8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box
VK258
Ethernet-connected expansion box that adds 8 digital input/output channels to an ATEN control system for sensors and triggers. Accepts PoE or DC power; managed via a web interface.
Features
- An Ethernet-to-digital I/O box ships with 8 channels of digital input / output
- Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DC power supply
- WebUI provides VK258 system information, including firmware upgrade
- Supports IEEE 802.1x authentication protocol for enhanced network security
- Supports Telnet CLI (command-line interface) mode for third-party system integration
- An expansion solution for connecting more digital I/O devices to ATEN Control System
- Flexible deployment via Ethernet connection
- Works with a connected ATEN controller with ID Switch through instant configuration
Interfaces
- I/O
- • 8 x Programmable Digital Input / Output Channel (8 x 2-Pole Terminal Block Connector) Digital Input: – VDC Mode Input Voltage Range: 0 to 24 VDC Programmable Range: 1 to 24 VDC – Dry Contact Mode Pull-up 2k ohms to +12 VDC Digital Output: 300 mA sink from 24 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: 192.168.0.60 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Switches
- Controller ID
- 1 x 16-segment Switch
- Expander ID
- 1 x 8-segment Switch
- Reset Button
- 1 x Semi-recessed Pushbutton
- USB
- 1 x USB Type A (Firmware upgrade only)
- Power Consumption
- DC5V:2.2W:36BTU/h POE:2.75W:39BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.
Power
- Output
- 12 VDC, 300 mA
Environmental
- Operating Temperature
- 0 – 50°C
- Storage Temperature
- –20 – 60°C
- Humidity
- 0 - 80% RH, Non-Condensing
Physical Properties
- Housing
- Metal
- Weight
- 0.46 kg ( 1.01 lb )
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 13.00 x 7.58 x 4.20 cm (5.12 x 2.98 x 1.65 in.)
- Note
- For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.
Firmware
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