Comtrol PortVision DX - Manual (Page 107)

PortVision DX User Guide
DeviceMaster UP
You may need to update the firmware on the DeviceMaster UP to support the latest features and
functionality.
There are several types of firmware that run on the DeviceMaster UP:
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SocketServer is the default application shipped on some DeviceMaster UP models,
excluding models shipped with protocol-specific firmware for the DeviceMaster UP.
If your DeviceMaster UP has SocketServer loaded, you will need to load the
appropriate protocol for your environment, unless you want to operate the DeviceMaster
UP with the NS-Link device driver and SocketServer.
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Protocol-specific firmware for the DeviceMaster UP.
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EtherNet/IP
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Modbus Router
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Modbus Server
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Modbus/TCP
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PROFINET IO
Typically, one of the first steps after installing the hardware is to upload firmware that
meets your protocol requirements, which overwrites SocketServer.
DeviceMaster UP models that are shipped from the factory with one of the protocols listed
above includes protocol identification on the compliance label on the DeviceMaster UP and
PortVision DX displays the protocol type in the Software Version column on the main
page..
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Bootloader is the Redboot operating system that runs the DeviceMaster UP during the
power on phase, which then starts a default application on the DeviceMaster UP.
Typically, you do not update the Bootloader unless instructed by Technical Support or the
web site.
Firmware - DeviceMaster UP
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