6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller Software MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames – User's Manual 53
There are three tabs for the different type of interfaces: Ethernet, Serial, and USB.
The Ethernet tab consists of two lists:
▪ Favorite devices: You can add any Lightware device that is connected via
Ethernet and no need to browse all the available devices.
▪ All devices: The Lightware devices are listed which are available in the network.
Further Tools
The Tools menu contains the following options:
▪ Log viewer: The tool can be used for reviewing previously
▪ Create EDID: This tool opens the Easy EDID Creator wizard
which can be used for creating unique EDIDs in a few
simple steps. Functionality is the same as the Easy EDID
Creator, for the detailed information see the Creating an
EDID section.
▪ Demo mode: This is a virtual MX-FR17 matrix router with full functionality built
into the LDC. Functions and options are the same as a real MX-FR17 device.
The Terminal window is also available by pressing its button on the bottom.
Establishing the Connection
Select the unit from the discovered Ethernet devices or under USB devices; when the
or select it and click on the green Connect button.
ATTENTION!
on the front panel LCD menu, see the Control Protocols section.