VK0100 - Access Control System ATEN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Access Control System Control Pad
Model	VK0100
Brand	ATEN
Keypad Layout Variations	Up to 14 variations using 4 to 8 buttons
Serial Ports	2 x bidirectional RS-232 (3-pole terminal block)
Relay Channels	2 x relay channels (normally open, isolated, max 24 VDC, 1 A)
Digital Input	1 x digital input channel (2-pole terminal block); VDC mode (0-5 VDC) or dry contact (pull-up 2kΩ to +5 VDC)
Ethernet	1 x RJ-45 female, 10/100Base-T
Supported Protocols	ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH
Default IP Address	192.168.0.60 (if no DHCP within 30 seconds)
Power Consumption	DC 5V: 1.1W (5 BTU); DC 48V (PoE): 1.375W (6 BTU)
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60°C
Humidity	0 to 80% RH, non-condensing
Housing Material	Plastic
Weight	0.35 kg (0.77 lb)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	11.63 x 7.06 x 4.84 cm (4.58 x 2.78 x 1.91 in)
Power Supply Options	DC 5V via terminal block or PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
Reset Button	1 x semi-recessed pushbutton (short press resets network; 8-sec hold resets all config except network)
Controller ID Switch	1 x 16-segment switch
Button LED Indicators	Dual-color (orange/white) for on/off/executing status
System LED Indicators	LAN (green) and Link (green) for network status
Mounting	Designed for 2-gang EU and MK junction boxes (VK0200); VK0100 similar but US 1-gang

Frequently Asked Questions - VK0100 ATEN

How do I power the VK0100 control pad?

The VK0100 can be powered via a 5 V DC power adapter (connected to the DC power port) or via PoE (Power over Ethernet) using an IEEE 802.3af compliant switch. When using PoE, connect an Ethernet cable from the pad to the PoE switch.

Can I customize the button layout?

Yes, the VK0100 supports up to 14 different layout variations using 4 to 8 buttons. You can configure the button functions and labeling using the ATEN Configurator (VK6000) software and then upload the Viewer to the controller.

How many RS-232 devices can I connect?

The VK0100 has two bidirectional RS-232 ports, allowing you to connect up to two serial devices such as projectors or matrix switches.

What is the default IP address if no DHCP is available?

If no DHCP server assigns an IP address within 30 seconds, the VK0100 defaults to IP address 192.168.0.60 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

How do I reset the network settings?

Press the reset button once (short press) to reset the network settings back to default. To clear all configurations except network settings, press and hold the reset button for 8 seconds.

Does the VK0100 support mobile control?

The VK0100 itself does not include free licenses for mobile control. You can purchase licenses to enable control via the ATEN Control System App on iOS, Android, or Windows devices. The maximum number of licenses is 10.

What types of devices can I control with the relay channels?

The two relay channels are normally open, isolated relays rated for 24 VDC, 1 A max. They can control devices like electric screens, projector lifts, lighting, or other motorized equipment.

How do I configure the VK0100?

Configuration is done via the ATEN Configurator (VK6000) software on a Windows PC. You create a project, assign functions to buttons, design the Viewer interface, and upload it to the controller. A web GUI is also available for basic settings.

Can the VK0100 be used with expansion boxes?

Yes, ATEN Expansion Boxes (e.g., VK224, VK236, VK248, VK258) can be connected via the network to add more serial, IR, relay, or I/O ports to the system.

What do the button LED colors mean?

A steady orange LED means the button function is off; a steady white LED means the function is on; blinking orange and white indicates the function is being executed.

USER MANUAL VK0100 ATEN

Compliance Statements

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warning

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Achtung

Industry Canada Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAN ICES-003 (A) / NMB-003 (A)

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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, configuration software, and their accessories, including:

Product Category Model Number Description
Controllers	ATEN Control Box VK	1100 ATEN Compact Control Box
		VK2100 ATEN Control Box
		VK1200 ATEN Compact Control Box Gen. 2
		VK2200 ATEN Control Box Gen. 2
	ATEN Control Pad VK	K0100 8-Button Control Pad (US, 1 Gang)
		VK0200 12-Button Control Pad (EU, 2 Gang)
Control Interfaces	ATEN Keypad VK108	US 8-Button Keypad (US, 1 Gang)
		VK112EU 12-Button Keypad (EU, 2 Gang)
	ATEN Touch Panel VK	K330 10.1" Touch Panel
ATEN Expansion Box		VK224	4-Port Serial Expansion
		VK236	6-Port IR/Serial Expansion Box
		VK248	8-Channel Relay Expansion Box
		VK258	8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box
Software	ATEN Configurator	VK6000	An application used for creating and configuring control system projects, control functions, and visual design of control interfaces (Viewers).
	Database Generator	-	A repository used for creating and storing drivers and operation commands of controlled devices for reuse when configuring Viewers using ATEN Configurator.
	ControlAssist	-	An application installed at a PC for it to be remotely control by ATEN Control System.
	Control System App	-	An application used on mobile devices for centralized control of multiple rooms.

An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction

Introduces you to the ATEN Control System, its purpose, features, and benefits, and the panel components of the Control Box and Control Pad.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup

Provides the necessary steps to set up the ATEN Control System, including the detailed wiring of the different types of hardware interface connections.

Chapter 3, Browser Operation

Provides information about the Control Box's and Control Pad's web interface and its functions for remotely configuring specific parts of the ATEN Control System.

Chapter 4, ATEN Configurator (VK6000)

Provides a complete description of the ATEN Configurator (VK6000) software and its configuration / operation features for managing the ATEN Control System.

Chapter 5, ATEN Database Generator

Provides a complete description of the Database Generator software and its functions for adding new devices to the VK6000 device library.

Chapter 6, Remote PC Control

Explains how to set up your computer as a licensed device for remote control and the control actions supported.

Chapter 7, ATEN Control System App

Provides a complete description of the ATEN mobile app, the license required, and its functions and features for remotely operating devices connected to the ATEN Control System.

Appendix

Provides specifications and other technical information regarding the ATEN Control System.

Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced Indicates text that you should key in.

[ ] Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt].

1. Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

◆ Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

Indicates consecutive selecting options (such as on a menu or dialog box). For example, Start > Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Terminology

Terminology Description
ATEN Controller, controller	ATEN Controller or controller refers to all models of ATEN Control Box (VK1100 / VK1200 and VK2100 / VK2200) and ATEN Control Pad (VK0100 and VK0200).
ATEN Control Box, Control Box	ATEN Control Box or Control Box refers to all models of ATEN Control Box, including the VK2100 / VK2200 Control Box and the VK1100 / VK1200 Compact Control Box (Gen. 1 & 2).
Viewer A Viewer is a	software control interface users customize to control and operate devices in their control system. A Viewer is configurable using ATEN Configurator and applied to a supported control device, such as a mobile device, ATEN Keypad, or ATEN Control Pad, for it to function.
Project A project is a	set of configurations for an ATEN Control System, including configurations of one or more controllers and managed devices.

Package Contents

The standard package contents of each VK device are described below:

VK0100

◆ 1 VK0100 8-Button Control Pad
◆ 1 button pack
◆ 6 terminal blocks
◆ 1 faceplate
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK0200

◆ 1 VK0200 12-Button Control Pad
◆ 1 button pack
◆ 6 terminal blocks
◆ 1 faceplate
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK1100

◆ 1 VK1100 Compact Control Box
◆ 4 terminal blocks
♦ 1 power cord
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK1200

◆ 1 VK1200 Compact Control Box Gen. 2
◆ 10 terminal blocks
♦ 1 power cord
◆ 1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK2100

◆ 1 VK2100 Control Box
◆ 1 rack mount kit
◆ 9 terminal blocks

♦ 1 power cord
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK2200

◆ 1 VK2200 Control Box Gen. 2
◆ 1 rack mount kit
◆ 30 terminal blocks
♦ 1 power cord
◆ 1 foot pad set (4 pcs)
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK112EU

◆ 1 VK112EU 12-Button Keypad
◆ 1 button pack
◆ 1 terminal block
◆ 1 faceplate
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK108US

◆ 1 VK108US 8-Button Keypad
◆ 1 button pack
◆ 1 terminal block
◆ 1 faceplate
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK224

◆ 1 VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion Box
◆ 1 power adapter
◆ 1 mounting kit
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK236

◆ 1 VK236 6-Port IR / Serial Expansion Box
◆ 1 mounting kit

◆ 6 terminal blocks
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK248

◆ 1 VK248 8-Channel Relay Expansion Box
◆ 1 mounting kit
◆ 9 terminal blocks
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK258

◆ 1 VK258 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box
◆ 1 mounting kit
◆ 9 terminal blocks
◆ 1 user instructions*

VK330

◆ 1 VK330 10.1" Touch Panel
◆ 1 user instructions*

Note:

• Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the VK Series devices and other connected devices.
• New features may have been added after the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual, visit: http://www.aten.com/global/en/

Product Information

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

North America http://www.aten-usa.com

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 886-2-86	92-699
China 86-400-810-0-8	10
Japan 81-3-61-811
Korea 82-2-467-6789
North America 1-888-	999-ATEN ext 4988
	1-949-428-1111

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

Contents

Compliance Statements ...... ii

About this Manual....iv

Conventions ......vi

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Package Contents vii

VK0100....vii

VK0200....vii

VK1100....vii

VK1200....vii

VK2100....vii

VK2200......viii

VK112EU......viii

VK108US......viii

VK224......viii

VK236......viii

VK248 ix

VK258 ix

VK330 ix

Product Information ....x

User Information ....x

Online Registration ....x

Telephone Support ....x

User Notice ....x

Contents ..... xii

1. Introduction

Overview....1

Benefits....3

Intelligent Control 3

Optimized Performance 3

Simplified Setup 3

Effortless Expandability....3

User-Oriented Convenience 3

On-the-Go Control....4

Features 5

Controller....5

ATEN Control Box 5

ATEN Control Pad....6

ATEN Configurator 7

ATEN Control System App 7

Control Interfaces 8

ATEN Keypads 8

ATEN Touch Panel 8

Requirements 9

Accessories....10

2. Hardware Setup and Panel Operation

ATEN Control Box....11

Panel Components 11

VK2100 Front View 11

VK1100 Front View 11

VK2100 Rear View 14

VK1100 Rear View 14

VK2200 Front View 15

VK1200 Front View 15

VK2200 Rear View 17

VK1200 Rear View 17

Rack Mounting the ATEN Control Box 19

VK2100 / VK2200 19

VK1100 20

VK1200 21

Control Box Connections....23

12 V DC Power Output 29

Relay....33

IR / Serial....34

One IR Transmitter ....35

Two IR Transmitters 35

Digital I/O....36

RS-232 (3-Pin) 38

RS-232 / 422 / 485 (DB-9)....39

Ethernet / Control LAN 41

ATEN Control Pad. 42

Panel Components 42

LED Indications 44

Installing the Control Pads 45

Installation Steps 45

RS-232 Serial Connection ....50

Relay Connections....51

Digital Input Device 52

Ethernet 53

ATEN Expansion Box ....54

Control Interface Devices ....55

ATEN Keypad 55

Component 56

LED Indications ....57

Layout Examples 58

Installing ATEN Keypad....59

ATEN Touch Panel 63

Mounting the Touch Panel....64

Installing the Touch Panel 66

Operating the Touch Panel 66

Changing the Interface Language 66

Configuring the Network Settings 67

Updating Control System App 67

Upgrading Firmware for ATEN Touch Panel. 67

3. Web-Based Configuration and Control

Overview....69

Determining the IP Address 69

LCD Panel....70

IP Installer 70

Logging In 71

Dashboard 72

Settings....73

General: 73

Licenses for Mobile Control. 75

Storage 76

Access....77

Monitor 79

Network....80

Working as a DHCP Server....80

Connections 81

Schedule 82

Security....83

4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000)

Overview....85

Installation....85

Getting Started Tasks....88

Main Screen 90

Overview....90

Menu Bar....91

Creating Projects 97

Configuring Managed Devices 99

Overview....99

Left Sidebar....100

Device Configuration List 101

Adding Devices to the Device Configuration List .... 103

Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator ..... 103

Via ATEN Device Library or My Library. 103

Via the Properties Column 104

Adding KNX-compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator. 105

Device Properties 106

Controller Properties 106

Expansion Box (Expander) 108

Serial Device Properties 109

I/O Device Properties....111

IR/Relay Device Properties 112

Ethernet Device Properties ....113

Library 115

Device Library....116

Configuring Control Interfaces 117

Overview....117

Left Sidebar....119

Viewer....119

Pages. 119

Adding a Viewer 120

Configuring the Viewer .....125

Object Properties for Mobile Devices and Touch Panels .....128

Page Objects 128

Buttons....129

Groups....133

Labels 134

Slider Bars 135

PowerPoint Control and Media Control Templates ..... 137

Images....138

Layering Images 139

Videos 140

Dial Kit 144

Frame & Line....146

Object Properties for ATEN Keypad / Control Pad ..... 147

Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions 150

Understanding Button/Slider Bar/Dial Kit Actions .....150

Configuring Button/Slider Bar Actions .....152

Functions....153

Device Functions....155

Applications of Device Functions .....157

Example: Configuring actions of dial keys 157

Advanced Functions .....158

Applications of Advanced Functions ..... 160

Set Flag 160

Condition 161

Change Button State 166

Change Label 168

Change Group Button State 169

Change Slider Bar Level 170

Change Button Name 171

Graphic Library 173

Background Color 173

Button 173

Icon 174

Device Interface....174

Library....175

Flag 176

Monitor 178

Understanding Monitor 178

Condition Types 180

Functions....183

Creating an If Monitor 184

Creating a Switch Monitor 187

Creating a Bypass Monitor 191

Creating a While Loop Monitor 192

Creating a Professional Monitor 193

Macro 197

Scheduled Events....199

Variables....200

Understanding Variables ..... 200

Creating a Variable for Devices that Return Feedback Messages . . 201

Creating a Variable for Devices that Do Not Return Feedback Messages....203

Centralized Monitoring and Control via Unizon™. 206

Overview 206

Unizon™ 206

Monitor ATEN-controller-managed Devices via Unizon™. . . . . . 206

Control ATEN-controller-managed Devices via Unizon™. . . . . . 206

Enabling Monitoring and Control via Unizon™ 207

Creating a Monitor Item. 208

Creating a Control Item 211

Removing a Monitor / Control Item 213

The Upload Tab 214

Viewing Controller Information 217

5. ATEN Database Generator

Overview....219

Accessing the Database Generator 219

My Library 221

Function Tabs 222

Controls on the My Library Window 224

Editing / Adding a New Device 226

Serial Device....227

Text Command Tools 230

IR Device....231

Digital Output Device 233

Relay Device....234

Ethernet Device....235

Testing Commands 239

Configuring Queries 241

ATEN Library....243

6. Remote PC Control

Overview 245

Specifications 245

Setting Up Remote PC Control....247

Installing ControlAssist on Target Computers ..... 247

Adding Target Computers to the Control System .....250

Configuring a Control Interface 252

Supported PC Control Actions....256

7. ATEN Control System App

Overview 259

Preparation....259

Requirements 259

Make sure your mobile device uses a supported version of the mobile operating system listed below before installing the app. 259

Installing the App....259

Button Sounds....259

The ATEN Control System App 260

Demo/Start Screen....260

Demo....261

WinViewer1 / iPad / Android1 .....261

Demo....263

Welcome....265

Manage Viewer 267

Manage LAN Device 268

Controller....269

Preference....271

Log Report....273

Report History 274

Information 275

Download Viewer 276

Downloading Viewers 277

Appendix

Safety Instructions....279

General 279

Rack Mount....281

Specifications 282

VK0100 / VK0200 282

VK1100....284

VK2100....286

VK330 289

VK1200....290

VK2200 293

Software Specifications....296

CAD and Panel Cutout Diagrams 297

VK0100 297

VK0200 301

VK108US 305

VK112EU 309

Datapoint Types 313

ATEN Control Box Reset Button....316

Windows OS Button Limitation....317

Technical Support....318

International 318

North America....318

Limited Warranty. 319

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The ATEN Control System is an Ethernet-based management system that incorporates ATEN controllers (ATEN Control Box and/or ATEN Control Pad) and control interfaces (ATEN Keypads and ATEN Touch Panel) for connection, configuration, and operation of all hardware devices in a room or large facility to provide convenient control effortlessly via a mobile device or an ATEN Touch Panel. The ATEN controller works as the main controller that provides connectivity to hardware devices commonly seen in settings such as meeting rooms, conferences, boardrooms, and classrooms.

After connecting the hardware, the ATEN Configurator (VK6000) provides simple setup of the devices with easy step-by-step configuration. The ATEN Touch Panel and ATEN Control System app, for iOS, Android or Windows mobile devices, then empowers you with the mobility to control all hardware devices remotely, whenever and however you like.

ATEN Control Box/Control Pad can be easily deployed into an existing installation and integrate seamlessly with ATEN VanCryst pro-AV products and nearly any other hardware devices found in a room, including AV equipment, lighting, conference systems, air conditioning, motion sensors, power switches and many more. The controller serves as the central platform where hardware devices are connected — to be monitored, managed, and controlled directly via a tailor-made GUI — a Viewer — from any iOS, Android, or Windows mobile device or an ATEN Touch Panel.

The control system project and its control interface is configured using an intuitive program — the ATEN Configurator (VK6000). The ATEN Configurator walks you through configuring the hardware, designing the control interface (Viewer), and uploading this configuration to the controller. 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. The use of each Viewer is protected with password authentication to ensure secure access.

The ATEN Control System is the perfect solution for any meeting rooms, conferences, boardrooms, classrooms, and any other room setting that requires a centralized, mobile control of a variety of hardware devices through streamlined Ethernet-based management system with optimum efficiency and performance.

Benefits

Intelligent Control

The ATEN Control System makes the interactions between your hardware devices smarter. Programmable actions and triggers provide a fully automated series of advanced operations that allow your devices to respond to each other intelligently, making your meeting solution run smarter and smoother.

Optimized Performance

The ATEN Control System offers communication protocol optimization that not only maintains a near-zero response time but also features data encryption for ensured protection.

Simplified Setup

No matter how large the room or how complicated the hardware, the ATEN Control System can be deployed in 3 easy steps: connecting the hardware, configuring the system, and uploading Viewers for remote control access. Through an intuitive GUI, the process for setting up the controls for every room is simple and customizable, which is fulfilled via straightforward, predefined commands and macros that do not require programming skills.

Effortless Expandability

With a range of expansion boxes available, the ATEN Control System installation can be expanded to accommodate additional hardware devices with various interfaces, such as serial, relay, and IR. In addition, the ATEN Library is preloaded with 10,000+ device drivers, and can also be expanded freely by adding new device drivers through the Database Generator for convenient management, however the size or scope of the installation may be.

User-Oriented Convenience

With its advanced, single-software design, the ATEN Control System offers a comprehensive library of actions and design elements for creating intuitive control panel interfaces for convenient, customizable remote access and

control by any mobile device. Various support services also provided with the solution include driver downloads, database generation, upgrade tools, etc. — to help system integrators build easy-to-control applications in a wide range of scenarios effortlessly.

On-the-Go Control

Intuitive system control can start from one room and scale up to multiple rooms, both within the same area and even across regions. Different rooms can be effectively controlled by switching between Viewers, with simple point-n-tap operations, on an iOS, Android and/or Windows mobile. For optimal flexibility, multiple mobile devices can be authorized to control the same room or multiple rooms, providing enhanced mobility.

Features

Controller

ATEN Control Box

◆ Supports various connection interfaces:

Interface VK	1100 VK1200 VK	2100 VK2200
S	e	r	i	a
IR/Serial Port	2	2	4	8
Relay Channel	4	4	4	8
I	/	O		C
Ethernet Port	1	1 LAN1 Control LAN	1	1 LAN1 Control LAN

◆ DC outputs for power supply connections
- VK1100 / VK1200: equipped with 1 DC output
◆ VK2100 / VK2200: equipped with 4 DC outputs

◆ 1 x USB port for easy Viewer upload
◆ IR Learning function for adding IR device drivers
◆ 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
- Rack-mountable

Note: If you need more than two licenses for mobile control, contact your local sales representative.

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)
  ◆ 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
  ◆ System LED indicators for quick connection status check
• Dual-color LEDs for clear indication in dark environments
  ◆ Redundant power supplies (DC power and PoE)
  ◆ Supports native KNX IP for building management systems
• Telnet, TCP, UDP, ONVIF, PJLink, HTTP, and HTTPS compliant
  ◆ Supports project file backup
• Web GUI for easy system configuration
  ◆ Supports SSH communication for data monitoring

Note: To control your setup using a mobile device, contact your local sales representative to purchase licenses for mobile control.

ATEN Configurator

• Simple Viewer setup with easy configuration steps via intuitive GUI
• Customizable GUI to be used on mobile devices and PC
• 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 automatically trigger the next actions
• Test tool to verify commands in action before uploading the Viewer to the ATEN controller
• Simulator to simulate and review the customized GUI before uploading

Note: For details on the supported PC control actions, see Supported PC Control Actions, page 256.

ATEN Control System App

• Allows administrators central control of multiple rooms via Viewers on a mobile device or tablet computer
• Restrict user access to Viewers via password authentication
• Synchronization of system controls amongst multiple mobile devices and tablet computers
• Any iOS, Android, or Windows mobile device can be used to control the system – no need to purchase costly

Control Interfaces

ATEN Keypads

Fully customizable layout

• VK108US: 14 layout variations using 4 to 8 buttons
• VK112EU: 125 layout variations using 6 to 12 buttons
  ◆ System LED indicators for quick connection status check
• 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
  ◆ Redundant power supplies (DC power and PoE)
• Button engraving service

ATEN Touch Panel

◆ 10.1 touch panel
- Natively installed with the ATEN Control System app for centralized control of control system deployments
PoE-compatible
◆ Capacitive multi-touch screen
- Flexible mounting using any standard VESA-compliant 75 x 75 mm equipment or desk / wall mounting using the ATEN VK304 tabletop kit / VK302 wall mount kit

Requirements

Prepare the following equipment and make sure your equipment meets the minimum requirements specified below.

◆ Hardware devices to be controlled by your ATEN controller

Bidirectional RS-232/422/485 serial devices
- One-way IR or serial transmitter hardware devices (for Control Box only)
♦ Relay hardware devices
◆ Digital input hardware devices (for VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200 and Control Pad only)
◆ Digital output hardware devices (for VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200 only)
- Ethernet-controlled PJLink, Telnet, ONVIF, TCP, UDP, HTTP, or HTTPS devices
♦ KNX-interface IP devices

♦ Cables

One Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cable for connecting to the local area network
- (Optional) Standard straight-through cables for serial devices with DB9 connectors

- A computer for configuring your ATEN Control System

◆ Make sure the computer runs Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
Make sure to install .NET Framework version 4.5 or later on the computer before using the ATEN Database Generator

♦ (Optional) Up to 10, 16 or 32 mobile devices for remote control, respectively for Control Pad, VK1100 / VK2100, or VK1200 / VK2200

Note: A license is required for each mobile device. For detailed information, see Licenses for Mobile Control, page 75.

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)
2X-031G Single Rack Mount Kit for VK1100
2X-049G Single Rack Mount Kit for VK1200
2X-021G Dual Rack Mount Kit for VK1200
SA0141 DB9-F to RJ45-F Adapter
SA0145 RJ45-F to DB9-M Adapter

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup and Panel Operation

1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on Safety Instructions, page 279. Please review it before proceeding.

