
5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.4.0 | LDC software: v2.4.0b3
5.3.
Establishing the Connection
Step 1.
Connect the device to a computer via Ethernet, USB or RS-232.
Step 2.
Run the controller software; device discovery window appears automatically.
Device discovery window in LDC
Change IP Address
To modify IP address settings quickly it is not necessary to enter the device's
settings/network menu, you can set them by clicking the pencil icon beside
the IP address.
You can see the new settings only in this window.
Identifying the Device
Clicking on the icon results the blinking of the device and the crosspoint status LEDs together for 10 seconds.
The feature helps to identify the device itself in the rack shelf.
#identifyme
Step 3.
Select the unit from the discovered Ethernet devices or under Serial 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 transmitter or select the device and click on the
Connect
button.
Serial devices tab in LDC
ATTENTION!
Before the device is connected via the local RS-232 port, make sure that
Control mode
and
LW3 protocol
are set on the serial port.
USB Devices tab in LDC