8 - Introduction
DeviceMaster PNIO | UP User Guide
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Introduction
Software and Documentation
You can access the appropriate firmware assembly, PortVision DX, and the
DeviceMaster
documentation from the download site using the links in the
following tables.
DeviceMaster UP Software and Firmware
Link
Bootloader
Bootloader,
the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster
hardware during the power on phase, which then starts the
default application, PROFINET IO.
PortVision DX
PortVision DX
is the application for Windows that you use to
configure network settings and update the firmware.
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 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
PROFINET IO Firmware and Documentation
Link
Firmware
PROFINET IO
(
.msi
) contains the firmware and supporting
files. The firmware provides embedded configuration web
pages. You may need to update the DeviceMaster with the
latest version.
Depending on the model you purchased, the DeviceMaster
may or may not have the PROFINET IO firmware loaded.
Note:
Models that have a protocol loaded on the
DeviceMasterare identified in PortVision DX and the
DeviceMaster is labeled accordingly.
Documentation This
User Guide
.