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DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B Introduction - 9
NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview
NS-Link tty Port
Installation Overview
Use the following steps, which are discussed in detail in the subsequent sections, to install
and configure the DeviceMaster to run the NS-Link device driver for Linux operating
systems.
• Step 1: Hardware Installation
• Step 2: Install PortVision Plus
• Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address
• Step 4: Install the NS-Link Device Driver for Linux
• Step 5: Configure Socket Ports
• Step 6: Serial Device Connection
Step 1: Hardware
Installation
Power up the DeviceMaster. Technical Support suggests installing one DeviceMaster at a
time to avoid configuration problems. Refer to Hardware Installation
on Page 13 for
detailed installation procedures for your DeviceMaster model.
Step 2: Install
PortVision Plus
Comtrol recommends connecting the DeviceMaster to a PC or laptop running Windows®
2000/XP/2003/Vista so that you can install PortVision Plus for easy IP address
configuration. See PortVision Plus Requirements
on Page 33 and use then refer to
Installing PortVision Plus
on Page 33 to install PortVision Plus.
Step 3: Program the
DeviceMaster IP
Address
See Configuring the Network Settings on Page 34 for procedures on IP address
configuration procedures.
Step 4: Install the NS-
Link Device Driver for
Linux
Locate and unpackage the driver assembly. Refer to the readme file packaged with the
Linux driver assembly for driver installation and configuration procedures for the tty port.
Step 5: Configure
Socket Ports
Optionally, you may need to configure one or more ports for socket mode. See Socket Port
Configuration on Page 49 for information about configuring socket ports using the Server
Configuration web page.
Step 6: Serial Device
Connection
Connect the serial devices to the DeviceMaster. Refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page
53 for cabling and connector information.
TCP/IP Socket Port
Installation Overview
Use the following steps, which are discussed in detail in the subsequent sections, to
configure DeviceMaster socket ports.
• Step 1: Hardware Installation
• Step 2: Install PortVision Plus
• Step 3: Program the DeviceMaster IP Address
• Step 4: Update SocketServer
on Page 10
• Step 5: Configure the Socket Ports on Page 10
• Step 6: Serial Device Connection on Page 10
Step 1: Hardware
Installation
Power up the DeviceMaster. Technical Support suggests installing one DeviceMaster at a
time to avoid configuration problems. Refer to Hardware Installation
on Page 13 for
detailed installation procedures for your DeviceMaster model.
Step 2: Install
PortVision Plus
Comtrol recommends connecting the DeviceMaster to a PC or laptop running Windows®
2000/XP/2003/Vista so that you can install PortVision Plus for easy IP address
configuration. See PortVision Plus Requirements
on Page 33 and use then refer to
Installing PortVision Plus
on Page 33 to install PortVision Plus.
Step 3: Program the
DeviceMaster IP
Address
See Configuring the Network Settings on Page 34 for procedures on IP address
configuration procedures.