Comtrol Hub DeviceMaster - Manual (Page 12)

12 - Introduction DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000594 Rev. A
Locating Software and Documentation
Locating Software and Documentation
You can access the appropriate software assembly, PortVision DX, and
DeviceMaster documentation from the Comtrol ftp site using any of these
methods:
• Comtrol Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster
provides links to the latest files.
• PortVision DX features a Documentation option that you can use to download
and later, access documentation from within PortVision DX. See
Accessing
DeviceMaster Documentation from PortVision DX on Page 48 for more
information.
• Check for and download the latest files using the links in the following table.
If you are not sure what files are required for your installation, each Installation
Overview subsection also provides links to the required files in this Guide.
Software Description/Documentation File
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PortVision DX
Install on a Windows host to configure
the IP address and upload SocketServer
on the DeviceMaster.
PortVision DX replaces PortVision Plus.
PortVision Plus does not support
operating systems above Windows 7 and
SocketServer versions above v9.00 or
NS-Link device driver v10.xx.
Sock
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SocketServer
This is the firmware that comes pre-
installed on your DeviceMaster platform.
You may need to upload the latest
version of SocketServer before installing
and configuring drivers or configuring
sockets.
De
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Linux
Install if you want tty ports. Refer to the
Readme file compressed in the Linux
driver assembly for driver configuration
procedures.
Windows 8/8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP
Install if you want COM ports.
Refer to the DeviceMaster Device Driver
(NS-Link) User Guide . for detailed
information.
Bootlo
ader
Bootloader
The operating system that runs on the
DeviceMaster hardware during the
power on phase, which then loads
SocketServer.
Only update the Bootloader on your
DeviceMaster if advised by Technical
Support or the ftp site when checking for
the latest SocketServer or device driver
version.
This
Guide
Any
You can check for the latest version of
this Installation and Configuration
Guide.