ATEN VS0801 User Manual

VS0801

USER MANUAL

8-Port Video Switch

FCC Information

This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.

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.

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

SJ/T 11364-2006

The following contains information that relates to China.

VS0801 User Manual

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Packa ge C ontents

The VS0801 8-port Video Switch package contains the following
items:

 1 VS0801 8-port Video Switch
 1 VGA/Audio Cable (1.8 m)
 1 IR Remote Control Unit
 1 Power Adapter
 1 Rack Mount Kit
 1 User Manual*
 1 Quick Start Guide

Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.

* Features may have been added to the VS0801 since this

manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.

Copyright © 2010 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.

Manual Part No. PAPE-1348-AT1G

ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights

reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Printing Date: 2010-04-23

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Overview

With eight VGA/Audio input ports, the VS0801 8-port Video
Switch allows you to conveniently display the video output of
eight separate computer systems on all analog monitors or a
multimedia projector. Rack mountable in only 1U of space, and
with full audio support, the VS0801 is perfect for server room
applications that require the monitoring of high quality video and
audio output, allowing you to monitor work harsh environments
from a safe location.

The IR remote control and convenient front panel pushbuttons
allow you to quickly and easily toggle between VGA/Audio
sources, while the front panel LEDs indicate the source device at
a glance. In addition, with support for up to 300 MHz bandwidth,
the VS0801 allows for the transmission of large amounts of
information at very high speeds.

Furthermore, for complete system and install integration, RS-232
control is standard through the VS0801’s built-in bi-directional
RS-232 serial port that allows the switch to be controlled through
a serial PC.

Designed for enterprise use, the VS0801 eliminates the extra
cost of purchasing a separate monitor for each computer system,
saves space and power in the server room, and provides high
speed audio and video for a wide range of industrial and
commercial applications.

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Features

 Displays the video output of up to eight computers on a single

analog display

 Quick and easy switching between VGA/Audio sources via

front panel pushbuttons or IR remote control

 Supports stereo audio
 Built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial port for high-end system

control

 Supports up to 300 MHz bandwidth
 Superior video quality – 2048x1536@60Hz; DDC; DDC2;

DDC2B

 Supports all analog displays – VGA, SVGA, UXGA, WUXGA,

and multisync

 Plug-and-play – no software installation required
 All-metal casing provides durability and protection
 Designed for enterprise use
 Rack Mountable

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System Requirements

Source Devices(s)

The following equipment must be installed on the source device
or computer that acts as a source of VGA/Audio content:

 HDB-15 connector

Display Device

 A VGA, SVGA, UXGA, WUXGA or multisync monitor or

multimedia projector with an HDB-15 connector

Cables

 1 VGA/Audio cable for each source device you will be

connecting

 1 VGA/Audio cable for your display device

Note: 1. One 1.8 m VGA/Audio cable is included in this package.

We strongly recommend that you purchase high-quality
cables of appropriate length since this will affect the
quality of the audio and video display. Contact your
dealer to purchase the correct cable sets.

2. If you wish to utilize the VS0801’s high-end serial
controller function, you will also need to purchase an
appropriate RS-232 cable. See Installing the RS-232
Controller, page 11.

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Components

2

1

3

VS0801 Front View

No. Component Function

1 Port Selection

Pushbuttons

2 Port LEDs There is one port LED next to each port

3 IR Receiver This receives signals from the IR remote

Pressing a port selection pushbutton
routes the VGA/Audio source from the
corresponding input port to the output port
for display.

selection pushbutton. This lights green to
indicate that the corresponding port has
been selected. Port LED flashes when
video output is disabled.

control.

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VS0801 Rear View

1

2

3

VIDEO / AUDIO OUT

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4

5

No. Component Function

1 Grounding

Te rm i n al

2 RS-232 Serial

Port

3 Video / Audio

Input

4 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs in here.

5 Video / Audio

Output

The grounding wire (used to ground the
unit) attaches here.

This is the serial remote port for input
source selection and high-end system
control.

Each input section is comprised of a VGA
connector and a mini stereo audio jack.
The cables that connect to the video and
audio output ports on the computers /
source devices plug in here.

The cables that connect to the video and
audio input ports on the video display plug
in here.

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IR Remote Control

1

2

ON / OFF

No. Component Function

1 Port Up / Port

Down Buttons

Press the Port Up button to cycle forward
through the source devices (1 to 2; 2 to 3; ... 8
to 1).

Press the Port Down button to cycle backward
through the source devices. (8 to 7; 7 to 6; ... 1
to 8)

2 Port Selection

Buttons

3On / Off

Button

Press a button to bring the focus directly to the
source device attached to its associated port.

