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5.2 Using Lightware Matrix Controller
The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC
computer or Laptop through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port.
Step 1.
Step 2.
To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on LW_matrix_controller_vXXX
icon
LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.jar)
Step 3.
RS232 If the connection has been made via serial port, select the appropriate
communication port from Comm Port drop-down menu.
IP
from Comm Port drop-down menu. No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware
LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network where the PC is.
Info
After starting the Lightware Matrix Controller, it automatically searches for
Lightware devices connected to the LAN. If finds any, it picks its IP address and
puts into the Comm Port menu. If there is not any matrix switchers connected to
the PC, only comm ports will be shown in this menu.
Info
Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix switcher via ethernet.
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Connection between the Matrix switcher and the computer can
be made via
serial port, with standard RS232 Male to Female cable
Ethernet ( with a HUB or to a simple endpoint)
Ethernet directly ( with cross UTP cable)
Starting the application
on
the
desktop
or
Select communication interface according to your actual
connection:
If the connection has been made via ethernet select the desired IP address
select
from
Startmenu->Programs->Lightware->
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