DeviceMaster PRO/RTS/Serial HubFirmware Files

The DeviceMaster (DeviceMaster PRO, DeviceMaster RTS, or DeviceMaster Serial Hub) has Bootloader and SocketServer loaded on the DeviceMaster from the factory.

You may need to update the existing or upload other firmware based on the anticipated use of the DeviceMaster.

NameReleasedBetaDescription

Bootloader

DeviceMaster Legacy Files

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v3.36

 

Bootloader is the RedBoot operating system that runs the device during the power on phase, which then starts the default application on the DeviceMaster.

You can check the Bootloader version and if necessary, upload the latest version.

You should update to Bootloader v3.23 or higher, if you install the NS-Link driver v10.10 or higher for Windows or NS-Link v5.04 or higher for Linux.

You can review the firmware History file for the latest updates and enhancements.

SocketServer

DeviceMaster Legacy Files

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v9.29

 

SocketServer is the default application that runs on the DeviceMaster and is for use with the NS-Link device drivers and applications that support Winsock connections, for telnet type connections, and for Serial Tunneling. You can use SocketServer to configure DeviceMaster ports for TCP/IP socket access from the other hosts or for serial tunneling.

Technical Support recommends that you update to the latest version of SocketServer before installing an NS-Link device driver or configuring socket ports.

You can use PortVision DX to check the SocketServer version and if necessary, update SocketServer.

If you do not want to use PortVision DX to update SocketServer, you can use RedBoot. Refer to Uploading Firmware in the RedBoot Procedures section of the DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide.

If you have existing installations with NS-Link, review the following:

You can download and unzip the SocketServer help file and open the ssvr_help.htm. This is the help system embedded in SocketServer.

You can review the firmware History file for the latest updates and enhancements.

Modbus Server

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V4.04

 

The Modbus Server firmware was designed to provide enhanced connectivity for OPC servers and applications that require Modbus/RTU communication from Ethernet TCP/IP or COM ports directly to serial ports.

You can refer to the Modbus Server Installation Overview for installation and configuration procedures.

The Modbus Server User Guide contains detailed information about Modbus Server and configuration options/features.

If necessary, you can download the Comtrol Serial Port Redirector to provide COM port access with Modbus Server.


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