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

Changing the Bootloader Timeout

Determining the Bootloader Version

DeviceMaster MOD | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000630 Rev. B
Use the following procedure to change the Bootloader timeout value.
1. Establish communications with the DeviceMaster using the serial (Page 72) or
telnet (Page 73) method.
2. At the RedBoot prompt, type timeout.
RedBoot> dis
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RedBoot> timeout
Timeout 15 seconds
RedBoot> timeout 45
timeout 45 seconds
RedBoot>_
RedBoot responds with the current Bootloader timeout value.
3. Type timeout and a value to change the timeout value. For example, timeout 45
to change the Bootloader timeout to 45 seconds.
Use the following procedure to determine what Bootloader version is loaded in the
DeviceMaster.
1. Establish communications with the DeviceMaster using the serial (Page 72) or
telnet (Page 73) method.
2. At the RedBoot prompt, type version.
The Bootloader information displays.
3. Type reset to reset the DeviceMaster, if you do not have any other related
RedBoot tasks.
Note: Optionally, you can install PortVision DX on a Windows system on the
network and see the Bootloader version in the Device List pane. Reboot the
DeviceMaster, right-click the DeviceMaster and click Refresh Device until
the Bootloader version displays. The Bootloader version is only displayed for
a few moments.
RedBoot Procedures
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