5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
MMX4x2 series – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.6.0b19 | LDC software: v2.5.13b5
5.13. Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)
The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly
configure 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 fit the user’s needs and then copy
those settings to the others, thus saving time and resources.
#backup
#configurationcloning
ATTENTION!
Macros cannot be saved into the backup file. If you have macros stored in a Configuration
slot, download it separately and upload it in the target device.
Backup tab
5.13.1.
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few easy steps:
Step 1.
Configure one device with all your desired settings with the LDC software.
Step 2.
Backup the full configuration file to your computer.
Step 3.
If needed, make some modifications to the configuration file 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 that needs to be configured and upload (restore) your configuration file.
Step 5.
Done! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.
ATTENTION!
Macros cannot be saved into the backup file. If you have macros stored in a Configuration
slot, download it separately and upload it in the target device.
5.13.2.
Save the Settings of the Device (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 file to the computer. The default
file name is the following:
BACKUP_<DEVICE TYPE>_SN<SERIAL NUMBER>.LW3
Step 5.
Set the desired
file name
, select the folder and
save
the file.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended, since it makes the file
usage more comfortable.
About the Backup File
The backup file is a simple text file, which contains LW3 protocol commands. The first line is the description,
and the further lines are the commands that will be executed during the restoration. The file can be viewed
(and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad.
ATTENTION!
Editing the command lines is recommended for expert users only.
See the entire list of saved data in the
