User Manual

10 - Introduction DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000594 Rev. A
Installation Overview
Installation on Page 15.
2. Install PortVision DX.
Note: PortVision DX replaces PortVision Plus. PortVision Plus does not
support operating systems above Windows 7 and SocketServer versions
above 9.00.
Comtrol recommends connecting the DeviceMaster to a PC or laptop running
Windows and that you install PortVision DX for easy IP address configuration
and firmware updates. See
PortVision DX Requirements on Page 36 and refer
to Installing PortVision DX on Page 37 to install PortVision DX.
3. Program the IP address.
See Configuring the Network Settings on Page 40 for detailed configuration
procedures.
4. If necessary, update SocketServer.
Note: Technical Supports recommends that you update to the latest version of
SocketServer before installing any NS-Link device driver or configuring
socket ports.
This step is not required if you planning on uploading Server onto the
DeviceMaster.
a. Check the SocketServer version using Checking the SocketServer Version
on Page 43 to determine the version on the DeviceMaster.
b. If necessary, update SocketServer. See Uploading SocketServer with
PortVision DX on Page 45.
Note: In rare cases, you may need to update Bootloader to support a new
feature. Notice will posted with SocketServer or the NS-Link device
driver.
5. Go to the appropriate overview or overviews for your installation:
• NS-Link COM ports (or secure COM ports) - NS-Link COM Port Driver
Installation Overview on Page 11
• NS-Link tty ports - NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview on Page 11
• TCP/IP socket ports - TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview on Page 11