Comtrol Modbus TCP Quick Start - Manual (Page 7)

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Overview
Locating the Latest Software and Documentation
You can use the links in this table to check for updated software or documentation.
Software and Documentation FTP
PortVision DX
(Windows)
Use PortVision DX to manage Comtrol Ethernet-attached devices to:
• Scan the network for attached devices
• View networked devices in real-time
• Access product-specific network settings configurations
• Assign IP addresses and network settings to one or multiple
devices
• Upload the latest firmware or Bootloader
• Save and load configuration files
• Access DeviceMaster UP configuration web pages
• Access Telnet/SSH sessions
• Remotely reboot devices
• Download technical documentation
• Enable event logging to assist in monitoring and troubleshooting
• Create shortcuts to quickly access your favorite applications
• Organize devices into folders and create multiple views
• Enter notes about a folder or device
Modbus/TCP Firmware
This is the application that may or may not have been loaded on the
DeviceMaster UP depending on the model that was ordered.
You may need to use PortVision DX to load this firmware.
DeviceMaster UP Hardware
Installation and Configuration
Guide
This contains hardware installation, configuration information, and
connector information.
This includes using PortVision DX to configure the IP address and if
necessary, how to update the firmware.
Modbus/TCP Interface
Configuration Quick Start
This document with web interface configuration procedures.
Modbus/TCP User Guide
The User Guide contains detailed information about the Modbus/TCP
(application) firmware, which includes additional information about
the web configuration interface for Modbus/TCP.
It also discusses the example PLC programs that were installed on
your system and provides a Programming Interface chapter.
DeviceMaster UP Filtering and
Data Extraction Reference
Guide
This Guide discusses the data extraction and filtering processes in the
DeviceMaster UP are designed to off load as much work as possible
from the PLC and/or application and provide a very simple and easy to
use interface for standard RFID and barcode data.
This functionality and interface is designed to save dozens, possibly
hundreds of lines of ladder logic in a typical PLC program.