Kramer VS-211XS User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODELS:
VS-211XS 2x1 4K Auto Switcher
VS-411XS 4x1 4K Auto Switcher

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 4
Defining VS-211XS and VS-411XS 5
VS-211XS / VS-411XS Front Panel 5
VS-211XS / VS-411XS Rear Panel 6
Mounting VS-211XS / VS-411XS 7
Connecting VS-411XS 8
Connecting Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 9
Connecting to VS-411XS via RS-232 9
Principles of Operation 10
Input Auto-Switching 10
IP-Driven CEC Signals Routing via Built-in Control Gateway 11
Maestro Built-in Control and Automation Configuration 12
Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Control 14
Operating and Controlling VS-411XS 15
Using Front Panel Buttons 15
Setting DIP-Switches 15
Using Contact Closure Remote Control Pins 16
Acquiring and Discovering Plug-and-Play IP Address 17
Operating via Ethernet 18
Using Embedded Web Pages 22
Selecting an Input 23
Adjusting Audio Output Volume 24
Viewing and Adjusting General Settings 24
Setting Remote Buttons 25
Loading and Saving Settings 25
Resetting Device 26
Defining IP Settings 27
Define CEC Gateway Settings 29
Setting Time and Date 30
Upgrading the Firmware 31
Setting Security 32
Setting Auto Switching Priorities 34
Setting Input Color Depth 34
Setting Output Audio Source for De-embedded Audio 35
Setting HDCP Support 35
Setting Video Signal Timeouts 37
Managing EDID 38
Configuring Device Control and Automation 41
Operating via Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel 45
Viewing About Page 59
Firmware Upgrade 60
Technical Specifications 61
Default Communication Parameters 62
Default Automation settings 62
Default EDID 66
Protocol 3000 69
Understanding Protocol 3000 69
Protocol 3000 Commands 70
Result and Error Codes 81

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VS-211XS, VS-411XS –Introduction
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Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world
of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
This user manual describes VS-211XS and VS-411XS. These devices are identical except
for the number of their inputs. Note that whenever VS-411XS is used in the user manual, it
also refers to VS-211XS, unless specified otherwise. (A device is named specifically only
when a device-specific feature is described).
Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for
possible future shipment.
•Review the contents of this user manual.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-211XS or www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-
211XS to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving Best Performance
•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,
high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor
matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils.
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence
signal quality.
•Position your Kramer VS-411XS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

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Safety Instructions
Caution:
•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected
and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made
arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any
costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on
arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
VS-211XS and VS-411XS are intelligent (2x1 and 4x1, respectively) automatic switchers for
4K HDR, HDMI™video signals. VS-411XS offers an intelligent switching experience with
built-in Maestro room control and the standard priority / last-connected switching function
based on active video signal detection.
VS-411XS provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.
Exceptional Quality
•Plug & Play Auto Switcher –Automatically plays the switched source signal on the
connected display according to user-configured preferences, such as priority or
last-connected input. When the user manually switches, by pressing a button, the auto
switching is overridden.
•I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID handling,
processing, locking and pass-through algorithm ensures plug & play operation for HDMI
source and display systems.
•HDMI Signal Switching –HDCP 2.2 compliant, Supporting deep color, x.v.Color™, CEC,
lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS−HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D
as specified in HDMI 2.0.
•Multi-channel Audio Switching –Up to 32 channels of digital stereo uncompressed
signals for supporting studio-grade surround sound.