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

VK1100 Front View

No.	Component Description
1	relay LEDs The LEDs light green to indicate an active device connection (closed loop).
2	IR / serial LEDs The LEDs light green to indicate an active device connection or IR / serial signals being transmitted.
3	I/O LEDs The LEDs light green to indicate an active device connection or I/O signals being transmitted.
4	serial LEDs The LEDs (1~6) light green to indicate serial signals being transmitted.
5	Ethernet link / ACT LED The LEDs provide information about the network connection:◆ Link: The LED blinks green to indicate Ethernet signals being transmitted.◆ ACT: The LED lights green to indicate 100-Mbps transmissions.
6	DC overload LED The LED lights orange to indicate DC output exceeding the maximum output threshold.Note: When the LED lights orange, please unplug any of the connected devices to keep its total output under 12 / 24 W.
7	IR receiver / LED Passes the functions of a remote control to the Control Box in learning mode. The distance between the IR remote and the receiver window should be kept under 10 cm with a direct line of sight.◆ The LED blinks green to indicate the unit is ready to receive signals from an IR remote control.
8	USB port / LED This is where a USB device plugs in to upload Viewers to the Control Box.◆ The LED blinks green to indicate that Viewers are being uploaded, and lights green to indicate that the upload was successful.◆ The LED lights orange to indicate Viewer upload failure.
9	reset buttonTo clear all configurations except for its network and license settings, press and hold the reset button for 8 seconds.◆ To reset the network settings, short press the reset button once.Note: For more reset button functions, see page 316.
10	power LED Lights green when the unit is turned on.
11 controller ID switch	Used to set an ID for the Control Box.

VK2100 Rear View

VK1100 Rear View

No.	Component Description
1	grounding terminal Connects to the grounding wire.
2	power socket Plugs in the power cord from an AC power source.
3	power switch Powers the unit on or off.
4	DC output ports 4 / 1 output port(s) providing a total power output of 24 / 12 W max.
5	relay channels Four channels; normally open, isolated relays with a contact rating of 24 V DC, 2 A max.
6	IR / serial ports 4 / 2 IR ports that can also be configured as RS-232 TX ports. pin1: Signal / pin2: Ground.
7	I/O channels 4 channels that can be configured as digital input or digital output ports.◆ Digital Input: 0 - 24 V DC programmable input range or contact closure with +12 V DC pull-up◆ Digital Output: 250 mA sink from 12 V DC pin1~4: Signal / pin5: Ground
8	RS-232 serial ports Two RS-232 ports with TX/RX functions.
9 RS-232/422/485 serial ports		4 / 2 ports supporting RS-232/422/485 conversion by pin assignment and RTS/CTS flow control. The RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 connection is defined by pin. For pin assignments, see page 39.
10 Ethernet port Connects the unit to a network. If no IP address is assigned by a DHCP server within 30 seconds, the below default IP settings are used:IP: 192.168.0.60 / mask: 255.255.255.0
11 controller ID switch Used to set an ID for the Control Box.

VK2200 Front View

VK1200 Front View

No.	Component Description
1 relay LEDs		♦Lights green to indicate an active device connection or signals being transmitted.♦Blinks green once to indicate system startup, with the buzzer beeping once
2	I / O
3 IR / serial LEDs
4 serial LEDs
5 LAN LED		Lights green to indicate successful connection to the network.
6 Control LAN LED
7	DC output overload LED	Lights orange to indicate DC output exceeding the maximum output threshold, with the buzzer beeping for 3 seconds.Note: Please unplug any of the connected devices to keep its total output under 12 V DC, 1 A / 2A for VK1200 / VK2200 and restart the controller unit.
8 IR receiver / LED Passes		es the functions of a remote control to the VK1100 in learning mode. The distance between the IR remote and the receiver window should be kept under 10 cm with a direct line of sight.♦The LED blinks green to indicate the unit is receiving signals from an IR remote control♦The LED lights green to indicate entering learning mode, or IR learning success with the buzzer beeping once.
9 USB port / LED Plugs in a USB device to upload Viewers (configured by the VK6000) to the VK1100.♦The LED blinks green to indicate that Viewers are being uploaded, and lights green to indicate a successful upload, with the buzzer beeping once upon USB plug-in and once upon upload success.♦The LED lights orange to indicate upload failure, with the buzzer beeping 3 times for no available file found or upload failure.
10 reset button		♦Clear all settings but network and license: Press and hold until the front panel LEDs blink once, with the buzzer beeping once (about 8 seconds). The LEDs and buzzer will trigger once more when the reset is complete.♦Reset network settings: Short press once.Note: For more reset button functions, see page 316.
No.		Component Description
11		LCD panel and buttonsUse the Up, Down, and Enter buttons to display the unit's system information, and set its controller ID.
12		power LED Lights green when the unit is turned on.

VK2200 Rear View

VK1200 Rear View

No.	Component Description
1	power socket Plugs in the	power cord from an AC power source.
2	power switch Powers the unit on or off.
3	12 V DC output ports 1 / 4	DC output port(s) providing a total output of 12 V DC, 1 / 2 A from the VK1200 / VK2200.
4	relay channels 4 / 8 channels; normally open, isolated relays with a contact rating of 24 V DC, 2 A max.
5 I/O	channels 2 / 8 channels	that can be configured as digital inputs or outputs, with the first pin being ground and the rest being number pins.◆ Digital Input:◆ VDC Mode: 0 - 24 V DC; programmable range of 1 - 24 V DC◆ Dry Contact Mode: Pull-up 2k Ω to +12 V DC◆ Digital Output: 300 mA sink from 24 V DC
6 IR	/ serial ports 2 / 8 IR ports	ts that can also be configured as RS-232 TX ports. pin 1: Signal / pin 2: Ground.
7 RS	-232/422/485serial ports	1 / 2 5-pin RS-232/422/485 serial ports by pin assignment.
8 RS	-232 serial ports 1 / 6 3-	pin RS-232 serial ports with Tx, Rx and GND.
9 Control LAN Connects the		unit to a secure subnetwork, separate from the corporate LAN, for managing IP devices and configuration by the ATEN Configurator VK6000, as well as for remote control by ATEN Keypads, Touch Panel or the ATEN Control System app on mobile devices.
10 LAN Connects the unit to the corporate LAN for remote access and centralized management by ATEN Unizon.
11 grounding terminal Connects to the grounding wire.

Rack Mounting the ATEN Control Box

VK2100 / VK2200

1. The VK2100 / VK2200 can be mounted onto a 19" (1U) system rack. The following diagrams are exemplified using VK2100. Using the rack mount kit, attach the 2 mounting brackets onto the sides of the unit with the 6 screws included.

Technical line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with ports and connectors (no text or symbols)

1. Align the mounting brackets' screw holes with that of the front of the rack, and use 4 self-supplied screws to secure the unit onto the rack.

Isometric line drawing of a structural support frame with vertical supports and a central beam (no text or symbols)

VK1100

Optionally purchase an ATEN Rack Mount Kit (2X-031G) to install VK1100 onto a 19" (1U) system rack.

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom and 1 screw from each side of the unit.

Isometric line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with ports and connectors (no text or symbols)

1. Using the 2 bottom screws from step 1 and 2 M3x6 screws from the rack mount kit, secure the mounting brackets to the sides of the VK1100.

1. Use 4 self-supplied screw to secure the mounting brackets onto the rack.

Technical line drawing of a structural support frame with vertical supports and horizontal beams (no text or symbols)

VK1200

Optionally purchase an ATEN Rack Mount Kit to install VK1200 onto a a 19" (1U) system rack. Users can select the 2X-049G or 2X-021G rack mount kit for single or dual rack mount, respectively.

■ Single Rack Mount

1. Using the rack mount kit, attach the 2 mounting brackets onto the sides of the unit with the 4 screws (M3x6) included.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with mounting flanges and a central housing (no text or symbols)

1. Align the mounting brackets' screw holes with that of the front of the rack, and secure the unit onto the rack using 2 self-supplied screws.

Isometric line drawing of a server rack with vertical supports and mounting base (no text or symbols)

■ Double Rack Mount

1. Remove 2 screws at the bottom and 1 screw at the side from each of the two VK1200 units, as shown below.

Technical line drawing of two electronic device enclosures with mounting holes and wiring (no text or symbols)

1. Use 4 of the screws from step 2 to secure the two VK1200 units together with the link bracket. Then install the left and right mounting brackets onto the sides of the units using 2 of the M3x5 and M3x6 screws included.

1. Align the mounting brackets' screw holes with that of the front of the rack, and secure the units onto the rack using 4 self-supplied screw.

Isometric line drawing of a server rack with vertical connectors and base platform (no text or symbols)

Control Box Connections

Installation of the Control Box is a matter of connecting the appropriate wires. To set up each device, refer to the installation diagrams on the pages that follows (each step provides a corresponding page with diagram for the VK2100 / VK2200 and VK1100 / VK1200), and do the following:

1. Use a grounding wire to ground the unit by connecting one end to the grounding terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object.

Note: Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps prevent damage to the unit from surges or static electricity.

1. Plug the power cord into the Control Box's power socket, and connect it to an AC power source.
2. Use a Cat 5e/6 cable to connect the VK1100 / VK2100's Ethernet port or VK1200 / VK2200's Control LAN port to a secured subnetwork.
3. (Optional) For VK1200 / VK2200, use another Cat 5e/6 cable to connect its LAN port to the corporate network.
4. Use the DC output terminals to wire 12 V DC power connections using the instructions on page 31.
5. Use the relay terminals to wire relay device connections using the instructions on page 33.
6. Use the IR / serial (RS-232 TX) terminals to wire IR or serial device connections using the instructions on page 34.
7. For VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200, use the digital I/O terminals to wire digital input / output device connections using the instructions on page 36.
8. For VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200, use the 3-pin RS-232 terminals to wire RS-232 serial device connections using the instructions on page 38.
9. For VK1100 / VK2100, use the DB-9 ports to wire RS-232/422/485 serial device connections using the instructions on page 39.
10. For VK1200 / VK2200, use the 5-pin RS-232/422/485 terminals to wire the corresponding serial device connections using the instructions on .
11. Connect IP-based devices to the same network as the Control Box. Refer to Ethernet / Control LAN, page 41 for details.

Note:

1. 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.

2. To check if the KNX functions are supported by the Control Box, see Specifications, page 282.

3. For VK1100 / VK2100, use the controller ID switch to assign an ID to this unit.

4. Start the unit by switching on its power switch.
5. For VK1200 / VK2200, use the LCD panel to set its ID.

VK2100 Installation Diagram

graph TD
    A["Power Outlet"] --> B["Power Input"]
    C["Connect to switch or motor devices"] --> D["Relay"]
    E["Connect to digital input or digital output devices"] --> F["Digital I/O"]
    G["Controller ID Switch"] --> H["RS-232 / 422 / 485"]
    H --> I["Connect to RS-232 serial devices"]
    J["Ground"] --> K["12 V DC Power Output"]
    K --> L["Connect to provide 12 V DC power supply"]
    M["13"] --> N["Ethernet"]
    O["7"] --> P["Connect to IR or RS-232 devices"]
    Q["9"] --> R["Connect to RS-232 serial devices"]
    S["5 3"] --> T["Connect to IR or RS-232 devices"]

VK2200 Installation Diagram

graph TD
    A["Power Outlet"] --> B["Power Input"]
    B --> C["12 V DC Power Output"]
    C --> D["Connect to provide 12 V DC power supply"]
    D --> E["Relay"]
    E --> F["Digital I/O"]
    F --> G["Connect to digital input or digital output devices"]
    G --> H["IR / Serial"]
    H --> I["Connect to IR or RS-232 devices"]
    I --> J["RS-232"]
    J --> K["Control LAN"]
    K --> L["Connect to secured subnetwork"]
    L --> M["RS-232/422/485 devices"]
    M --> N["Connect to RS232/422/485 devices"]
    N --> O["LAN"]
    P["6 Connect to switch or motor devices"] --> E
    Q["7 Connect to IR or RS-232 devices"] --> H
    R["9 Connect to RS-232 serial devices"] --> J
    S["4 Connect to corporate LAN"] --> K

VK1100 Installation Diagram

graph TD
    A["Controller ID Switch is on the VK1100's front panel."] --> B["Power Outlet"]
    B --> C["Power Input"]
    C --> D["Relay"]
    D --> E["Connect to switch or motor devices"]
    D --> F["12 V DC Power Output"]
    F --> G["IR / Serial"]
    G --> H["RS-232 / 422 / 485"]
    H --> I["Ethernet"]
    I --> J["Connect to network via Cat 5e cable"]
    A --> K["Ground"]
    K --> L["Connect to IR or RS-232 devices"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcf,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

VK1200 Installation Diagram

graph TD
    A["Power Input"] --> B["12 V DC Power Output"]
    B --> C["Connect to provide 12 V DC power supply"]
    C --> D["5"]
    D --> E["Relay"]
    E --> F["Digital I/O"]
    F --> G["Connect to digital input and output devices"]
    G --> H["8"]
    H --> I["Control LAN"]
    I --> J["RS-232 / 422 / 485"]
    J --> K["Connect to secured subnetwork"]
    K --> L["Ground"]
    L --> M["RS-232"]
    M --> N["9"]
    N --> O["Connect to RS232 devices"]
    O --> P["IR / Serial"]
    P --> Q["6"]
    Q --> R["Connect to switch or motor devices"]
    R --> S["2"]
    S --> T["Power Outlet"]

12 V DC Power Output

ATEN Control Box offers the following 12 V DC outputs for providing power to hardware devices:

	VK1100 / VK1200 VK2	100 / VK2200
Number of Channels 1	4
Max. Power Supply DC 1	2 V, 1 A DC 12 V, 2 A

The outputs can power one or four independent hardware devices, one or four loops for connected relay devices, or one or four digital output devices.

If the combined current of the ports exceeds 1 A (VK1100 / VK1200) or 2 A (VK2100 / VK2200), the DC power overload LED lights orange, an alarm beeps three times, and the ports are turned off. To return power to the ports, power off the Control Box, unplug all hardware connected to the 12 V DC output ports, power on the Control Box, and then plug in the hardware devices, one at a time, and make sure the current does not exceed 1 A or 2 A.

The diagrams on the next three pages show ports on the VK2100 / VK2200. The VK1100 /VK1200 is the same except that it has fewer 12 V DC terminal blocks, and the VK1100 has no I/O ports.

Independent Power Supply

Relay Power Supply

graph TD
    A["12 V DC Output Ports"] --> B["DC"]
    A --> C["RELAY"]
    B --> D["Output: 12V = 24W TOTAL"]
    C --> E["INPUT: 24V = MAXIMUM"]
    D --> F["Provides 12 V DC power for the relay loop."]
    E --> G["Connects to"]
    G --> H["Switch, Screen, Projector Lift, Lighting, Motorized Equipment, Motion Device, etc."]
    H --> I["Power Supply: 12 V DC, 1 A / 2 A Max"]

Digital Output Power Supply (inapplicable to VK1100)

12 V DC Output Ports

graph TD
    A["Power Supply: 12 V DC, 1 A / 2 A Max"] --> B["DC"]
    B --> C["Output: 12V DC = 24W TOTAL"]
    B --> D["I/O: 1 2 3 4 GND"]
    B --> E["Connects to: Switch, Screen, Projector Lift, Lighting and Equipment Control."]
    B --> F["Provides 12 V DC power for the digital output loop."]

Digital Output Dual Power Supply (VK2100 / VK2200 only)

Relay

ATEN Control Box provides the following isolated relays:

	VK1100 / VK1200 / VK2100	VK2200
Number of Channels 4	8
Contact Rating 24 V DC, 2 A
Default Status Normally Open

IR / Serial

ATEN Control Box provides the following IR / serial (RS-232) ports:

		VK1100 / VK1200	VK2100 VK2200
2-Pin IR/Serial 2		4	8
IR	Carrier Frequency 10 ~ 455 kHz
	Default Level Low
Serial (RS-232)	Baud rate 300 ~ 115200 (default: 9600)
	Data bit 7, 8 (default)
	Stop bit 1 (default), 2
	Parity None (default), Even, Odd
	Signal Level TTL (0 ~ 5 V DC) TTL (+/-)		5 V) TTL (0 ~ 5 V DC)

graph TD
    A["IR/SERIAL"] --> B["TTL Level (0 ~ 5 V)<br>Carrier Frequency:<br>10 ~ 455 kHz"]
    A --> C["RS-232 Ports"]
    C --> D["Unidirectional (0 ~ 5 V<br>or +/-5 V)<br>Baud Rate: 300 to 115200<br>(default: 9600)<br>Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7<br>Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2<br>Parity: None (default), Even or Odd"]
    A --> E["Connects to"]
    E --> F["IR: Blu-ray / DVD Player, TV,<br>Audio Receiver, Projector, etc."]
    E --> G["RS-232: Camera, Projector,<br>Switch, Audio Mixer, Multimedia<br>Device, etc."]

By default, the unidirectional IR / serial channels are set to transmit IR signals.

IR Connection: Connect a transmitter cable to a set of IR and ground terminals of the the Control Box, and install the IR transmitter on or near the IR device's IR receiving port, as shown on page 35.

Serial Connection: Connect a serial device's receiver (RX) and ground terminals to a set of serial (TX) and ground terminals of the Control Box. Then configure the same serial port settings on both the Control Box and the connecting serial device, allowing them to communicate.

One IR Transmitter

Two IR Transmitters

Digital I/O

The VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200 provides the following digital input / output channels:

		VK1200 VK2	200 VK2100
Number of Channels 2		8	4
Digital Input	VDC Mode	Voltage range: 0 ~ 24 V DCProgrammable range: 1 ~ 24 V DC
	Dry Contact Mode Pull-up: 2 kΩ to +12 V DC
Digital Output		Normally Open300 mA sink from 24 V DC		Normally Open250 mA sinkfrom 12 V DC

graph TD
    A["Programmable Digital Input Channels"] --> B["I/O"]
    B --> C["Connects to: Digital Input: Switches, Sensors Monitors and Button Triggers."]
    B --> D["Digital Input: VDC Mode: -Input Voltage Range: 0 ~ 24 V DC, -Programmable Range: 1 ~ 24 VDC"]
    B --> E["Dry Contact Mode: -Pull-up 2 kΩ to +12 V DC"]

Digital Input (Dry Contact):

Connects to digital I/O devices with an input loop — open or closed — for providing indicators from sensors or switches of an event, which can be used by the Control Box to trigger events and/or functions.

Digital Input (VDC Mode):

Connects to DC devices (temperature, current and monitor sensors) for providing voltage signals (1 ! 24 V) to the ATEN Control Box, to trigger certain events and/or functions when the voltage signals are above or below the defined threshold.

graph TD
    A["Programmable Digital Output Channels"] --> B["Digital Output: 250 mA sink from 12 V DC"]
    B --> C["Connects to"]
    C --> D["Relay Module"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Digital Output:

Provides non-powered dry contact (open and closed) circuit control of hardware devices, such as electric screens, projector lifts and other motorized equipment, which must be connected using a relay module, as shown below.

RS-232 (3-Pin)

VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200 provides the following 3-pin RS-232 ports:

	VK1200 VK2	100 VK2200
Number of Channels 1	2	6
Baud rate 300 ~ 115200 (default: 9600)
Data bit 7, 8 (default)
Stop bit 1 (default), 2
Parity None (default), Even, Odd

graph TD
    A["SERIAL RS-232"] --> B["Bidirectional RS-232 Ports"]
    A --> C["Connects to Projector, Matrix Switch, Camera, etc."]
    A --> D["Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)"]
    A --> E["Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7"]
    A --> F["Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2"]
    A --> G["Parity: None (default), even or odd"]

Connect to devices for controlling and receiving status messages from them. For bidirectional RS-232 control, the transmit (TX), receive (RX) and ground (GND) terminals must be wired on both the ATEN Control System and the device connecting

RS-232 / 422 / 485 (DB-9)

These two or four (VK1100 / VK2100) bidirectional 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. The VK1100 is the same except that it has fewer ports.

graph TD
    A["SERIAL RS-232/422/485"] --> B["3"]
    A --> C["4"]
    A --> D["5"]
    A --> E["6"]
    B --> F["Connects to: Projector, Matrix Switch, Camera, etc."]
    C --> F
    D --> F
    E --> F
    F --> G["Configurable by pin assignment"]
    G --> H["Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)"]
    G --> I["Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7"]
    G --> J["Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2"]
    G --> K["Parity: None (default), Even or Odd"]
    G --> L["Flow Control: None (default) or RTS/CTS"]

Pin Assignments

RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
pin 2: RX pin 1: RX- pin 3: D+
pin 3: TX pin 2: RX+ pin 4: D-
pin 5: GND pin 3: TX+
pin 7: RTS pin 4: TX-
pin 8: CTS pin 5: GND

RS-232 / 422 / 485 (5-Pin)

The ATEN Control System provides the following RS-232/422/485 ports:

	VK1200 VK2200
Number of Channels 1	2
Baud rate 300 ~ 115200 (default: 9600)
Data bit 7, 8 (default)
Stop bit 1 (default), 2
Parity None (default), Even, Odd

graph TD
    A["SERIAL RS-232 / 422 / 485"] --> B["Pin Assignment"]
    C["Bidirectional RS-232 / 422 / 485 Ports"] --> D["Pin Assignment"]
    D --> E["Connects to: Projector, Matrix Switch, Camera, etc."]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Connect to devices, configurable by pin assignments, for controlling and receiving status messages from them.

Ethernet / Control LAN

The Ethernet / Control LAN port provides an Ethernet connection for controlling up to 25 (VK1100 / VK2100) or 64 (VK1200 / VK2200) LAN devices and/or remote control by ATEN Keypads, Touch Panel, and the ATEN Control System app on a mobile device in a network.

graph TD
    A["Ethernet / Control LAN"] --> B["Ethernet Switch"]
    B --> C["KNX IP Interface"]
    C --> D["Lighting"]
    C --> E["HVAC Systems"]
    F["The RJ-45 port is used to connect and access TCP, UDP, PJLink, ONVIF, HTTP, HTTPS, and Telnet devices. VK1200 / 2200 can operate as a DHCP server for assigning IP addresses to the devices"] --> G["ONVIF"]
    G --> H["TCP"]
    H --> I["PJLink"]
    I --> J["Telnet"]
    J --> K["Modular Matrix Switch"]
    K --> L["Telnet"]
    L --> M["eco PDU"]
    M --> N["UDP"]
    N --> O["HTTP HTTPS"]
    O --> P["Video Conferencing System"]

ATEN Control Pad

Panel Components

VK0100

VK0200

No.	Component Description
1	buttons and button LEDs	Indicate the status of the Control Pad and if the function on each button, e.g. lighting or projector, is on or off. For detailed information about device/function status under different LED activities, seeLED Indications, page 44.
2	system LEDs Contains a	LAN and a link LED to indicate network connection and data transmission status:♦ LAN LED lights green to indicate that the Control Pad is connected to network.♦ Link LED lights green to indicate that the Control Pad is actively transmitting and receiving data.
3	reset button	♦ To clear all the configurations except the network settings, press and hold the reset button for 8 seconds.♦ To reset the network settings, press the reset button once.
4	RS-232 serial ports Connect up to two RS-232 serial devices.
5	relay channels Connect up to two relay devices. Relay contacts are normally open, isolated with a contact rating of 24 V DC, 1 A max.
6	digital input Port Connect to one digital input device that supports programmable input (1 ~ 5 V DC) or dry contact (pull-up 2k ohms to 5 V DC).
7	Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet cable to provide power and access to the network.
8	control pad ID switch Sets an ID for the Control Pad.
9	DC power port Connects to a 5 V DC power adapter.

LED Indications

Refer to the table below for the status descriptions of a Control Pad indicated by button LEDs.

Button LED Status	LED Activity Control	Pad Status
a button LED lights	orange The Control Pad	is powered on and the button is currently off.
a button LED lights	white The Control Pad	is powered on and the button is currently on.
a button LED blinks	orange and white repeatedly	The function assigned to the button is being executed.
all button LEDs blink	orange and white once	The Control Pad is restoring its default settings.
all button LEDs blink	orange and white repeatedly	The firmware of the Control Pad is being upgraded.

