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DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation
DeviceMaster
Hardware Installation
Use this document to initially configure the DeviceMaster Primo hardware. It also
discusses all hardware related information.
Red, underscored items are links to URLs. Blue, underscored items are links
within this document or to another document on the media (CD or web site).
Note: If you copy this document from the ftp/Web or CD and do not use the
procedure discussed on the CD, you will get an error message when selecting
hyperlinks outside of this document.
The DeviceMaster Primo provides a data communication solution for connecting
Windows and Unix/Linux hosts to asynchronous serial devices over a TCP/IP
based Ethernet network. You may connect your Windows NT/98/ME/2000/XP host
to a native RS-232/422/485 serial port, or your PC-based Unix/Linux host to a
fixed tty port, through a TCP/IP Ethernet connection.
With one asynchronous serial port connection on one end, and a 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet connection on the other, the DeviceMaster Primo allows any device that
primarily supports the asynchronous communications protocol to attach to a
network. The DeviceMaster Primo works like an add-on single-port serial board to
your PC server, but with one major advantage — the TCP/IP network. Since the
host communicates with the COM port on the DeviceMaster Primo over a TCP/IP
network, you are able to control your asynchronous serial device from virtually
any location.
Although it connects through the virtual link of the Ethernet network, the port on
the DeviceMaster Primo is recognized as a real COM port by Windows or a fixed
tty port by Unix/Linux. the DeviceMaster Primo provides both the basic transmit/
receive data functions, as well as RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, and DCD control signals.
You can use the following links to locate the appropriate driver for your host PC
system.
•
Windows XP
—
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/WinXP/
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Windows 2000
—
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/Win2000/
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Windows NT
—
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/WinNT/
•
Windows 98/Me
—
•
Linux
—
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/Linux/
You may need one of these DeviceMaster Primo documents to install the driver in
the host PC. You can use the links below to locate the appropriate driver
installation document.
•
Windows XP
or
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/WinXP/
SW_Doc/p1pwinxp.pdf
•
Windows 2000
or
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/Win2000/
SW_Doc/p1pwin2k.pdf
®
Primo
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/Primo/Drivers/Win98/
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Summary of Contents for Comtrol DeviceMaster Primo
- Page 1 Although it connects through the virtual link of the Ethernet network, the port on the DeviceMaster Primo is recognized as a real COM port by Windows or a fixed tty port by Unix/Linux. the DeviceMaster Primo provides both the basic transmit/ receive data functions, as well as RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, and DCD control signals.
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Page 2: Initial Configuration Procedures
Using Pair Connect and Raw Connect ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/Dev_Mstr/ Primo/Raw_Pair/raw_pair.pdf Initial Configuration Procedures If the DeviceMaster Primo has not been configured for your site, you must first configure the IP address. IP configuration can be done using one of these methods. • Telnet session •... - Page 3 Enter key to activate the change. 6. Optionally remove the Ethernet cross-over cable from the PC host NIC and the Primo. Connect a standard Ethernet cable between the Primo Ethernet port and an Ethernet hub. DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation...
- Page 4 Note: Some versions of HyperTerminal may or may not support every keystroke. b. On the File menu, select New Connection. The Connection Description dialog box appears. In the Name box, type the desired name and select an icon from the Icon list. DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation...
- Page 5 * Flow Control: None g. Select the OK button. The HyperTerminal main window appears. h. At the Console terminal type command line, type 1 for ansi/vt100 parameter. Press the Enter key. HyperTerminal displays a configuration menu. DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation...
- Page 6 Select [serverConfig] from the menu. k. Press the Enter key. Hyperterminal displays various parameters that are required to configure the DeviceMaster Primo. The parameters are enclosed in square brackets. If you want to set the IP address of the server, use the keyboard arrow keys to position the cursor over the first digit of the IP address.
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Page 7: Replacing Hardware
Ready LED to turn off and on, indicating that the function of the serial port has been changed. Replacing Hardware Follow this procedure, to replace a DeviceMaster Primo with another DeviceMaster Primo in an existing configuration. 1. Disconnect the power from the Primo to be removed from service. - Page 8 DB9 Loopback Plugs shown, that are used in conjunction with application software to test serial ports. Note: Comtrol includes the Test Terminal (WCOM32) program on the CD for Windows 98 and Windows NT drivers. See the on-line help for WCOM32 for information about using these applications.
- Page 9 CTSB- RTSB- Building RS-232 Use the following figure if you need to build an RS-232 straight-through cable. Straight-Through Straight-through cables are used to connect modems and other DCE devices. Cables DB25 Pins Pins Pins Signal Signal DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation...
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Page 10: Hardware Specifications
16.4 BTUs/Hr Humidity (non-condensing): System on (operational) 8% to 80% System off (storage) 20% to 80% If this product is stacked, the environmental air flow must insure that the Ambient Operating Temperature does NOT exceed these limits. DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation... - Page 11 Dip Switch Selectable TCP, UDP, ICMP, Telnet, IP, Network protocols RTelnet, DHCP Configuration: Data bits 7 or 8 Parity Odd, Even, None Stop bits 1 or 2 (with parity setting of None) SNMP support Monitoring only. DeviceMaster Primo Hardware Installation...
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Page 12: Technical Support
All Rights Reserved. Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this document or to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose. Specifications subject to change without notice. Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication. Contact your reseller for current product information.
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