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Advanced and User-frwiendly Operation
•Simple and Powerful Maestro Room Control –Out-of-the-box configured room control
for a typical meeting room setup, and intuitive user interface enables you to fully control
your meeting room elements. Room devices are controlled right out-of-the-box by an
extensive range of triggers, including input/output connectivity, routing, and button
pressing. By minimizing user intervention, Maestro room control saves meeting prep
time and minimizes human error before presentations.
•Easy Remote Device Control –Control meeting and presentation devices connected to
VS-411XS from the user-friendly Kramer Aware app on a compatible Kramer touch
panel (sold separately). Kramer Aware includes a built-in, basic user-interface panel,
pre-configured for Maestro-controlled typical meeting room setup.
•Simple Manual Switching Operation –Local panel buttons, or remotely connected
contact-closure buttons, and optional Maestro Kramer Aware touch panel buttons, for
flexible user input selection and switching control.
•Audio De-embedding –The digital audio signal passing-through to the HDMI output, is
de-embedded, converted to an analog signal and sent to the stereo balanced analog
audio output. This enables playing the audio on a locally connected professional audio
system (such as DSP) and speakers, in parallel to playing it on the speakers connected
to the AV acceptor device (such as TVs with speakers).
•Automatic Display Operation –Part of the out-of-the-box Maestro configured room
automation. Meeting presentation is simplified by automatically turning ON/OFF a
CEC-enabled display when the presentation source is plugged in / unplugged with
user-defined shut-down delay.
•Easy Audio Control –Adjust the audio output volume or mute via front panel buttons,
built-in Maestro and Kramer Aware touch panel buttons, embedded web pages control
buttons, and remote IP or local RS-232 serial commands.
•IP-Based Firmware Upgrade –Ethernet-based, via a user-friendly software upgrade tool
or via embedded web pages, enabling upgrade via Kramer Network management.
•Cost-effective Maintenance –Status LED indicators for HDMI ports facilitate easy local
maintenance and troubleshooting. Remote IP-driven device management, and optional
whole site management system, via built in web pages and RS-232 connection. Local
and remote firmware upgrade via RS-232 or Ethernet connection tool ensure lasting,
field proven deployment.
•Easy Installation –Compact DemiTOOLS® fan-less enclosure for user-reachable table
mounting, or side-by-side mounting of 2 units in a 1U rack space with the recommended
rack adapter.
Flexible Connectivity
•Comprehensive Unit Control and Configuration Options –Local control via DIP-switches,
volume and mute buttons, and volume and mute contact closure switches. Distance
control via user-friendly embedded web pages via the Ethernet, Protocol 3000 API
commands via RS-232 serial communication transmitted by a PC, touch screen system
or other serial controller.

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Typical Applications
VS-411XS is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Corporate or educational AV meeting solution, where an intelligent, high-quality auto
switcher is needed.
•Smart controllable switching in small to medium size meeting and training rooms.
Controlling your VS-411XS
Control your VS-411XS directly via the front panel push buttons, or:
•Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.
•Via optional Kramer Aware touch panel.
•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller.
•Via REMOTE dry contact pins.

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Defining VS-211XS and VS-411XS
This section defines VS-211XS and VS-411XS front and rear panels.
VS-211XS / VS-411XS Front Panel
Figure 1: VS-211XS 2x1 4K Auto Switcher Front Panel
Figure 2: VS-411XS 4x1 4K Auto Switcher Front Panel
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Feature
Function
SETUP 4-way
DIP-Switches
Set the operation DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 15).
IN Buttons
Press to select an HDMI input (button lights orange):
VS-211XS: IN 1 and IN 2.
VS-411XS: IN 1 to IN 4.
VOL Push
Buttons
-
Press to decrease audio output volume.
+
Press to increase audio output volume.
MUTE
Push Button
Press to mute the audio output.
The audio signal remains mute when using the VOL –button and
unmutes automatically when pressing the VOL + button.
LED
Lights red when audio output is muted.
OUT LED
Lights green when an HDMI output is connected.
ON LED
Lights green when the device receives power.
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VS-211XS / VS-411XS Rear Panel
Figure 3: VS-211XS 2x1 4K Auto Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 4: VS-411XS 4x1 4K Auto Switcher Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
HDMI IN Connectors
Connect to an HDMI source:
VS-211XS: HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2.
VS-411XS: HDMI IN 1 to HDMI IN 4.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.
REMOTE Terminal block
Connector:
Connect to contact closure switches by momentary contact between
the desired pin and common GND pin (see Using Contact Closure
Remote Control Pins on page 16).
For VS-211XS:
IN 1, IN 2/ CST-1, CST-2
Select input 1 or input 2 (IN 1 or IN 2), or alternatively activate custom
triggers (including CST-1 and CST-2 to GND) set up in Maestro.
(Configured via the embedded web pages).
For VS-411XS:
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
Select input 1 to input 4 (IN 1 to IN 4), or alternatively activate custom
triggers set up in Maestro. (Configured via the embedded web pages).
VOL+, VOL -, MUTE
Set the volume up or down (VOL+/-) and mute the audio output
(MUTE).
ETHERNET RJ-45
Connector
Connect to a PC via a LAN to control the device.
RESET Recessed Button
Press briefly to restart the device.
Press and hold (5 seconds) to fully reset the device parameters to their
default values, including ETH parameters.
5V DC Power Connector
Connect to the power supply and to the mains electricity.
RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a PC or a remote controller to control the device.
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Mounting VS-211XS / VS-411XS
This section provides instructions for mounting VS-211XS. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).
•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).
•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
•Mount VS-211XS / VS-411XS before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Mount VS-211XS / VS-411XS in a rack:
•Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VS-211XS / www.kramerav.com/product/VS-411XS).
Mount VS-211XS / VS-411XS on a surface using one of the
following methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to
a flat surface. For more information go to
www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-211XS /
www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-411XS.