Installing the Control Pads

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to safely install the Control Pad.

VK0100

VK0200

graph TD
    A["Projector Lift"] --> B["Screen"]
    B --> C["Lighting Control"]
    C --> D["Relay"]
    D --> E["Projector Video Switch"]
    E --> F["DI"]
    F --> G["Dry Contact Device"]
    F --> H["Door Sensor"]
    I["PoE Switch"] --> J["Network"]
    K["Ethernet Cable"] --> L["Conference System"]
    M["Camera"] --> N["Projector"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

1. Prepare the installation site.

a) Choose a location where cables are free of interference.
b) Prepare a recession in the wall to accommodate the Control Pad. Download a CAD diagram from the product web page.

1. Connect the Control Pad to serial, relay, and/or digital input devices using the supplied terminal blocks.

For details, see RS-232 Serial Connection, page 50, Relay Connections, page 51, Digital Input Device, page 52 respectively.

Note: To expand connection ports on the Control Pad, install ATEN Expansion Boxes.

1. To use PoE, connect the Control Pad to a PoE switch via an Ethernet cable. For details, see Ethernet, page 53.
2. If you do not have power sourcing equipment for PoE, contact your local sales representative to purchase a power adapter and then follow the steps below to prepare the power cord.

a) Cut the connector end of the power adapter.
b) Strip 5 mm (0.5 cm) off the insulation cover of the power adapter cable to expose the +5V wire and the grounding wire.
c) Insert the expose +5V wire and the grounding wire tightly into the provided 2-pin terminal block connector.

Note: Use a voltmeter to determine the polarity of an exposed wire.

d) Plug the power terminal block to the DC power port on the Control Pad.

1. Use the ID Switch to assign an ID to the Control Pad.

Note: It is possible to install more than 16 controllers under the same subnet. 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 106.

1. Power on all the devices. The button LEDs light orange.

2. 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.

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.

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1. 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

Exploded view diagram of a device showing internal components and assembly (no text or labels)

VK0200 (EU)

Diagram of an electronic device showing internal components and wiring connections (no text or symbols)

VK0200 (MK)

graph TD
    A["Front Panel"] --> B["Grid"]
    B --> C["Internal Box 1"]
    C --> D["Internal Box 2"]
    D --> E["Internal Box 3"]
    E --> F["Internal Box 4"]

RS-232 Serial Connection

The two bidirectional 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 bidirectional RS-232 control, the transmit, receive, and ground pins must be wired on both the Control Pad and hardware device. Each hardware device requires different wiring. Please consult each hardware device's manual for details.

graph TD
    A["Bidirectional RS-232 Ports"] --> B["Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)"]
    A --> C["Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7"]
    A --> D["Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2"]
    A --> E["Parity: None (default), even or odd"]
    F["SERIAL RS-232"] --> G["TX RX GND"]
    F --> H["TX RX GND"]
    I["Connects to Projector, Matrix Switch, Camera, etc."] --> J["Output"]

Relay Connections

These 2 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.

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.

graph TD
    A["I/O 1 GND"] --> B["Connects to Digital Input: Switches, Sensors, Monitors, or Button"]
    C["1 x Programmable Digital Input Channel"] --> D["Digital Input VDC Mode: -Input Voltage Range: 0 to 5 VDC, -Programmable Range: 1 to 5 VDC"]
    C --> E["Dry Contact Mode: -Pull-up 2k ohms to +5 VDC"]

Digital Input (Dry Contact):

Digital inputs are hardware devices (switches, sensors, monitors) with two circuit signals – open and closed. These two signals provide indicators from sensors or switches of an event. An event can be the on/off power, dry contact, sensor or switch status from a device. This information is used to trigger events and functions through the Control Pad.

Digital Input (VDC):

Digital input 5VDC hardware devices (temperature, current and monitor sensors) provide voltage signals between 1 and 5. A digital input port detects if a voltage is above/below a specific threshold (1 to 5). If the voltage coming from a hardware device is higher than the set value, the Control Pad will detect the digital input as high. If the voltage coming from a hardware device is lower than the set value, the Control Pad will detect the digital input as low. This information is used to trigger events and functions through the Control Pad.

Ethernet

The RJ-45 port provides an Ethernet connection for GUI access (page 71) and the ability to add up to 8 LAN devices per Control Pad, as shown below.

graph TD
    A["Ethernet"] --> B["ATEN"]
    B --> C["KNX IP Interface"]
    C --> D["Lighting"]
    C --> E["HVAC Systems"]
    B --> F["Ethernet Switch"]
    F --> G["Analog Devices"]
    G --> H["Video Conferencing System"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fff,stroke:#333

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 when 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. The diagram below provides a setup example using the VK224, a 4-Port Serial Expansion Box.

graph TD
    A["Control Box"] --> B["Network"]
    B --> C["Controller ID"]
    B --> D["Expander ID"]
    B --> E["RS-232/422/485"]
    B --> F["LAN"]
    B --> G["3"]
    B --> H["4"]
    B --> I["Power Distribution Unit"]
    B --> J["Video Matrix Projector Camera"]
    B --> K["Serial Devices"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Note:

• To add and configure ATEN Expansion Boxes, see Left Sidebar, page 100 and Expansion Box (Expander), page 108.
  ◆ The available Expansion Box models include:

Model Description

VK224 4-Port Serial Expansion

VK236 6-Port IR/Serial Expansion Box

VK248 8-Channel Relay Expansion Box

VK258 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box

Control Interface Devices

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:

Note:

- The following Keypad models are available:

Model Description

VK108US 8-Button Keypad (US, 1 Gang)

VK112EU 12-Button Keypad (EU, 2 Gang)

- You can have your Keypad buttons customized with text engraving. To make the order, go the this link:

https://www.aten.com/ext_data/global_en/VK_Keypad_Engraving_Service/aten_keypad.html

Component

The VK108US and VK112EU Keypads share the same hardware layout. For demonstration purpose, VK112EU is used as an example below.

No.	Component Description
1 buttons VK108US	The Keypad can be customized up to 14 different layouts using 4 to 8 buttons.
	VK112EUThe Keypad can be customized up to 12 different layouts using 6 to 12 buttons.
2 button LEDs	Indicate function and Keypad statuses. For detailed information, seeLED Indications, page 57.
3 system LED indicators	LAN: lights green to indicate that the Keypad is connected to LAN.Link: lights green to indicate that the Keypad is connected to the assigned Control Box.
4 reset pushbutton Press	to reset the Keypad to its default network settings.
5 DC power Plug a power adapter into this DC power input.
6 keypad ID switch (blue)	Sets an ID to the Keypad (1~8).
7 control box ID switch (black)	Sets the ID of the Control Box (1 ~ 16) to which the Keypad connects.
8 LAN port	Connects the Keypad to LANSupplies power (PoE) if a power sourcing equipment is installed.

LED Indications

Refer to the table below for the status descriptions of a Keypad indicated by button LEDs.

Keypad Button LED Activity Control Pad Status
a button LED lights or	orange The Keypad is powered on and the button is currently off.
	lights white The Keypad is powered on and the button is currently on.
	blinks orange and white repeatedly	The function assigned to the button is being executed.
all button LEDs blink	orange and white repeatedly	The firmware of the Control Pad is being upgraded.
	blink orange The Keypad is disconnected from the controller.

Layout Examples

VK108US

You can install the Keypad in a wall, podium, or desk. To install the Keypad, follow the steps below:

1. Choose a location free of interference and prepare the installation site. You can install the Keypad to a wall box or directly into the chosen surface.

- Using a wall box

Use a wall box of appropriate size (2-gang for the VK112EU; 1-gang for the VK108US) and depth (at least 6 cm, 2.36 inches).

VK108US

VK112MK

Exploded view diagram of a device showing internal components and assembly (no text or labels)

- Directly into the chosen surface

a) Refer to the Panel Mount Cutout diagram (CAD and Panel Cutout Diagrams, page 297) to find out the length and width of the cutout area and mark the opening on the chosen surface.

b) Cut out the marked area to a depth of at least 6 cm (2.36 inches).

1. Pair the Keypad with a Control Box by adjusting the Keypad ID Switch (blue) to the ID number that the Control Box uses.

Note: One ATEN Control Box can work with up to 8 Keypads.

1. Supply the Keypad with power and network connectivity using one of the following methods. The LAN LED light green to indicate that the Keypad is supplied with power and successfully linked to the network.

- To power the Keypad by PoE, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Keypad to a PoE-enabled Ethernet switch.

- If you do not have a power sourcing equipment, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Keypad to LAN and a power adapter to supply power.

♦ Purchase a power adapter for this installation.

- Follow the steps below to prepare the power adapter and then plug it to the Keypad.

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. To determine wire polarity, use a voltmeter.

c) Insert the exposed wires into the supplied 2-pin terminal block.

Note:

- Make sure to install the Keypad in the same subnet with its assigned Control Box.

- The Keypad adopts the default IP address 192.168.0.60 if the network switch does not support DHCP. To configure the IP address, log in the web interface using the default IP address and the default password (password).

1. Secure the Keypad to the installation site and install the button caps and faceplate.

a) Secure the Keypad to the wall box or directly to the chosen site using two screws.

b) Follow the layout created in the Viewer and assemble the button caps onto the Keypad.

◆ Assemble button caps of the same row with each other.

- From the top row, attach each row of button caps to the Keypad by pressing on the hinges.

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.

c) Attach the faceplate to the Keypad.

IMPORTANT: After installing the Keypad, create a control interface (Viewer) and upload the Viewer to the Control Box. For details, see Design, page 100.

ATEN Touch Panel

Panel Overview

No.	Component Description
1	touch screen Tap on the screen to operate the control system and/or configure the touch panel.
2	status LED Lights on when the touch panel is powered on.
3	function button Press the Function button to show the settings page.
4	brightness up / down Press to adjust the display brightness.
	volume up / down Press to adjust the volume of the touch panel.
6	LAN port with PoE Receives an Ethernet cable which supplies network connectivity (and power by PoE).
7 USB type-A port Use this port to update the ATEN Control System app installed in the Touch Panel. For details, see Updating Control System App, page 67.
8 Micro-USB port Use this port to upgrade/downgrade the device firmware.
9 power jack Receives a power cord.
10 power switch Turns the touch panel on or off.
11 speakers Plays beep sounds to indicate control actions.
12 M4 screw holes for mounting	Used for mounting with M4 screws.
13 reserved for debugging purpose	These ports are reserved for debugging.

Mounting the Touch Panel

The VK330 Touch Panel supports desk mount, wall mount, or any 3rd-party mounting accessory that is VESA compliant (75 x 75 mm). For more information about the mounting accessories, please visit the product web page.

Desk Mount

To mount the VK330 on a desk using ATEN desk mount accessory — VK304 — refer to the diagram below.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with projection lines and alignment markers (no text or symbols)

Wall Mount

To mount the VK330 onto a wall using ATEN wall mount accessory — VK302 — follow the steps and refer to the diagrams below.

1. Secure the wall plate to the wall using the wall anchors and screws.
2. Secure the panel plate to the VK330 using the M4 screws.
3. Slide the panel plate to the wall plate to secure the VK330 onto the wall.

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Diagram of a mechanical assembly with arrows indicating direction and components (no text or symbols)

Installing the Touch Panel

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the unit to a PoE switch or PoE injector to provide power and access to the network.

2. Put the power switch to ON. The Touch Panel starts loading and displays the Start page.

graph TD
    A["START"] --> B["SYSTEM"]
    B --> C["OPEN"]
    C --> D["CONTROL"]
    D --> E["DEMO"]
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    style B fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
    style C fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff
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Operating the Touch Panel

- For details on using the Control System app, see The ATEN Control System App, page 260.

- To configure system settings of the Touch Panel, press the Function button on the device open the system settings page.

Changing the Interface Language

1. Press the Function button.

2. Tap System > Languages & input > Languages > + Add a language.

3. Tap a preferred language. The selected option is added to the language list.

4. Tap and hold the language you just added to the top of the list. The Touch Panel uses the language that lists first.

Configuring the Network Settings

1. Press the Function button.

2. Tap Network & Internet > Ethernet > Ethernet IP Mode to configure the settings.

Updating Control System App

To update the Control System app on your ATEN Touch Panel, follow the steps below.

1. Download the Control System app from the product web page and save the file to a USB drive.

2. Insert the USB drive to the USB Type-A port.

3. Press the Function button to go to the system settings page.

4. Tap Storage. Under Portable Storage, tap the USB device you inserted.

5. Locate and tap the app file (.apk) to start the update.

Upgrading Firmware for ATEN Touch Panel

To upgrade the ATEN Touch Panel firmware on your ATEN Touch Panel, follow the steps below.

1. Download the ATEN Touch Panel firmware package from the product web page.

2. Unzip the downloaded firmware package.

3. In the update folder, locate the update.zip file and save it to the root directory of a USB drive, e.g. E:\

1. Insert the USB drive to the USB Type-A port of the Touch Panel.

2. Press the Function button to go to the system settings page.

3. Tap System > System updates.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the firmware.

5. The VK330 reboots itself when the firmware upgrade is complete.

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Chapter 3

Web-Based Configuration and

Control

Overview

The ATEN controller 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. The web interface can be used to upload licenses, set the access key, enable monitors and upgrade the firmware.

Determining the IP Address

• DHCP: When connected to a DHCP network, the ATEN controller is automatically assigned with an IP address upon startup. To determine the IP address of VK1200 / VK2200, see LCD Panel. To determine the IP address of other ATEN controllers, see IP Installer.
• Non-DHCP: When no dynamic IP address is assigned to the ATEN controllers within 30 seconds after startup, their default network settings are applied, as described below:

Models Default IP Address
VK1200 / VK2200	Control LAN 192.168.0.60
	LAN 192.168.1.60
Other ATEN Controller 192.168.0.60

LCD Panel

For VK1200 / VK2200, users can find its network information on the LCD panel, via Information, as illustrated below.

IP Installer

Using a Windows PC, download the IP Installer zip file in Support and Downloads from the ATEN controller's product web page. Then extract and execute IPInstaller.exe. A window similar to the one below appears.

Make sure the proper network adapter is selected and click Enumerate to search for and display your ATEN controllers within the Device List.

Logging In

To access the GUI, type the IP address of the controller into the address bar of any browser. If a Security Alert dialog box appears, accept the certificate — it can be trusted. The Welcome screen appears:

◆ The default access key is: password
- Only one user can log in at a time
◆ Supports Internet Explorer 9 or later

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 Edit to configure the settings.

The top bar provides two options:

Click to enter the Settings page.

Click to log out of the web console.

Settings

The Settings view contains tabs consisting of different configurations of the controller. The page is divided into two parts:

• Interactive Display Panel: configures the options
• Top Bar: provides icons to exit the settings page and log out of the web session.

General:

The General tab contains network information and the time and firmware upgrade settings.

Setting Descriptions
Controller Info P	Provides network and identification information pertaining to the controller.♦Device Name: Sets the device name.♦Controller ID: Displays the controller ID # set on the rear of the unit.♦IP Address: Provides the IP address of the controller.♦MAC Address: Provides the hardware MAC address of the controller.Note: For VK1200 / VK2200, two sets of IP and MAC addresses are displayed, one for the Control LAN and one for the LAN.
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 SettingsAssign an NTP server for the controller to synchronizes its clock. If the controller has access to the Internet, configure the Preferred NTP Server and Alternate NTP Server settings. If the controller is installed in a closed network, configure the Preferred Customer Server IP and Alternate Customer Server IP settings.◆ Preferred NTP Server: Select an NTP server to provide synchronization services to the controller. Make sure to use an NTP server that is located close to where the controller is installed to minimize propagation delays.◆ Alternate NTP Server: Select an alternate NTP server to which the controller connects when it is unable to connect to the preferred NTP server.◆ Preferred Customer Server IP: Select this option to use a private NTP server if the controller is installed in a closed network.◆ Alternate Customer Server IP: Select this option to set up a substitute server if the controller is unable to connect to the preferred server.◆ Adjust Time: Sets the interval at which the controller synchronizes its clock with the assigned NTP server.◆ Sync: Click this button to save your configuration and start synchronizing its clock with the assigned NTP server.◆ Manually: Use the drop-down lists to set the controller's time zone, date, and time.
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 controller. If the device version is higher than the upgrade version a dialog box informs you and gives you the option to continue or cancel. After the file has been selected, click Update to start the firmware upgrade.

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 controller, you can have three mobile devices remotely operate the controller at the same time.

Note: When using an ATEN Touch Panel for remote control, make sure to upgrade the controller to version 2.8 or later, which recognizes the Touch Panel as an ATEN device and will not require a license.

Refer to the table below for the number of free licenses and the maximum number of paid licenses each controller supports. To purchase additional copies of license, contact your local sales representative.

Licenses	ATEN Control Box		ATEN Control Pad (VK0100 / VK0200)
	VK1100 / VK2100 VK1200 / VK2200
No. of free licenses 2 2 0
Maximum no. of licenses 16 32 10

You can use the Licenses tab to:

• Find out the total number of licenses, the number of licenses that are available, and those that are in use
  ◆ Upload licenses to the ATEN controller
  ◆ View license information

Setting Description
Licenses	◆ In Use: displays the number of licenses being used by mobile devices.◆ Not in Use: displays the number of licenses available for use.◆ Total shows the number of licenses purchased for the controller.
Update License	Clicking Add License opens the Add License window to import new licenses to the controller.
Remove	When a device is accessing the controller, you can click the Remove button to disconnect the session.

Storage

The Storage tab displays information about the space available for storing Viewers on the controller.

Setting Descriptions
Storage This section shows a graph displaying the percentage of space available on the controller to upload Viewers, as well as:♦ Space Used: The amount of space currently being used to store Viewers uploaded to the controller.♦ Space Available: The amount of space currently available to store Viewers on the controller.♦ Total Space: The total amount of space available to store Viewers on the controller.
Existing Viewer	This section lists all the Viewers that are currently stored on the controller with their name and assigned room. Click Remove to delete a single Viewer or Remove All to delete all Viewers from the controller.

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.

Setting Description

Access Key The access key is the password that is required to do the following:

• Log in the ATEN controller's web interface.
  ◆ Upload projects and Viewers from Configurator to ATEN controller (page 214).
  Download Viewers from ATEN controller to mobile devices using ATEN Control System App (page 276).

The following settings are available:

Current Access Key, New Access Key, Confirm Access Key: Use these three fields to set or change the access key. The default access key is password.

IMPORTANT: You will be prompted to modify the access key before you can continue with accessing the web GUI or uploading project files.

Note: A valid password should only contain upper-case alphabets, lower-case alphabets, and/or numerals.

Show on dashboard: Select this option to show the access key setting on the Dashboard tab.
- Enable Viewer Access Key: Select this option to request for the access key when uploading projects and Viewers to the ATEN controller or when downloading Viewers to mobile devices. Once enabled, you can also configure this setting from the Dashboard tab.

Setting Description

Activation Key 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.2. Type an activation key. Follow the guidelines below when creating your activation key:Max number of characters: 32Allowed characters: uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and underscoreMax. number of days: 999 days3. Type the activation key again to confirm.4. Click Save. The limit is immediately applied. For example:Note: Keep the activation key somewhere secure because it cannot be recovered. In case you forget the activation key, press the reset button/switch for 8 seconds to set the ATEN controller to default. This will reset all configuration of the controller to default and remove any projects and Viewers stored on the ATEN controller.To disable the validity period, click Enter Activation Key to type the activation key provided by the system integrator.

Monitor

The Monitor tab allows you to view and enable the monitors that have been configured for Flags and digital input devices in ATEN Configurator. 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.

For more information about creating monitors, see Library, page 175.

Network

The Network tab allows you to view and configure the controller's network settings. Select Manually to set a static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, or Use DHCP to have the server assign an IP address to the controller.

Note: Make sure to set the ATEN controller's IP address and Default Gateway to the same subnet.

Working as a DHCP Server

For VK1200 / VK2200 only, the control box can operate as a DHCP server for automated assigning dynamic IP addresses to all of the LAN devices managed via its Control LAN. To do this, follow the steps below.:

1. From the Get IP Address drop-down list, select Enable DHCP Server, and optionally change the network settings of the ATEN Control System, namely IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

2. Next to IP Assigned Range, define the desired range of IP that can be used for assigning IP addresses to the connecting IP devices.

3. Next to Lease Time, define the amount of time an assigned IP address becomes available for use after the IP device it is previously assigned to has been inactive for.

Connections

The Connections tab allows you to view the connection statuses and IP addresses of licensed devices, ATEN Keypads, and ATEN Expansion Boxes.

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 199.

Security

The Security tab allows you to configure SSL and TSL settings to secure the browsing sessions between your computer and the ATEN controller's web interface.

• SSL Certificate: To enable SSL encryption on the controller, purchase and obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted certifying authority and click Upload to apply the certificate.
• TLS Support: Each ATEN controller supports TLS 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 to allow communications with devices supporting different versions of the TLS. If you have any security concerns, disable the Enable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 setting to only allow communications among devices that support TLS 1.2 and click Save.

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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. Download ATEN Configurator.

a) Visit the ATEN download page.
http://www.aten.com/global/en/support-and-downloads/downloads/
b) Search for "VK6000". A list of downloads for VK6000 appear.
c) Click ATEN_configurator_software_x.x.xxx.zip to download.

1. Open the downloaded zip file and double-click

ATEN_configurator_software_x.x.xxx.exe to run the setup. This screen appears.

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.

1. To change the destination location, click Change. Click Next to proceed using the default location. This screen appears.

1. Click Install. When the process is complete, a confirmation message appears.

1. Click Finish.

Getting Started Tasks

After you have installed and launched the ATEN Configurator, the main screen (page 90) appears. You will be guided to create and configure a project using the 4 tabs in the Configurator's interface, as illustrated below.

1. Project

1. Device

1. Design

1. Upload

Hint: You can click the tabs to switch among different pages for configuration.

The steps below provides an overview of the getting started tasks.

1. In the Project tab, do the following.

2. Provide information about the ATEN controller that you have set up.

3. (Optional) Provide client information for the specified ATEN controller.
4. Click Add Controller if you have more than one controller in the environment.

For more details, see The menu bar contains the Configurator's main functions arranged by category. Refer to the table below to find out what each function does., page 91.

Click Start Project to proceed.

1. In the Device tab, do the following.

2. Connect each controller with its managed devices by adding them to the controller's Device Configuration list, enter the connection settings, and specify the physical locations.

3. (Optional) Add another controller and/or Expansion Box to the project by clicking Add Controller or Expander.
4. Connect the Expansion Box with its managed devices by adding them to the Expansion Box’s Device Configuration list.

For more details, see Configuring Managed Devices, page 99.

Click Design or the Viewer tab to proceed.

3. In the Design tab, do the following.

• Create and configure a control interface (Viewer). For more information, see Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117.
• (Optional) Set up scheduled events to automatically carry out specified actions.
• (Optional) Add additional conditions and actions to buttons using Flags. For details, see Flag, page 176.
• (Optional) Create a sequence of actions for a button by creating a Macro. For details, see Macro, page 197.
• (Optional) Create a Variable for a device setting that is controlled by two or more components in one control interface. For details, see Variables, page 200.

4. In the Upload tab, upload this Viewer to the controller. For details, see The Upload Tab, page 214.

Main Screen

Overview

Double-click the Configurator.exe shortcut to open the ATEN Configurator software. The Project page appears:

No.	Control Description
1	Menu Bar The menu bar	ar contains a group of the Configurator ‘s main functions by category. For details, see Menu Bar, page 91.
2	Project Bar	The Project Bar contains four tab and the Library icon. Each tab relates to a step required to set up the project. Each step and the Library can be selected by clicking on the bar.
3	Interactive Display Panel	This is the main work area. The page that appears here reflects the project tab that is selected.
4	Library	The Library contains the devices, graphic, flag, macro, and monitor databases. Each section allows you to add custom items or choose from ready made selections.
5	Toggle Bar These three icons are used as a toggle to show or hide the right, left and bottom control panel.
No.	Control	Description
6 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. Use the mouse to click through the page links.

