Lightware LW3 User manual

Configuration Cloning

for LW3 Devices

Setup Guide

Page 3/9 Section 2. Introduction

1. Introduction

The 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. The cloning

process consists of two steps:

Saving the configuration of a device into a backup file,

Restoring settings from the backup file in another device.

2. Preparation

The following are necessary for a successful configuration cloning (backup/restore):

The device is powered and operational.

A computer with Lightware Device Controller software installed. The application

can be downloaded from the Support / Downloads page of www.lightware.eu.

Make sure that the device and the computer are connected.

3. 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 using 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). For example modifying the static IP address is necessary when

DHCP is not used.

Step 4. Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload (restore) your

configuration file.

Step 5. Done! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.

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Section 4. Save the Settings of a Device (Backup) Page 4/9

4. Save the Settings of a Device (Backup)

The settings of the device can be saved to a computer as follows:

Step 1. Run Lightware Device Controller software and connect to the device:

UMX-TPS-TX100 series and HDMI-TPS-TX200 series: via Ethernet.

MMX6x2-HT200 series: via USB or via Ethernet.

Step 2. Apply the desired settings in the device (port parameters, crosspoint and system

settings.)

Step 3. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.

Step 4. Write a short description in the textbox on the left (optional).

Step 5. 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

E.g. backup_MMX6x2-HT220_SN5A003192.lw3

Step 6. Set the desired file name, select the folder and save the file.

Hint: 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 which will be executed during the restore

process. The file can be viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad. The exact

content of the file is listed in section 7on page 7.

Info: Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.

Page 5/9 Section 5. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)

5. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)

Previously saved settings of a device can be uploaded to another device from a computer.

Warning! Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored parameters in the

device. Undo is not available.

Info: The cloning is successful when the backup file is downloaded from the same type of source device

as the destination device. E.g. MMX6x2-HT200 contains fewer ports than MMX6x2-HT220. If the

backup file is downloaded from the HT220 and uploaded to a HT200 matrix, then this would result

in errors when checking and uploading.

The restoring process is the following:

Step 1. Run Lightware Device Controller software and connect to the device:

UMX-TPS-TX100 series and HDMI-TPS-TX200 series: via Ethernet.

MMX6x2-HT200 series: via USB or via Ethernet.

Step 2. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.

Step 3. Click on the Choose file button on the right panel and browse to the desired file.

Step 4. The file is verified and the result will be displayed in the textbox below. If the file is

correct, then the settings can be restored.

Step 5. Press the Start restore process button and click on the Yes button when asked:

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The progress is displayed in another window:

Step 6. Reboot the device to apply the network settings after finishing.

6. Important Notes

Static IP address

The backup file contains some lines with the network settings:

In the above example, line 465 indicates that DHCP is disabled, while line 469 shows the static

IP address of the appliance. If the file is uploaded to one or more devices, then the exact same

settings will be applied. To avoid a possible IP address conflict in the network, follow these steps:

Case 1 –Use DHCP in all the devices

Before the backup process: make sure that DHCP is enabled in the device, or

After the backup process: modify the backup file in a text editor (e.g. Notepad); search

for the following lines:

SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=false



SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true

Info: The static IP address will be uploaded to the device if the referring line is in the backup file but

will be ignored when DHCP is enabled.

Info: The factory default IP address of the LW3 devices is static.

Case 2 –Use static IP addresses

Be aware that if the backup file is uploaded (restored) in multiple devices, it will cause an IP

address conflict. In this case you have to change the IP address in the backup file manually before

uploading it to each device; search for this line:

SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress=192.168.0.80

Set the desired IP address and save the file.

Case 3 –Keep the original IP settings

If the Network settings of the destination device stay unchanged, then make sure that these lines

are deleted from the backup file, before you upload and restore it in a device. The network settings

are listed at the end of the file (the lines starting with SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK and CALL

/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK).

Page 7/9 Section 7. Content of the Backup File

7. Content of the Backup File

The backup file contains numerous settings and parameters saved from the device. When the file

is uploaded to a device, the following will be overwritten:

MMX6x2-HT200 series matrix

Local serial port

RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity

Port name and CI* port number

Ethernet settings

Enable/Disable on Local, Link and TPS lines

HDMI input port

Audio mode, HDCP setting, Port name

Analog audio input port

Volume, Balance, Gain, Port name

TPS input port

Port names, TPS mode, PoE (enabled / disabled), Ethernet (Enable / Disable)

Audio mode (Embedded / AUX1-4), HDCP setting

RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, CI port number

IR input port status (enable / disable), code length and repetition code

IR input port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number

IR output status (enable / disable), IR output modulation (enable / disable)

IR output port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number

HDMI output port

Power +5V mode, Audio mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Port name

Test pattern mode, clock source and type

Analog audio output port

Volume, Balance, Gain, Mute setting, Port name

TPS output port

Port names, TPS mode, PoE (enabled / disabled), Ethernet (Enable / Disable)

Test pattern mode, clock source and type

HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Power +5V mode

RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, CI port number

IR input port status (enable / disable), code length and repetition code

IR input port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number

IR output status (enable / disable), IR output modulation (enable / disable)

IR output port –Command injection mode (On / Off) and CI port number

Network settings

DHCP status (enable / disable)

LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers

Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address

Further settings

Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U12)

Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-100)

All Presets’ settings (1-6)

* CI: Command Injection

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Section 7. Content of the Backup File Page 8/9

UMX-TPS-TX100 series devices

Video input ports

Port names; Test pattern mode, resolution and color

DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports: HDCP mode

VGA and DVI-A ports: Color space mode, H/V position and size, Pixel phase

Analog audio input ports

Volume, Balance and Port names

TPS output port

TPS mode, Power +5V mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Color space, Port name

Ethernet

Enable/Disable on Local and Link lines

Serial port

RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, Command Injection

port number, Port names

GPIO ports

Output level, Pin direction, Port names

Audio and Video crosspoint

Crosspoint state, Mute and Lock states of Source and Destination ports, Source port priority

list, Autoselect settings

Further settings

Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U15)

Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-20)

All Presets’ settings (1-32)

Device label and Front panel status (locked/unlocked)

Network settings

DHCP status (enable / disable)

LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers

Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address

Page 9/9 Section 7. Document Revision History

HDMI-TPS-TX200 series devices

Video input ports

DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports: Port names and HDCP mode

Local HDMI output port

Preview mode; Test pattern mode, clock source and type; HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Port

name

Analog audio input ports

Volume, Gain, Balance and Port names

TPS output port

TPS mode, Power +5V mode, HDCP mode, HDMI mode, Color space, Port names

Test pattern mode, clock source and pattern

Ethernet

Enable/disable on Local and Link lines

Serial port

RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity, Command Injection

port number, Port names

GPIO ports

Output level, Pin direction, Port names

Audio and Video crosspoint

Crosspoint state, Mute and Lock states of Source and Destination ports, Source port priority

list, Autoselect settings

Further settings

Emulated EDID list, User EDID data (U1-U14)

Event manager: All Events’ settings (1-20)

Device label and Front panel status (locked/unlocked)

Network settings

DHCP status (enable / disable)

LW2, LW3 and HTTP port numbers

Static IP address, Network mask, Gateway address

8. Document Revision History

Document

Release Date

Changes

Editor

Rev. 1.0

15-10-2015

Initial version

Tibor Fejes, Tamas

Lehel, Laszlo Zsedenyi

Rev. 1.1

21-02-2017

Cover photo replaced; Grammatical errors

corrected

Laszlo Zsedenyi

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