After programming the IP address into the DeviceMaster UP, you are ready to update the DeviceMaster UP with the appropriate firmware. The DeviceMaster UP typically contains SocketServer, the default application from the factory.

Firmware

Name

Files

Description

PROFINET IO firmware

Supports 1-Port and 2-Port Models

V2.25

You may need to upload PROFINET IO firmware to the DeviceMaster UP using PortVision Plus before configuring the serial ports.

Refer to the PROFINET IO User Guide for detailed information about PROFINET IO and configuration.

Bootloader

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 UP.

You should check the Bootloader version and if necessary, update Bootloader.

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

Note

Comtrol recommends verifying that the DeviceMaster UP contains the latest PROFINET IO version before configuring serial ports.

If your DeviceMaster UP model was shipped with PROFINET IO, you should check the firmware version on the DeviceMaster UP and if necessary, upload the latest version of PROFINET IO using PortVision Plus.

Checking the PROFINET IO Version

Use this procedure to check the PROFINET IO version that resides on the DeviceMaster UP.

If necessary, start PortVision Plus and scan the network.
Check the PROFINET IO version number of the Software Version for the DeviceMaster UP.
Check to see if a later version is available and if necessary, upload PROFINET IO
If the PROFINET IO version on the DeviceMaster UP is current, you are ready to configure the serial ports.

Uploading PROFINET IO

Use this procedure to upload the latest version of PROFINET IO into the DeviceMaster UP.

Note
Technical support does not recommend updating firmware across a WAN. For best results, connect the DeviceMaster UP directly to a PC or laptop to upload PROFINET IO.

Make sure that you have located the latest PROFINET IO version.
Execute the PROFINET IO .msi file.
1. Click Run to start the file installation procedure or Save to save the file to your site, and then execute the .msi file and click Start to begin the file installation procedure.
2. If necessary, click Run to any Internet Security warnings.
3. Click Next at the PROFINET IO Setup Wizard.
4. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement and then Next.
5. Click Next to install PROFINET IO in the default directory (C:\Comtrol\ProfinetIO\) or browse to another location. Make sure that you remember the path where you place the files because you will need to access the .bin file during the installation procedure.
6. Click Install and the click Finish.
If necessary, open PortVision Plus.
Right-click the DeviceMaster UP for which you want to update, click Upload Firmware, browse to the PROFINET IO .bin file, and then click Open.
Click Yes to the Upload Firmware message that warns you that this is a sensitive process. It may take a few moments for PROFINET IO to upload onto the DeviceMaster UP. The DeviceMaster UP will reboot itself during the upload process.
Click Ok to the advisory message about waiting to use the DeviceMaster UP until the status reads ON-LINE. In the next polling cycle, PortVision Plus updates the List View pane and displays the new PROFINET IO version.
Optionally, refer to the interface programming information and the sample PLC programs for PROFINET IO.
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 page:
- 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
The Interface Configuration Quick Start provides detailed procedures.

Checking the Bootloader Version

Use this procedure to check the Bootloader version on the DeviceMaster UP.

If necessary, open PortVision Plus.
Right-click the DeviceMaster UP and click Reboot Device.
Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.
Right-click the DeviceMaster UP, click Refresh Device as many times as necessary to catch the reboot cycle in the List View pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during the reboot cycle before PROFINET IO loads.
Check to see if a later version is available and if necessary, upload Bootloader.

Updating Bootloader

Note

Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN. For best results, connect the DeviceMaster UP directly to a PC or laptop to upload Bootloader.

Make sure that power is not interrupted while uploading Bootloader. Power interruption while uploading Bootloader will require that the DeviceMaster UP must be sent into Comtrol so that it can be reflashed.

If you are not successful uploading PROFINET IO into the DeviceMaster UP, do not upload Bootloader.

Use this procedure to upload the latest version of Bootloader into the DeviceMaster UP.

Make sure that you have located the latest Bootloader version.
If necessary, open PortVision Plus.
Right-click the DeviceMaster UP for which you want to update, click Upload Firmware, browse to the Bootloader .bin file, and then click Open.
Click Yes to the Upload Firmware message that warns you that this is a sensitive process.
Click Ok to the second Upload Firmware message and then click Refresh until the Bootloader version displays in the List View pane, which should show the new version.

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