Menu Bar

The menu bar contains the Configurator's main functions arranged by category. Refer to the table below to find out what each function does.

Menu Sub-Menu Description
File New Project Select to create a new project.
Open Project Select to browse and saved project.
Restore Project from Controller Downloads a previously backed up project from a controller.
Close Closes the current project and returns to the Project tab.
Save Select to save changes to the current project.
Save as Use this option to save the project as a different name.
Export Viewer to USB (Not supported by ATEN Control Pad)	Exports Viewers and an access key to a USB drive. After exporting the data onto a USB drive, plug the USB drive into the Control Box's USB port to upload the Viewer files and the access key. These files can only be read by the Control Box and are not project files that can be opened by the ATEN Configurator software.
Project Report Click to save a PDF file that contains detailed information about each part of the current project.
Import ETS Project Import an ETS project file for your KNX devices.
Recent Projects Select to view a list of recent projects that can be clicked on to open.
Exit	Select to close the project and exit.
Edit Undo	Select to undo a change when editing a Viewer in Create & Design Viewer.
	Redo Select to redo a change when editing a Viewer page in Create & Design Viewer.
	Cut/Copy/Paste Select to cut, copy or paste text and objects when editing a Viewer page in Create & Design Viewer. When used to copy and paste a button, both the General and Action properties are copied.
	Paste Graphic Only Select to paste a button's image but not its Action properties in Create & Design Viewer.
	Delete Select to delete highlighted text and images when editing a page in Create & Design Viewer.
	Delete Action Only Select to delete the Action properties of a button in Create & Design Viewer.
	Select All / Deselect All Use either option to select or unselect all objects when editing a viewer page in Create & Design Viewer.
	Preferences Display	Language	Use to select the language for the interface.
		SSH Destination	Click to choose the location of the executable for the SSH Client software. To execute the program, go to Tools > SSH Client.
		Interface Check	Check a box to enable the feature described below:Show Welcome Page: displays the Welcome screen when the ATEN Configurator software opens.Auto Page Creation: automatically creates a Viewer page in Create Viewer & Design, for every hardware device that is configured in Select Device & Configuration.Show Password: displays the characters of the access key in the Edit Access Key dialog box.Automatically check for updates: automatically checks for updates and notify the user when an update is available.

Menu	Sub-Menu	Description
View	These options are available from Create Viewer & Design Edit Viewer.
	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.
	Project Information Select to go to	Project Information.
	Device Configuration Select to go to	to Select Device &Configuration.
	Viewer Design Select to go to Create Viewer & Design.
	Project Upload Select to go to Search & Upload.
	Properties Select to show/hide the Properties window when editing a Viewer page.
	Align to Grid Select to automatically align objects with the grid. This places objects in perfect alignment with the grid dots when they are moved. Use Show Grid to display the grid dots. When Align to Grid is not selected, objects can be placed anywhere on the page.
	Show Grid Select to display the grid dots on the page. Use with the Align to Grid option to set objects in perfect alignment on the page.
Object	These options are available from Create Viewer & Design Edit Viewer.
	Button Adds a button to the Viewer page.
	Text Adds a text box to the Viewer page.
	Image	Adds an image to the Viewer page.
	Scroll View	Adds a scroll box to the Viewer page, then double-click it to add buttons. Use the box as a scroll window to easily access a list of buttons on the page.
	Video Adds a video box which allows you to view video. The video box can be resized using the Properties sidebar or by dragging a small box on the boarder to resize it to the desired shape.
	Slider Bar	Adds a slider bar to the Viewer page.Slider bars are used to adjust the value of a device setting, such as the volume level of an audio device.

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.
Menu	Sub-Menu		Description
Object Align	Left Aligns two or	more selected	objects to the Left side of the object that is selected last.
		Center Aligns	two or more selected objects to the horizontal position of the object that is selected last.
		Right Aligns	two or more selected objects to the Right side of the object that is selected last.
		Top Aligns	two or more selected objects to the Top side of the object that is selected last.
		Middle Aligns	two or more selected objects to the vertical position of the object that is selected last.
		Bottom Aligns	two or more selected objects to the Bottom side of the object that is selected last.
	Make Same Size Width		width Resizes two or more selected objects to the same width of the object that is selected last.
			Height Resizes two or more selected objects to the same height of the object that is selected last.
			Both Resizes two or more selected objects to the same width and height of the object that is selected last.
	Space Evenly Across		Page Width Spaces two or more selected objects evenly across the width of the page.
			Across Page Height Spaces two or more selected objects evenly across the height of the page.
			Between Objects Horizontally Adjusts the horizontal space between three or more selected objects to the average distance between each of the selected objects.
			Between Objects Vertically Adjusts the vertical space between three or more selected objects to the average distance between each of the selected objects.
Menu	Sub-Menu Description
Tools Database Generator Opens the ATEN		Database Generatorwhich is used to manually add andconfigure hardware devices. This iswhere you can create custom devices toadd to My Device Library. See ATENDatabase Generator, page 219, fordetails.
		Simulator The Simulator is used to test a Viewer'sinterface after it has been created inDesign. The simulator allows you totryout the interface as it would work on amobile device but without actuallycontrolling devices. Use the mouse toclick through the page links.
		SSH Client This runs the SSH Client softwareselected under Edit >Preferences >SSHDestination. The SSH Client is used tocommunicate with the controller.
Windows	New Page Click to create a new Viewer page orselect a page to open in Create Viewer & Design.
Help About	Provides the firmware version andsupport information for the Configuratorsoftware.
	Check for Updates Checks if ATEN Configurator is up-to-date.

Creating Projects

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.

Control Description
Name Enter the project	name you are setting up. You can create multiple projects but for most installations only one project is required.
Add Controller Click to	add controllers to the project. The number added should match the number of controllers installed. A project can have up to 16 controllers.
Controller ID Displays	the Control Box ID. Make sure to set the Control Box 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 controller model you are installing.
Number of Rooms Enter	the number of rooms each controller 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. This link between the controller, devices and room is how the Viewer knows which devices to control.
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 Controller Click to delete a controller from the project.
Start Project	Click to begin configuring hardware devices. The Select Device & Configuration tab will open.

Configuring Managed Devices

Overview

The Device tab is used to configure controller ports according to the connected hardware device.

Control Description
Device Configuration List	This section lists the ports for each controller, their connected device, connection mode, device location (room) and if the device is managed by UnizonTM. Clickon a controller, expansion box or Room in the left sidebar to display the ports. Each port needs to be configured according to the hardware device connected to it. For details, see Left Sidebar, page 100.
Left Sidebar The	left sidebar provides a tree view of the ATEN Control System deployment in each project. Use the sidebar to add/remove a controller, Expansion Box, or Room.
Properties	This section allows you to add and configure controllers, Expansion Boxes, managed devices, and rooms. For details, see Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117.
Device Library	Click this icon to open the Library on the Device Library tab which contains a database of hardware devices that can be added to the Device Configuration list. For details, see Device Library, page 116.

Left Sidebar

Controller

The Left Sidebar provides a tree view of the controllers, Expansion Boxes, and rooms. Each controller in the tree view represents a controller with one or more rooms it manages. Selecting a controller allows you to configure its ports. When a port is configured for a device, it appears listed under the Room.

Each controller must have at least one room. When installing multiple controllers in one room, add a room with the same name to each controller.

Each controller name ends with an ID number: VK2100-ID01. Use this number to set the Controller ID Switch on the rear of the controller. This links the controller in the software to the physical device being installed.

Right-click a controller to Add Room or Delete Controller.

Room

Each room is associated with a controller and a Viewer so that the information is uploaded to the correct controller to control the hardware devices. Right click a room to Delete or Rename the room. 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.

Device Configuration List

The Device Configuration page lists the controller ports by type. Click a port to view its Properties. Double-click a port to open the ATEN Device Library and search for the hardware device to configure the port. Configure each port according to the hardware device connected to it.

Device Configuration
VK2100-ID01
Type Device Mode Room Unizon
Serial 1 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 2 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 3 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 4 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 5 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 6 None RS232 Room-1
I/O 1 None Output Room-1
I/O 2 None Output Room-1
I/O 3 None Output Room-1
I/O 4 None Output Room-1
IR 1 None IR Room-1 + Add More Devices
IR 2 None IR Room-1 + Add More Devices
IR 3 None IR Room-1 + Add More Devices
IR 4 None IR Room-1 + Add More Devices
Relay 1 None Room-1
Relay 2 None Room-1
Relay 3 None Room-1
Relay 4 None Room-1
Ethernet 1 None Room-1 + Add More Devices
VK224-ID01
Type Device Mode Room Unizon
Serial 1 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 2 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 3 None RS232 Room-1
Serial 4 None RS232 Room-1
VK248-ID01
Type Device Mode Room Unizon
Relay 1 None Room-1
Relay 2 None Room-1
Relay 3 None Room-1

Control Description
Type Lists the	ports of the controller.
Device Lists the	device name entered in Properties.
Mode Lists the	port's communication mode. Click an arrow to select options:♦ Serial: RS232, RS422, or RS485♦ I/O: Input (VDC), Input (Dry Contact) or Output♦ IR: IR or RS232
Room Lists the	room selected for a device. The rooms available depend on the number of rooms added to the controller. No drop-down menu appears if there is only one room. Each controller must have at least one room. Select the room where the device is installed.
Unizon^TM Select this option to allow Unizon^TM to manage and monitor the corresponding device. Note:Configuration will also be required on Unizon^TM for this feature to work. For an overview of how to set up the function, see Centralized Monitoring and Control via Unizon^TM , page 206.
+ Add More Devices	RS422, RS485, LAN and IR ports can cascade additional devices that are connected to the first unit. IR ports can cascade 1 device, RS422 and RS485 ports can cascade up to 2 devices and LAN ports can cascade up to 25 devices.

Adding Devices to the Device Configuration List

Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator

To add devices that are not KNX compliant, use one of the following methods.

Via ATEN Device Library or My Library

1. In the Device Configuration list, click a port where you have physically installed a device.

1. Click library. In the pop-up window, click the drop-down list to select ATEN Device Library or My Device Library, and then double-click an item to add the device. The selected device is added to Device Configuration.

Via the Properties Column

1. In the Device Configuration list, click a port where you have physically installed a device.

1. Use one of the following to add a device.

- Select from Library:

Use this method to automatically bring in default settings for the selected device.

(a) Click the arrow button and select Add device from the Library to open the Library.

(b) Click the drop-down list to select ATEN Device Library or My Device Library, and then double-click an item to add the device.

- Specify and configure settings

Use this method to type and configure each setting for the device. When the configuration is complete, click Add Device.

Note:

If the device is not in the Library, create the device using Database Generator. For details, see Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226.

Adding KNX-compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator

1. Click File and then Import ETS Project. The configurations for your KNX devices appear in the Controller tab on the left-side bar.

2. In the Controller tab, click on KNX IP Interface and type its IP address and port in the Properties column.

Device Properties

The Properties panel provides information and configuration fields for controllers, Expansion Boxes, remote devices, or rooms. Click a device or room from the left sidebar or the Device Configuration list to display its properties.

Controller Properties

Click a controller from the left sidebar or from the Device Configuration list to configure or view the following properties.

◆Name: Displays the device model.

◆Controller ID: Sets the controller ID. ATEN Expansion Box and Keypad will connect to a controller with a matching controller ID as set on the Expansion Box or Keypad using the Controller ID Switch.

- Identify ATEN Expansion Box and Keypad by IP Address

Enable this function for the controller to connect to ATEN Expansion Box or Keypad by identifying their IP addresses. Use this function if any of the following scenarios applies:

- When you have more than 16 controllers under the same subnet, in which case you would have at least one controller using the same ID.

- When your network switch blocks multicast signals between the controller and the Expansion Box / Keypad.

To use this function, make sure to do the following.

◆ On the Expansion Box/Keypad:

• Set the controller ID using the Controller ID Switch. When you have more than 16 controllers under a subnet, at least two of the Expansion Boxes and/or Keypads will be assigned with the same controller ID.
• Set the Expansion Box/Keypad to a fixed IP address.

In the project files:

- In the Devices tab, make sure the controller IDs match the configuration on the Expansion Boxes and/or Keypads.

- 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.

- Specify the IP address of the Expansion Box/Keypad.

For Keypad, go to Design > Viewer Settings.

For Expansion Box, go to Devices and find the Properties panel.

- Port: Specify the port to allow TCP communications from third-party client devices.

Expansion Box (Expander)

Click an expansion box from the left sidebar or from the Device Configuration list to configure or view the following properties

Name:Displays the device model.
♦ Expander ID: Select the expander ID. Make sure the ID matches the one set physically on the Expansion Box.
- IP Address: Only specify the IP address of the expansion box when the Identify ATEN Expansion Box and Keypad by IP Address setting is enabled.

Serial Device Properties

Properties

Name

VM1600

Remove

Category Video Matrix Switches

Brand ATEN

Model VM1600

Version V1.3.126

Connection Settings

Baud Rate

19200

Data Bit

Stop Bit

Parity

None

Advanced

Delay Interval

Feedback Timeout

Keep Connection Alive

Format

Command

Interval

1.0

Seconds (1.0\~60.0)

Click a serial device from the Device Configuration list to configure its properties.

◆Name: Displays the device model.

- Add Device: Use this button to add devices. For details, see Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator, page 103.

◆

◆Category: Displays the category of the selected device.

◆Brand: Displays the brand of the selected device.

◆Model: Displays the model of the selected device.

◆Version: Shows the firmware version selected for the device. Use the drop-down menu to select a different firmware version. Click the menu box next to the version number to open a PDF with the version history. The version history and different versions for a device can be manually added/updated via the Database Generator (see step 3 of Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226).

- Connection Settings: Click the drop-down lists to configure the baud rate, data bit, stop bit, parity settings, and flow control for the selected serial device.

◆Advance Settings: Click Advanced to display the following settings.

◆Delay Interval: Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.

◆Feedback Timeout: Sets the maximum interval that the controller allows in

between parts of a feedback message. The controller uses this value to identify the end of a message.

- Keep Connection Alive: The controller sends a command to the serial device to maintain the connection and avoid timeout issues.

• Command: Type a command to be sent to the selected device.
• Interval: Type the interval at which the controller sends the command.

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: Displays the device model.
- Add Device: Use this button to add devices. For details, see Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator, page 103.
◆Category: Displays the category of the selected device.
- Brand: Displays the brand of the selected device.
◆Model: Displays the model of the selected device.
◆Version: Shows the firmware version selected for the device. Use the dropdown menu to select a different firmware version. Click the menu box next to the version number to open a PDF with the version history. The

version history and different versions for a device can be manually added/updated via the Database Generator (see step 3 of Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226).

• Lower Threshold & Upper Threshold: Set the thresholds according to the hardware device you are connecting and then configure a Monitor (see page 178).
  ◆ Advance Settings: Click Advanced to display the Delay Interval setting.

- Delay Interval: Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.

IR/Relay Device Properties

Click an IR/Relay device from the Device Configuration list to configure its properties.

◆Name: Displays the device model.
- Add Device: Use this button to add devices. For details, see Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator, page 103.Category: Displays the category of the selected device.
- Brand: Displays the brand of the selected device.
◆Model: Displays the model of the selected device.
◆Version: Shows the firmware version selected for the device. Use the drop-down menu to select a different firmware version. Click the menu box next to the version number to open a PDF with the version history. The version history and different versions for a device can be

manually added/updated via the Database Generator (see step 3 of Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226).

◆ Advance Settings: Click Advanced to display the Delay Interval setting.

- Delay Interval: Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.

Ethernet Device Properties

Properties

Name

ControlAssist

Remove

Category

Tool

Brand

ATEN

Model

ControlAssist

Version

V1.2

Connection Settings

Protocol Type

HTTPS

IP Address

10.3.41.121

Port

6277

Username

administrator

Password

********

Delay Interval

Seconds

Click an Ethernet device to configure its properties. Each Control Box supports up to 25 Ethernet devices, and each Control Pad supports up to 8.

◆Name: Displays the device model.
- Add Device: Use this button to add devices. For details, see Adding Non-KNX-Compliant Devices to ATEN Configurator, page 103.Category: Displays the category of the selected device.

• Brand: Displays the brand of the selected device.
  ◆Model: Displays the model of the selected device.
  ◆Version: Shows the firmware version selected for the device. Use the drop-down menu to select a different firmware version. Click the menu box next to the version number to open a PDF with the version history. The version history and different versions for a device can be manually added/updated via the Database Generator (see step 3 of Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226).

◆ Connection Settings

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.

◆ IP Address: Type to assign a fixed IP address to the Ethernet device.
- Port: Type to assign a communication port.
- Username & Password: Type the device's login/access credentials.

- VE Manager Password: Type the administrator password of the VE Manager to allow the controller to access video sources connected to the video extenders managed by the VE Manager.

Note: This setting is only applicable to ATEN networked video extenders.

• Auth Type: Sets the authentication type that the device uses.
• Check Status (ICMP): Select this option to allow the controller to send control messages to receive connection status for this Ethernet device.

Note: To allow the online/offline status to be accessible to Unizon ^TM for remote management, select the Unizon ^TM checkbox that corresponds to the device in the Device Configuration list.

◆ Advance Settings: Click Advanced to display the Delay Interval setting.

• Delay Interval: Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.
• Delay after Login (for telnet only): Sets a delay (to allow a connection to be established) before the First and Second Commands are sent to the device.
• Send command after connection (for telnet and TCP only): Sends commands to the device after a successful connection has been established.

♦ Format: Sets the command format.
- First Command: Sets the command.
- Second Command: Sets the second command.
◆ Automatically reconnect if no return message is received:

Select this option to continue reconnection attempts when no return message is received from the device.

- Keep Connection Alive (for telnet and TCP only): The controller sends a command to the device to maintain the connection and avoid timeout issues.

◆ Command: Type a command to be sent to the selected device.
- Interval: Type the interval at which the controller sends the command.

Library

The Project Bar provides the Library option. Use the Device Library tab (shown below) to configure controller ports according to the connected hardware devices. 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 controller ports. The Device Library is discussed on the next page.

Device Library

The Device Library tab is a database of hardware devices that instantly configure controller ports. Search the library for the device connected to a controller 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 219). Click Library on the Project bar or double-click a port on the Device Configuration page to open the ATEN Device Library.

• Add a device by clicking Add to Project or by drag & drop.
• To search for a device type keywords into the box and click
• Click a tab to filter by All, Serial, DO, IR, Relay or Ethernet.
• Click headings to sort by Brand, Device Type, Model or Version.
  ◆ Use the drop-down menu to select:

♦ ATEN Device Library – ATEN’s database of hardware devices.
- My Device Library – Devices added from the Database Generator.
- Create Device – Opens the Database Generator to create custom hardware devices for My Device Library (page 220).

Configuring Control Interfaces

Overview

To configure the control interfaces, i.e. Viewers for your mobile devices, Keypads, Control Pads, or Touch Panel, click the Design tab in Configurator.

Element Description
Left Sidebar Use the left sidebar to configure the following◆ Viewers◆ Parameters of the managed devices that are monitored and/or controlled by UnizonTM. For more information, see
Select Viewer	The Select Viewer section allows you to select a Viewer template for your controller, Keypad, and/or Touch Panel. See Left Sidebar, page 119, for details.
Library	Click this icon to open the Library which provides access to the Graphic (page 173), Flag (page 176), Monitor (page 178), Macro (page 197), Scheduled Event (page 199), and Variable settings (page 200).
Element	Description
Simulator The	Simulator button is used to test a Viewer's interface after it has been created. The simulator allows you to tryout the interface as it would work on a mobile device but without actually controlling devices. Use the mouse to click through the page links.

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.

Use Add Viewer at the bottom of the sidebar to create a new Viewer.

Pages

Each Viewer lists the Home Page with each Viewer Page created for the Viewer under it.

Clicking a Home or Viewer Page on the sidebar opens a new tab where the page can be edited.

Right-click a page to Delete, Rename, or Copy the page and paste it to another Viewer within the same or a different project file. The Copy function replicates the page's visual design without its configurations.

The Home Page cannot be deleted.

Use Add Page at the bottom of the sidebar to add a page to the Viewer.

Adding a Viewer

A Viewer is a control interface that you use on mobile devices, ATEN Keypads, ATEN Control Pads, or ATEN Touch Panels to centrally control devices and equipment.

To add a Viewer and/or its associated control pages, follow the steps below.

1. In the Configurator, go to the Design tab. The Viewer Settings page appears. If the Viewer Settings page does not appear, click Add Viewer from the left sidebar.

2. Select the device for which the Viewer will be created.

3. Configure the settings for your selected device.

- Mobile Device

Setting Description
Type Use this drop-down menu to select the mobile device that will be used to control hardware devices in a room. This sets the resolution for the Viewer to fit on the mobile device's screen.Choose a Custom selection to configure a screen size with the Resolution drop-down menu below it.Note: If you select Custom Windows Device – the Windows OS has a limitation for adding buttons to Viewers used on Windows mobile devices. See Windows OS Button Limitation, page 317, for details.
Resolution Use this drop-down menu to set a custom screen resolution for the mobile device being used to control hardware devices. This option becomes available when you select one of the Custom selections from the Type drop-down menu.
Display Aspect Ratio	Indicates the aspect ratio used for the selected device.

Setting Description

Home Page 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.

• Keypad

Setting Description
Model Specify the	Keypad model.
Number of Keys	Specify the total number of keys for your Keypad.
Layout Specify the	Keypad layout. This setting should match the physical Keypad layout (see page 58 for details). Depending on the total number of keys the Keypad has, you may have 1 or multiple options for this setting.
Controller ID Select	the ID number of the Control Box (Controller) that the Keypad will connect through. This ID must match the controller ID Switch (black) set on the Keypad (see page 62).
Keypad ID	Select the ID number to match the Keypad ID Switch (blue) set on the Keypad (see page 62). Up to 8 Keypads can connect to one Control Box.(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.
Add Keypad	Click Add Keypad to add another Keypad that will connect to the same Control Box and control the same set of devices.

• Control Pad

Setting Description
Model Specify the model for the Control Pad.
Number of Keys $pecify the total number of keys for your Control Pad.
Layout Specify the	layout for the Control Pad. This setting should match the physical layout (see page 58 for details). Depending on the total number of keys the Control Pad has, you may have 1 or multiple options for this setting.
Controller ID	plays the Control Pad ID.

- Touch Panel

Setting Description
Type Use this drop-down menu to select the Touch Panel that will be used to control hardware devices in a room.
Resolution Indicates the screen resolution of the selected Touch Panel.
Display Aspect Ratio	Indicates the aspect ratio of the selected device.
Home Page Select a home page for the Viewer.◆ 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.

1. Click Done to save the configuration. An overview appears showing all the control pages that the selected Viewer has.

1. (Optional) Add, edit, or remove the pages or adjust the basic settings of the Viewer.

Control Description
	Click to duplicate the Viewer along with the pages.
	Click to edit the basic Viewer settings that you configured in step 3.
	Click to add a new page to the highlighted Viewer in the left sidebar.
	Click to configure the page. For more information, see Configuring the Viewer, page 125.
	Click to remove the page.

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.

1. Use one of the following methods to open the page you wish to configure.

2. Click the page from the left sidebar.

3. Click its associated Viewer from the left sidebar and then click ☑ to open a page.

The page opens in a tab. For example:

1. To add more control objects on the page, right-click on the preview, and select an option from the pop-up menu.

Note: The Windows OS has a limitation when adding buttons to Viewer pages for use on Windows mobile devices. See Windows OS Button Limitation, page 317, for details.

