Changing The Bootloader Timeout; Managing Bootloader; Checking The Bootloader Version; Uploading Bootloader - Comtrol DeviceMaster MOD Series Hardware Installation And Configuration Manual

Changing the Bootloader Timeout

Managing Bootloader

Checking the
Bootloader Version
Uploading
Bootloader
DeviceMaster MOD | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000630 Rev. B
6. Select LOCAL for the Detection Type.
7. Enter the MAC address or network information.
Note: A MAC address label is attached to all DeviceMaster units. The first
three pairs of digits start with 00 C0 4E.
8. Optionally, enter the serial number in the Serial Number list box.
9. Click Ok.
10. If necessary, click Refresh for the new DeviceMaster to display in the Device
Tree or Device List panes. The DeviceMaster shows OFF-LINE if it is not
attached to the network or if an incorrect IP address was entered.
1. If necessary, use your browser to access the DeviceMaster using the IP
address.
2. Click Network.
3. Enter 45 in the Boot Timeout field and click Save.
Note: You should return the Bootloader Timeout value back to 15 seconds after
you upload the firmware.
Bootloader refers to the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster
hardware during the power on phase, which then loads the default application (for
example, Modbus Router firmware).
Note: Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by
Comtrol Technical Support.
The following procedure uses PortVision DX to check the Bootloader version.
Optionally, you can use RedBoot, see
75.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX
Page 32) and Scan the network.
2. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane and click Advanced >
Reboot.
3. Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.
4. Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane, click Refresh. You may
need to do this several times until you catch the reboot cycle in the Device List
pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during the reboot cycle
before the application (for example, Modbus Router firmware) loads.
5. Check the Comtrol web site to see if a
6. Go to the next subsection if you need upload a new version of Bootloader.
Use the following procedure to upload Bootloader to the DeviceMaster. Typically,
you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol Technical
Support or a notice has been posted to the firmware download page on the ftp site.
Note: Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN.
For best results, connect the DeviceMaster directly to a PC or laptop to
upload Bootloader.
Managing the DeviceMaster
Determining the Bootloader Version
(Installing PortVision DX
later version is available.
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