Hardware Installation Overview

You can refer to the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide for your DeviceMaster EIP-MOD.

The following steps provide an overview of the hardware installation.

  1. If desired, mount the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD.

  2. Connect the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD to the same Ethernet network segment as the host PC using a standard network cable.

  3. Apply power to the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD by connecting a 24VDC power supply to the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD and applying power.

  4. Verify that the Status LED has completed the boot cycle and network connection for the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD is functioning properly using the following table.

    ModelLED Descriptions
    1-Port DIN Rail
    • The Status LED on the front of the unit is lit, which indicates that it has power and has completed the boot cycle.

      The Status LED flashes while booting and it takes approximately 15 seconds for the bootloader to complete the cycle. When the Bootloader completes the cycle, the LED has a solid, steady light that blinks approximately every 10 seconds.

    • If the LINK (green) LED is lit, it indicates a working Ethernet connection.

    • If the ACT (yellow) LED flashes, it indicates network activity.

    2-Port DIN Rail
    • The STATUS LED on the device is lit, indicating you have power and it has completed the boot cycle.

      The Status LED flashes while booting and it takes approximately 15 seconds for the bootloader to complete the cycle. When the Bootloader completes the cycle, the LED has a solid, steady light that blinks approximately every 10 seconds

    • If the LINK (green) LED is lit, it indicates a working Ethernet connection.

    • If the ACT (yellow) LED flashes, it indicates network activity.

    4-Port DIN Rail
    • The Status LED on the front of the unit is lit, which indicates that it has power and has completed the boot cycle.

      The Status LED flashes while booting and it takes approximately 15 seconds for the bootloader to complete the cycle. When the Bootloader completes the cycle, the LED has a solid, steady light that blinks approximately every 10 seconds.

    • If the LINK (green) LED is lit, it indicates a working Ethernet connection.

    • If the ACT (yellow) LED flashes, it indicates network activity.

  5. Install PortVision DX so that you can program the IP address.


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