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Connecting VS-411XS
Since the main difference between VS-211XS and VS-411XS are the number of inputs, from
this section on, any description of VS-411XS applies also to VS-211XS, unless stated
otherwise.
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-411XS. After
connecting your VS-411XS, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 5: Connecting to the VS-411XS Rear Panel
To connect VS-411XS as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:
1. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI IN connectors , for example, Connect:
▪A Blu-ray player to HDMI IN 1.
▪A work Station to HDMI IN 2.
▪Kramer DIP-31 Auto Switcher to HDMI IN 3.
▪A Set top box to HDMI IN 4.
2. Connect HDMI OUT to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a display).
3. Connect AUDIO OUT to a balanced stereo audio acceptor (for example,
Kramer Tavor 5-O active speakers).
4. Connect REMOTE dry-contact terminal block connectors to configurable buttons to
select an input (see Using Contact Closure Remote Control Pins on page 16) or activate
a custom Maestro trigger (see Configuring Device Control and Automation on page 41).
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5. Connect the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to the RS-232 port on a
controller (for example, a laptop) to control the VS-411XS.
6. Connect the ETHERNET RJ-45 port to the LAN.
7. Connect the 5V power adapter to VS-411XS and to the mains electricity (not shown in
Figure 5).
Connecting Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo
Audio Acceptor
The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor:
Figure 6: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Figure 7: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Connecting to VS-411XS via RS-232
You can connect to VS-411XS via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
VS-411XS features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
VS-411XS.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of VS-411XS to a PC/controller, as
follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:
•Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal
block.
•Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal
block.
•Pin 5 to the G pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal block.
RS-232 Device VS-411XS
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Principles of Operation
This section describes the VS-411XS powerful operation principles:
•Input Auto-Switching on page 10.
•IP-Driven CEC Signals Routing via Built-in Control Gateway on page 11.
•Maestro Built-in Control and Automation Configuration on page 12.
•Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Control on page 14.
Input Auto-Switching
Input selection is set by the DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 15) to either of
the following modes:
•Manual
•Auto –Last connected
•Auto –Priority
By-default switching is set to Auto Last connected.
When in manual mode, a manual switch to an unconnected input stays connected to output.
Manual switching overrides auto-switch mode.
In manual mode, select an input by:
•Pressing input front panel buttons.
•Using remote input selection switches (see Using Contact Closure Remote Control Pins
on page 16).
•Sending RS-232 serial commands control (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 70).
•Using the embedded web pages (see Selecting an Input on page 23).
•Using Maestro Control on Kramer Aware touch panel (see Operating via Maestro
Kramer Aware Touch Panel on page 45).
In auto-switching mode, switching selection is performed based on either last connected or
priority input:
•In last connected mode, if the signal on the current input is lost, VS-411XS automatically
selects the last connected input, (the delay depends on a configurable timeout).
•In priority mode, when the input sync signal is lost for any reason, the input with a live
signal and next in priority is selected automatically, (the delay depending on the
configurable signal-lost timeout, (see Setting Auto Switching Priorities on page 34).

