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DeviceMaster LT Port Usage
Installation Overview
DeviceMaster LT User Guide: 2000586 Rev. B
Introduction
This section discusses the following topics:
•
DeviceMaster LT Port Usage
•
Installation Overview
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NS-Link COM Port Driver Installation Overview
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NS-Link tty Port Installation Overview
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TCP/IP Socket Port Installation Overview
•
Locating Software and Documentation
DeviceMaster LT serial ports can be configured for many environments, which
include the following:
•
COM port (or secure COM ports) when the NS-Link driver for Windows is
installed
•
tty ports when the NS-Link driver for Linux is installed
•
Socket ports when SocketServer or the NS-Link web page is configured
accordingly
DeviceMaster LT installation and configuration follows these steps:
1. Hardware installation.
Power up the DeviceMaster LT. Technical Support suggests installing one
DeviceMaster LT at a time to avoid configuration problems using
Installation
on Page 11.
2. Install PortVision DX.
Comtrol recommends connecting the DeviceMaster LT to a PC or laptop
running Windows and that you install PortVision DX for easy IP address
configuration and firmware updates. See
14 and refer to
Installing PortVision DX
3. Program the IP address.
See
Configuring the Network Settings
procedures.
4. If necessary, update SocketServer.
Note: Technical Supports recommends that you update to the latest version of
SocketServer before installing any NS-Link device driver or configuring
socket ports.
a. Check the SocketServer version using
on Page 22 to determine the version on the DeviceMaster LT.
b. If necessary, update SocketServer. See
PortVision DX
on Page 24.
Note: In rare cases, you may need to update Bootloader to support a new
(below)
on Page 7
on Page 8
on Page 9
PortVision DX Requirements
on Page 15 to install PortVision DX.
on Page 18 for detailed configuration
Checking the SocketServer Version
Uploading SocketServer with
on Page 8
on Page 9
Hardware
Introduction - 7
on Page
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