&lt;p&gt;The Atlona AT-VCC-RS232-KIT is an accessory for the Atlona Velocity Control System that provides conversion between IP and RS-232 control commands. This Velocity Control Converter is very compact and can be placed anywhere a device requires control and is not IP-capable. The VCC-RS232-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 &amp;ldquo;click&amp;rdquo; locks it into place for a secure reliable installation. An RS-232 gender changer is included.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Comprehensive Support of Third-Party AV Products &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The Velocity Control System can be integrated with a wide range of sources displays DSPs videoconferencing systems and many other types of AV equipment. Please refer to this comprehensive database of supported third-party products for detailed information. Devices in the database are ready for immediate integration into a Velocity Control System with just a few mouse clicks. No driver download or installation is necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt; FEATURES &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Provides conversion between IP and RS-232 control commands for the Velocity Control System&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Compact form factor &amp;ndash; inconspicuous and easily concealable&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Easy to set up and configure from the Velocity Control Gateway&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Remotely powered via PoE (Power over Ethernet)&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Also can be powered through USB from a nearby USB power source&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Primary unit installs onto any surface via a convenient mounting dock &amp;ndash; simple &amp;ldquo;click&amp;rdquo; locks device into place&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; 5 foot (1.5 meter) RS-232 adapter cable&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Includes gender changer for male DE-9 connector&lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Award-winning 10 year limited product warranty&lt;/p&gt;