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Installation Requirements
Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C
Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the
SICK LMS Scanner (Windows)
This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the
DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this
document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates
that may use an RS-232 cable.
Optionally, refer to the
the following information:
Hardware installation
Installing PortVision Plus
Configuring the network information
Checking (and if necessary, updating) SocketServer
Device driver installation, configuration, and COM port configuration
Note: Optionally, refer to the
driver installation and configuration procedures or the help system.
Managing the DeviceMaster 500
Troubleshooting procedures
The following hardware is required for the installation:
SICK LMS scanner
DeviceMaster 500
RS-422 cable that maps the DeviceMaster 500 connector to the SICK LMS
scanner
The following software is required for the installation, which is located on the
Software and Documentation CD shipped with the DeviceMaster 500:
PortVision Plus
NS-Link device driver
and Windows Vista
Comtrol Utility Package
SICK MST Demo Software (optional for other baud rates)
DeviceMaster 500 Installation and Configuration Guide
NS-Link User Guide for Windows
for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,
(WCom2 - Test Terminal and PMon2 - Port Monitor)
for
for detailed
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  • Page 1 This document contains an overview of installation procedures to set up the DeviceMaster 500 and LMS scanner at 500K baud in Windows. You can use this document to set the DeviceMaster 500 and SICK LMS scanner to other baud rates that may use an RS-232 cable.
  • Page 2: Installation Overview

    5.0” below. If you need to remove the DeviceMaster 500 from the DIN rail, exert Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 3 10 MB Ethernet connection. Displays transmit and receive activity. Tx/Rx When lit, it indicates a working Ethernet connection. The Link/Act LED blinks several times during the boot cycle. Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 4 Not used Not used RxD- Not used TxD+ TRX+ TxD- TRX- RxD+ Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not connected Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 5 Serial port connector J3: 0.1” pin spacing, 0.025” square pin diameter, and 0.230” pin height. Debug port connector J4: 0.1” pin spacing, 0.025” square pin diameter, and 0.230” pin height. Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 6 • Through the chassis, using metal stand-offs. If plastic stand-offs are used to mount the board, then you must ground the DeviceMaster 500 using the power cable. Note: The maximum diameter of the metal stand-offs should be 0.175” with a 4-40 machine screw.
  • Page 7 Ethernet connection (100 MB network, only). If the LED is not lit, it indicates a 10 MB Ethernet connection. Go to Software Installation on Page 9 to complete the installation. Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 8 Note: Do not connect scanner until RS-422 has been configured for that port in the driver. The NS-Link default port setting is RS-232. 3. Apply power to the DeviceMaster 500 by connecting the AC power adapter to the DeviceMaster 500, the appropriate power cord for your location to the power adapter, and plugging the power cord into a power source.
  • Page 9: Software Installation

    500K rate) to the scanner. Note: Do not connect the power on the LMS scanner at this time. 6. Open PortVision Plus (Start/Programs/Comtrol/PortVision Plus/PortVision Plus). Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 10 Software Installation 7. Select Scan and verify that the DeviceMaster 500 is connected to the network and it running NS-Link. 8. Launch WCOM2 - Test Terminal from PortVision Plus by selecting Tools/ Applications/Test Terminal (WCom2). 9. Open the DeviceMaster 500 COM port that you configured for the scanner by selecting the appropriate port from the File/Open menu.
  • Page 11 Settings/Port Settings menu. e. Repeat Steps and b to make sure that the scanner is working at 500K. Note: You can use this step for any baud rate. Installing the DeviceMaster 500 and the SICK LMS Scanner (Windows): 2000472 Rev. C...
  • Page 12: Technical Support

    All Rights Reserved. Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this document or to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose. Specifications subject to change without notice. Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication. Contact your reseller for current product information.

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