creating A Switch Monitor
ATEN Control System User Manual 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 157 Chapter 4. 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 139 for details).
Page 158 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 Adding Commands, page 113.
Page 159: Creating A Bypass Monitor
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 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 160: 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 161 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 162: Scheduled Events
Scheduled Events By setting up a scheduled event, you can have a connected hardware device, such as an ATEN controller, perform one or a series of actions on a recurring schedule. To create a new event, follow the steps below.
Page 163: Synced Variables
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) Synced Variables This feature is useful when you have two or more UI components controlling a single device setting. Take the example of controlling a speaker volume on a Viewer. You may have a slider bar, a button for maximum volume, and another button for minimum volume on your Viewer.
Page 164 ATEN Control System User Manual Your settings may look like this: 2. Configure control components for the Viewer. For details, see Design, page 94. a) In the Design tab, add control components to your Viewer. Note: The Synced Variable function is only applicable to toggle buttons, basic-mode slider bars, and radio groups of normal buttons.
Page 165 Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) For Devices that Do Not Return Feedback Messages Follow the steps below to set up a synced variable if the variable (device setting) is for a device that does not return feedback messages to the controller.
Page 166 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 94. Note: Make sure to configure the component mode before proceeding to the next step.
Page 167 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 168: 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 169: Viewing Controller Information
Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000) 3. Optionally click on the following to configure password authentication settings. Edit Access Key: Click to change the access key required to upload viewers to the controller and download viewers from a mobile device. : An access key is required to upload viewers to the controller and download viewers from a mobile device.
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Page 171: Remote Pc Control Using Controlassist
Remote PC Control Using ControlAssist Overview ATEN Control System allows you to control PowerPoint and media files at computers installed with ControlAssist, an application that grants control right of the target computer to the ATEN controller. With ControlAssist installed on...
Page 172 ATEN Control System User Manual ControlAssist only supports control of the following media file formats: Category File Formats Windows Media format asf, wma, wmv, wm Windows Media Metafiles asx, was, wvx, wmx, wpl Microsoft Digital Video Recording dvr-ms Windows Media Download Package...
Page 173: Setting Up Remote Pc Control
For details on licenses, see Licenses for Mobile Control, page 57. Installing ControlAssist to a Computer Follow the steps below to install ControlAssist, a program that helps to establish communication to ATEN controllers, to the computers you wish to control. 1. Download ControlAssist.
Page 174 Settings. Setting Default Description Username admin The credentials required for an ATEN controller to establish connection with the computer. Note: To change the username and password, Password password make sure to log in the computer using an Administrator account.
Page 175: Adding The Computer 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 176 ATEN Control System User Manual 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 a device installed with ControlAssist, appears in the Device Configuration List.
Page 177: Configuring A Control Interface
Chapter 5. Remote PC Control Using Con- 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 161) in the target computer.
Page 178 ATEN Control System User Manual 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.
Page 179 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 180: Supported Pc Control Actions
ATEN Control System User Manual Supported PC Control Actions Command Function [Media Control] Note: The commands in this group apply to Windows Media Player only. Open file Opens and plays the specified file in Windows Media Player.* Play Plays the opened file in Windows Media Player.
Page 181 Chapter 5. Remote PC Control Using Con- Note: Adhere to the following guidelines when specifying file paths: Include the file name and file extension of the target file. Use double backward slashes between folder levels. If the file path contains space, put the file path in double quotations. The following are examples of valid file paths: “C:\\ControlAssist\\Presentation.pptx”...
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Page 183: 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 Profiles from a Control Box. These Profiles provide the interface (Viewers) for remote control of hardware devices.
Page 184: 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 176).
Page 185: Demo
Chapter 6. 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 186: 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 187 Chapter 6. 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 188: 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 94), or use the administrative options listed below.
Page 189: Edit Viewer Profile
Chapter 6. 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 181). Add Viewer Tap Add Viewer to download viewer profiles from the Download Viewer Profile page.
Page 190: 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 86). Tap to expand Control Boxes to view connected LAN devices.
Page 191: Controller
Chapter 6. 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 192 ATEN Control System User Manual ONVIF...
Page 193: Set Password
Chapter 6. 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 194: 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 195: Report History
Chapter 6. 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 196: Information
ATEN Control System User Manual Information The Information page displays the ATEN Control System’s version.
Page 197: Download Viewer Profile
Chapter 6. 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 198: 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 199: 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 200 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 201: 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 202: 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 203: Datapoint Types
Appendix Datapoint Types ATEN Control System (V2.3) 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...
Page 204 ATEN Control System User Manual DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name 2.004 DPT_Ramp_Control 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...
Page 205 Appendix DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name 20.104 DPT_LoadPriority 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 206: 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 207 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 208: 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 209 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 210: 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 211 Appendix Function VK0100 VK0200 No. of Free Licenses Licenses for mobile control Max. No. of Allowed Licenses...
Page 212: 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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