Remote Operation; Control Interfaces; Multiple Simultaneous Connections; Ip Settings - Lightware MX-FR Series User Manual

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4. Operation
4.8. Remote Operation
Lightware matrix routers can be controlled through various interfaces
remotely. The feature allows functions which are not accessible via
the front panel and useful for system integrators and operators to
control multiple devices in a complicated system through a single
user interface.
4.8.1. Control Interfaces
The user can connect to the matrix through
▪ Ethernet (TCP/IP),
Serial port (RS-232 or RS-422),
▪
USB (if available on the matrix frame front panel)
▪
After establishing the connection, there is no difference between the
connection types (except the RICOD and some rare cases, which are
uniquely noted).
The RICOD enables only switching inputs, locking and unlocking
device's buttons.
The available remote connections and the relating chapters are listed
below.
Connection Aype
User Interface
Ethernet RS-232
Port Serial Port
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Built-in website ü
Lightware Device
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Controller software
Third party control
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system

AAAENAIONG! Dthernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch
or router with a UTP patch cable. If connecting to a computer
directly, a cross-link UTP cable has to be used!
User Interface Comparison
The built-in website and Lightware Device Controller have similar
capabilities. Differences and features are described in below table.
* The feature is not supported in the case of Apple Safari browser.
Function
Platform
Installation
I/O crosspoint switch
I/O and preset names
I/O port properties
Preview presets
Dasy DDID creator
DDID editor
EDID load / save
View error log
Further
Information
USB Port FW upgrade of
TPS boards
- Chapter 5
4.8.2. Multiple Simultaneous Connections
Chapter 6
ü The matrix allows simultaneous remote control over multiple
interfaces. Dxternal control over Dthernet, Serial and USB connections
- Chapter 7 can be used at the same time. Moreover, the Dthernet interface can
handle multiple connections on the same TCP/IP port.
The responses to the commands are only sent to the interface on
which they were queried – except responses to crosspoint switch,
mute/unmute, lock/unlock and preset setting commands, which are
always sent. The feature allows to operate more controllers without
interfering each other but keeping the crosspoint state synchronized.
If different protocols are used, then the responses to crosspoint
commands are translated to the proper form.
Please note that however the matrix routers can accept multiple
connections from LAN, the incoming sockets are treated as one
connection, hence all messages sent by the MX-CPU2 to the LAN
interface are copied to every connected client.
MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames – User's Manual
Lightware Device
Built-in Website
Controller Software
Mozilla Firefox,
Windows,
Apple Safari,
MacOS
Google Chrome
installation web browser
required needed only
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4.8.3. IP Settings
The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu or
remotely through Controller software or the built-in website.
The factory default IP settings or DHCP mode can be activated quickly
through front panel shortcut buttons. To reset the IP configuration
perform the following:
Resetting the IP Address
Reset to factory default IP configuration or to DHCP mode with front
panel buttons.
Step 1. Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE
mode by pressing TAKE button for 3 seconds (light will go off).
Step 2. Press and hold down the Control Lock button for 3 seconds
(Control Lock button lights in up red continuously).
Step 3. Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button (the current
protocol indication will light up).
Step 4. Press and release the
a) Load Preset button to set the factory default IP settings:
– IP address: 192.168.254.254
– port number: 10001
– subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
– gateway: 0.0.0.0
b) Save Preset button to set DHCP enabled:
– IP address: Acquired with DHCP
– port number: unchanged
– subnet mask: Get from DHCP server
– gateway: Get from DHCP server
Step 5. A light sequence will occur to confirm the command. (Take/
Auto, Load Preset and Save Preset buttons will light up one
after the other)
Step 6. Wait about 5 seconds before connecting the router via
Dthernet.
4.8.4. Serial Port Settings
MX-CPU2 can be ordered with either RS-232 or RS-422 communication
port. The port settings are done in the factory. The device uses
standard RS-232 interface with the following default settings:
57600 Baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
The serial port baud rate can be changed on the front panel LCD menu
or remotely by protocol command as well.
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