7. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
Hybrid Modular Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual
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Applied firmware package: v1.0.0 | LDC software: v2.4.0b3
7.9.4.
System
Settings menu - System tab
The following functions are available under System tab:
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Date / time settings
- system time can be set manually or can be synchronized with your control device.
#time #date
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Save and restore system settings
#backup #restore
–
Save system settings
- clicking on the
Save
button results saving the actual configuration of the
matrix to a file.
–
Restore
- select a backup file of the matrix on your computer and select the
Restore
button to load
it. The configuration settings saved in the file are applied immediately.
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Load factory defaults
- recalling factory defaults settings and values for the matrix. All factory default
settings are listed in the
section.
#factory
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Reboot device
- the matrix switcher reboots, it is the same like disconnecting the power source and
reconnecting again.
#reboot #restart #reset
7.10.
Terminal Window
Select the Settings / Terminal menu to open the Terminal window.
#terminal #advancedview
1
LW3 protocol help
Pushing the button results a help window opening which describes the most
important information about LW3 protocol commands in HTML format.
2
Edit mode
The default appearance is the read-only mode. If you want to modify the values
or parameters, tick the option. You will be prompted to confirm your selection.
3
Warning mode
If this box checked in, a warning window pops up when you enable Edit mode.
4
Node list
Correspondent parameters and nodes are shown which are connected to the
selected item in the protocol tree.
Manual
button: Manual (short description) of the node can be called and
displayed in the terminal window.
Set
button:
Saves the value/parameter typed in the textbox.
Call
button:
Calls the method, e.g. reloads factory default settings.
5
Protocol tree
LW3 protocol tree; select an item to see its content.
6
Command line
Type the desired command and execute it by the
Send
button. Clear all current
commands and responses in the Terminal window by the
Clear
button.
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Terminal window
Commands and responses with time and date are listed in this window. Sent
command starts with ‘>’ character, received response starts with ‘<’ character.
The color of each item depends on the type of the command and response.
The content of the window can be emptied by the
Clear
button. If the
Autoscroll
option is ticked, the list is scrolled automatically when a new line is added.
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