Comtrol DeviceMaster NS-Link - Manual (Page 7)

DeviceMaster Driver User Guide: 2000595 Rev. A Downloading the Latest Software and User Guides - 7
Overview
Downloading the Latest Software and User Guides
You can use the CD or the following table to locate the latest version of the
software and documentation.
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet attached products
physically attached to the local network segment so that you can configure the
network address, upload firmware, and manage the following products:
• DeviceMaster family, including:
- DeviceMaster LT
- DeviceMaster PRO
- DeviceMaster RTS
- DeviceMaster Serial Hub
- DeviceMaster UP
- DeviceMaster 500
• IO-Link Master
• RocketLinx
PortVision DX replaces PortVision Plus. PortVision Plus does not support
operating systems above Windows 7 and SocketServer versions above v9.00 or NS-
Link device driver v10.xx.
Software Description Document
Configuration
Appl
ic
ation
PortVision DX
Install on a Windows host to program the IP
address and manage your DeviceMaster.
Refer to
PortVision DX Overview on Page 7
for more information.
DeviceMaster
Installation
and
Configuration
Guide
Fi
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Bootloader
Bootloader is the operating system that runs
on the DeviceMaster hardware during the
power on phase, which then loads
SocketServer.
Update the Bootloader on your DeviceMaster,
if advised by Technical Support.
SocketServer
SocketServer is the name of the TCP/IP
socket web page that is integrated in the
firmware that comes pre-installed on your
DeviceMaster.
Note: Make sure you upload the latest
version of SocketServer before
configuring the device driver.
Devi
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Dr
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Windows 7/8/8.1
Windows Server
2012/2008/2003
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Install if you want COM ports (native or
secure).
(This Guide)