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Chapter 4. ATEN Configurator (VK6000)
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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 the
Device Configuration list to configure the
following properties.
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Name: Type to change the device name.
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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.
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Identify ATEN Expansion Box and Keypad by IP Address:
Note: Only enable this function if any of the following scenario applies.
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Need to install more than 16 controllers under the same subnet.
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Your network switch blocks multicast signals between the controller and
Expansion Box/Keypad.
When enabled, the controller connects to an ATEN Expansion Box/Keypad
with matching controller ID and Expansion Box/Keypad IP address.
To use this function, make sure to do the following.
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On the Expansion Box/Keypad:
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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.
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Set the Expansion Box/Keypad to a fixed IP address.
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In the project files:
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In the Devices tab, make sure the controller IDs match the
configuration on the Expansion Boxes and/or Keypads.