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Caution
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation
Replacing Hardware
DeviceMaster MOD | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000630 Rev. B
Do not connect RS-422/485 devices until the IP address is configured
and an appropriate port interface type has been configured. The
default port setting is RS-232.
5. Go to
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration
PortVision DX, configure the network settings, and if necessary, upload the
appropriate protocol firmware on the DeviceMaster.
Use this procedure to add another DeviceMaster to an existing configuration.
1. Install the DeviceMaster to an Ethernet hub or server NIC using the
appropriate subsection found in
Note: Technical support recommends installing one unit at a time and testing
that unit when installing multiple units. In the event troubleshooting
must be done, a single unit is easier to resolve than several at once.
2. Power-up the new DeviceMaster and verify that the PWR or Status LED lights.
3. Program an IP address into the new DeviceMaster using PortVision DX.
4. If necessary, upload the latest firmware.
5. Configure serial ports to support the serial devices or upload configuration
files from PortVision DX.
6. Connect the serial devices.
Use this procedure to replace hardware.
1. Remove the old unit and attach a new or spare DeviceMaster.
2. Connect the new DeviceMaster to the network hub or server NIC.
3. Apply power to the new DeviceMaster and verify that it passes the power on
self-test.
4. Program the IP address of the new DeviceMaster.
5. If necessary, upload the latest protocol firmware.
6. Configure any ports as necessary to match the previous unit or upload
configuration files from PortVision DX.
7. Transfer all cabling from the old DeviceMaster to the new DeviceMaster.
8. It is not necessary to shut down and restart the host PC.
on Page 31 to install
Installation Overview
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