ATEN VS481A User guide

VS481A HDMI Switch
RS-232 Control Tool
v1.0.064
User Manual
www.aten.com
VS481A RS-232 Control Tool
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VS481A RS-232 Control Tool

RS-232 Control Tool Operation

Overview

The VS481A’s built-in bi-directional RS-232 serial interface allows system control through a high-end controller, PC, and/or home automation / home theater software package. RS-232 serial operations in a VS481 can be managed via a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on systems that are running Windows. In order to use this Control Tool, two separate items of software must be installed on all of the PCs in your installation – .NET Framework 2.0 and the Control Tool AP. This procedure is detailed in the following sections.

Before You Begin

.NET Framework 2.0

To install .NET Framework on your PC, do the following:
1. Download the executable file from the ATEN website or the Microsoft Download Center online, and run it.
A installation
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The installation applet will automatically detect the operating system and install the correct drivers

RS-232 Control Tool AP

To download the RS-232 Control AP in order to use the Browser GUI to manage the serial commands in your VS481
1. Download the RS-232 Control Tool AP from the ATEN website (www.aten.com).
2. Save the file to a convenient location.
3. Run the file to open the RS-232 Control Tool GUI.
A installation, do the following:
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