1. 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.To relocate an object, drag and drop the object.To layer an object, right-click the object and set the Order options.To group multiple objects, drag the mouse to select the objects, right-click on any of the objects and select Group.To align object, drag the mouse to select the objects, right-click on any of the objects and select Align.To set objects in perfect alignment, use the View menu options to select Show Grid and Align to Grid.

Element Tasks
Properties panel	Use the panel to configure selected object properties. For detailed information about object properties, refer to the following sections:Object Properties for Mobile Devices and Touch Panels, page 128Object Properties for ATEN Keypad / Control Pad, page 147
Library	Use Library to customize the appearance of the page and its buttons. For more information, see Library, page 115.
Button Action or Slider Bar Action	Use this panel to define the functions of each button and slider bar. For detailed information, see Button /Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.
Advanced functions	To add additional conditions and actions to buttons, use the Flag function. For more information, see Flag, page 176.For a button to initiate a sequence of actions, create a Macro. For more information, see Macro, page 197.

Object Properties for Mobile Devices and Touch Panels

After you have added a Viewer (page 120) for your mobile device/touch panels, you can start configuring the pages that the Viewer contains by adding control elements.

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 167) or a button when configuring a Change Button State (page 166).

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    A["PRESENTATION"] --> B["PROJECITOR"]
    B --> C["VIDEO WALL"]
    C --> D["BLIND"]
    D --> E["CAMERA"]
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Each button has a symbol in the top left corner to indicate:

◆ “A” the button’s actions are configured correctly.
◆ “!” the button’s actions need to be modified or they will not work.
- Buttons with no symbol indicate that functions have not been added to it. For details on adding functions, see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.

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.

- 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.
• Toggle – for a button that switches between two images/colors to indicate the button status. This also splits the Commands list under Button Action (page 150) – 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 150) to provide two commands for the button: Press and Release.
• Long Press for a button that switches between two images/colors when pressed and released. This button continuously re-sends a command to a device as long as it is pressed, at the Interval specified (see Interval, below) and stops sending the command once the button is released.

Note: Use the Normal or Long Press option to set the image/color of the button based on its status.

◆ Appearance

Click the Appearance tab to configure the look of the button.

Note: The Appearance settings are applicable to all button modes. However, the Appearance tab only exists for Normal and Toggle buttons to categorize different sets of settings.

• Name – (optional) type the text you want to use for the button (or slow double-click the button on the Viewer page).
• Font – use the drop-down menu to select the font type.

- Color – use the drop-down menu to change the color of the text.

- Size – enter a number (1-200) to set the size of the text for the button.

- Format – formats text to Bold, Italic or Underline for the button.

- Alignment – click a box to align the text Right, Center or Left; and Top, Middle or Bottom within the button box.

Style – use the drop-down menu to select the style type.

• Normal imports an image to use as the button’s standard background and click Pressed to import an image to use when the button is pressed.
• Color allows you to use drop-down menus to select the buttons color for Normal and Pressed.

• Transparency – enter a number (0-100) or use the slider-bar to set the transparency of the button.

• Send Command Every (Long Press mode buttons only) – use the drop-down menu to select the amount of time between each command that is sent (repeatedly) to the device while the button is pressed.

• Position and Size – X and Y position the button at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the button box. Click Reset Image Size to reset the button size.

- Reset Image Size – click to reset the button size.

- Set Sync Condition – automatically synchronizes the button setting to the selected variable. To create variables, see Variables, page 200.

- 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.

Note:

• This function is only supported by the Normal and Toggle mode buttons (page 130).
• A valid password should not start or end with a space and should only contain upper-case alphabets, lower-case alphabets, numerals, and/or special characters including ()\~:-_

- Dialog

Click the Dialog tab to set up a confirmation message that displays in the Viewer when the button is pressed.

Note: The Dialog settings are only available for Normal and Toggle buttons.

- Confirm the associated action with the following message when the button is pressed – Click the check box to enable this feature.

Action – Select a button action (Toggle On or Toggle Off) to display the confirmation message.
- Content drop-down list – Select one of the following for customization.

• 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. Type in the Name field and optionally customize its font and style.
• Cancel – Customize the wording on the button for canceling the associated action. Type in the Name field and optionally customize its font and style.

Message

Click the Message tab to set up a progress message that displays while the associated action is being carried out.

Note: The Message settings are only available for Normal and Toggle buttons.

• Confirm the associated action with the following message when the button is pressed – Click the check box to enable this feature.
  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. Type the message in the Name field and optionally customize its font and style.

- Progress Bar – Configure the display duration (in seconds), font, and color of the progress indicator.

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.

For example, if you want to unify the text that appear on multiple buttons, drag and select these buttons and then configure their properties, as illustrated below.

Labels

The Label properties provide settings for the displayed text and its format.

- 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.
• Font – use the drop-down menu to select the font type.
• Color – use the drop-down menu to change the color of the text.
  ◆Size – enter a number (1-200) to set the size of the text.
• Format– format text to Bold, Italic or Underline.
• Alignment – click a box to align the text Right, Center or Left; and Top, Middle or Bottom within the label box.
• Border/Line – select this option to configure the color, format, and width of the display screen border.

- Position and Size – X and Y position the label at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the label.

- Set Sync Condition – Displays the value of the selected variable in percentage or its raw form. To create variables, see Variables, page 200.

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.

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 156). Choose options under Value to configure the slider bar's range.
  ♦ Direction – sets the bearing of the slider bar.
• Style – click the drop-down menus to select the Foreground Color and Background Color for the slider bar.

• Value– Sets the total number of levels for the slider bar.

• ASCII / HEX – click a radio button to select the format for the slider bar values.
  ♦ Minimum – enter the lowest level on the bar.
  ♦ Maximum – enter the highest level on the bar.

• Level – this represents the number of levels on the slider bar. You can calculate the value of each level with the formula: Maximum Value - Minimum Value / Level = Value Per Level. The Level is automatically calculated according to the Minimum and Maximum values you enter.

- Position and Size – depending on whether the bar is set Vertical or Horizontal you can use either the Size: Width or Height box to enter a number to resize the length of the slider bar.

- Set Sync Condition – Automatically synchronizes the slider bar to the selected variable. To create a variable, see Variables, page 200.

Advanced Slider Bar

• A slider bar where you set the number of levels and add a command for each level in the bar (see Level, in the table, on page 150). Choose options under Value to configure the slider bar's range:
  ♦ Direction – sets the bearing of the slider bar.
• Style – click the drop-down menus to select the Foreground Color and Background Color for the slider bar.
• Value – Sets the total number of levels for the slider bar.Level – this represents the number of levels on the slider bar. For each level you must add a separate command in the Slider Bar Action – Commands list (see Level, in the table, on page 150).

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. Width and Height set the size of the label.
• Select Device – Select the PC that stores the PowerPoint or media files using the drop-down list.

Images

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 139). You can Group, Order, Align, Make Same Size or Space Evenly from the Object menu.

Note: For imported images, make sure the file names contain English alphabets and/or numerals only.

• Style – shows the image selected. Click inside the box to import an image (*.png,*.jpg,*.jpeg,*.bmp) to the page.
• Transparency – enter a number (0-100) or use the slider-bar to set the transparency of the image selected.
• Position and Size – X and Y position the image at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the image.
• Reset Image Size – resets the image size.

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.

Videos

A video template is a control object used for previewing videos and assigning video sources for the managed displays.

Setting Up a Video Preview Window

You can set up video preview windows to view video sources from ONVIF-compliant cameras managed by the controller.

1. Make sure you have added ONVIF-compliant cameras as Ethernet devices in the Device Configuration list.

2. Right-click a viewer page and select Add Video.

3. Click the added video object and configure the properties.

Mode: Select Video.
♦ Position & Size: Configure these settings as required.
- Select Device: Select the added ONVIF-compliant camera.

Setting Up a Video Control Window

Video control windows are objects on the Viewer which allows you to see previews of video sources (on a source object) or the assigned video sources (on a display object), and to switch video sources by tapping or dragging and dropping actions from the Viewer. Note that video control window is only applicable to ATEN networked video extenders.

For example, the following Viewer contains 8 video control objects, the top 3 are video source objects, each show a preview of its connected video source, and the bottom 5 are display objects, each showing its assigned video source.

To switch a video source on a display, tap a source object and then tap a display object. The switch takes effect immediately. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop a source object onto a display object if you have this control action enabled.

To set up a video control object, follow the steps below.

1. In Configurator, make sure you have added at least one video transmitter as Ethernet device to the Device Configuration list.

Important:

A networked video transmitter allows you to connect to other extenders in the deployment as long as they are installed under the same LAN. Mind the following when adding video extenders:

• The communication between the controller and the video extenders is carried out via video transmitters. Make sure to use video transmitters when adding extenders to the Device Configuration list.

• To ensure preview quality, it is recommended to add at least one video transmitter (to the Device Configuration list) for every 4 video control objects.

• Right-click a Viewer page and select Add Video.

• Click the added object and configure its properties.

Mode: Select Video Control.

♦ Position & Size: Configure these fields as required.

- Select Device: Select the video extender added in step 1.

Important: Only connect up to 4 control objects to one device.

- Port: Select the device type. Select Transmitter for a source object and Receiver for a display object,

ID: Type the device ID for the specific transmitter or receiver.

1. Allow drag-and-drop: Select this option to allow drag-and-drop controls.

5. Click the added object and configure the action.

For example:

(a) Create a variable to store the video source on a source object.

(b) Add the switching action on a display object.

For more information about creating actions, see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.

Note: To ensure smoothness of video transmission, prevent accessing this Viewer page from two or more devices at the same time.

Dial Kit

A dial kit template consists of a display screen and a set of dial keys. To configure their appearance, click on the display area or a key.

Properties for Display Screen

Properties for Dial Key

- Font – use the drop-down menu to select the font for the typed text.

• Color – use the drop-down menu to change the color of the text.
• Size – enter a number (1-200) to set the size of the text for the button.
• Format – formats text to Bold, Italic or Underline for the button.
• Alignment – click a box to align the text Right, Center or Left; and Top, Middle or Bottom within the button box.

Style – use the drop-down menu to select the style type.

Note: The image and color settings are only applicable to dial keys.

• Image – select this option to import different images for the dial key when it is pressed and not pressed (normal).
• Transparency—enter a number (0-100) or use the slider-bar to set the transparency of the button.
• Color – select this option to use different color blocks to indicate a pressed and a normal dial key.
• Border/Line – select this option to configure the color, format, and width of the display screen border.

- Position and Size – X and Y position the button at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the button box. Click Reset Image Size to reset the button size.

Note: If you are using the Call 📋 and End Call 📋 dials, click the dial key to configure its action. For a detailed procedure, see Example: Configuring actions of dial keys., page 157.

Frame & Line

Use frames and lines to visually group or separate control objects in your Viewer. Click a frame or line object to configure its properties.

• Style – configure the color, format, and width of the line or border of the frame.
• Rounder corder – use the scroll bar or the number box to configure the roundness of the frame corner.
  ◆ Fill – select this option to fill the frame with the selected color.
• Position and Size – X and Y position the frame/line at the coordinates entered. Width and Height set the size of the frame/line.

Object Properties for ATEN Keypad / Control Pad

After you have added a Viewer (page 120) for your Keypad / Control, you can start configuring the Viewer. In the Viewer page, click on a button to configure its settings. The following settings appear in the Properties panel.

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. This also splits the Commands list under Button Action (page 150) – 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 150) to provide two commands for the button: Press and Release.
• Long Press for a button that switches between two images/colors when pressed and released. This button continuously re-sends a command to a device as long as it is pressed, at the Interval specified (see Interval, below) and stops sending the command once the button is released.

Note: Use the Normal or Long Press option to set the image/color of the button based on its status.

• Name – (optional) type the text you want to use for the button (or slow double-click the button on the Viewer page).
• Font – use the drop-down menu to select the font type.

- Color – use the drop-down menu to change the color of the text.

- Size – enter a number (1-200) to set the size of the text for the button.

- Format – formats text to Bold, Italic or Underline for the button.

- Alignment – click a box to align the text Right, Center or Left; and Top, Middle or Bottom within the button box.

- Style – use the drop-down menu to select the style type.

• Image – imports an image to use as the button’s standard background and click Pressed to import an image to use when the button is pressed.
• Color – allows you to use drop-down menus to select the buttons color for Normal and Pressed.
• Transparency – enter a number (0-100) or use the slider-bar to set the transparency of the button.

- Send Command After Holding – Sets the required time for holding the button to apply the action for which the button is configured.

• 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 200. This option is only available for toggle buttons.

Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions

Understanding Button/Slider Bar/Dial Kit Actions

After you have added a button, slider bar, or a dial kit on your Viewer, define the actions it initiates using the Button/Slider Bar Actions panel. To access the panel, click on a button, slider bar, or dial key in the Viewer. The Button/Slider Bar Action panel appears.

The Button/Slider Bar Actions panel consists of the following elements:

Setting Description
Device Lists the added devices and the advanced functions.
Room Select the room that contains the devices the Viewer will control. Use this drop-down menu to select rooms in the KNX system and display KNX devices. The Viewer will only upload to a controller configured with the same Room name (see Left Sidebar, page 100). Select All Rooms to allow the Viewer to control all rooms. Selecting All Rooms will upload the Viewer to all controllers.The Accessible Room defines what Devices are available to configure new Actions in Button/Slider Bar Properties (see page 150). Only Devices listed under the same Room (see page 100) as the Viewer's Accessible Room will be listed for use in Button/Slider Bar Properties.
Function Lists the supported functions for your chosen device or advanced option. Double-click a function to add it to the Command List, which shows a sequence of tasks to be executed when specified conditions are met for the button, slider bar, or dial key. For details on functions, see Functions, page 153.
Commands Lists the	commands that initiate when the button or dial key 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.
Toggle ON / Toggle OFF or Press / Release	When the Button Mode (page 130) is set to Toggle or Press and Release, the Commands list splits to set the two c commands: Toggle ON / Press – lists the commands that initiate when the button is first pressed or pressed and held. Toggle OFF / Release – lists the commands that initiate when the button is pressed a second time (Toggle), or released (Press and Release). When the button is pressed again, Toggle ON initiates and the cycle repeats.
	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 136). Use the drop-down menu to select a level and then add a command for each of the Advanced Slider Bar's levels (see page 156 for details).
	Use Move up to move an action up in the Commands list, or Move down to move an action down in the Commands list.
	Use Delete to remove an action from the Commands list.
	Use Save as Macro to save the commands in the Commands list as a macro.
	Use Test Tool to connect to a controller and test the action(s) in the Commands list.

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; or as a Link to other Viewer pages. Advanced Options allow you to add conditions to the commands, as described on the next page.

Configuring Button/Slider Bar Actions

To add one or more actions to a button, slider bar, or dial key, follow the steps below.

1. In the project file, click to select the button, slider bar, or dial key in the Viewer. The Button/Slider Bar Action panel appears.
2. In the Button/Slider Bar Action panel, select a Room.
3. Add commands.

For details on device functions and advanced functions, see Functions, page 153.

a) Click a device or an advanced option to display its supported functions.
b) Double-click a function to add it to the Commands list.
c) Repeat step 3a and 3b if you wish to initiate a sequence of actions.

1. In the Commands list, double-click the commands to configure them.

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. For details on controller functions, see Device Functions, page 155.

Controller functions

VM3404H functions

- 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 about each advanced function, see Advanced Functions, page 158.

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.

- 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.

- Serial Raw (HEX) – adds a serial command in the HEX mode.

- Telnet Raw (ASCII) – adds a telnet command in the ASCII mode.

- TCP Raw (ASCII) – adds a TCP command in the ASCII mode.

- TCP Raw (HEX) – adds a TCP command in the HEX mode.

- UDP Raw (ASCII) – adds a UDP command in the ASCII mode.

◆ UDP Raw (HEX) – adds a UDP command in the HEX mode.

- HTTP – adds an HTTP command.

- HTTPS – adds an HTTPS command.

- Value Types

When a device command has multiple values you can double-click it and use the Show Flag Menu* to select a device setting:

- Library Value – use the drop-down menu to select a device setting for the command. The selection of settings in the drop-down menu can be modified using the Database Generator to edit the command string (see Editing / Adding a New Device, page 226).

Flag2 Flag Variable – clicking this button allows a Flag with a set of values to be selected for the action. The button’s action 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.

Volume 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.
Slider Value Slider Value – select this option to configure a Basic Slider Bar's command. The range and change levels are automatically configured according to the minimum and maximum values set for the Basic Slider Bar. This option only appears when a Basic Slider Bar is selected on the Viewer page and you are adding Slider Bar Action commands.

Note: The Show Flag Menu allows you to use a single Flag for all devices rather than adding a Conditional Flag for each device.

• Dial Value Dial Value – select this option to use the string of values that has been dialed using the dial kit via Viewer from a mobile device.
  Level 1 Level – When an Advanced Slider Bar is selected on a Viewer page, the Level drop-down menu appears above the Commands list. A command must be added to each level of an Advanced Slider Bar. To configure each level, use the drop-down menu to select a level and then add a command to it.

Applications of Device Functions

Example: Configuring actions of dial keys.

Out of the 15 keys on a dial kit, only the Call and End Call keys require configuration, the actions for other keys are pre-configured to send out the number or character as indicated on the keys.

Follow the steps below to add an action to the Call key.

1. Click the Call key in the Viewer to display the Button Action panel.
2. Select a device (e.g. a video conferencing system) and double-click to add a function for the key. In this case, it should be a dialing function.

1. Double-click the added command and select Dial Value.

Advanced Functions

Use advanced options for button和社会 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).

Note: Associate Set Flag, Condition, Change Button State, or Change Label commands with device commands in the Commands list by dragging and dropping them into a tree view list, which allows them to initiate together (see Applications of Advanced Functions, page 160).

• Macro – sends multiple commands to one or more devices. Select to add a macro command from the Function list. To create a macro, add multiple device actions to the Commands list, then click the Save as Macro icon or access the function by clicking the Library icon (page 175).
• 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.
• Set Variable – creates a variable to represent a device setting (e.g. speaker volume) that can be used by two or more control objects (e.g. slider bar or buttons) in the Viewer. This function is used when you have more than one Viewer objects controlling the same device.

Note: To complete this setting, go to Properties of the control objects and configure the Set Sync Conditions setting.

• Set Flag – sets a flag value to represent the new device status when a command changes a device setting. Set Flags are added to the Commands list after device commands to change the Flag (device status).
• Condition – adds one or more conditions that must be met for commands to initiate. The conditions can be based on a Variable or a feedback value (setting value sent from a managed device).
• Variable conditions— Use Variable conditions for the controller to carry out actions (commands) when the specified Variable meets the specified conditions. Use Variable If, Variable Else If, and/or Variable Else to fully cover all scenarios in your application. For example, if you want a display a warning message on the Viewer when the volume of a speaker is at its maximum (10 dB), you will need to: (a) Set up a Variable for the speaker volume; (b) Select a Variable If condition; (c) Double-click the condition to set the Variable value to 10; (d) Drag a Change Label command and nest it under the condition you selected in step (a); (e)

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. Use Feedback If, Feedback Else If, and/or Feedback Else to fully cover all scenarios in your application.

Note: The Else If and Else conditions can only be nested under the If conditions and can not be used on their own.

- 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. When adding this to a Toggle button it allows the image to switch with the toggle behavior: Normal or Pressed. In this situation the Change Button State is added to the end of both the Toggle ON and Toggle OFF Commands lists.

- Change Label – this option changes a label’s text with text that you enter manually or with text from a device’s return message. A Manual Change Label can be added to the beginning or end and with a Condition in the Commands list. Adding it to a Condition guarantees the label only changes when the command initiates.

- Change Group Button State – this option adds a command that changes the button selected in a Radio Group (page 94). Create a Radio Group and then a Function will be listed for it when Change Group Button State is selected. Add the Change Group Button State to the Commands list of a button and use the drop-down menu to select the button in the Radio Group you want selected.

- Change Slider Bar Level – this option adds a command that changes the level of a Slider Bar. Create a Slider Bar and then a Function will be listed for it when Change Slider Bar Level is selected. Add the Change Slider Bar Level to the Commands list of a button and use the drop-down menus to select the Slider Bar and Level to change.

- Change Button Name – this option adds a command that displays specified text on another button when this button is tapped. A typical application of this command is when you want to show the assigned source on an output device as soon as the source is switched.

- Function—lists the commands that can be added to the Commands list. Select an option under Device, then double-click or drag & drop commands from the Function list to add them to the Commands list.

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.

Set Flag

Adds a Set Flag to change a Flag's value when a command changes a device setting. This sets the Flag value to match the new device 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.

3. From the Function list, drag and drop the Flag to add it to the end of the Condition Flag, in a tree view list:

1. Double-click Set Flag in the Commands list to use the drop-down menus to set the Flag and Value.

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.

- Flag – Adds a condition based on a Flag’s value. “If Flag equals Value” is true, the condition is met and the commands listed with the Condition will initiate. Always add a Condition Flag at the top of the Commands list, drag and drop the device command(s) and then a Set Flag at the end, in a tree view list:

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.

1. Double-click the Condition Flag in the Commands list to use the dropdown menus to set the Flag and Value.

1. From the Function list, drag & drop device commands to add them to the Condition Flag, in a tree view list:

1. 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 serial/telnet/TCP command, with command(s) added below the Condition Feedback, in a tree view list:

Receive Time – when a Feedback condition is added to a device command the wait to Receive Time drop-down menu appears allowing you to set the amount of time to wait before it stops receiving the return message from the device.

There are three Condition Feedback types:

- Equal – when the text sent from a serial/telnet/TCP device’s return message matches all of the text entered for a Condition Feedback Equals, the commands listed below it will initiate.

• 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. The label’s text will change to the return message sent from the device (i.e. the Feedback Result). A Change Label must be added to the Feedback Bypass for it to work.

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:

1. Double-click If Feedback equals to in the Commands list and use the drop-down menu to select equal to or include and enter the Text.

Text entered here must match all (equal to) or part (include) of the text from a serial/telnet/TCP device's return message for the command(s) to initiate. Use the ASCII / HEX drop-down menu to select the format.

1. 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.

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:

1. Double-click If Feedback equals to in the Commands list and use the drop-down menu to select bypass.

1. Under Device, select Change Label.

2. From the Function list, select the Viewer Page where the label is located.

3. From the Function list, drag and drop the Viewer Page to add it to the Feedback Bypass Condition, in a tree view list:

1. Double-click Change Label in the Commands list and use the dropdown menu to select a label. Labels are identified by number (see page 128).

The label's text will change to the serial/telnet/TCP device's return message.

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. Adding this to a Toggle button allows the image to switch with the toggle behavior: Normal or Pressed.

To add a Change Button State:

1. Under Properties, use the Mode drop-down menu to select a button type.

2. Under Style, click the Normal and Pressed button to select an image/color* for the button's state.

Note: Use the Style drop-down menu to select Image to import an image file for the button state, or Color to choose a color format for the button state.

1. Add the Toggle ON and Toggle OFF device commands to the Commands lists.

2. Under Device, select Change Button State.

3. In the Function list, select the Viewer page.

4. 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.
5. 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.

1. In each Commands list, double-click the Change Button State command to set the Button and State (Normal or Pressed).

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 164). A Manual Change Label can be added anywhere in the Commands list. Adding it to a Condition guarantees the label changes only when the command initiates.

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.

1. Add a Change Label to multiple or Toggle ON / Toggle OFF Command lists to have the same label change text for different actions.
2. In the Commands list, double-click Change Label to use the drop-down menu to select a Label and input the Text. This is the text in the label that will appear when the button is pushed.

Repeat the steps to add a Change Label for the reverse action (i.g., On and Off).

Change Group Button State

Adds a command that changes the selection in a Radio Group (see page 94). 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 device command:

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:

1. Double-click Change Group Button in the Commands list and use the drop-down menu to select the Button.

Change Slider Bar Level

Adds a command that changes the level of a Slider Bar. To use this function, first create a Slider Bar on a Viewer page. Add a Change Slider Bar Level independently or with a device command.

