Analog Way Smart MatriX LE - Manual (Page 43)

Serial connection
1. Connect an RS-232 cable between the Smart MatriX LE and your PC, then power on your devices.
2. Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software.
3. Click on the “Connections” tab and select RS-232 as the connection type. In the drop-down menu, select
the COM port number corresponding to the connected device (default is Port 1).
4. Click apply, and wait for devices to synchronize. The RCS will display the following connection message:
“Device Connected”.
5. Click on the “Connections” tab to return to the main screen.
Ethernet connection
1. Connect a crossed RJ45 cable between the Smart MatriX LE and your PC, then power on your devices.
Use straight RJ45 if connecting through a network switcher.
2. Click on the RCS program file on your PC to run the software.
3. Click on the “Connections” tab and select LAN as the connection type.
4. In the “Remote Address” field, enter the IP address of the Smart MatriX LE you wish to control (see also
“Working with the Smart MatriX LE”, p.28).
5. In the “Remote Port” field, enter the remote port number of the Smart MatriX LE you wish to control (see
also “Working with the Smart MatriX LE”, p. 28).
6. Click Apply, and wait for devices to synchronize. The RCS will display a connection message.
7. Click on the “Connections” tab to return to the main screen.
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