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4.2 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.
1. 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)
2. Starting the application
To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on
LW_matrix_controller_vXXX icon on the desktop or select from Startmenu-
>Programs->Lightware-> LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.jar)
3. Select communication interface according to your actual connection:
RS232 If the connection has been made via serial port, select the
appropriate communication port from Comm Port drop-down menu.
IP If the connection has been made via ethernet select the desired IP
address 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
as the PC.
4. When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware, it defines the
product type, and a button matrix area appears according to the input and
output numbers of the router.I1; I2; I3...columns are representing the inputs,
the O1; O2; O3...rows the outputs. Each red bulb represents a valid
connection.
Info After starting the Lightware Matrix Controller, it automatically searches for
Lightware devices connected to the LAN. If finds one picks its IP address and puts
into the Comm Port menu. If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC
only comm ports will be shown in this menu.
Info Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre!
Info Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix switcher via ethernet.
Info After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no
difference in control via serial port and ethernet.
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