Comtrol UP DeviceMaster Installation - Manual (Page 3)

Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000451 Rev. J Table of Contents - 3
Table of Contents
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................7
Protocols Supported ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................13
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................. 13
1-Port - Enclosed Installation ................................................................................................................... 14
1-Port - Embedded Installation ................................................................................................................ 16
Building the Serial Ribbon Cable ............................................................................................................ 16
Mounting the Embedded .......................................................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Network and Serial Cables............................................................................................... 18
Connecting the Power and Verifying Installation .................................................................................. 18
2-Port (Serial Terminal) 1E/2E Installation .......................................................................................... 20
2-Port (DB9) 1E/2E Installation ................................................................................................................ 22
4-Port Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation............................................................................................. 25
Replacing Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 25
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP ...................................................................................27
PortVision DX Overview ............................................................................................................................ 27
PortVision DX Requirements.................................................................................................................... 28
Installing PortVision DX............................................................................................................................ 28
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 32
Checking the Protocol Firmware Version............................................................................................. 35
Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP ................................................... 36
Customizing PortVision DX ...................................................................................................................... 38
Accessing DeviceMaster UP Documentation from PortVision DX .................................................. 39
How to Download Documentation ........................................................................................................... 39
How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents .................................................................................. 40
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................41
DB9 Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 41
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 42
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 42
DB9 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)........................................................................................... 42
DB9 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................. 43
Connecting DB9 Serial Devices ............................................................................................................... 43
RJ45 Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 44
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) ......................................................................................................... 44
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) ......................................................................................................... 45
RJ45 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485).......................................................................................... 45
RJ45 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................ 45
RJ45 RS-485 Test Cable........................................................................................................................... 46
Connecting RJ45 Devices ......................................................................................................................... 46