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This article describes how to configure the [[Backup Amplifier|backup amplifier functionality]].<br> | This article describes how to configure the [[Backup Amplifier|backup amplifier functionality]].<br> | ||
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| − | The backup functionality is | + | == Hardware requirements == |
| + | The backup functionality is supported by the following amplifiers: | ||
| + | * [[ENA2200]] | ||
| + | * [[ENA2400-DC]] | ||
| + | * [[ENA2400-AC]] | ||
| − | * In '''Components''' view select '''Devices''' | + | ==Standard Backup Amplifier Configuration== |
| − | * Drag-and-drop the desired '''ENA''' amplifier on top of | + | |
| − | [[File:Backup_amplifier_configuration_1.JPG|thumb|left| | + | The backup functionality is configured in EMT: |
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| + | * In '''Components''' view select '''Devices''' > '''Rack Mounted Devices''' | ||
| + | * Drag-and-drop the desired '''ENA''' amplifier on top of '''System''' | ||
| + | [[File:Backup_amplifier_configuration_1.JPG|thumb|left|750px|Backup Amplifier functionality configuration]] | ||
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| − | * In the pop-up window select '''Add as backup amplifier''' and | + | * In the pop-up window select '''Add as a backup amplifier''' and click '''Done''' |
| − | This amplifier is now configured as | + | This amplifier is now configured as a backup amplifier. <br> |
| − | To configure | + | To configure the amplifier(s) that should be backed up, you have to configure the control outputs on the backup amplifier: |
| − | * Select the backup amplifier | + | * Select the backup amplifier under '''System''' (device tree) |
[[File:Backup_amplifier_configuration_2.png|thumb|left|500px|Backup Amplifier Control Output configuration]] | [[File:Backup_amplifier_configuration_2.png|thumb|left|500px|Backup Amplifier Control Output configuration]] | ||
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* '''Amplifier''' drop-down: Select the desired amplifier for the control output. | * '''Amplifier''' drop-down: Select the desired amplifier for the control output. | ||
| − | * '''Priority''': It is possible to assign priority to the amplifier being monitored. This means that if more than one amplifier fails it will take over the amplifier with the highest priority. | + | * '''Priority''': It is possible to assign priority to the amplifier being monitored. This means that if more than one amplifier fails it will take over the amplifier with the highest priority. This also means that if first one amplifier fails, and then later an amplifier with higher priority fails, it will take over the latter amplifier |
| − | ==Optional | + | ==Optional Switch-Over Functionality== |
In addition, an optional function on a control input on the backup amplifier can trigger the backup functionality. <br> | In addition, an optional function on a control input on the backup amplifier can trigger the backup functionality. <br> | ||
| − | This will ensure an even faster switch-over if the | + | This will ensure an even faster switch-over if the defective amplifier has a power issue. |
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| + | On the backup amplifier you need to configure a control input: | ||
| + | * In '''Components''' view, select '''Devices''' > '''Input Actions''' > '''Backup Request''' | ||
| + | * Drag-and-drop '''Backup Request''' to a '''Control Input''' on the backup amplifier | ||
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| + | {{Note}} Backup Request must be drag to off_action | ||
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| + | [[File:Backup amplifier configuration 3.png|thumb|left|600px|Backup Request configuration]] | ||
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| + | * In the '''Amplifier''' drop-down list, select the desired amplifier to back up. | ||
| + | [[File:Backup_amplifier_configuration_4.JPG|thumb|left|600px|Control Output Configuration]] | ||
| + | <br style="clear:both;" />You also need to configure a control output on the amplifier you want to back up: | ||
| + | * In '''System''' select the desired amplifier | ||
| + | * Select the '''Control Output''' you want to use | ||
| + | * Set the '''Control Output''' to '''Normally Closed''' | ||
| + | Wire the '''Control Output''' on the amplifier to the '''Control Input''' on the backup amplifier.<br> | ||
| + | If the amplifier loses power, the '''Control Output''' will open and the '''Backup Request''' functionality will trigger. | ||
| + | == Availability == | ||
| + | This function is available from Exigo 1.3 and later. | ||
[[Category:Exigo features]] | [[Category:Exigo features]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 23 November 2018
This article describes how to configure the backup amplifier functionality.
Contents
Hardware requirements
The backup functionality is supported by the following amplifiers:
Standard Backup Amplifier Configuration
The backup functionality is configured in EMT:
- In Components view select Devices > Rack Mounted Devices
- Drag-and-drop the desired ENA amplifier on top of System
- In the pop-up window select Add as a backup amplifier and click Done
This amplifier is now configured as a backup amplifier.
To configure the amplifier(s) that should be backed up, you have to configure the control outputs on the backup amplifier:
- Select the backup amplifier under System (device tree)
- Amplifier drop-down: Select the desired amplifier for the control output.
- Priority: It is possible to assign priority to the amplifier being monitored. This means that if more than one amplifier fails it will take over the amplifier with the highest priority. This also means that if first one amplifier fails, and then later an amplifier with higher priority fails, it will take over the latter amplifier
Optional Switch-Over Functionality
In addition, an optional function on a control input on the backup amplifier can trigger the backup functionality.
This will ensure an even faster switch-over if the defective amplifier has a power issue.
On the backup amplifier you need to configure a control input:
- In Components view, select Devices > Input Actions > Backup Request
- Drag-and-drop Backup Request to a Control Input on the backup amplifier
Backup Request must be drag to off_action
- In the Amplifier drop-down list, select the desired amplifier to back up.
You also need to configure a control output on the amplifier you want to back up:
- In System select the desired amplifier
- Select the Control Output you want to use
- Set the Control Output to Normally Closed
Wire the Control Output on the amplifier to the Control Input on the backup amplifier.
If the amplifier loses power, the Control Output will open and the Backup Request functionality will trigger.
Availability
This function is available from Exigo 1.3 and later.
