Utilities and PortVision DX Downloads for DeviceMaster

The following utilities and applications are available for the DeviceMaster platform, which includes:

  • DM-2000 Series

  • DeviceMaster PRO

  • DeviceMaster RTS

  • DeviceMaster Serial Hub

Operating SystemNameDescription

Linux

Firmware Upload Utility

v1.06

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You can use this utility to upload firmware (Bootloader and SocketServer) on a Linux system. Optionally, you can use RedBoot to upload firmware.

Linux

LCOM Utility

v1.06

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You can use LCOM for testing serial ports and use this procedure to use LCOM to test ports.

Optionally, you can use minicom and this procedure for testing ports with minicom.

Windows XP SP3 through Windows 10

(32/64-bit)

PortVision DX

v3.05

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Use this version if you are using a SocketServer/NS-Link version BEFORE 10.00.

If you are unsure what SocketServer/NS-Link version is loaded on your DeviceMasters, use this version to initially PortVision DX to identify, configure the IP address, and update the DeviceMaster.

You can use the help system for information about using PortVision DX.

Windows XP SP3 through Windows 10

(32/64-bit)

PortVision DX

v5.01

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Use this version if you are using SocketServer/NS-Link firmware version 10.00 or HIGHER.

If your application requires a SocketServer version before 10.00, do NOT load PortVision DX 4.00 or higher.

You can use PortVision DX to identify, configure the IP address, update, and manage the DeviceMaster.

You can use the help system for information about using PortVision DX.

PortVision DX also contains Test Terminal, Port Monitor, and PuTTY.

  • Test Terminal can be used to troubleshoot communications on a port-by-port basis. You can use the procedure in the Troubleshooting page.

  • Port Monitor checks for errors, modem control, and status signals and provides you with raw byte input and output counts.

You can use the Port Monitor (PMon2) and Test Terminal (WCom2) User Guide, which provides procedures for using both Test Terminal and Port Monitor to test ports and communications.


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