Specifications

78 - RedBoot Procedures DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B

Determining the Bootloader Version

Use the following procedure to determine what Bootloader version is loaded in the

DeviceMaster.

1. Establish communications with the DeviceMaster using the serial (Page 75) or telnet

(Page 76) method.

2. At the RedBoot prompt, type version.

The Bootloader information displays.

3. To update the Bootloader on the DeviceMaster, make sure that you download the

latest version and see Managing Bootloader

on Page 70.

4. Type reset to reset the DeviceMaster, if you do not have any other related Redboot

ta sks .

Note: Optionally, you can install PortVision Plus on a Windows system on the network and

see the Bootloader version in the List View pane. Reboot the DeviceMaster, right-

click the DeviceMaster and click Refresh Device until the Bootloader version

displays. The Bootloader version is only displayed for a few moments.

Resetting the DeviceMaster

When you have completed your tasks in Redboot, you must enter a reset command at the

RedBoot> prompt for the DeviceMaster to begin operation.

Note: The LEDs on the DeviceMaster will go through the power up sequence. The

DeviceMaster has completed its reset cycle when the PWR or Status LED is lit and it

stops flashing.

RedBoot> version

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** Comtrol DeviceMaster Bootloader Version 3.05

** RedBoot(tm) environment - built 08:13:02, Apr 4 2008

** Platform: Comtrol DeviceMaster (ARM 7TDMI)

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FLASH: 64 blocks of 65536 bytes each

FLASH: 4194304 bytes (0x05000000 - 0x05400000)

RAM: 8126464 bytes (0x00000000 - 0x007c0000)

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