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ViewBoard Box connections
To get started with your ViewBoard Box VBS200-A, you must first connect it to a power source and a display.
Powering the ViewBoard Box
By AC adapter
- Connect the included power cord to the POWER jack at the rear of the VBS200-A.
- Then, plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
Power over Ethernet
The VBS200-A also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) when connected to a Power Device (PD) or Power Source Equipment (PSE). As such, the VBS200-A can be powered via its local area network (LAN) port alone without the necessity of powering via AC adapter.
- Connect a PD or PSE to a power outlet.
- Connect one end of a RJ45 cable to the PD or PSE.
- Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to the LAN port of the VBS200-A.
NOTE ON CONNECTING BY AC ADAPTER AND PoE
If both AC Adapter and PoE power sources are connected, the VBS200-A will use the AC adapter as the main power source.
Connecting to a display and other devices
Connect your VBS200-A to display devices like monitors, interactive flat panels (IFPs), or projectors via HDMI OUT or DisplayPort. In addition, connect devices like external hard drives, mouse and keyboard, and network devices.
Display VBS200-A content
To view the ViewBoard OS from your VBS200-A, connect your VBS200-A to a display device via the HDMI OUT or MINI DP ports.
- HDMI OUT: Connect your VBS200-A via HDMI cable to a display device.
- MINI DP: Connect your VBS200-A via DisplayPort cable to a display device.
Connecting to a display device via the HDMI OUT port.
Connecting to a display device via the MINI DP port.
TOUCH SUPPORT VIA USB
When connecting your VBS200-A to devices that support touch (such as interactive flat panels), in addition to connecting via HDMI or DisplayPort, connect your VBS200-A via USB-A to USB-B cable to the display device.
NOTE ON HDMI IN
The HDMI IN port is for displaying content from an external device through the VBS200-A to a display device. If you intend to display content from the VBS200-A, make sure to connect your VBS200-A to a display device via the HDMI OUT port.
If you intend to display content from a separate device (for example, a laptop) onto a display device, either directly connect that device to the display device via HDMI, or connect that device through the HDMI IN port on the VBS200-A.
Network connection (LAN)
Connect an RJ45 cable to a network device and the VBS200-A's LAN port for internet connection. As mentioned above, by doing so, you can also power your VBS200-A via Power over Internet (PoE). (Learn more for recommended power specifications.)
USB
Connect devices such as keyboards, mice, storage devices and more via USB. Have the option for USB-A or USB-C connection.
RS-232
Connect your VBS200-A via RS-232 serial port cable to a display device. This allows you to control certain functions remotely, including power ON/OFF, volume adjustment, and input source selection.
REMEMBER: Set the baud rate of all control devices to 9600 bps.
REMOTELY CONTROL YOUR DEVICE VIA myViewBoard Manager
By setting up RS-232 connection, the VBS200-A can be controlled from the myViewBoard Manager console. Commands like power ON/OFF, volume adjustment, and input source selection can be sent through the Manager console from a remote location.
Learn more about device management features available from myViewBoard Manager.
Learn more about supported displays on which remote commands can be taken advantage.
AUDIO OUT
Connect an audio device via audio cable to the AUDIO OUT port.