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:

1. Double-click Change Slider Bar in the Commands list and use the dropdown menus to select the Slider Bar and Level.

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. This way, you can keep track of the source that is currently showing on a particular display device.

Example:

• Indicate the currently assigned source on a display device (in the Viewer).
• Assume an environment consisting of one monitor and five sources buttons (computer, laptop, camera...etc.), as illustrated below, and that when a source button is tapped, the source will be immediately assigned to the display.

Configuration goal: To have the assigned source printing on the display button (on the Viewer page), configure each source button so that when it is tapped, the following actions (commands) initiate: (1) Display the source to the display; (2) Print the name of the assigned source onto the display device.

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. The Change Button Name command is added.
4. From the Commands list, double-click the Change Button Name command and configure the following.

- Select the ID of the display button to indicate the location of print the text. In this example, it is the video wall's ID.

- Type the text you wish to show when the source button is tapped. In this example, enter “PC”.

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 to configure each of the source buttons.

Graphic Library

The Library icon on the Project bar provides a Graphics tab and dropdown 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. Images can be imported for icons and buttons in various formats (*.png,*.jpg,*.jpeg,*.bmp).

Background Color

Button

Icon

Device Interface

Library

The Library icon on the Project bar offers the following functions. The table below provides an overview of each function.

Control Description
Flag	Flags are created to include parameters when settings are changed to indicate the current status. For details, see Flag, page 176.
Monitor Monitors	s allow you to set Conditions for Digital Input (dry contact) and Digital Input (VDC) signals and Flags on a port that will initiate an Action. In addition, you can create Listen to port and Query port monitors which check a device's status to initiate actions. For details, see Monitor, page 178.
Macro Macros	initiate a sequence of actions on one or more hardware devices. For details, see Macro, page 197.
Schedule	Click to create scheduled events. For details, see Scheduled Events, page 199.
Variables Creates	es a Variable for a device setting (e.g. volume) that is controlled by two or more UI components (e.g. slider bar or buttons) on the Viewer. When the device setting is changed through one of the components, its setting is automatically synced and reflected on all components. For details, see Variables, page 200.
+	Opens a pop-up window to create a Flag, Monitor, Macro, Schedule, or variable.
X	Closes the Library window.

Flag

Flags are created for control buttons to include parameters for when settings are changed or requests are made to change settings on a device. Flags indicate what the status is and what action to take according to the value. Flags are added as actions to Button Properties as a Condition or Set Flag value.

Conditions tell a button to initiate associated actions if the flag value is true: "If Flag equals Value" initiate the action. Actions are associated with a condition so that they only initiate if the flag value is correct. That way an ON command is only sent to a device if the current flag value is OFF.

Set Flag changes the flag value when a device setting has changed. So that if a device is OFF and the action turns the device ON, adding a “Set Flag 1 to ON” will change the flag value to ON. Now the flag’s value matches the device status so that actions associated with flag Conditions will initiate accordingly.

Create flags for a device and add them as a Condition and Set Flag value in the Action – Button Properties (see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150).

To create a Flag:

1. Select Flag and click +. The New Flag menu appears.

1. Enter a Name and select a radio button to set the flag value.

- Select On/Off and use the drop-down menu to select the Default Value.

- 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.

1. 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.
• Default – Lists the flag’s default value.

• X – Deletes a flag from the list.

• Select Condition or Set Flag to add flags as a command in Button Action by selecting a button on a Viewer page (see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150).

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. Digital Input (Dry Contact) hardware devices provide open and closed circuit signals. Hardware devices with return messages can be monitored using Listen to port or Query port conditions via text they transmit. These signals provide indicators from sensors or switches of an event. An event can be the temperature, power, dry contact, sensor, switch status, or message from a device. There are two parts to a monitor, the Condition and Action.

Monitor Page Options

There different types of monitors you can create to fulfill different scenarios. All monitors share the following configuration fields:

Control Description
Type Use this drop	-down list to select a monitor type:If – select this option for a single condition monitor. “If” the single condition is met, the action initiates. For details, see Creating an If Monitor, page 184.Switch– select this option for multiple conditions that use more than one “If” conditions for the monitor. In this type, if one of the conditions is met, the monitor will initiate the action. For details, see Creating a Switch Monitor, page 187.Bypass– select this option to transmit device feedback message to the selected variable actively listening for a message or by receiving a return message from the specified devices. For details, see Creating a Bypass Monitor, page 191.While Loop– select this option to execute the specified actions at the defined frequency (Query Frequency). For details, see Creating a While Loop Monitor, page 192.Professional– select this option to create variables and load values into these variables using programming script. For details, see Creating a Professional Monitor, page 193.
Name Enter a name	for the monitor.
Query Frequency	Use this drop-down menu to select how frequently the monitor checks a device for a signal.
Condition	Use this section to add one or more conditions that will need to be met for the Action to initiate. You can create up to 32 conditions for each monitor. For details, see Condition Types, page 180.
Action	Use this section to create the commands that will initiate when the monitor's conditions are met. For details, see Device Functions, page 155 and Advanced Functions, page 158.
	Click to hide or display the Device and Status/Function columns in the Condition and Action lists so that you can see a complete row of Conditions/Commands.
	Click to move an selected command up or down in the Commands list.
	Click to remove an selected command from the Commands list.

Condition Types

Note that you can create up to 32 conditions for each monitor.

- 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.

- Edit Return Message

(Listen to port / Query port) Next configure the parameters for the return message from the device. This message must match for the condition to be met. In the Condition list double-click the command and then click to open the Edit Return Message window:

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. 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 message will need to fit the fixed string of characters set in the text box next to the Drop-Down Menu (see next page) for the monitor to be triggered.

- Select string with a non-fixed length

Use this to set a string of characters where the parameters are variable. 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 message will need to fit the fixed string of characters set in the text box next to the Drop-Down Menu (see below) for the monitor to be triggered.

- Drop-Down Menu

Above, enter characters that the Select string with fixed length or Select string with non-fixed length string must match and how they must be matched: Equal to, Not equal to, Include, or Exclude for the condition to be triggered.

♦ Flag

Creates a flag condition for the monitor. Use the drop-down menus to set a format (how the flag value must be matched) and the flag value for the condition to be triggered.

- I/O 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. Double-click the command in the Condition list to configure the setting:

IO Input

on VDC Port (2) VK2100-ID01

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:

Digital Input (VDC)

- High - states that when the voltage signal is above the Upper Threshold to initiate the Action.

- Low - states that when the voltage signal is below the Lower Threshold to initiate the Action.

Digital Input (Dry Contact)

According to an open or closed circuit status for the port:

- Open - states that when the circuit is Open to initiate the Action.

- Closed - states that when the circuit is Closed to initiate the Action.

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.
• Wake on LAN – powers on the specified computer (MAC address) over Ethernet.
• Serial Raw (ASCII) – adds a serial command in the ASCII mode.
• Serial Raw (HEX) – adds a serial command in the HEX mode.
• Telnet Raw (ASCII) – adds a telnet command in the ASCII mode.
• TCP Raw (ASCII) – adds a TCP command in the ASCII mode.
• TCP Raw (HEX) – adds a TCP command in the HEX mode.
• UDP Raw (ASCII) – adds a UDP command in the ASCII mode.
  ♦ UDP Raw (HEX) – adds a UDP command in the HEX mode.
• HTTP – adds an HTTP command.
• HTTPS – adds an HTTPS command.
• TCP Feedback Raw (ASCII) – adds a feedback in ASCII format to having received a monitored input from a TCP client device.
• TCP Feedback Raw (HEX) – adds a feedback in HEX format to having received a monitored input from a TCP client device.

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.
2. Use the drop-down menu to set the Query Frequency.
3. Select All Conditions or Any Conditions.

These options are only for advanced setups that require multiple events from hardware devices connected to multiple conditions. Most devices only require one signal Status added to the Condition List to initiate an Action. Most installations will not need to use this option, therefore it can be ignored.

• All Conditions: Add multiple conditions – all of which must be met for the Action to initiate.

• Any Conditions: Add multiple conditions – one of which must be met for the Action to initiate.

• Under Device, select a Controller from the drop-down menu, and then choose one of the following monitor types. For details, see Condition Types, page 180.

• 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.
• Flag – to create a flag condition for the monitor.

• I/O Input – to create a trigger signal from a device according to the voltage.

• 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.

Note: To set the controller as a TCP server, use the TCP Server option in the Status column, and make sure to type a TCP server port in the controller's properties settings (page 106).

1. (Optional) Use the Operator option to add additional High or Low conditions (see step 4, page 184).
2. Go to the Action section at the bottom of the page to select the hardware Device and add the Function to the Commands list, as explain in the steps that follow.

Note: For more information about Functions, see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.

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 155 and Advanced Functions, page 158.

Note: If you have configured the controller as a TCP server, add TCP Feedback Raw (ASCII) or TCP Feedback Raw (HEX) command to provide feedback to the TCP client.

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.

Type Use the drop-down menu to select:If – select this option for a single condition comparison monitor.Switch – select this option for multi-condition comparisons that use multiple “If” comparisons for the command.
Name Enter a unique name for the monitor.
Query Frequency	Use this drop-down menu to select how frequently the monitor checks a device for a signal. Options are: 100 ms - 1 second.
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 controller 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 185 for details).◆Serial Device Port◆Use the third drop-down menu to select a serial device port and configure Edit Return Message (to configure, see Edit Return Message, page 180).◆To set the controller as a TCP server, use the TCP Server option in the Status column, and make sure to type a TCP server port in the controller's properties settings (page 106).◆Case– use the fourth drop-down menu to add cases by selecting Add More Cases for comparison that need to be met before monitor's condition will initiate. In the left text box enter a name for the Case, in the right text box enter the character string that the return message should match.
Action	Use this section to create commands for the monitor. See Button /Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150, for details on configuring commands.
	Click this icon to switch to the Action list view so that you can see a complete row of the command's functions. This is a toggle button.
x Closes the Monitor window.

1. Go to the Action section at the bottom of the page to select the hardware Device and add the Function to the Commands list, as explain in the steps that follow.

Note: For more information about Functions, see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.

5. First select the hardware under Devices.

1. 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 155 and Advanced Functions, page 158.

Note: If you have configured the controller as a TCP server, add TCP Feedback Raw (ASCII) or TCP Feedback Raw (HEX) command to provide feedback to the TCP client.

1. You can also add a Macro, Link, Set Flag or Monitor's Condition.
2. After adding all the functions to the Commands list, the Switch monitor is complete.

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.

3. Query frequency: sets how frequently the monitor checks the device for a signal. Valid values range from 100 ms to 1 second.
   ◆ In the second drop-down list, select one of the following:

- Listen to port: actively listens for a message from the specified device.

- Query port: when a setting is changed on the specified device, the device sends a feedback message to the controller, informing the latest setting.

◆ In the last drop-down list, select the port or the device to be monitored.

1. Configure the actions.

a) Select Set Variable.
b) Double-click the variable you wish to update when controller detects a change for the specified device setting.
c) For a variable, double-click the command and select Bypass.

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.
3. From the Device list, select a device.
4. (Optional) Select an advanced option. For details, see Advanced Functions, page 158.
5. Double-click a function to added it to the Commands list. For details, see Device Functions, page 155 and Advanced Functions, page 158.
6. Configure the added commands if required.

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 and keep this information up-to-date, the controller needs to:

• constantly keep track of the assigned source
• constantly print the port number on each screen icon

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.
- Name the monitor.
♦ Define the query frequency.

1. Configure the condition settings.

In this example, the controller VK2100 is set to query the input and output ports of the Matrix Switch, VM6404H, that connects to the controller every 0.1 second.

• Add the condition(s) that must be met for initiating actions. For details on conditions, see Condition Types, page 180.
• Select a Trigger Mode for the added conditions.

- And: Only initiate the added actions (commands) if the values of all specified inputs change.

• Or: Initiate the added actions (commands) if the value of any specified input changes.
• Independent: Use this option when you have multiple sets of actions. The added actions (commands) initiate if the corresponding set of inputs change in value.
• Always: Initiate the added actions (commands) at the specified frequency.

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 196.
• When scripting codes for I/O inputs, use lower case “l” to represent the close status (e.g. input_io == ‘l’), and “h” to represent open status (e.g. input_io == ‘h’).

In this example, use Script Editor to:

♦ Convert data format.
- Create four variables representing the assigned input for each screen. In this example, InputNToOutput1, InputNToOutput2, InputNToOutput3, and InputNToOutput4 are created.
- Load the input number of the assigned source to the created variables.

Below is sample of the scripts used for this scenario:

function vk_parser(input)
    local vminput = vk_hex_toascii(input)
    -- local vminput = input
    if vminput == nil or vminput == "" then
    return
end

local map = {}
for vmout, vmin in string.gmatch(vminput, "o([0-9]*)i([0-9]*) video [^ ]* audio [^ ] * [^\n]*) do
    map[vmout] = vmin
end

local vk_var_1_InputNToOutput1 = map["01"]
local vk_var_2_InputNToOutput2 = map["02"]
local vk_var_3_InputNToOutput3 = map["03"]
local vk_var_4_InputNToOutput4 = map["04"]

vk_doc commands_1_VMRead(vk_var_1_InputNToOutput1, vk_var_2_InputNToOutput2, vk_var_3_InputNToOutput3, vk_var_4_InputNToOutput4) end 

b) Add actions.

In this example, add four Change Button Name commands:

For details, see Device Functions, page 155 and Advanced Functions, page 158.

Built-in Commands

Command Description
jsonobj Converts JSON strings to tables.
vk_ascii_to_hex Converts strings from ASCII to Hex.
vk_doc commands_ID_name D	Defines the commands to be executed, e.g.,vk_doc commands_1_output.Athe user should define his/her own commands and their corresponding IDs. As long as the ID does not change,the command name can change.The same ID cannot be used for two different commands. The same applies to command names.
vk_hex_to_ascii Converts strings from Hex to ASCII.
vk_parser(input1, input2)	Use this command to indicate a start to a set of scripts.The brackets should contain equal number of inputs that you added in the Professional Monitor setup.If the Trigger Mode is set to independent, the script should contain only one input, but the number of parsers should match the number of inputs added to the Monitor, e.g. vk_parser_1(input),vk_parser_2(input).
vk_var_ID_name Create a variable.

Macro

Macros allow you to create a button that will initiate a sequence of actions across the same or different hardware devices. This saves time by allowing multiple devices to initiate actions all at once from one button. For example, you can create a macro to start a video presentation by adding functions to: dim lights, power on source, power on display, lower screen and play source. You can also add time delays between actions in a macro. Each project can store up to 104 macros.

When you click + from the Library's Macro tab, the window opens:

To create a macro:

1. Select Macro and click

1. Enter a Name and select a Viewer from the drop-down menu, then click OK.
2. Go to the Actions section at the bottom of the page to select hardware under Device and add the Function to the Commands list:

Note: For more information about adding Functions, see Button / Slider Bar / Dial Kit Actions, page 150.

1. After adding all the functions to the Commands list, the macro is complete.
2. In Create Viewer & Design, create a button and add a macro to the Button Action properties (see page 150) by selecting Macro under Devices (see Device Functions, page 155 for details).

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.

1. Click and then click.
2. Name the event.
3. Click to specify a recurring schedule for the event.
4. Configure event actions.

a) In the Device column, select a device.
b) In the Function column, double-click the desired functions. The corresponding commands appear in the Commands column. For details on what each function does, see Device Functions, page 155.
c) In the Commands column, double-click each command to configure the settings.

1. Optionally add system functions. For detailed information, see Applications of Advanced Functions, page 160.

2. These commands will initiate in the listed order. To change the order of the commands, click .

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. Each project can store up to 128 Variables.

This feature is useful for automatic synchronization of device settings, especially when you have two or more objects in a Viewer controlling a single device setting. Take the example of controlling a speaker volume on a Viewer. On your Viewer, you may have a slider bar which you use to adjust the volume, a button that sets the speaker to its maximum volume, and another button for minimum volume. When you tap the maximum volume button, you would like the following status changes reflected on the Viewer:

◆ The maximum volume button shows a toggle-on status
- The minimum volume button synchronized with this setting and shows a toggle-off status
- The slider bar synchronizes with this setting and moves to its highest volume

Creating a Variable for Devices that Return Feedback Messages

Follow the steps below to configure a Variable if the Variable (device setting) is for a device that returns feedback messages to the controller.

1. Create a Variable for the device setting (e.g. speaker volume).

a) In the Design tab, click Library.

b) Click the Variable icon and then click .

c) Configure the following settings.

• Name: Type a name for the Variable.
• String format: Select the string format for the target device.
  Setting range: Type two numbers to define the range for the variable. Valid numbers include negative numbers and numbers that contain one decimal place.

Note: If one of the numbers contains a decimal place (e.g. -5.0), make sure to specify the other number in the same format (e.g. 10.0).

♦ Default value: Type a default for the setting.

Your settings may look like this:

1. Configure control components for the Viewer. For details, see Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117.

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. Configure the Mode setting before you proceed.

b) For a slider bar component, click it in the Viewer page and configure the Value settings in Properties.
c) In Properties, click Set Sync Condition and select the variable you created using the drop-down list.

1. Create a Monitor to set up the conditions for which the device sends its latest setting to the variable. For detailed steps, see Creating a Bypass Monitor, page 191.

Creating a Variable 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).

a) In the Design tab, click Library.

b) Click the Variable icon and then click .

c) Configure the following settings.

◆ Name: Type a name for the Variable.
- String format: Select the string format for the target device.
Setting range: Type two numbers to define the range for the variable. Valid numbers include negative numbers and numbers that contain one decimal place.

Note: If one of the numbers contains a decimal place (e.g. -5.0), make sure to specify the other number in the same format (e.g. 10.0).

◆ Default value: Type a default for the setting.
- Select a command execution type.

- Execute commands with no conditions: Execute the command (action) when the specified Variable changes.

- Execute commands with the specified conditions: Execute the corresponding command (action) when the Variable matches.

1. Configure control components for the Viewer.

a) Add a control component to the Viewer. For details, see Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117.
Note: Make sure to configure the component mode before proceeding to the next step.
b) For a slider bar component, click it and configure value settings in Properties.
c) Click Set Variable, and then double-click the Variable you created in step 1.
d) In Properties, click Set Sync Condition and select the Variable you created using the drop-down list.

1. Repeat steps (a) to (d) with each of the components. If you select Execute commands with the specified conditions, follow the steps below to add commands.

a) Refer to step 4 to first configure the UI components.
b) Click Library, click the Variable (●) icon, and then click the Variable you created in step 1.
c) Click the drop-down list below the Execute commands with the specified conditions option and select a condition.

d) Add an action (command) when this condition is met. Select a device, double-click a desired function, and then double-click the command to configure the setting.

In the case of speaker volume, when the volume changes to 0 (i.e. the condition is Variable = 0), the action will be “to change the speaker volume to 0”, as illustrated below.

e) Repeat steps 2(c) and 2(d) to add one or more actions to each condition.

1. 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.
b) Double-click the action (command) and change the value type to Variable Value.

Centralized Monitoring and Control via Unizon™

Overview

Unizon™

Unizon ^™ is a server-based software for centralized monitoring and control of standalone ATEN Video Matrix and ATEN-controller-managed AV devices, including ATEN and third-party devices. One ATEN control system allows management from up to two Unizon ^™ servers. Note that a license is required for using Unizon ^™ . For more information, see ATEN Unizon ^™ User Manual.

Monitor ATEN-controller-managed Devices via Unizon™

When an ATEN-controller-managed AV device is added to Unizon ^TM , the following information is available in the Unizon ^TM platform:

♦ connection status with Unizon™
- current IP address
◆ firmware version
◆ license usage (only applicable to ATEN controllers)

You can also create parameters to be monitored via Unizon™. For example, you may want to monitor the total hours used on a projector lamp so that you can arrange for replacement in advance when the accumulated lamp hour reaches a specified number. For setup details, see Creating a Monitor Item, page 208.

Control ATEN-controller-managed Devices via Unizon™

You can remotely operate ATEN-controller-managed devices via Unizon ^™ , such as switching video sources on displays, changing the resolution setting, etc., by creating control items in the controller project file. For setup details, see Creating a Control Item, page 211.

Enabling Monitoring and Control via Unizon™

Follow the steps below to enable monitoring and control of controller-managed devices via Unizon ^TM .

1. In Configurator, select devices to allow management via Unizon ^TM .

a) Open the target project and go to the Device tab.
b) In the Unizon column, select devices for remote management via Unizon™. For example:

1. (Optional) Create parameters for monitoring and/or control. For detailed steps, see:

♦ Creating a Monitor Item, page 208
- Creating a Control Item, page 211

1. Upload the project to the controller.

2. On Unizon™'s web interface, add the controller. For details, see ATEN Unizon™ User Manual.

Creating a Monitor Item

1. Open the project file, go to Design >Unizon, and click on the device category of the target device to open the configuration page.

Example: To add a monitor item to a third-party projector, click Projector.

1. In the configuration page, click

Add Monitor Item in a pop-up dialog box. A new monitor item is added.

1. Double-click the header Monitor Item to rename the parameter.

Example: Rename it to Lamp Hour.

1. Create a variable to store the value of the parameter and optionally configure alert settings.

Example: Create a variable to store the accumulated lamp hour and set up an alert at a specific number.

a) Under the monitor item you just created, click Sync Variable. The Properties panel appears on the right.

b) In the Properties panel, click Set Sync Condition. The Edit Sync Condition dialog box appears.
c) In the General tab, click the first drop-down menu and select Create Variable to create a variable. For details about creating variables, see Variables, page 200.
d) In the General tab, select the variable you just created and configure related settings. For example:

e) Optionally set up alerts for this monitor item. For example:

Creating a Control Item

1. Open the project file, go to Design > Unizon, and click on the device category of the target device to open the configuration page.

Example: To add a control item to a Video Matrix, click Video Matrix Switch.

1. In the configuration page, click

and then select

Add Control Item in a pop-up dialog box. A new control item is added.

1. Double-click the header Control Item to rename the parameter.

Example: Rename it to Output 1.

1. Add and configure control options to this item.

Example: Create input 1 to 4 as options for switch the source on output 1.

a) Click

b) In the pop-up dialog box, type the name of the control option and click Create. Proceed to create all the control options as required.

Example: Type Input 1 and click Create. Add Input 2, 3, and 4.

c) Click Input 1 and add the action in the Action panel. Proceed to configure each control action.

Note:

• The same entries are created for all devices in the list. Skip this step if the control action does not apply.
• For full details about configuring control actions, see Configuring Button/Slider Bar Actions, page 152.

Removing a Monitor / Control Item

To remove a monitor or control item, right-click the header and select Delete.

The Upload Tab

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.

2. Auto Search: Browsers for controllers on the same LAN with the Configurator.

3. Search by IP address: Use this function to browse for controllers that are on different LANs to the Configurator.

4. Verify the selected controller and viewer and configure the selection if required.

• Controller highlighted black: This is the controller that is found in the network and its ID matches the one you specified in this project file. The viewers created for the controller are listed below this item.

• Controller highlighted gray: This is the controller that also exists in the network, but does not match the controller ID specified in this project file.

• 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. To resolve this issue, log in to the controller's web interface and follow the on-screen prompt to modify the access key.

- Edit Access Key: Click to edit the access key you entered for uploading Viewers to the controller and download Viewers from a mobile device.

Note: A valid access key should only contain upper-case alphabets,

lower-case alphabets, and/or numerals. : An access key is required to upload Viewers to the controller and download Viewers from a mobile device.

◆ : An access key is not required to upload Viewers to the controller and download Viewers from a mobile device.

- : The access key has been changed on the controller's web interface (Dashboard). To change the lock status, click on the icon and type the new access key to proceed.

