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4.2.8. Control protocols
Matrix routers can be controlled with multiple control protocols. Lightware routers have a
special protocol, but to interoperate with third-party devices, a secondary protocol is also
provided.
ATTENTION!
Lightware Device Controller software and the built-in website works only with LW protocol
(#1)!
The currently used protocol can be viewed or changed any time on the matrix front panel
or with protocol commands.
Change (view) protocol on the front panel
Step 1. Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously
Step 2. Press Control Lock button for 3 seconds (it lights in
Step 3. Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button. Now
Step 4.
Step 5. If the control protocol for any interface has changed then a beep will sound to notify
Change (view) protocol via remote connection
Connect to the matrix through any control interface, then use the commands described in
section
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in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 3
seconds. (light will go off)
up red continuously)
the active protocols for the Serial and the Ethernet
ports are displayed (view protocol):
One source button lights up according to the current
protocol on the Serial port and the Ethernet port:
-
Source#1 lights:
-
Source#2 lights:
a) If you do not want to change the protocol, release the Output Lock button (view
only).
b) If you want to change the protocol on any interface, keep the Output Lock
button pressed, and press the desired Source button, accordingly to the new
protocol for that specific interface.
the change.
7.2.10
on page 49.
Lightware protocol active.
Protocol#2 is active.
TAKE
LOAD
PRESET
AUTO
CONTROL
LOCK
OUTPUT
LOCK
CONTROL
LOCK
OUTPUT
LOCK
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SAVE
PRESET
SOU
DESTI
SOU
DESTI
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