Introduction, Supported devicemaster models, Devicemaster port usage – Comtrol Hub DeviceMaster User Manual
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Introduction
This section discusses the following topics:
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(below)
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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
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Locating Software and Documentation
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Supported DeviceMaster Models
This Installation and Configuration Guide supports the DeviceMaster platform,
which includes the following models:
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DeviceMaster PRO
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DeviceMaster RTS
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DeviceMaster Serial Hub
The Guide refers to DeviceMaster unless there is model-specific information. FTP
links in this Guide typically point to an RTS subdirectory, where the file resides
that supports all DeviceMaster models.
Note: The DeviceMaster LT provides different RJ45 pin outs and is not discussed
in this guide. Refer to the
DeviceMaster LT User Guide
for product-specific
information.
DeviceMaster Port Usage
DeviceMaster serial ports can be configured for many environments, which
include the following:
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COM port (or secure COM ports) when the NS-Link driver for Windows is
installed
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tty ports when the NS-Link driver for Linux is installed
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Socket ports when SocketServer or the NS-Link web page is configured
accordingly
Installation Overview
DeviceMaster installation and configuration follows these steps:
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Hardware installation.
Power up the DeviceMaster. Technical Support suggests installing one
DeviceMaster at a time to avoid configuration problems using