Connecting To A Device (Device Discovery Window) - Lightware MX-FR Series User Manual

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6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller Software
6.3. Connecting to a Device (Device Discovery Window)
There are three tabs for the different type of interfaces: Dthernet, Serial, and USB.
The Dthernet tab consists of two lists:
▪ Favorite devices: You can add any Lightware device that is connected via
Dthernet and no need to browse all the available devices.
All devices: The Lightware devices are listed which are available in the network.
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Further Aools
The Tools menu contains the following options:
▪ Log viewer: The tool can be used for reviewing previously
saved log files.
Create EDID: This tool opens the Dasy DDID Creator wizard
▪
which can be used for creating unique DDIDs in a few
simple steps. Functionality is the same as the Dasy DDID
Creator, for the detailed information see the
DDID section.
▪ Demo mode: This is a virtual MX-FR17 matrix router with full functionality built
into the LDC. Functions and options are the same as a real MX-FR17 device.
The Terminal window is also available by pressing its button on the bottom.
Establishing the Connection
Select the unit from the discovered Dthernet devices or under USB devices; when the
device is connected through RS-232 click on the Query button next to the desired
serial port to display the device's name and serial number. Double click on the device
or select it and click on the green Connect button.
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When the device is connected via the local RS-232 port, make sure
that LW protocol (#1) is set on the serial port. The protocol settings are available
on the front panel LCD menu, see the
Creating an
Control Protocols section.
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