GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Networker Software
Tracking Backup
Note: Tracking Backup uses Point to Point communications in which IP addresses are used and
MUST be unique.
This section covers the following topics:
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Overview of Tracking Backup
Configuration for Tracking Backup
Tracking Backup Status
Tracking Backup Commands
Shifted Backup Commands
Testing Backup Takeover
Console Lock on Backup
Overview of Tracking Backup
Tracking Backup allows 2 consoles/PCs running identical configurations of GeniusPro or Lightpalette
to work together as main and backup consoles/PCs for added security of operation.
Notes
1. ‘Identical configurations’ means that main and backup should be registered with the same
applications and number of channels. If the backup is a PC, this requires that it should have a
serial numbered dongle (available since version 2.0 software) which enables the PC to be
registered with a password just like a console.
2. Any two types of console can be used as a main/backup pair, but non-i consoles may not be
able to have enough channels.
3. Backup PCs do not need to be fitted with dual VGA cards, because video screen modes track
correctly without them.
During normal operation the main desk runs the show (is in control) and generates wired or network
DMX to drive the lights. The backup console will be in exactly the same state as the main console (in
synchronization (sync)) and will execute all commands the main console executes (tracking) but will
not output DMX (or other information). Should the main console fail or become disconnected from the
backup console the backup console will take control of the show and start to output DMX levels. This
change over happens in a matter of a few seconds during which the lighting levels are maintained.
But first, in order to get the backup into sync, the operator of the main console must give sync to the
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