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IP to IR Command Converter for Velocity Control System
AT-VCC-IR-KIT
The Atlona AT-VCC-IR-KIT is an accessory for the Atlona Velocity™ Control System that provides
conversion from IP control commands to IR. This Velocity Control Converter is very compact
and can be placed anywhere a device requires IR control. The VCC-IR-KIT is remotely powered
through Power over Ethernet (PoE), or locally from a USB power source. The primary unit installs
onto any surface via a convenient mounting dock. A simple “click” locks it into place for a secure,
reliable installation. The IR adapter module includes three 3.5 mm ports for connecting the AT-
VCC-IR-EMT emitters. Each port is independently addressable, allowing discrete IR control of
three dierent AV devices.
1 x AT-VCC
1 x AT-VCC-IR
Package Contents
Operating Notes
• The Velocity Command Converter must be on the same network as the Velocity Gateway
(AT-VGW-250) or it will be unable to sync for control.
• The AT-VCC-IR-KIT is PoE, to power the unit, simply plug it into a PoE compatible network
switch. If the network switch is not PoE capable, a PoE injector (purchased separately) or USB
can be used.
• All devices (AT-VCC, Velocity, AT-VTP, switchers, etc) should be set to static IPs or the
DHCP IP address reserved for each individual device.
IMPORTANT: Velocity Gateway (AT-VGW-250) must be set up before the AT-VCC-IR-KIT
is fully functional.

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1 IR Window
Use to learn IR commands from a device’s
IR remote control.
2 Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable from this
port to the same network as the Velocity
Gateway.
3 USB
Can be used to power the VCC when PoE
is unavailable. Requires 5V DC @ 250mA
(not supplied).
4 3.5mm Port
Connect to a VCC IR connector or
optional IR emitter - AT-VCC-IR-EMIT
(purchasable through atlona.com).
5 3.5mm Connector
Connect the 3.5mm connector to the
3.5mm port of the VCC.
6 3 x 3.5mm Ports
Connect up to three 3.5mm IR receivers to
the 3-3.5mm ports.
Panel Description
IP
The AT-VCC is set to DHCP by default. If the network does not support DHCP, it will
automatically set the AT-VCC to the static IP of 192.168.1.70 after 30 seconds.
VHelp and webGUI
Velocity will nd the VCC when scan network is used, but if the VCC needs to be set up o site
rst, the software VHelp can be used.
1 Connect the IR tri-port or IR emitter into the 3.5mm port on the unit.
2 Connect the AT-VCC to a network switch (PoE is best if a PoE switch is not available, a
power injector or mini USB to USB cable may be used).
3 Download VHelp from the resource tab of https://atlona.com/product/AT-VCC-IR-KIT.
4 Unzip the le to the local PC
5 Double-click the VHelp executable to open the program. Vhelp will start discovery as soon
as the program is opened.

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6 Double click on the VCC (to determine the correct one, look on the bottom of the VCC for
the MAC address). The PC default browser will open to the AT-VCC webGUI.
7 Select Network Settings to open the IP conguration page.
8 Select the DHCP Enabled header, this will disable DHCP and allows IP settings to be edited.
10 Press the Save Changes button.
9 Type in the IP details to
match the network details
of the Gateway. e.g. If the
Velocity gateway is located at
the IP of 192.168.12.15, then
the VCC should be set to an
IP within the 192.168.12.XXX
range that has not already
been used.
11 Open any browser on the network and type in the IP address of Velocity.
12 Select the =button from the top left corner and select Sites.
NOTE: Connecting the VCC to Velocity can only be done once Velocity has been set
up. View the Velocity Manual for instructions.

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13 Select the building that corresponds with the room of the VCC.
14 Select the room the VCC is located in. A new screen will take over the window and display
the technology in the room.
15 Select the + button located at the top right corner of the room. A new menu will open.
16 Press the scan network button. All Atlona devices found will appear in the unassigned list.
17 Select the Add button next to the VCC. A new pop up will appear.
18 Select the VCC IR or VCC IR Triport (based on device/function) from the drop down menu.
19 Press the ADD VCC TO ROOM button. A VCC tile will appear in the room.

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20 Select edit on the controlled device’s tile. A new window will slide open.
23 *Optional* Repeat for up to three devices when using the VCC triport.
21 *Optional* If the device has multiple Control Types, select IR from the Control Type drop
down menu.
22 Select the VCC from the IR Port drop down menu.
The VCC is ready to use and will pass any commands triggered from the control screen.

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IR Learning
The VCC IR has the ability to learn IR codes from a device’s IR remote. Create equipment with
IR control easier and without manually entering a list of IR command using the IR remote control
with the VCC IR.
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1 Open the Equipment List using the left = navigation. A new screen
will open.
2 Create a device to be added to the room. A new screen will open.
a Select the + button at the bottom of the page to create a new
device.
b Search for and duplicate an existing similar driver to be edited.
3 Fill in the device information (e.g. Name, manufacturer, etc).
NOTE: If creating a new device the other tabs will need to be lled. Follow the
directions within the Equipment section of the Velocity manual..
11 Select the commands tab from the top navigation.

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12 Select the IP of the VCC IR from the Learn Device drop down menu.
13 Press the NEW COMMAND button. A new line will appear above the button.
14 Fill in the command name of the button to be learned.
NOTE: If a device was duplicated, remove all the previous commands using the
delete link.

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15 Select the learn link. An information pop up will appear. Press OK.
16 Point the device’s IR remote at the IR learn window located halfway down the VCC and
press the button to be learned.
18 The command will appear in the Command Syntax eld. Repeat the IR learn process until all
needed commands are learned.
19 Press the save changes button.
17 When the command is successfully learned, a pop up will appear with the learned IR
command.
a Press ACCEPT to return to the commands.
b If there is an IR Emitter connected, press TEST IR to broadcast the command to the
device to verify the command works. Press ACCEPT once done testing.
NOTE: Use quick button presses to learn, do not hold the button down.

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Firmware Update
To update the VCC the most recent vHelp software will be needed. The vHelp has the rmware
built into the software and will automatically detect if the VCC is on the most recent rmware.
1 Connect the AT-VCC to a network switch (PoE is best if a PoE switch is not available, a
power injector or mini USB to USB cable may be used).
2 Download VHelp from the resource tab of https://atlona.com/product/AT-VCC-IR-KIT.
3 Unzip the le to the local PC
4 Double-click the VHelp executable to open the program. Vhelp will start discovery as soon
as the program is opened.
5 Once the unit is found, if it is out of date an exclamation mark will display next to it. Right
click to open the drop down menu.
6 Select Update from the drop down list. A new pop up will appear.
7 Press the Next button to start the update. The progress bar will cycle through green. This
process can take up to 2 minutes.
8 Once the update is complete, press Exit. The unit will now show a green check mark next to
it to show the unit is up to date.

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