Installation

Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000451 Rev. J Configuring the DeviceMaster UP - 27
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP
The DeviceMaster UP platform includes PortVision DX, which is the management
application that you use to manage all Comtrol Ethernet-attached devices.
Note: Existing installations: PortVision DX replaces PortVision Plus, you must
install PortVision DX v3.02 or higher to upload the latest firmware.
This section contains these topics:
• PortVision DX Overview
• PortVision DX Requirements on Page 28
• Installing PortVision DX
on Page 28
• Configuring the Network Settings
on Page 32
• Checking the Protocol Firmware Version
on Page 35
• Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP
on Page 36
• Customizing PortVision DX
on Page 38
• Accessing DeviceMaster UP Documentation from PortVision DX
on Page 39
Note: If PortVision DX is already installed, go directly to Configuring the Network
Settings on Page 32 to change the IP address on the DeviceMaster UP.
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet-attached products
physically attached to the local network segment so that you can configure the
network address, upload firmware, and manage the following products:
• DeviceMaster family
- DeviceMaster PRO
- DeviceMaster RTS
- DeviceMaster Serial Hub
- DeviceMaster UP
- DeviceMaster 500
• DeviceMaster LT
•IO-Link Master
• RocketLinx switches
In addition to identifying Comtrol Ethernet-attached products, you can use
PortVision DX to display any third-party switch and hardware that may be
connected directly to those devices. All non-Comtrol products and unmanaged
RocketLinx switches are treated as non-intelligent devices and have limited
feature support. For example, you cannot configure or update firmware on a third-
party switch.