Comtrol IO-Link Master Series Initial Installation And Configuration

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Initial Installation and Configuration
This document provides the following information:
Connecting the IOLM (power and network)
Using PortVision DX to program the IP address
Verifying the latest firmware is loaded
IO-Link Master
Application Note

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  • Page 1 IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration Application Note This document provides the following information: • Connecting the IOLM (power and network) • Using PortVision DX to program the IP address • Verifying the latest firmware is loaded...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Programming the IP Address ........................9 Verifying the Software (Image Versions) ....................12 Checking the IOLM Software Versions ....................12 Checking the Comtrol ftp Site for the Latest Files ................... 13 Updating Software ........................... 13 PortVision DX ............................13 Using the Web Page to Update Software ....................14...
  • Page 3: Connecting The Iolm (Power And Network)

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration Connecting the IOLM (Power and Network) For detailed procedures, refer to the appropriate guide for your model: • IO-Link Master 4-EIP User Guide • IO-Link DR-8-EIP User Guide. The IO-Link Master is referred to simply as the IOLM in this document unless there is specific information about a specific model.
  • Page 4 Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration 3. Apply the power and verify that the following LEDs are lit indicating that you are ready to attach your IO-Link or digital I/O devices. • PWR – a green lit LED indicates the DR-8-EIP is receiving power.
  • Page 5: Iolm 4-Eip (Ip67)

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration IOLM 4-EIP (IP67) The following procedures discuss connecting the IOLM 4-EIP power and network. Setting the Rotary Switch You can use the rotary switches under the configuration window on the IOLM 4-EIP to set the lower 3- digits (8 bits) of the static IP address.
  • Page 6: Mounting The Iolm 4-Eip

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration Mounting the IOLM 4-EIP Use the following procedure to mount the IOLM 4-EIP. Install the IOLM 4-EIP on a mounting panel or a machine. 1. Verify that the mounting surface is level (flat) to prevent mechanical stress to the IOLM 4-EIP.
  • Page 7 Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration 5. Securely attach the power cable between the male power connector (Pwr In) and the power supply. 6. Either attach a power cable between the female power connector and another device to which you want to provide power or securely attach a connector cap to prevent dust or liquids from getting into the connector.
  • Page 8: Using Portvision Dx To Program The Ip Address

    PuTTY • Ability to save and load IOLM configuration files • Save Device Diagnostics Data, which can be sent to Comtrol in the event you have a support issue • LED Tracker feature Use the Advanced | Network embedded web page, if you want to configure the following: •...
  • Page 9: Download And Install Portvision Dx

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration Download and Install PortVision DX You can use this procedure to download and install PortVision DX. Download PortVision 2. Execute the PortVision_DX_x.xx.msi file, where x.xx is the version number. 3. Click Next to start the installation.
  • Page 10 Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration 6. Right-click the IOLM that you want to program in the Device List pane (lower) and then click Properties. Optionally, you can double-click on the IOLM to open the Properties tabs. It may take a few moments for the next screen to open.
  • Page 11 Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration 7. Optionally, enter a device name, which displays in PortVision DX on the Main screen. The MAC address, Serial Number, and Device Status fields are automatically completed and are status-only fields. This image may not reflect your model.
  • Page 12: Verifying The Software (Image Versions)

    You can use the following information to determine whether the IOLM contains the latest software. • Checking the versions on the IOLM • Checking the Comtrol ftp site for the latest version and downloading the files • Using PortVision DX to update software Note: PortVision DX displays the Application Base image version, for example: EtherNet/IP.
  • Page 13: Checking The Comtrol Ftp Site For The Latest Files

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration Checking the Comtrol ftp Site for the Latest Files Use this procedure to locate the latest software for your IOLM model. 1. Go to the Comtrol ftp Download interface. 2. Select the IOLM model.
  • Page 14: Using The Web Page To Update Software

    Comtrol IO-Link Master Initial Installation and Configuration 6. You may notice that PortVision DX first displays a Firmware uploaded status message. After the next PortVision DX polling cycle the status message displays ON-LINE. 7. Repeat the above steps for each image.

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Io-link master 4-eipIo-link master dr-8-eip

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