Specifications

DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B Table of Contents - iii
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation and Configuration Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7
NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation....................................................................................................................................................7
Step 1: Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................................................7
Step 2: Install PortVision Plus............................................................................................................................................................7
Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address............................................................................................................................7
Step 4: Install NS-Link Device Driver for Windows ..................................................................................................................7
Step 5: Configure NS-Link Port Properties Page........................................................................................................................8
Step 6: Configure Socket Ports...........................................................................................................................................................8
Step 7: Serial Device Connection ......................................................................................................................................................8
Secure COM Port Redirector Installation Overview ........................................................................................................................8
Step 1: Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................................................8
Step 2: Install PortVision Plus............................................................................................................................................................8
Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address............................................................................................................................8
Step 4: Update SocketServer...............................................................................................................................................................8
Step 5: Configure SocketServer.........................................................................................................................................................8
Step 6: Install the Port Redirector....................................................................................................................................................8
Step 7: Add and Configure the COM Port ......................................................................................................................................8
Step 8: Serial Device Connection ......................................................................................................................................................8
NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview .................................................................................................................................................9
Step 1: Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................................................9
Step 2: Install PortVision Plus............................................................................................................................................................9
Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address............................................................................................................................9
Step 4: Install the NS-Link Device Driver for Linux..................................................................................................................9
Step 5: Configure Socket Ports...........................................................................................................................................................9
Step 6: Serial Device Connection ......................................................................................................................................................9
TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview...........................................................................................................................................9
Step 1: Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................................................................9
Step 2: Install PortVision Plus............................................................................................................................................................9
Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address............................................................................................................................9
Step 4: Update SocketServer............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Step 5: Configure the Socket Ports................................................................................................................................................ 10
Step 6: Serial Device Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Locating Software and Documentation................................................................................................................................10
Developer’s Kit ................................................................................................................
.............................................................11
Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................................13
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................................................13
1-Port - Enclosed Models...........................................................................................................................................................14
1-Port - Embedded Model .........................................................................................................................................................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 Models ...............................................................................................................................20
2-Port (DB9) 1E/2E Models......................................................................................................................................................22
4-Port and 8-Port Models..........................................................................................................................................................24
16-Port (DeviceMaster RTS - External Power Supply)....................................................................................................26
16-Port (DeviceMaster PRO) ...................................................................................................................................................28
16/32-Port Rack Mount Models (Internal Power Supply).............................................................................................30