Installation

4 - Table of Contents Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000451 Rev. J
Table of Contents
Serial Terminals (4) - 1E............................................................................................................................. 47
Serial Terminal (4) Connectors................................................................................................................ 47
Serial Terminal (4) Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) ..................................................................................48
Serial Terminal (4) Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) ..................................................................................48
Serial Terminal (4) Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485) .................................................................. 48
Serial Terminal (4) Loopback Signals ..................................................................................................... 49
Connecting Serial Devices........................................................................................................................ 49
Serial Terminals (8) - 2E............................................................................................................................. 49
Serial Terminal (8) Connectors................................................................................................................ 49
Serial Terminal (8) Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) ..................................................................................50
Serial Terminal (8) Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) ..................................................................................51
Serial Terminal (8) Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485) .................................................................. 51
Serial Terminal (8) Loopback Signals ..................................................................................................... 51
Connecting Serial Devices........................................................................................................................ 52
Managing the DeviceMaster UP .......................................................................................53
Rebooting the DeviceMaster UP .............................................................................................................. 53
Uploading Firmware to Multiple DeviceMaster UPs.......................................................................... 54
Configuring Multiple DeviceMaster UPs Network Addresses.......................................................... 55
Adding a New Device in PortVision DX ................................................................................................. 55
Remote Using the IP Address .................................................................................................................. 55
Local Using the IP Address or MAC Address ......................................................................................... 56
Using Configuration Files ......................................................................................................................... 57
Saving a Configuration File ..................................................................................................................... 57
Loading a Configuration File ................................................................................................................... 58
Managing Bootloader ................................................................................................................................. 59
Checking the Bootloader Version............................................................................................................. 59
Uploading Bootloader ............................................................................................................................... 59
Restoring Factory Defaults (2-Port, Only)............................................................................................. 61
Accessing RedBoot Commands in Telnet/SSH Sessions (PortVision DX) ...................................... 62
RedBoot Procedures............................................................................................................65
Accessing RedBoot Overview ................................................................................................................... 65
Establishing a Serial Connection ............................................................................................................ 66
Establishing a Telnet Connection............................................................................................................ 67
Determining the Network Settings ......................................................................................................... 68
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 68
Changing the Bootloader Timeout .......................................................................................................... 69
Determining the Bootloader Version...................................................................................................... 69
Resetting the DeviceMaster UP ............................................................................................................... 70
Configuring Passwords .............................................................................................................................. 70
RedBoot Command Overview................................................................................................................... 71