Modbus Router Installation Overview

The DeviceMaster UP installation follows these basic steps:

  1. Install the hardware.

  2. Install the appropriate version of PortVision Plus for your operating system and configure the network information.

    [Note]
    Note

    If you have previously installed PortVision Plus you may want to verify that you are running the latest version. PortVision Plus is continuously updated with new features and added support for the latest hardware model releases.

  3. Upload Modbus Router on the DeviceMaster UP or check the version if the DeviceMaster UP was previously uploaded with Modbus Router.

    [Note]
    Note

    SocketServer is the default application loaded on the DeviceMaster UP from the factory. You must upload Modbus Router for it to be operational.

  4. Configure the DeviceMaster UP port characteristics for your environment using the embedded web pages on the DeviceMaster UP.

    There are two ways that you can access the embedded web pages:

    • Open PortVision Plus, right-click on the appropriate DeviceMaster UP unit and select Web Manager.

    • Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the DeviceMaster UP.

    [Note]
    Note

    For detailed information about the web pages, refer to the User Guide.

    For secure configuration procedures, see the DeviceMaster UP Secure Configuration User Guide.

  5. Connect the serial devices to the DeviceMaster UP using the DeviceMaster UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide.


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