Comtrol VS1100 Configuration Guide - Manual (Page 8)

8 Installation Overview
Introduction
Installation Overview
The following outlines summarize the various VS1000/VS1100
installation scenarios. For more information about hardware issues,
see the Installing the Hardware section. For more information about
software issues, see the section for your network operating system.
Initial Installation
A. Hardware Installation
1. Install the VS1000.
2. Install one or more VS1100 units (optional).
3. Install RS-232 serial devices.
4. Connect the VS1000 to the network hub or server.
5. Power-up the new VS1000 and verify that it passes the power-
on diagnostics.
B. Software Installation
1. Unzip the VS-Link distribution file.
2. Install the VS-Link software.
3. Configure VS-Link to support the VS1000/VS1100.
4. Configure serial ports to support the RS-232 devices.
5. Shut down and restart the server.
Installing VS-Link Software Updates
A. Hardware Installation (no changes needed)
B. Software Installation
1. Remove the existing VS-Link software.
2. Install the new version of the VS-Link software.
3. Configure VS-Link to support the VS1000/VS1100.
4. No port configuration changes are required.
5. Shut down and restart the server.