Using socketserver configuration files, Saving a socketserver configuration file, Using socketserver – Comtrol Hub DeviceMaster User Manual
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Managing the DeviceMaster
6.
Select LOCAL for the Detection Type.
7.
Enter the MAC address or network information.
Note: A MAC address label is attached to all DeviceMaster units. The first
three pairs of digits start with 00 C0 4E.
8.
Optionally, enter the serial number in the Serial Number list box.
9.
Click Ok.
10. If necessary, click Refresh for the new DeviceMaster to display in the Device
Tree or Device List panes. The DeviceMaster shows OFF-LINE if it is not
attached to the network or if an incorrect IP address was entered.
Using SocketServer Configuration Files
If you are deploying multiple DeviceMaster units that share common
SocketServer values, you can save the configuration file (.dc) from the Main or
Properties > Software Settings tab in PortVision DX and load that configuration onto
other DeviceMaster units.
Note: Configuration files saved before SocketServer 9.xx cannot be loaded onto a
DeviceMaster with SocketServer versions above 9.xx.
If you save a SocketServer configuration file from the Main or Software Settings tab
on the Properties screen, you can choose what settings you want saved or loaded.
You may want to program the network settings in multiple DeviceMasters using
Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters Network Addresses
Note: You can save device driver configuration settings if you have driver version
9.02 or higher. See
Using Driver Configuration Files
procedures for saving and loading device driver configuration settings.
Saving a
SocketServer
Configuration File
Use this procedure to save a configuration file using the Main screen.
Note: Optionally, you can save a configuration file by accessing the Software
Settings tab in the Properties screen and then clicking the Save Settings to a
File button.
1.
If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (
Page 37) and Scan the network.
2.
Highlight the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane that you want to save its
configuration and use one of the following methods:
•
Click the Save button.
•
Right-click and then click Configuration > Save.
3.
Browse to the location you want to save the file, enter a file name, and click
Save.