Comtrol UP 16-Port - Manual (Page 6)

6 - Getting Started DeviceMaster UP 16-Port Hardware User Guide: 2000596 Rev. B
Getting Started
Locating Software and Documentation
You can access the appropriate firmware assembly, PortVision DX, and the
DeviceMaster UP documentation from the CD shipped with the DeviceMaster UP
or you can download the latest files using the links in the appropriate table:
• Software and firmware, which is independent of the protocol loaded (below)
• Modbus Router Firmware and Documentation on Page 7
DeviceMaster UP Software and Firmware FTP
PortVision DX
PortVision DX is the application for Windows that you use
to configure network settings and upload the firmware for
your protocol.
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
Bootloader
Bootloader, the operating system that runs on the
DeviceMaster UP hardware during the power on phase,
which then starts the default application (either Modbus
Router or SocketServer).
SocketServer is the default application on DeviceMaster
UPs ordered without a protocol loaded.