4. Click Upload to Controller.

Note: By default, the project file is uploaded along with your selected Viewers. To only upload the selected Viewers, click Also upload project file to disable the function.

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.
• Reset License: Resets all license(s) in use by mobile devices. This will disconnect all mobile device connections to the controller.
• Firmware Version: Displays the firmware version.

◆ Capacity: Displays the amount of space available for uploading Viewers.
- Viewers: Lists the Viewers currently stored on the controller.

- Remove Viewer: Click the trash can icon to remove the Viewer stored on the controller.

◆ Project: Lists the project file currently stored in the controller.

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Chapter 5

ATEN Database Generator

Overview

The ATEN Database Generator is a repository that allows you to establish and store commands for operating devices managed by ATEN Control System, and reuse them when configuring Viewers.

Accessing the Database Generator

In ATEN Configurator, goto Tools> Database Generator. The following window appears with the Add Device to My Library dialog box opened if you are accessing the Database Generator for the first time.

Menu Description
Add New Device Configure a custom hardware device to add to My Library.
Add Device from ATEN Device Library	Add devices from the ATEN Device Library to My Library.
Add Device from Driver File	Add devices from a database file (*.vkd) to My Library.
Check Box	Click Do not show this dialog again to prevent the dialog from appearing when the Database Generator is opened. Use the Preferences menu option to bring the dialog window back.
Close Click the Close	button to exit the dialog window.
Add New Device Configure a custom hardware device to add to My Library.

My Library

My Library allows you to create custom hardware devices which can be selected to configure ports on the controller. My Library lists all the hardware devices that you have created, added, and edited using the Database Generator. You can create new hardware devices or add existing devices from the ATEN Device Library (page 243). These devices can then be selected from My Device Library for use.

Function Tabs

More functions can be accessed from the function tabs toward the top of the My Library window. Refer to the table below for information about each function.

Tab Description

File The File menu provides options to:

• Add New Device: Configure a custom hardware device to add to Device Library.
• Add Device from ATEN Device Library: Add devices from the ATEN Device Library to My Library.
• Add Device from Driver File: Add devices from a database file (*.vkd) to My Library.
• Export My Library: Saves My Library as a database file (*.vkd) that can be imported later.
• Export Selected Device: Saves the selected device(s) as a database file (*.vkd) that can be imported later.
• Controller Connection: Searches for a controller to test the connection or run the learning mode for the IR port.
• Quit: Exits the program.

Tab Description

Edit The Edit menu provides options to:Delete: Deletes the selected devices from the database.Duplicate: Makes a copy of the selected device(s) and adds them to the library with the extension “-Copy”Preferences: Provides options to:Set the LanguageShow Add Device dialog on startupShow IR Learning tipsSet the IR Learning Timeout - how long to attempt a connection to an IR device before IR learning stops.

Library Provides a list of the Libraries that you can open to select devices from and edit or add to My Library. The libraries that are listed here appear when you select a database using Add Device from Driver File.

Help Provides support and software version information.

Controls on the My Library Window

You can add new devices by creating a new device, duplicating an existing device, selecting a device from the ATEN Library or importing a driver file. Use the check boxes to select individual devices or All to select the entire list.

Click to add a new custom device to the database.

Select a device and click this icon to create a duplicate.

Click to add and edit a device from the ATEN Device Library.

Click to add a device from the driver file.

EDIT

Select a device and click Edit to change the settings.

Search

Key in word strings then click Search to find a device.

• Click All, Serial, IR, DO, Relay or Ethernet to filter the list by type.
• Click Brand, Category, Model, Type or Version to sort the devices.
• Click Export Selected Device to save the selected devices.
• Click Delete Selected Devices to remove the selected devices.

Editing / Adding a 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.
2. Under General, use the drop-down menus or type in the Brand Name, Category, Model and Version.
   Note: The Category determines what buttons are auto generated when a Viewer page is created for the device.
3. Use the History button to open the Version History editor and make notes about the updates being made to the device configuration. You can create and use different versions of the same device and track the changes. The version history can be viewed and different versions selected from the ATEN Configurator, under device Properties.

4. Check the hardware type and configure the device. ATEN database generator supports serial, IR, digital output, relay, and Ethernet devices. For more information about configuring each of these device type devices, refer to the following sections.

5. Serial: See Serial Device, page 227.

6. IR: See IR Device, page 231.
   ◆ Digital output: See Digital Output Device, page 233.
   ♦ Relay: See Relay Device, page 234.
   ◆ Ethernet: See Ethernet Device, page 235.

Serial Device

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 in the VK6000 in the Button Action - Commands list (see page 152).

Click to add a drop menu into a Command string, then enter the ber sequence in the brackets []. The Function name must include sterisk (*) for each drop menu in the Command string. The drop- n menu will appear where the (*) is entered in the Function name.

Click to add an Enter into the Command string.

Right-click one or more serial commands to copy and paste them as Ethernet commands of all protocols (except HTTP/HTTPS):

- Settings – Use the drop-down menus to set the: Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, Parity, Flow Control and Mode settings.

- Listen – Use this function to create a list of device parameters that you want the controller to monitor by receiving notifications on setting or status changes of the specified parameters.

Note: To set up queries for the status of a device parameter, go to the Function List and click +to add the querying action as a command.

- Advanced

• Delay Interval – Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.
• Feedback Timeout – Sets the maximum interval that the controller allows in between parts of a feedback message. If the controller has not received any feedback for longer than the specified Feedback Timeout, the controller identifies the last bit of the received information as the end of a feedback message.
• Receive Duration – Sets the allowed duration of time for the serial device to receive a complete message from the controller.
• Keep Connection Alive – Specify an interval that the controller waits before sending the specified command to test if the connection to the serial device is up or down.

- 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. To use HEX strings with ASCII one, select ASCII and type \x before typing the HEX strings.

Note: HEX strings are also supported under the ASCII format.

• Function – Lists the actions created for a device. A Function name must include an asterisk (*) if you are adding a drop menu to the Command string. Double-click to edit the function name.
• Command – Shows the command string created for the action. Double-click to edit the string.

• Message – The Message column is used to create and store feedback and/or queries for the corresponding command.

• For more information about adding feedback, see Testing Commands, page 239.

• For more information about creating queries, see Configuring Queries, page 241.

- Click Send to connect to a controller and test the typed command.

• Click to select a controller from the list. Use the Refresh button to refresh the list. To browse for controllers in the LAN, click the Intelligent Search button or type the IP address of the controller.
• Click OK to proceed to test the command. For details, see Testing Commands, page 239.

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.

◆ () entering text in () allows the command to be edited in the VK6000.

Example: (A1 A9) (A8 B6) – this command string will provide two editable text boxes from the VK6000 in the Button Action - Commands list which allow you to change the command string:

◆ = using the equals sign before a text command allows you to type in words which will show up in a drop-down menu to describe the command, rather than show the text command itself.

Example: [Power On=0A, Power Off=0B, Standby Mode=0C] – this command string will provide a drop-down menu with three choices using the text before the equal signs to describe each command – 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. Three symbols not allowed within the quotation marks include (“” () []). Quotation marks can be used to the left of= in a HEX command; on either side of= in an ASCII command; and anywhere in an Ethernet command.

HEX Example: ["Power=On" = 0A, "POWER=Off" = 0B]

ASCII Example: ["Power=On" =pwn, "POWER=Off" =pwf]

In the HEX example, “Power=On” allows the equal sign to be inserted before =0A. If the quotes are removed, the command Power=On=0A would fail as an Invalid String.

IR Device

Click to add an Action.

Click to create a duplicate of the Action

Click to delete the selected action.

- Settings – Use the drop-down menu to set the Repeat setting (number of times a signal is sent): 1 Time, 2 Times or 3 Times (Default).

- Advanced

• Delay Interval – Sets a time delay for each command before they are sent to the IR device.
• Receive Duration – Sets the allowed duration of time for the IR device to receive a complete message from the controller.

- Function List – Use this section to configure the IR functions by adding actions to the list.

• Quick Mode – Click to run Learning Mode for all IR actions in the Function List. When the Quick Mode window opens, click Start, a pop-up window appears to select a controller. Check a box to select a controller and click Select. Click Start a second time to run Quick Mode using the Learn instructions below.
• Function – Lists the actions created for a device. Double-click to edit the Function the name.
• Status – Reports the status (Tested, Failed, Learned) of the Learn and Test buttons.
• Learn – Use to transfer commands from an IR remote to the Control Box. Click Learn. The Select Controller window appears.

- Click to select a controller from the list. Use the Refresh button to refresh the list. To browse for controllers in the LAN, click the Intelligent Search button or type the IP address of the controller.

- Click Learn a second time to start learning mode. When the IR Learn LED flashes green, point the IR remote at the Control Box's front panel IR Receiver and push a button on the remote. Press the button on the remote just as you would when using it with the hardware device. 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. The Control Box will beep and the Learn LED will light solid (then turn off) when IR learning is successful. The LED also turns off if Learning mode times out.

- Test – Use to test if commands are sent successfully to the Control Box and hardware device.

- Click Test, a pop-up window appears to select a controller and the IR port. Check a box to choose a controller and use the drop-down menu to select the IR port and then click Select.

- Click Test a second time to test if the IR data transmits successfully to the Control Box. Check the hardware device to confirm that it responded appropriately.

◆ The Status column reports the Learn and Test results.

Digital Output Device

Click to add an Action.

Click to create a duplicate of the Action

Click to delete the selected Action.

• 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.

• Function List – Use this section to configure the Digital Output device functions by adding actions to the list.

• Function – Lists the actions created for a device. Double-click to edit the Function name.

• Command – Shows the command selected for the action. Click the drop-down menu to select an action (Open, Close, Toggle, Pulse).

Relay Device

Click to add an Action.

Click to create a duplicate of the Action

Click to delete the selected Action.

• 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.

• Function List – Use this section to configure the Relay device functions by adding actions to the list.

• Function – Lists the actions created for a device. Double-click to edit the Function name.

• Command – Shows the command selected for the action. Click the drop-down menu to select an action (Open, Close, Toggle, Pulse).

Ethernet Device

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 in the VK6000 in the Button Action - Commands list (see page 152).

Click to add a drop menu into a Command string, then enter the ber sequence in the brackets []. The Function name must include sterisk (*) for each drop menu in the Command string.

Click to add an Enter into the Command string.

Right-click one or more Ethernet commands (except HTTP/HTTPS) to copy and paste them as serial commands:

For special command string tools, see Text Command Tools, page 230.

- Settings

• Protocol – Click the drop-down list to select a protocol for the device
• Port – Type the port number for the device.
• Advanced – Click to access the following settings. The supported settings may vary depending on the device protocol and authentication type.

Delay Interval Sets	a time delay for each command before they are sent to the device.
Delay Time after Login	Sets a time interval that the controller waits to request for login credentials of a device after establishing connection with the device.
Receive Duration	Sets the allowed duration of time for the Ethernet device to receive a complete message from the controller.
Send command after successful connection	Enter a First and Second Command to send to the device after a successful connection has been established.
Auth Type Sets the	authentication type for the device.
Timeout Specifies	the maximum time that the device allows for receiving each feedback message from the device before timing out.
Login Sets the command for logging in to the device.
Parameter Sets the	parameters (keys) of the device that are required for the controller to connect to the device. For example, the device username and password are required when connecting to the device, and the valid values are admin and 123456 respectively.
Keep Connection Alive	Specify an interval during which the controller sends the specified command to make sure the it is connected to the Ethernet device.
Automatically reconnect if no return message is received	Check this box if you want to continue reconnection attempts when no return message is received from the device.
Use Default Click	this button to restore to default settings.

- 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 asterisk (*) for each drop menu you add to the Command string. Double-click to edit the function name. The dropdown menu will appear where the (*) is entered in the Function name
• Command – Shows the command string created for the action.

- To edit a command for a Telnet, PJLINK, ONVIF, or TCP compliant device, double-click the Command field (green area in the interface).

- To edit a command for an HTTP or HTTPS compliant device, click the Edit button. The Edit HTTP Command window appears.

• Feedback – Stores return messages generated by testing the command strings. Double-click to manually add or remove stored messages. This function is not applicable for ONVIF devices.
• Send – Click this button to test the command for the function. The return messages can be saved to Feedback.

This screen appears when Send is clicked. Select a controller for the device to connect and configure the fields such as device IP address.

Intelligent Search Click	to locate controller without specifying an IP address. This option only searches for controllers on the same local area network. For controllers across a network device, such as a router or switch, you must specify the IP address.
Search by IP address	Enter the IP address and click Search to locate a controller.
Controller ID Use the c	check box to select the Controller, fill in the IP Address, Username and/or Password and then click OK. Next use the instructions below this table.
Refresh Click this button	to refresh the Controller ID list.
IP Address Type the IP	address of the device.
Username Type the device's username.
Password Type the device's password to grant access right to the controller.
Receive message for S	specifies the maximum allowed time that the device receives messages from the selected controller.

Note: The username and password are not required for UDP and TCP devices, and the username is not required for PJLINK devices.

Testing Commands

After selecting a controller for the device and configure the required settings (if any) in the select controller window, click OK to proceed to test the typed command. The Test Command window appears.

Select which device to send command to by choosing Send to all or Send to specific and then click Send Test Command. This window appears.

The test results will appear in the yellow area of the window and the feedback messages listed in the Feedback column.

• Add – Click to save a feedback message in the Saved Feedback message window.
• Pause / Continue – Click to pause sending/receiving the command/return message.
• Save & Exit – Save the feedback messages to the list and close the window.

Configuring Queries

You can set up queries to actively monitor parameters of a serial or Ethernet device and store the obtained value into a variable for reuse in a control system project.

Take the example of querying the cumulative number of hours that a projector lamp has been used to be able to estimate the remaining lifespan and plan for replacement in advance.

1. In Database Generator, click Edit to enter the settings page for the projector.

1. Add a command by clicking and double-click the command column to type the command of requesting for the cumulative lamp usage (hour). Consult the user manual for the device to find out the operation command.

1. Set up a variable to store the queried value.

a) In the Message column, click Edit. The Edit Messages window appears.

b) Click the Script tab and click +Add Script and name the script.

c) Write up a script to create a variable that stores the requested value, in this case, the cumulative lamp hour.

d) Click Save.

ATEN Library

The ATEN Library can be accessed from the project bar 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.

• Use the check boxes to select devices to add to My Library. Check All to select all devices in the list.
  ◆ Key in word strings then click Search to find a device.
• Click All, Serial, DO, IR, Relay or Ethernet to filter the device list by type.
• Click Brand, Category, Model, Type or Version to sort the devices.
• Click Add to My Library to add the selected devices to My Library.
• Click Cancel to return to My Library.

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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. When a computer is installed with ControlAssist, you can remotely perform the following:

◆ Control PowerPoint slides
- Control media files through Windows Media Player
- Initiate actions on third-party programs using hotkeys that have been defined for the programs
- Perform system control such as shutting down the computer, execute command prompt, set system volume, and run a program

Note: For a full list of supported actions, see Supported PC Control Actions, page 256.

Specifications

◆ Supported computers
- Only Windows-based computers are supported for remote control.
- Each computer is deemed as an Ethernet device to the ATEN controller, and therefore follows the specification that each controller can support up to 25 Ethernet devices.

- To use ATEN Viewers on a Windows platform, make sure to install Internet Explorer version 11 or later.

◆ PowerPoint File Control

• ControlAssist only supports PowerPoint files that contain 200 slides or less, and are created using Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013, or WPS Office.
• ControlAssist only supports the following PowerPoint file formats: pps, ppt, and pptx.

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.

- If you encounter any issues playing a media file, try install a third-party video codec.

- 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 wmd
Audio Visual Interleave avi
Moving Pictures Experts Group mpg, mpeg, m1v, mp2, mpa, mpe, m3u
Musical Instrument Digital Interface mid, midi, rmi
Audio Interchange File Format aif, aifc, aiff
Sun Microsystems and NeXT au, snd
Audio for Windows wav
CD Audio Track	cda
Indeo Video Technology	ivf
Windows Media Player Skins	wmz, wms
QuickTime movie file	mov
MP4 audio file	m4a
MP4 video file	mp4, m4v, mp4v, 3g2, 3pg2, 3gp, 3gpp
Windows audio file aac, adt, adts

Setting Up Remote PC Control

Follow the steps below to install the required programs on the target computers, configure the associated controller, and customize the Viewer for remote PC control.

1. Make sure you have installed Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 to the target computer. To download the package, go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145
2. Install ControlAssist on the computer you wish to control. For detailed steps, see Installing ControlAssist on Target Computers, page 247.
3. Add the computer into the control system. For detailed steps, see Adding Target Computers to the Control System, page 250.
4. Create a control interface to be used on a licensed mobile device.

- For detailed steps, see Configuring a Control Interface, page 252.

- For details on licenses, see Licenses for Mobile Control, page 75.

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.
c) Click ControlAssist_Vx.x.xxx.zip to download.

1. From the downloaded file, double-click ControlAssist_Setup to install the program. An installation wizard appears.

2. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.

3. When the installation is complete, ControlAssist runs in the system tray.

Note: Keep the ControlAssist program enabled in the system tray to allow the controller to establish connection with the computer.

1. To configure ControlAssist, right-click in the system tray and select Settings. This window appears.

Click the Basic Settings, Certification & Private Key, or About ATEN ControlAssist to access the following settings/information.

Control Default Description
Basic SettingsThe 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 ATENcontroller to establish connection with the computer.
Password password		Note: To change the username and password, make sure to log in the computer using an Administrator account.
Port 6277 The port through which ATEN Configuratorestablishes connection with the ControlAssist-installed computer.
Control Default	It Description
Session timeout 3600	The maximal	time allowed for the controller to establish connection with ControlAssist.
Root Folder N/A This	field specifies	the computer path under which files are display in the PowerPoint Control and Media templates' file list. To display files at the computer's partition level, type %MY_COMPUTER% in this field.

Upload SSL Certificate and Private Key

Upload an SSL certificate and its private key to secure sessions between the computer and the connected controller.

Certificate Default	certificate	Click Choose a file from... to browse for an SSL certificate.
Private key Default	private key	Click Choose a file from... to browse for a private key SSL certificate.

About ATEN ControlAssist

Version N/A Indicates	the release version.
Visit Official Website	N/A Click to open the official website for more information.

Note: If the text in the ControlAssist window appears oversized, change the desktop font size to its default, and then log in the computer again to resolve the issue.

Adding Target Computers to the Control System

After you have installed ControlAssist on the computers you wish to control, follow the steps below to establish connection between the controller and the target computers.

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.
3. Click Library. This window appears.

1. Use the search box to search for "controlassist" to load the ControlAssist database. This screen appears.

1. Click Add to Project. This computer, identified as an Ethernet device installed with ControlAssist, appears in the Device Configuration List.

1. Select the newly added device and configure the Properties settings on the right of the interface.

Hint: If you have more than one computers installed with ControlAssist, change the device name to distinguish these PCs.

For details on Properties settings, see Ethernet Device Properties, page 113.

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 247) in the target computer. You can follow the same logic for creating a media control page.

1. In the Design tab, make sure your home page contains a presentation button and the Viewer contains a PowerPoint page.

1. Configure the button to have it link to the PowerPoint page if pressed in the Viewer.

a) Click the presentation button.
b) Select Link and then double-click the PowerPoint page.

1. 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.

Example 2:

Follow the steps below to create a quick access button for opening and playing a specific PowerPoint file. You can follow the same logic to create a button for opening and playing a specific media file.

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. For details, see Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117.

1. Define the action of each button. For example, for the PowerPoint button to open and start a slide show when pressed, do the following:

a) In the preview pane, click the PowerPoint button.
b) Select ControlAssist (LAN).
c) Double-click [PowerPoint] Open file and then [PowerPoint] Start presentation.
d) Configure the commands and arrange them in the order of execution.

Tip: The asterisk (*) at the end of a Function indicates that it requires configuration in the Commands column.

For details on supported control actions, see Supported PC Control Actions, page 256.

1. From the Upload tab, deploy and back up the project to the controller. For details, see The Upload Tab, page 214.

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.
Next Plays next in the playlist.
Open file* Opens and plays the specified file in Windows Media Player.
Open playlist* Opens and plays the specified playlist in Windows Media Player.
Pause Pauses the playback.
Play Plays the opened file in Windows Media Player.
Previous Plays previous in the playlist.
Set volume to* Sets the player to a specified volume.
Stop Stops the playback.
Switch to full screen mode* Enables or disables the player to full-screen display.
Switch to mute mode* Enables or disables mute mode.
Switch to repeat mode* Enables or disables repeated play.
Volume* Adjusts the player's volume up or down.
[PowerPoint Control]
Open file* Opens the specified PowerPoint file.
Start presentation	Starts the slide show of the specified PowerPoint file.
End presentation	Ends the slide show of the specified PowerPoint file.
Close Closes the opened PowerPoint file.
Go to next slide*	Goes to the next slide.
Go to previous slide	Goes to the previous slide.
Go to slide	Goes to a specified slide number.
[System Control]
Open file* Opens a specified file saved in the target computer.
Open URL*	Opens a specified URL.
Run program*	Runs an application.
Shut down PC	Shuts down the computer.
Set volume* Adjusts the computer's volume.
Execute Command Prompt*	Executes the specified command via Command Prompt.
Bring application to top* Keeps the window of the specified program on top of other windows that are open on the desktop.
[Hotkey Control]
Create action Executes the associated hotkey(s) on the program that opens topmost on the computer desktop.For example, if you have “Ctrl + f” defined as the hotkey for extending a program to full screen in the program itself, to remotely simulate this action, you should have one Create action command associated with two Select key commands, one defined as “Ctrl”, and the other as “f”:
Select key* Use this command to specify the hotkey as defined in the target program. If the hotkey involves pressing two or more keys at the same time, you will have two or more Select key commands associated to one Create action command. See the example in the Create action command above.

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"

"C:\ControlAssist\Presentation Demo.pptx"

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Chapter 7

ATEN Control System App

Overview

The ATEN Control System App is a platform that allows you to operate your control system using pre-made Viewers on mobile devices with an iOS, Android, or Windows platform.

Preparation

Requirements

Make sure your mobile device uses a supported version of the mobile operating system listed below before installing the app.

Mobile Operating System Supported Version
iOS 10.0 or later
Android 8.0 or later
Windows 7 or later

Installing the App

To install the ATEN Control System App on a mobile device, do the following:

1. From the mobile device, tap the App Store or Google Play icon.

1. In the search box, type "aten control".
2. Tap ATEN Control System, and then download and install the app.
3. The ATEN Control System icon appears on the mobile device. Tap the icon to open the app.

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.

The ATEN Control System App

Demo/Start Screen

When you open the ATEN Control System app for the first time, the demo/start screen appears:

graph TD
    A["START"] --> B["SYSTEM"]
    B --> C["FOREM"]
    C --> D["ATEN"]
    D --> E["CONTROL"]
    style A fill:#90EE90,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#90EE90,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#90EE90,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#90EE90,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#90EE90,stroke:#333

Tap Demo to try the ATEN Control System app. Tap Start to find a controller and download Viewers (see Welcome, page 265).

Note: The default demo/start screen appears until a Viewer is downloaded to the Control System app. After a Viewer is downloaded, the default demo/start screen will reappear only if the app is reinstalled, which will also delete all Viewers.

Demo

The Demo page provides two sample Viewers. Tap either Viewer to view the controls of different hardware devices. To return to the demo/start page, tap Quit Demo at the top right corner.

Select a Viewer or press any of the buttons on the Welcome page to demo the app. The first Viewer's name will depend on the OS of the device.

WinViewer1 / iPad / Android1

This demo shows a Conference call interface with controls for a Projector, Screen and Lighting. Tap any of the device icons to open each of the following control pages:

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. Tap the Quit Demo icon to return to the previous page, or press on the background until the logout dialog appears.

