Table Of Contents - Comtrol DeviceMaster Up Hardware Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started .......................................................................................................................5
Protocols Supported ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Quick Start ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................9
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................... 9
1-Port Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 10
1-Port Embedded Installation .................................................................................................................. 12
Building the Serial Ribbon Cable ............................................................................................................ 12
Mounting the Embedded 1-Port............................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Network and Serial Cables............................................................................................... 14
Connecting the Power and Verifying Installation .................................................................................. 14
4-Port Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation............................................................................................. 17
Replacing Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP ...................................................................................19
Installing and Upgrading PortVision Plus ............................................................................................ 19
Installing PortVision Plus ........................................................................................................................ 19
Upgrading PortVision Plus ...................................................................................................................... 19
Configuring the DeviceMaster UP Network Settings ......................................................................... 20
Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster UP ................................................... 22
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................25
Connecting Devices..................................................................................................................................... 25
DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs ................................................................................................. 27
DB9 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................. 27
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 28
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 28
DB9 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)........................................................................................... 28
RJ45 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs................................................................................................ 29
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) ......................................................................................................... 29
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) ......................................................................................................... 30
Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485) ................................................................................................... 30
RJ45 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................ 30
RS-485 Test Cable .................................................................................................................................... 30
Table of Contents DeviceMaster UP User Guide: 2000451 Rev. C - iii