Adding a unit to an existing installation, Replacing hardware – Comtrol UP DeviceMaster Installation User Manual
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5.
Go to
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP
on Page 27 to install PortVision DX,
configure the network settings, and if necessary, upload the appropriate
protocol firmware on the DeviceMaster UP.
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation
Use this procedure to add another DeviceMaster UP to an existing configuration.
1.
Install the DeviceMaster UP to an Ethernet hub or server NIC using the
appropriate subsection found in
Note: Technical support recommends installing one unit at a time and testing
that unit when installing multiple units. In the event troubleshooting
must be done, a single unit is much easier to resolve than several at
once.
2.
Power-up the new DeviceMaster UP and verify that the PWR or Status LED
lights.
3.
Program an IP address into the new DeviceMaster UP using PortVision DX.
4.
If necessary, upload the latest protocol firmware.
5.
Configure serial ports to support the serial devices or upload configuration
files from PortVision DX.
6.
Connect the serial devices.
Replacing Hardware
Use this procedure to replace hardware.
1.
Configure the IP address in the new DeviceMaster UP.
2.
Remove the old unit and attach a new or spare DeviceMaster UP.
3.
Connect the new DeviceMaster UP to the network hub or server NIC.
4.
Apply power to the new DeviceMaster UP and verify that it passes the power
on self-test.
5.
Program the IP address of the new DeviceMaster UP.
6.
If necessary, upload the latest protocol firmware.
7.
Configure any ports as necessary to match the previous unit or upload
configuration files from PortVision DX.
LNK
ACT
The red LNK ACT LED is lit, indicating that
you have a working Ethernet connection.
COL
If the red COL LED is lit, there is a network
collision.
100
If the red 100 LED is lit, it indicates a
working 100 MB Ethernet connection (100
MB network, only). If the LED is not lit, it
indicates a 10 MB Ethernet connection.
Note: For additional LED information, go to the
on Page 82.
4-Port LED Descriptions
LNK
ACT
COL
100
10/100 NETWORK
UP
DOWN