Comtrol PortVision DX - Manual (Page 75)

PortVision DX User Guide
Remote Using the IP Address
Use the following procedure to add a remote device (Comtrol Ethernet attached product) to
PortVision DX.
1. Access the Add New Device window using one of these methods:
• Click Add New... Device in the Manage menu.
• Right-click anywhere in the Device Tree pane and click Add New... Device.
• Right-click a folder or device and click Add New... Device.
2. Select the appropriate Device Type from the drop-down list.
3. Select the Device Model from the drop-down list.
4. Enter a Device Name for the new device.
5. If DeviceMaster, select REMOTE for the Detection Type.
6. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
7. Click Ok.
8. If necessary, click Refresh for the new device to display in the Device List pane.
Local Using the IP Address or MAC Address
Use the following procedure to add a local DeviceMaster to PortVision DX.
1. Locate the network information or MAC address of the device you want to add.
2. Access the Add New Device window using one of these methods:
• Click Add New... Device in the Manage menu.
• Right-click a folder or managed RocketLinx switch and click Add New... Device.
3. Select the Device Type from the drop-down list.
4. Select the Device Model from the drop-down list.
5. Enter a Device Name for the new device.
6. Select LOCAL for the Detection Type.
7. Select the Identification Mode to MAC or IP.
• If you selected MAC for the Identification Mode, enter the MAC Address. A MAC
address label is attached to all Comtrol Ethernet attached products. The first three
pairs of digits start with 00 C0 4E. The DeviceMaster UP and RocketLinx do not
support MAC mode.
• If you selected IP for the Identification Mode, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and Default Gateway.
8. Optionally, enter the serial number.
9. Click Ok. If necessary, click Refresh for the new device to display in the Device List
pane.
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