Getting Started
Locating Software and Documentation
You can access the appropriate firmware assembly, PortVision DX, and the DeviceMaster documentation from
the download site using the links in the following table.
DeviceMaster EIP | DeviceMaster UP Software and Firmware
Bootloader, the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster hardware during
Bootloader
the power on phase, which then starts the default application, EtherNet/IP.
PortVision DX is the application for Windows that you use to configure network
settings and update the firmware.
Use PortVision DX to manage Comtrol Ethernet-attached devices to:
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Scan the network for attached devices
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View networked devices in real-time
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Access product-specific network settings configurations
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Assign IP addresses and network settings to one or multiple devices
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Upload the latest firmware or Bootloader
PortVision DX
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Save and load configuration files
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Access DeviceMaster configuration web pages
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Access Telnet/SSH sessions
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Remotely reboot devices
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Download technical documentation
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Enable event logging to assist in monitoring and troubleshooting
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Create shortcuts to quickly access your favorite applications
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Organize devices into folders and create multiple views
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Enter notes about a folder or device
EtherNet/IP (.msi) file contains the firmware and supporting files. The firmware
Firmware
provides embedded configuration web pages. You may need to update the
DeviceMaster with the latest version.
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EtherNet/IP Interface Configuration Quick Start contains configuration
procedures for the DeviceMaster embedded web pages.
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EtherNet/IP User Guide contains detailed protocol-specific information about
Documentation
the DeviceMaster.
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DeviceMaster UP Filtering and Data Extraction Reference Guide describes the
data extraction and filtering processes provided by the DeviceMaster with
EtherNet/IP.
8 - Getting Started
EtherNet/IP Firmware and Documentation
DeviceMaster EIP | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000633 Rev. C
Link
Link