Comtrol UP 16-Port - Manual (Page 3)

DeviceMaster UP 16-Port Hardware User Guide: 2000596 Rev. B Table of Contents - 3
Table of Contents
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................5
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................9
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP ...................................................................................11
PortVision DX Overview ............................................................................................................................ 11
PortVision DX Requirements.................................................................................................................... 12
Installing PortVision DX............................................................................................................................ 12
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 16
Checking the Protocol Firmware Version............................................................................................. 19
Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP ................................................... 20
Customizing PortVision DX ...................................................................................................................... 22
Accessing DeviceMaster UP Documentation from PortVision DX .................................................. 23
How to Download Documentation ........................................................................................................... 23
How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents .................................................................................. 24
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................25
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 26
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 26
RJ45 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485) ......................................................................................... 26
RJ45 Loopback Plugs.................................................................................................................................. 27
RJ45 RS-485 Test Cable .............................................................................................................................. 27
Connecting RJ45 Devices .......................................................................................................................... 27
Managing the DeviceMaster UP .......................................................................................29
Rebooting the DeviceMaster UP .............................................................................................................. 29
Uploading Firmware to Multiple DeviceMaster UPs .......................................................................... 30
Configuring Multiple DeviceMaster UPs Network Addresses.......................................................... 31
Adding a New Device in PortVision DX ................................................................................................. 31
Remote Using the IP Address .................................................................................................................. 31
Local Using the IP Address or MAC Address ......................................................................................... 32
Using Configuration Files ......................................................................................................................... 33
Saving a Configuration File ..................................................................................................................... 33
Loading a Configuration File ................................................................................................................... 34
.Managing Bootloader ................................................................................................................................ 35
Checking the Bootloader Version............................................................................................................. 35
Uploading Bootloader ............................................................................................................................... 35
Accessing RedBoot Commands in Telnet/SSH Sessions (PortVision DX) ...................................... 37