Remote Operation; Control Interfaces - Lightware UMX4x4-Pro User Manual

4.5.

Remote operation

Lightware matrix routers can be controlled through various interfaces remotely. This makes
it possible to use functions that are not accessible via the front panel. Also, this helps
system integrators and operators to control multiple devices in a big system through a
single user interface.

4.5.1. Control interfaces

Users can connect to the matrix through
After establishing connection, there is no difference between connection types (except
some rare cases, which are uniquely noted).
The available remote connections and the relating chapters are listed below.
Info Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router with a UTP patch cable. If
connecting to a computer directly, a crosslink UTP cable has to be used!
User interface comparison
The built-in website and the Lightware matrix controller software have little different
capabilities. The table below summarizes the main differences, helping you to select the
interface that suits your needs.
Section 4. Operation
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Ethernet (TCP/IP),

Serial port (RS-232)
User interface
Lightware matrix
controller software
Built-in website
third party control
system
Table 4-2. Available remote connections
Function
platform
installation
I/O and preset names
Preview presets
Easy EDID creator
EDID editor
EDID upload / download
Table 4-3. User interface comparison
Connection type
Ethernet RS-232
port serial port
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no
 
Matrix controller
software
Windows only
installation required
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
UMX4x4-Pro
User's Manual
further
information
chapter 0
on page 44
chapter 6
on page 64
chapter 7
on page 80
Built-in website
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ANY
web browser

needed only
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no
no
no
no
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