> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mrdvs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Common software tasks

> Use LxCameraViewer for camera network setup, version checks and routine maintenance. Select the intended camera in the device list before changing settings.

> [!NOTE]
>
> These instructions apply to LxCameraViewer. For AW3, use the platform user manual. Screenshots are from the English V2.0 manual; available controls depend on the camera and installed version.

## Network and interfaces

> **Change the camera IP address**
>
> 1. Open **Others → IP configuration tool** and identify the camera by its ID or MAC address.
> 2. Double-click the IP address, subnet mask or gateway to edit it. Press **Enter** to confirm; click elsewhere to cancel.
> 3. Keep the host and camera on the same subnet with different IP addresses. Refresh the device list and reconnect using the new IP.
>
> ![Change the camera IP address](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/ip-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=721fe4b379eb5e05b906e93787a96f75)

> **Set the CAN baud rate and CAN ID**
>
> 1. Open the camera and go to **Basic → Hardware interface**.
> 2. Set **CAN baud rate** and **CAN address** (CAN ID) to match the installation.
> 3. Use the same baud rate across the bus, then confirm that the receiver gets data with the expected ID.
>
> ![Set the CAN baud rate and CAN ID](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/can-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=c77613b915dedc137fb14e6e2d366aa1)

## Versions and firmware

> **Check software, firmware and algorithm versions**
>
> 1. Open the camera and check its firmware, algorithm and mirror versions under **Device Information**.
> 2. Open **About** to check the LxCameraViewer and SDK versions.
> 3. Record each version separately with the camera model. Version numbers in screenshots are examples, not upgrade recommendations.
>
> ![Check software, firmware and algorithm versions](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/versions-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=798c50e2bfee70e5ebd132781a738bf4)

> **Upgrade camera firmware**
>
> 1. Confirm that the supplied `.bin` firmware package matches the camera model and record the current version.
> 2. Open **Basic → Function settings** and select **Update Version → Execute**. Choose the firmware file and open it.
> 3. Keep power and networking connected. Wait for the camera to reconnect, then verify its version and image output.
>
> ![Upgrade camera firmware](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/function-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=abbcaeb374ecaab4795f9105fcb032bc)

## Imaging and algorithm operation

> **Read camera intrinsics**
>
> 1. Open the camera and go to **Basic → Function settings**.
> 2. Select **Get intrinsic param → Execute** to read the camera’s intrinsic parameters.
> 3. Use parameters for the actual camera and image configuration, rather than values from another device or an example.
>
> ![Read camera intrinsics](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/function-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=abbcaeb374ecaab4795f9105fcb032bc)

> **Enable RGB-D alignment**
>
> 1. Open an RGB-capable camera and stop streaming.
> 2. In **Basic → 3D Settings**, enable **RGBD alignment**.
> 3. Restart streaming and check RGB and depth output. Depth and amplitude dimensions should match RGB dimensions. If no data arrives, check the software error code.
>
> ![Enable RGB-D alignment](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/rgbd-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=1fd3bb55b4c16ca0f26e2eef9e8065cf)

> **Keep an algorithm running after disconnecting**
>
> 1. Open **Algorithm** and select an installed, licensed algorithm.
> 2. Set **Working mode** to **WORK\_FOREVER** if required, then verify the results.
> 3. Disconnect LxCameraViewer and confirm that the receiving system still gets results. Exit always-on mode and stop streaming before changing restricted settings such as alignment.
>
> ![Keep an algorithm running after disconnecting](https://mintcdn.com/mrdvs/FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X/images/software-operations/algorithm-mode-en.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FkaAIWL75yLcyK6X\&q=85\&s=e88165776340a9c51ed7e405e8994b63)

[Full software user guide](/en/developers/software/lxcameraviewer.md)


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