Lightware SW4-OPT-TX240RAK User Manual

6.9. Conguration cloning (Backup tab)
The conguration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the
need to repeatedly congure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the
devices are installed in the same type of system multiple times then it is enough to set up
only one device to t the user’s needs and then copy those settings to the others, thus
saving time and resources.
6.9.1. Cloning steps in a nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized conguration settings can be done in
a few easy steps:
Step 1. Congure one device with all your desired settings with the LDC software.
Step 2. Backup the full conguration le to your computer.
Step 3. If needed, make some modications to the conguration le using a text editor (e.g.
Notepad). E.g. modifying the static IP address is needed when DHCP is not used.
Step 4. Connect to the other device which has to be congured and upload (restore) your
conguration le.
Step 5. Ready! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.
6.9.2. Save the settings of the transmitter (Backup)
Step 1. Apply the desired settings in the transmitter (port parameters, crosspoint, etc.)
Step 2. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 3. Write a short description in the text box on the left (optional).
Step 4. Press the Create a full backup button. You will be prompted to save the le to the
computer. The default le name is the following:
BACKUP_<DEVICE TYPE>_SN<SERIAL NUMBER>.LW3
e.g. backup_SW4-OPT-TX240RAK_SN68004181.lw3
Step 5. Set the desired le name, select the folder and save the le.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Using the exact product type in the lename is recommended since it makes the le usage
more comfortable.
About the backup le
The backup le is a simple text le which contains LW3 protocol commands. The rst line
is the description, and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during
the restore process. The le can be viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g.
Notepad. The exact content of the le is listed in section 11.5 on page 103.
INFO
Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.
6.9.3. Upload the settings to a device (Restore)
WARNING!
Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored pa-
rameters in the device. Withdrawal is not possible.
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Lightware SW4-OPT-TX240RAK Specifications

General

Brand	Lightware
Model	SW4-OPT-TX240RAK
Category	Extender
Language	English