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Section
4
.
Operation
4.5.2. Multiple simultaneous connections
The matrix allows simultaneous remote control over multiple interfaces. Ethernet and Serial
connections can be used at the same time. However only 1 connection can be used on the
Ethernet port at the same tme.
4.5.3. Serial port settings
UMX4x4-Pro uses RS-232 communication port. The device uses standard RS-232
interface with the following default settings:
9600 Baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
The serial port baud rate can be changed on the front panel LCD menu or remotely by
protocol command.
4.5.4. IP settings
The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu, remotely through the
Controller software, or the built-in website.
The factory default IP settings or DHCP mode can be activated quickly through front panel
shortcut buttons. To reset the IP configuration perform the following:
Resetting the IP address
Reset to factory default IP configuration or to DHCP mode with front panel buttons.
Step 1.
Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing
TAKE button for 3 seconds (light will go off).
Step 2.
Press and hold down the Control Lock button for 3 seconds (Control Lock button
lights in up red continuously).
Step 3.
Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button (the current protocol indication will
light up).
Step 4.
Press and release the
a)
Load Preset
button to set the
factory default IP
settings
IP address:
192.168.254.254
port number:
10001
subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
gateway:
0.0.0.0
b)
Save Preset
button to set
DHCP enabled
IP address:
Acquired with DHCP
port number:
unchanged
subnet mask: Get from DHCP server
gateway:
Get from DHCP server
Step 5.
A light sequence will occur to confirm the command. (Take/Auto, Load Preset and
Save Preset buttons will light up one after the other)
Step 6.
Wait about 5 seconds before connecting the router via Ethernet.
4.5.5. Control protocols
Matrix routers can be controlled with multiple control protocols. Lightware routers have a
special protocol, but to interoperate with third party devices, a secondary protocol is also
provided.
Info:
Lightware Matrix Controller software and the built-in website works only with
LW protocol (#1)!
The currently used protocol can be viewed or changed any time on the matrix front panel
or with protocol commands.
