Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware On The Devicemaster Up - Comtrol DeviceMaster Up Hardware Installation Manual

Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP

Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP
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Comtrol ships the PortVision Plus from the factory with SocketServer firmware
installed on the device. The SocketServer firmware provides an interface to TCP/
IP socket mode configuration and services.
If you intend to use DeviceMaster UP in one of the following environments, you
must replace SocketServer with protocol-specific firmware:
• EtherNet/IP
• Modbus/TCP
• PROFINET CbA
The CD shipped with the DeviceMaster UP contains the required firmware and
support files in a self-installing (.msi) file or you can download the latest from the
Internet.
Use the following procedure to update the firmware on your DeviceMaster UP for
the appropriate protocol. See
you need to download the .msi file.
1. If you have not done so, open the .msi file and follow the installation wizard to
copy the files to a /Comtrol/ folder onto your system.
2. Start PortVision Plus by double-clicking the PortVision Plus icon or select
Start > Programs > Comtrol > PortVision Plus.
3. Right-click on the device or devices for which you want to upload firmware and
select the Upload Firmware menu option.
Optionally, you can high-light a device and use the Load button.
4. Browse and select the appropriate firmware (.bin) file and select Open.
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