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IP-Driven CEC Signals Routing via Built-in Control
Gateway
VS-411XS sends CEC commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the
VS-411XS built-in control gateway, to control devices that are connected to the VS-411XS
HDMI output and the selected input.
The built-in control gateway sends the control commands to the connected controlled devices,
and sends their received responses to the control system when DIP-switch 3 is enabled
(see Setting DIP-Switches on page 15).
Figure 8 shows the VS-411XS built-in control gateway connection. A control system
supporting CEC-over-IP (such as Kramer Control) is connected to the Ethernet port via LAN.
The control system sends CEC commands to the selected input (IN 1, in this example) and
the output, and receives responses from them.
Figure 8: CEC Signals via Control Gateway
Built-in CEC gateway ON/OFF configuration and management (such as the CEC members
logical addresses view) is performed via web-UI (see Define CEC Gateway Settings
on page 29) and DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 15) for CEC notification
settings.

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Maestro Built-in Control and Automation Configuration
The VS-411XS built-in Maestro control and automation enables configuring triggers to simply
create a sequence of actions that are carried out following trigger activation (see Configuring
Device Control and Automation on page 41).
Thanks to out-of-the-box default configuration, VS-411XS is ready to control the following
typical room configuration that can be controlled via several Maestro triggers.
Figure 9: Typical Room Configuration

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This room includes a podium, a side table, a projector, speakers, a projector screen, room
blinds and so on, as follows:
On the side table:
•Three sources connected to VS-411XS HDMI inputs (for example,
the Room PC, or a plugged-in device to connect to the K-Spider
adapter cable).
•A KT-107 touch panel supporting Kramer aware and connected to
the LAN.
•Under the side
table:
•VS-411XS and FC-28 IP control gateway.
•On the podium:
•A BYOD source connected, via K-Spider adapter cable, to
WP-871xr DGKat transmitter that is connected to the PT-872xr
receiver.
•Remote buttons connected to the remote contact closure pins on the
VS-411XS.
•Next to the door
near the entrance:
•Remote buttons connected to the remote contact closure pins on the
VS-411XS.
•In the room:
•VS-411XS HDMI output is connected to a projector via PT-3H2 HDMI
extender, and audio output is connected to the Tavor 5-O speakers.
•The window blinds and projector screen are connected to GPIO/relay
pins on the FC-28 IP control gateway.
•LAN connections
•VS-411XS, FC-28 IP control gateway, KT-107, and a Kramer
Network control system.
VS-411XS, built-in Maestro configuration enables almost immediate control over these
elements for different scenarios, once all the elements in the room are connected (with
minimal settings via built-in Maestro automation embedded web pages, such as device-
specific IP addresses, see Configuring Device Control and Automation on page 41).
For example, the remote button on the podium, connected to the contact closure pin on
VS-411XS, is defined as a trigger for starting a presentation.
Once the button is pressed, the PresentationStart, built-in script, runs a series of actions
such as unmuting the audio and video outputs, turning the projector ON via CEC, lowering the
screen rolling the blinds down, etc.
In this example, the projector is turned on via the CEC-TV port, relays on the FC-28 are
activated via the Non-serial-onGW port (by defining the gateway IP address), and audio and
video are unmuted by the internal port.
Factory default triggers, Scenarios, actions and ports are listed in Default Automation settings
on page 62.
In addition to remote button triggers, the room can also be controlled via KT-107 touch panel
buttons (see Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Control on page 14), or a control station
included in Kramer Network management (see
www.kramerav.com/product/kramer%20network).

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Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Control
VS-411XS Maestro room control and automation includes a built-in default configuration for
optional (purchased separately) Kramer Aware touch panel that includes all the essential
buttons enabling room control.
Figure 10: Default Kramer Aware Room Control Panel
You can add or remove elements from the panel (see Operating via Maestro Kramer Aware
Touch Panel on page 45) or start using it immediately following minimal settings.

