Setting up redundant controller

Redundant (hot standby) Controller

This article will explain how to setup and configure a Exigo system with redundant controller (ESC1).

Not all projects need a full A-B system. Sometimes the requirement is a singel system but with a redundant controller.
This is done by configure a A-B system and adding amplifiers and access panels.

Exigo Management Tool Setup

• Start the Exigo Management Tool
• Click Projects at the lower-left of the window.
• Click New
• Click the New Database tab
• Click the right-arrow icon at the bottom of the window

New Project: A-B System

• Enter a project name in the Project field
• Select the A-B System tab
• Click the right-arrow icon at the bottom of the window

Database setup wizard - Zones and Domain IP address

• Enter IP address for Controller A in Domain Address A
• Enter IP address for Controller B in Domain Address B

Follow the wizard at make the appropriate setting, then press Finish.

Adding Amplifier(s)

To add amplifier(s) to the system:

• Go to Components view
• Locate the Rack Mounted Devices

Here it is possible to drag the appropriate ENA amplifier(s) to the system:

Adding Amplifier(s)