Comtrol DeviceMaster PRO - Using the Socketserver Configuration Files; Portvision DX - Saving a Socketserver Configuration File

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Managing the DeviceMaster
7. Enter the MAC address or network information.
Note: A MAC address label is attached to all DeviceMaster units. The first three pairs of digits start with
00 C0 4E.
8. Optionally, enter the serial number in the Serial Number list box.
9. Click Ok.
10. If necessary, click Refresh for the new DeviceMaster to display in the Device Tree or Device List panes. The
DeviceMaster shows OFF-LINE if it is not attached to the network or if an incorrect IP address was
entered.
Using the SocketServer Configuration Files
If you are deploying multiple DeviceMaster units that share common SocketServer values, you can save and
load the configuration file (.dc) using either PortVision DX or the web interface.
• PortVision DX - Saving a SocketServer Configuration File
• PortVision DX - Loading a SocketServer Configuration File on Page 108
• SocketServer - Saving Configuration Files on Page 109
• SocketServer - Loading Configuration Files on Page 109
Note: Configuration files saved before SocketServer 9.xx cannot be loaded onto a DeviceMaster with
SocketServer versions above 9.xx.
If you save a configuration file using PortVision DX, you can choose what settings you want to save or load.
You may want to program the network settings in multiple DeviceMasters using Configuring Multiple
DeviceMasters Network Addresses on Page 105.
Note: You can save device driver configuration settings if you have driver version 9.02 or higher. See Using
Driver Configuration Files on Page 110 for procedures for saving and loading device driver
configuration settings.
PortVision DX - Saving a SocketServer Configuration File
Use this procedure to save a configuration file using the PortVision DX Main screen.
Note: Optionally, you can save a configuration file by accessing the
Software Settings tab in the Properties screen and then clicking the
Save Settings to a File button.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (Installing PortVision
DX on Page 35) and Scan the network.
2. Highlight the DeviceMaster in the Device List pane that you want to
save its configuration and use one of the following methods:
•Click the Save button.
• Right-click and then click Configuration > Save.
3. Browse to the location you want to save the file, enter a file name, and
click Save.