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Operating and Controlling
VS-411XS
Using Front Panel Buttons
Use the front panel to control VS-411XS. Press:
•IN buttons to select an input.
•VOL buttons to increase or decrease the buttons.
•MUTE to mute/unmute the audio output.
Setting DIP-Switches
The 4 DIP-switches located on the front panel are used for setting the switching mode and
for CEC notifications.
Figure 11: SETUP DIP-switches
All DIP-switches are set to Off (up) by default. DIP-switch changes take effect immediately.
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Feature
Dip-Switch Settings
1
Switching
Mode
OFF (up) –Auto-switching mode.
ON (down) –Manual mode.
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Auto-switching
Mode
OFF (up) –Last connected switching mode: the last detected active source is
auto-switched to the output.
ON (down) –Priority switching mode: the device switches the source with the
highest priority to the output.
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CEC
Notifications
OFF (up) –CEC notifications enabled.
ON (down) –CEC notifications disabled.
4
Reserved for
Factory Use
It is mandatory to keep set to OFF (up).
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Using Contact Closure Remote Control Pins
The REMOTE terminal block connector includes input, volume and mute pins.
The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the front panel push
buttons. Using the contact closure remote control (also known as push-to-make momentary
contact) you can select an input, set the volume or mute the audio output.
If contact closure buttons are set to Custom (see Setting Remote Buttons on page 25) they
are used to activate triggers that are set via Maestro (see Configuring Device Control and
Automation on page 41).
You can connect remote, momentary-contact contact closure switches to the Remote 8-pin
terminal block connector to control the unit.
Figure 12: VS-211XS Remote Switches
Figure 13: VS-411XS Remote Switches
Connection
Function
IN
Select an input or alternatively activate custom triggers set up in Maestro:
VS-211XS: by momentarily connecting IN 1, IN 2, CST-1 and CST-2 to GND.
(Configured via the embedded web pages).
VS-411XS: by momentarily connecting IN 1, IN 2, IN 3 and IN 4 to GND.
(Configured via the embedded web pages).
VOL +
Increase audio output volume.
VOL-
Decrease audio output volume.
MUTE
Mute the output audio.
GND
Grounding connection.
Do not connect more than one input pin to the G pin at the same time.
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Acquiring and Discovering Plug-and-Play IP Address
By default, VS-411XS is DHCP-enabled, and the following Network settings are set:
•Fallback IP Address –192.168.1.39
•Fallback Subnet Mask –255.255.255.0
•Fallback Gateway –192.168.1.1
To automatically acquire the IP address from DHCP server, connect VS-411XS to a LAN via
Ethernet.
When connecting the device to LAN, the device discovers the DHCP server and then a new
IP is acquired.
The fallback IP address (for first-time use) or the last-acquired IP address (for a device with
an IP address other than the default) are maintained until a new IP address is acquired via
DHCP server.
If DHCP server is not discovered, it attempts discovery every ~1 minute, while keeping
the current IP address (fallback or last-acquired).
To renew DHCP discovery, perform factory reset via the RESET button . Following reset
and web-UI factory reset, the last acquired IP address is auto enabled.
Discovering IP Address
You can discover the IP address via any of the following ways:
•Discovering IP Address via Ethernet on page 17.
•Discovering IP Address by Performing Factory Reset on page 18.
•Discovering IP Address Router: on page 18.
•Discovering IP Address via RS-232 on page 18.
Discovering IP Address via Ethernet
To discover the IP address via the Ethernet:
1. Connect your PC to the VS-411XS Ethernet port.
2. Browse to the device unique hostname (e.g., http://VS-411XS-0024) to view its web-UI
settings.
The Default hostname is: VS-411XS-xxxx (xxxx are the 4 last characters of the device
serial ID).
3. Click Device Settings and then select Communication tab.
4. View current IP address.
IP address is discovered via Ethernet.
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Discovering IP Address by Performing Factory Reset
To discover the IP address via factory reset:
1. Connect your PC to the VS-411XS Ethernet port (in point-to-point connection, with no
DHCP server connected).
2. Press RESET on the rear panel.
3. Browse to default fallback IP address to view its web-UI settings.
4. Click Device Settings and then select Communication tab.
5. View current IP address.
IP address is discovered via factory reset.
Discovering IP Address Router:
To discover the IP address via router:
1. Connect the VS-411XS Ethernet port to LAN subnet with a basic router supporting a
built-in DHCP server and router web-UI.
2. Open router web-UI to identify the device IP address via the router using its unique
hostname and/or its MAC address.
IP address is discovered via router.
Discovering IP Address via RS-232
To discover the IP address via RS-232:
1. Connect your PC to the VS-411XS RS-232 port (see Connecting to VS-411XS via RS-
232 on page 9).
2. Send the P3K #NET-IP?<CR> command (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 70).
IP address is discovered via RS-232 port.
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to VS-411XS via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
PC on page 19).
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 21).
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
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