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.

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 Configuring Control Interfaces, page 117), or use the administrative options listed below.

Icon Description
	Manage Viewer – Use this page to add, update, and remove downloaded Viewers. See page 267 for details.
	Manage LANDevice – Use this page to access controller's web console or configure the network settings for controllers and the devices that they manage. See page 268 for details.
	Preference – Use this page to set a password for accessing the appor configure the app's usage settings. See page 271 for details.
	Log Report – Use this page to lookup logs to troubleshoot connectivity issues. See page 273 for details.
Icon	Description
	Information – This page provides information about the ATEN Control System’s software version. See page 275 for details.

Manage Viewer

The Manage Viewer page allows you to add, update, and remove downloaded Viewers. To download Viewers, tap Add Viewer (see Preference, page 271).

Icon Description
Add Viewer	Tap Add Viewer to download Viewers. See page 276 for details.
	Tap the Information icon to view the MAC Address, IP Address and Controller ID of the controller associated with the Viewer.
Update	Tap Update to connect to the controller and download an updated version of the Viewer. After the update, the “Downloaded Successfully” prompt will appear
Remove	Tap Remove to delete the Viewer. A dialog box will appear to confirm deletion of the Viewer.Tap Delete to remove the Viewer, or Cancel to cancel the deletion.Note: Viewers are only deleted on the mobile device, and will still be available on the controller.
Done Tap Done to	return to the Welcome page.
Add Viewer	Tap Add Viewer to download Viewers. See page 276 for details.

Manage LAN Device

The Manage LAN Device page allows you to edit network settings for the controllers and LAN devices added in the Configurator software (see Device Library, page 116).

Tap to expand controllers to view connected LAN devices.

Tap to open the web GUI (Chapter 3, Web-Based Configuration and).

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

Telnet

ONVIF

TCP

UDP

Preference

The Preference page provides the following settings.

Preference

Seconds to press before exit dialog appears

1 Seconds

Enable Password P

Show Password

Allow keyboard usage when this app is in full screen

■ Notify me when this app disconnects from the Internet.

Connect to ATEN Control System devices based on the M

■ Always open viewers in full screen.

Show minimize, maximize, and close buttons.

Apply

• Seconds to press before the exit dialog appears: This sets the duration of idle time. When the app idles for the specified duration, an Exit dialog appears to check if the user wants to close the app.
• Enable Password: Enable password authentication for accessing the app.
• Allow keyboard usage when this app is in full screen: Enable this option to allow keyboard operation when the app is in full screen.
• Notify me when this app disconnects from the Internet: Select this option to notify the user when the app disconnects from the Internet.
• Connect to ATEN Control System devices based on the Manage Device IP list: Select this option for the app to identify and connect to controllers by IP address instead of the controller ID, This is useful when

you create projects by duplication, in which case you do not need to reconfigure the controller ID in each project.

• Always open viewers in full screen: This setting is only available when using the app on a Windows platform. Enable this setting to open Viewers (i.e. control pages, for examples see page 261) in full screen.
• Show minimize, maximize, and close buttons: This setting is only available when using the app on a Windows platform. Enable this setting to show the minimize, maximize, and close buttons at the top-right corner of a Viewer (i.e. control page, for examples see page 261).
• Show alert messages for Ethernet devices managed by the controller: This setting is only available when using the app on an iOS platform. Enable this setting to receive status notifications for the managed Ethernet devices.

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.

Tap Report History to view saved logs (see page 274).

Tap Delete to delete the log information.

Tap Back to exit.

Report History

When you tap Report History, you can view and export logs. Saved log files are listed by date in the left column. Tap a log file to view it in the window to the right. Tap and drag the list to scroll through the logs. Tap Back to exit.

Reports	20170426_1.vklog
Apr 27, 2017	2017-04-26 15:16:25:854 [20020903] Receive QuickAction Feedback
20170427_2.vklog 20170427 11:25 saved	2017-04-26 15:16:25:883 [00020112] Action Feedback : 4261415601 enable
20170427_1.vklog 20170427 11:20 saved	2017-04-26 15:16:25:009 [00000006] Send Quick Action Request to (fe000ab1_press)
Apr 26, 2017	2017-04-26 15:16:26:009 [00020910] Send Quick Command 10.3.41.85 Success
20170426_2.vklog 20170426 15:42 saved	2017-04-26 15:16:26:157 [20020903] Receive QuickAction Feedback
20170426_1.vklog 20170426 15:16 saved	2017-04-26 15:16:26:203 [00020112] Action Feedback : 4261415601 enable
	2017-04-26 15:16:26:322 [00000006] Send Quick Action Request to (fe000ab1_press)
	2017-04-26 15:16:26:322 [00020910] Send Quick Command 10.3.41.85 Success
	2017-04-26 15:16:26:491 [20020903] Receive QuickAction Feedback
	2017-04-26 15:16:26:492 [00020112] Action Feedback : 4261415601 enable

Tap Export to send the log as an e-mail attachment.

Information

The Information page displays the ATEN Control System's version.

Download Viewer

The Download Viewer page allows you to search for controllers and download Viewers. This page is accessed from Welcome → Manage Viewer → Add Viewer.

Search by IP Address	Tap to enter a controller's IP address, then tap the Search icon to find it. When controllers are found on the network, they are listed in the Add Viewer box.A Search History drop-down menu will appear for previously searched IP addresses.
Auto Search Auto S	search allows you to search for controllers without specifying an IP address. The controller must be powered on and connected to the same local network.
Add Viewer This panel lists the controllers that have been found on the network. Each controller lists Viewers that can be downloaded to the mobile device. To upload Viewers to a controller, see The Upload Tab, page 214.
Back Icon Back returns you to the Welcome page.
Download	After you select the Viewers you want to download, click Download to start the process.

Downloading Viewers

When controllers 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. Under each controller is a list of Viewers with a check box.Use the check boxes to select the Viewers you want to download, then click Download. If the Lock icon appears, you will be prompted to enter the access key.After Viewers download, the “Downloaded Successfully” prompt appears. Tap Done to return to the Welcome page where the Viewers will be listed.Note: After you download a Viewers to the mobile device, the default Welcome screen no longer appears.
Access Key	When the a Viewers requires an access key a window appears prompting you to enter the key. Enter the correct access key and then click OK to download the Viewers from the controller. To set the access key, see The Upload Tab, page 214.
	Tap the Information icon to view the IP Address, MAC Address and License information of the controller. The license information provides the total number of licenses available and the number in use.

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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.
• Caution: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Always dispose of used batteries according to the proper instructions.
  ♦ Do not use the device near water.
• Do not place the device near, or over, radiators or heat registers.
• The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect against overheating, these openings must never be blocked or covered.
• The device should never be placed on a soft surface (bed, sofa, rug, etc.) as this will block its ventilation openings. Likewise, the device should not be placed in a built-in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.
• Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• To prevent damage to your installation it is important that all devices are properly grounded.
• 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.

• Position system cables and power cables carefully; Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.

• Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• If the following conditions occur, unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair.

• The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed.

• Liquid has been spilled into the device.
• The device has been exposed to rain or water.
• The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
• The device exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
• The device does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

- Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair.

- Avoid circuit overloads. Before connecting equipment to a circuit, know the power supply’s limit and never exceed it. Always review the electrical specifications of a circuit to ensure that you are not creating a dangerous condition or that one doesn’t already exist. Circuit overloads can cause a fire and destroy equipment.

Rack Mount

• 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.
• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
• Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
• After a device is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the device into the rack.
• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
• Make sure that all equipment used on the rack – including power strips and other electrical connectors – is properly grounded.
• Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack.
• Ensure that the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment does not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specified for the equipment by the manufacturer.
• Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack.

Specifications

VK0100 / VK0200

	VK0100 VK0200
Interface
Keypad Layout Up to 14 layout variations using 4 ~ 8 buttons		Up to 125 layout variations using 6 ~ 12 buttons
Serial • 2 x Bidirectional RS-232 Port (2 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connector)• Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)• Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7• Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2• Parity: None (default), even or odd
Relay • 2 x Relay Channel (2 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connector)• Normally open, isolated Relays• Contact Rating: Max 24 VDC, 1A
Digital Input • 1 x Digital Input Channel (1 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connector);• VDC Mode- Input Voltage Range: 0 to 5 VDC- Programmable Range: 1 to 5 VDC• Dry Contact Mode- Pull-up 2k ohms to + 5 VDC
Ethernet • 1 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100Base-T• Supported Protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH• DHCP-enabled. The following default IP settings will be used if no IP is assigned within 30 seconds:IP: 192.168.0.60Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Switches & Buttons
Controller ID Switch 1 x 16-segment Switch
Reset Button 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
Power
Power Consumption DC5	V:1.1W:5BTUDC48V:1.375W:6BTU	DC5V:1.15W:5BTUDC48V:1.44W:7BTU
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0	-50°C
Storage Temperature -20	-60°C
Humidity 0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)	0.38 kg (0.84 lb)
Dimension 11.63 x 7.06 x	4.84 cm(4.58 x 2.78 x 1.91 in)	8.32 x 14.76 x 4.84 cm(3.28 x 5.81 x 1.91 in)

VK1100

Interface
Serial 2 x Programmable bidirectional	RS-232/422/485 ports (2 x DB9 male connectors, configurable via pin assignments)◆ Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)◆ Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7◆ Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2◆ Parity: None (default), Even, or Odd◆ Flow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS
IR/Serial 2 x Programmable IR	/ UnidirectionalRS-232 Ports (1 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)IR:◆ Carrier Frequency: 10KHz~455KHzSerial:◆ Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)◆ Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7◆ Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2◆ Parity: None (default), Even, or Odd
Relay	◆ 4 x Relay Channels (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connector)◆ Normally Open, Isolated Relays◆ Contact Rating: Max 24 VDC, 2A
VDC	◆ 1 x 12 VDC Output Ports (1 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)◆ Power Supply: 12 VDC, 1A Max
Ethernet	◆ 1 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100 Base-T◆ Supported protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH◆ DHCP-enabled. Default IP settings (IP address 192.168.0.60, subnet mask 255.255.255.0) will be automatically applied if no IP address is assigned after connecting to the network for 30 seconds.
USB	1 x USB Type-A
Switches
Controller ID 1 x 16-Segment Switch
Power 1 x on/off Switch
IR Learning
1 x IR Receiver LED
Reset Button
1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton
Power
Power Consumption AC110V:5.4W:87BTUAC2V:5.4W:87BTU
Maximum Input Power Rating internal power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0–50°C
Storage Temperature -20–60°C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 1.19 kg (2.62 lb)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 21.50 x 16.23 x 4.18 cm (8.46 x 6.39 x 1.65 in.)

VK2100

Interface
Serial 4 x Programmable	Bidirectional RS-232/422/485Ports (4 x DB9 Male Connectors, Configurable via Pin Assignments)Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2Parity: None (default), Even or OddFlow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS2 x Bidirectional RS-232 Ports (2 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)Baud Rate: 300 to 115200 (default: 9600)Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2Parity: None (default), Even or Odd
IR/Serial 4 x Programmable	IR / Unidirectional RS-232Ports (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)
	IR:♦ TTL level (0 to 5 V)♦ Carrier Frequency: 10KHz~455KHz
	Serial:♦ Serial: Unidirectional RS-232 (+ - 5 V)♦ Baud Rate: 300 to 1150 (default: 9600)♦ Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7♦ Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2♦ Parity: None (default), Even, or Odd
I/O 4 x Programmable Digital Input / OutputChannels (1 x 5-Pole Terminal Block Connector)
	Dry Contact Mode:♦ Pull-up 2k ohms to + 12 VDC
Relay	♦ 4 x Relay Channels (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connector)♦ Normally Open, Isolated Relays♦ Contact Rating: Max 24 VDC, 2A
VDC	♦ 4 x 12 VDC Output Ports (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)♦ Power Supply: 12 VDC, 2A Max (Shared By 4 Ports)
Ethernet	♦ 1 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100 Base-T♦ Supported protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSH♦ DHCP-enabled. Default IP settings (IP address 192.168.0.60, subnet mask 255.255.255.0) will be automatically applied if no IP address is assigned after connecting to the network for 30 seconds.
USB 1 x USB Type-A
Switches
Controller ID 1 x 16-Segment Switch
Power 1 x on/off Switch
IR Learning
1 x IR Receiver LED
Reset Button
1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton
Power
Power Consumption AC11	0V:4.8W:135BTUAC2V:5.7W:140BTU
Max. Input Power Rating	Internal power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0–50°C
Storage Temperature -20–60°C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 2.64 kg (5.81 lb)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 43.72 x 16.32 x 4.40 cm (17.21 x 6.43 x 1.73 in.)

VK330

Panel Specifications
Display Type TFT-LCD
Size 10.1"
Touch Screen Capacitive
Resolution 1280 x 800
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Color Depth 8 bit
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Backlight LED
Viewing Angle ±85° (H), ±85° (V)
Interfaces
Ethernet 1 x 4J-45 Female, 10/USB 1 x USB Type-A	100/1000 BaseT
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3 af PoE / 802.3 at PoE+
Power Consumption DC48V:W
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0–40°C
Storage Temperature	-10–55°C
Humidity	10–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing	ABS + PC
Weight	0.62 kg (1.37 lb)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	25.22 x 17.78 x 2.45 cm (9.93 x 7 x 0.96 in.)

VK1200

System
CPU Quad-core Processor
SD RAM 1 GB
Flash Memory 8 GB
Interface
Serial 1 x Programmable bidirectional RS-232/422/485 port (1 x 5-pole terminal block connector)1 x Programmable bidirectional RS-232 port (1 x 3-pole terminal block connector)◆ Baud Rate: 300 ~ 115200 (default: 9600)◆ Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7◆ Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2◆ Parity: None (default), Even, or Odd◆ Flow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS (for 5-pole terminal block)
IR/Serial 2 x Programmable IR / Unidirectional RS-232 Ports (2 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)
I/O 2 x Programmable Digital Input / OutputChannels (1 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connector)
Relay	4 x Relay Channels (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connector)Normally Open, Isolated RelaysContact Rating: Max 24 V DC, 2 A
V DC	1 x 12 V DC Output Port (1 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)Power Supply: 12 V DC, 1 A Max
Ethernet	2 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100/1000 Base-TSupported protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSHDHCP-enabled. Default IP settings (IP address 192.168.0.60 / 192.168.1.60 for Control LAN / LAN, subnet mask 255.255.255.0) will be automatically applied if no IP address is assigned within 30 seconds of connecting to the network.
USB 1 x USB Type-A
LCD Panel
Size 1.6"
LCM Display 64 x 128 resolution
LCM Setting 3 x Pushbuttons (Up, Down, Enter)
Switches
Power 1 x on/off Switch
IR Learning
1 x IR Receiver LED
Reset Button
1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton
Power
Power Consumption AC 110 V	: 4.7 W : 81 BTUAC 220 V : 4.5 W : 81 BTU
Maximum Input Power Rating	internal power: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 – 50	°C
Storage Temperature -20 – 60	°C
Humidity 0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 1.23 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 20.00 x	16.41 x 4.40 cm

VK2200

System
CPU Quad-core Processor
SD RAM 2 GB
Flash Memory 8 GB
Interface
Serial 2 x Bidirectional RS-232/422/485 Ports(2 x 5-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)6 x Programmable Bidirectional RS-232 Ports(6 x 3-Pole Terminal Block Connector)◆ Baud Rate: 300 ~ 115200 (default: 9600)◆ Data Bit: 8 (default) or 7◆ Stop Bit: 1 (default) or 2◆ Parity: None (default), Even or Odd◆ Flow Control: None (default) RTS/CTS(for 5-pole terminal block)
IR/Serial 8 x Programmable IR / Unidirectional RS-232Ports (4 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)
I/O 8 x Programmable Digital Input / OutputChannels (2 x 5-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)
Relay	8 x Relay Channels (4 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connector)Normally Open, Isolated RelaysContact Rating: Max 24 V DC, 2 A
V DC	4 x 12 V DC Output Ports (2 x 4-Pole Terminal Block Connectors)Power Supply: 12 V DC, 2 A Max (Shared By 4 Ports)
Ethernet	2 x RJ-45 Female, 10/100/1000 Base-TSupported protocol: ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSHDHCP-enabled. Default IP settings (IP address 192.168.0.60 / 192.168.1.60 for Control LAN / LAN, subnet mask 255.255.255.0) will be automatically applied if no IP address is assigned within 30 seconds of connecting to the network.
USB 1 x USB Type-A
LCD Panel
Size 1.6"
LCM Display 64 x 128 resolution
LCM Setting 3 x Pushbuttons (Up, Down, Enter)
Switches
Power 1 x on/off switch
IR Learning

1 x IR Receiver LED

Reset Button
1 x Semi-recessed pushbutton
Power
Power Consumption AC 1	10 V : 5.7 W : 139 BTUAC 220 V : 6.8 W : 144 BTU
Max. Input Power Rating Internal power: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0	-50 °C
Storage Temperature -20	-60 °C
Humidity 0 – 80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Metal
Weight 2.62 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	43.24 x 16.32 x 4.40 cm

Software Specifications

Configurator
Max. No. of Macros 104 per project
Viewer
Max. No. of Pages 64 per Viewer
Max. No. of Objects 56 per page
Licenses for Mobile Control (VK1100 / VK2100)
Basic (free) 2
Max. No. Allowed 16
Licenses for Mobile Control (VK0100 / VK0200)
Basic (free) 0
Max. No. Allowed 10
Note: Each time a mobile device or a Touch Panel connects to an ATEN controller for remote control, one license on the controller will be occupied. For more information about purchasing additional licenses, contact your local sales representative.

CAD and Panel Cutout Diagrams

VK0100

[Replace with VK0100 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0100 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0100 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0100 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

VK0200

[Replace with VK0200 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0200 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0200 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK0200 CAD & Cutout diagrams]

VK108US

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

VK112EU

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

[Replace with VK108US CAD & Cutout diagrams]

Datapoint Types

ATEN Control System supports the following KNX Datapoint Types (DPT):

DPT ID DPT Format DPT Name
1.001 B	1	DPT_Switch
1.002 B	1	DPT_Bool
1.003 B	1	DPT_Enable
1.004 B	1	DPT_Ramp
1.005 B	1	DPT_Alarm
1.006 B	1	DPT_BinaryValue
1.007 B	1	DPT_Step
1.008 B	1	DPTUpDown
1.009 B	1	DPT_OpenClose
1.010 B	1	DPT_Start
1.011 B	1	DPT_State
1.012 B	1	DPT_Invert
1.013 B	1	DPT_DimSendStyle
1.014 B	1	DPT_InputSource
1.015 B	1	DPT_Reset
1.016 B	1	DPT_Ack
1.017 B	1	DPT_Trigger
1.018 B	1	DPT_Occupancy
1.019 B	1	DPT_Window_Door
1.021 B	1	DPT_LogicalFunction
1.022 B	1	DPT_Scene_AB
1.023 B	1	DPT_ShutterBlinds_Mode
1.100 B	1	DPT_Heat/Cool
2.001 B	2	DPT_Switch_Control
2.002 B	2	DPT_Bool_Control
2.003 B	2	DPT_Enable_Control
2.004 B	2	DPT_Ramp_Control
2.005 B	2	DPT_Alarm_Control
2.006 B	2	DPT_BinaryValue_Control
2.007 B	2	DPT_Step_Control
2.008 B	2	DPT_Direction1_Control
2.009 B	2	DPT_Direction2_Control
2.010 B	2	DPT_Start_Control
2.011 B	2	DPT_State_Control
2.012 B	2	DPT_Invert_Control
3.007 B	_1U_3	DPT_Control_Dimming
3.008 B	_1U_3	DPT_Control_Blinds
4.001 A	8	DPTASCII
4.002 A	8	DPT_Char_8859_1
5.001 U	8	DPT_Scaling
5.003 U	8	DPT_Angle
5.004 U	8	DPT_Percent_U8
5.005 U	8	DPT_DecimalFactor
5.006 U	8	DPT_Tariff
5.010 U	8	DPT_Value_1_Ucount
6.001 V	8	DPT_Percent_V8
6.010 V	8	DPT_Value_1_Count
6.020 B	_5N_3	DPT_Status_Mode3
7.013 U	16	DPT_Brightness
8.011 V	16	DPT_Rotation_Angle
9.001 F	16	DPT_Value_Temp
18.001 B	_1R_1U_6	DPT_SceneControl
20.100 N	8	DPT_FuelType
20.101 N	8	DPT_BurnerType
20.102 N	8	DPT_HVACMode
20.103 N	8	DPT_DHWMode
20.104 N	8	DPT_LoadPriority
20.105 N	8	DPT_HVACContrMode
20.106 N	8	DPT_HVACEmergMode
20.107 N	8	DPT_ChangeoverMode
20.108 N	8	DPT_ValveMode
20.109 N	8	DPT_DamperMode
20.110 N	8	DPT_HeaterMode
20.111 N	8	DPT_FanMode
20.112 N	8	DPT_MasterSlaveMode
20.113 N	8	DPT_StatusRoomSetp
23.001 N	2	DPT_OnOff_Action
23.002 N	2	DPT_Alarm_Reaction
23.003 N	2	DPTUpDown_Action
23.102 N	2	DPT_HVAC_PB_Action

ATEN Control Box Reset Button

The reset button on ATEN Control Boxes (VK1100 / VK1200 / VK2100 / VK2200) can be used to reset system settings as described below.

Reset Button Functions
Control Box ON/OFF	Operation Description
ON Short press	Resets the Control Box's network	settings.
	Press and hold until the front panel LEDs blink once, with the buzzer beeping once (about 8 seconds)	Resets all settings back to factory default (deleting all Viewers, Projects, and account/password) but retains the network and license settings.
OFF While pressing	pressing and holding, turn on the Control Box, and release when the buzzer beeps once, with the front panel LEDs blinking.	Enters Recovery Mode without resetting the Control Box's settings.
	While pressing and holding, turn on the Control Box, and release when the buzzer beeps twice, with the front panel LEDs blinking.	Resets all settings back to factory default but retains the license settings, and enters Recovery Mode.
	While pressing and holding, turn on the Control Box, and release when the buzzer beeps 3 times, with the front panel LEDs blinking.	Resets all of the Control Box's settings, including Viewers, Projects, account/password, network, and licenses.

Windows OS Button Limitation

There is a limitation for overlapping buttons when adding buttons for a Viewer to be used on Windows mobile devices. When two or more buttons are layered on one another, such as (A) on top of (B), users are unable to press the top most button (A), and instead triggers the bottom button (B) every time trying to press (A). To resolve this issue, copy the top most button (A), and add the duplicate (C) under both (A) and (B) on the Viewer.

When the top button (A) is pressed, the lowest button (C) is executed.

Technical Support

International

• For online technical support – including troubleshooting, documentation, and software updates: http://eservice.aten.com
• For telephone support, see Telephone Support, page x:

North America

Email Support [e-mail]
Online Technical Support	Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates	https://eservice.aten.com
Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN		ext 4988

When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand:

◆ Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase.
- Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, expansion cards, and software.
◆ Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred.
◆ The sequence of operations that led up to the error.
◆ Any other information you feel may be of help.

Limited Warranty

ATEN warrants its hardware in the country of purchase against flaws in materials and workmanship for a Warranty Period of two [2] years (warranty period may vary in certain regions/countries) commencing on the date of original purchase. This warranty period includes the LCD panel of ATEN LCD KVM switches. Select products are warranted for an additional year (see A+ Warranty for further details). Cables and accessories are not covered by the Standard 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. Replaced products assume the warranty of the original product for the remaining period or a period of 90 days, whichever is longer. When the products or components are replaced, the replacing articles shall become customer property and the replaced articles shall become the property of ATEN.

To learn more about our warranty policies, please visit our website: http://www.aten.com/global/en/legal/policies/warranty-policy/

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Released: 2021-05-07

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