Managing bootloader, Checking the bootloader version, Uploading bootloader – Comtrol Hub DeviceMaster User Manual
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DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000594 Rev. A
Managing the DeviceMaster
Managing Bootloader
Bootloader refers to the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster
hardware during the power on phase, which then loads SocketServer.
Note: Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by
Comtrol Technical Support.
There are several methods and tools that you can use to check the Bootloader
version or update the Bootloader.
•
PortVision DX is the easiest way to check the Bootloader version and upload
the latest version.
•
Optionally, RedBoot can be used to check the Bootloader version and update
the Bootloader. See
on Page 129 for procedures.
Checking the
Bootloader Version
The following procedure uses PortVision DX to check the Bootloader version.
Optionally, you can use RedBoot, see
Determining the Bootloader Version
1.
If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (
Page 37) and Scan the network.
2.
Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane and click Advanced >
Reboot.
3.
Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.
4.
Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane, click Refresh. You may
need to do this several times until you catch the reboot cycle in the Device List
pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during the reboot cycle
before
loads.
5.
Check the Comtrol web site to see if a
later version
is available.
6.
Go to the next subsection if you need upload a new version of Bootloader.
Uploading
Bootloader
Use the following procedure to upload Bootloader to the DeviceMaster. Typically,
you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol Technical
Support or a notice has been posted to the firmware download page on the ftp site.
Note: Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN.
For best results, connect the DeviceMaster directly to a PC or laptop to
upload Bootloader.
Make sure that power is not interrupted while uploading Bootloader.
Power interruption while uploading Bootloader will require that the
DeviceMaster must be sent into Comtrol so that it can be reflashed.
If you are not successful uploading SocketServerinto the DeviceMaster,
do not upload Bootloader.
If an older version of the NS-Link driver for Windows (before v9.xx) has been
installed, make sure that the driver is disabled through the Device Manager before
uploading Bootloader.
1.
If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (
Page 37) and Scan the network.
2.
If necessary, check the Bootloader version (Checking the Bootloader Version)
and download the latest version.
Caution