This button enables / disables the video
output.

Note: If video output is disabled, the
corresponding port LED will flash until video is
re-enabled.

3

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Installation

1. Make sure that the power to all devices you will be
installing has been turned off.

2. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.

Installation of the VS0801 is simply a matter of plugging in the
appropriate cables.

To install the switch, refer to the installation diagram on page 12
as you perform the following three steps:

1. Use a VGA cable to connect the VGA input port on the video
display device to the VGA output ports on the rear of the
VS0801. Connect your speakers to the Audio output port.

2. Use VGA/Audio cables to connect the VGA/Audio output
ports on the source device(s) to the VGA/Audio input ports on
the VS0801. Eight VGA/Audio input ports are located on the
rear of the switch.

3. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate AC
power source; plug the power adapter cable into the Power
Jack on the VS0801.

This completes the basic installation of the VS0801 8-port Video
Switch. You may now power on the display and source devices.

Installing the RS-232 Controller

In order to use the RS-232 serial interface to attach a high-end
controller (such as a PC) to the VS0801, use a serial cable such
as a modem cable. The end connecting to the VS0801 should
have a 9-pin male connector. Connect this to the serial interface
on the rear of the VS0801. Refer to number 4 on the diagram on
page 12.

Note: To configure the controller serial port, see page 14.

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Installation Diagram

Hardware / Software
Controller

4

3

2

1

OR

VIDEO / AUDIO OUT

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Source Device Selection

The VS0801 8-port Video Switch offers easy and flexible source
device selection with either the front panel pushbuttons, with the
remote control, or through the RS-232 serial interface.

Note: Whenever the VS0801 is powered on, it automatically

selects the first port. You may choose one of the methods
outlined below to select a different port.

Manual Selection

To select a source device, press the pushbutton that corresponds
to the port it is connected to.

Note: The SELECTED LED (green) light indicates which port is

currently selected.

Remote Control Selection

To select a source device with the remote control, press the
number button that corresponds to the port it is connected to.

Alternatively, you may also cycle through the source devices by
pushing the Port Up and Port Down buttons on the remote control
unit.

 Use the Port Up button to select the next port in ascending

order (from left to right on the front view panel).

 Use the Port Down button to select the next port in

descending order (from right to left on the front view panel).

Note: Aim the remote control unit at the IR receiver located on

the front panel of the VS0801. For optimum performance,
make sure there is a clear line-of-sight between the
remote control unit and the IR receiver.

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RS-232 Serial Interface

The VS0801’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface
allows system control through a high-end controller or PC.

Configuring the Serial Port

The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows:

Baud Rate 19200

Data Bits 8

Parity None

Stop Bi ts 1

Flow Control None

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Serial Commands

The VS0801’s serial commands are as follows

Control
Function
Protocol

Switch to
Last Port

Switch to
Next Port

Switch to
Port 1

Switch to
Port 2

Switch to
Port 3

Switch to
Port 4

Switch to
Port 5

Switch to
Port 6

Switch to
Port 7

Switch to
Port 8

Start

Head Function

Code

0x5A

Port

0x7E

Code
0x81

Switch to Next
Port 0x00

Switch to Next
Port 0x01

Switch to Next
Port 0x08

Packet Format

Data

Data Checksum

Length

0x00 N/A 0x81 0x81

N/A 0x82

0x01 0x31 0xBB

0x32 0xBC

0x33 0xBD

0x34 0xBE

0x35 0xBF

0x36 0xC0

0x37 0xC1

0x38 0xC2

End

Code

0xA5

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Powering Off and Restarting

If you power off the VS0801, follows these steps before powering
it on again:

1. Power off the attached devices.

2. Unplug the power adapter cable from the VS0801.

3. Wait 10 seconds, and then plug the power adapter cable back
in.

4. After the VS0801 is powered on, power on the attached
devices.

Note: Whenever the VS0801 is powered on, it automatically

selects the first port.

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Specifications

Function VS0801

Display Connections 1

Connectors Device Video In 8 x HDB-15 Male (Blue)

Audio In 8 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)

Display Video Out 1 x HDB-15 Female (Blue)

Audio Out 1 x Mini Stereo Jack Female (Green)

RS-232 Port 1 x DB-9 Female (Black)

Power 1 x DC Jack

LEDs Selected 8 (Green)

Video 2048 x 1536@60 Hz; DDC2B

Power Consumption DC5.3V, 1.01W

Environment Operating Temp. 0–50ºC

Storage Temp. -20–60ºC

Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing

Physical
Properties

Housing Metal

Weight 2.10 kg

Dimensions
(L x W x H)

43.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM THE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or
statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions,
or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.

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