ETC Eos v1.3 - Manual (Page 301)

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Backup
Backup mode requires a master console be online to synchronize with. Once this is done, a backup
console intakes all show data for use in the event that it needs to assume control of the lighting
system.
The main difference between backup and client modes is what happens in the event of master
console failure. If the master fails, a backup will automatically assume control of the system and
continue on as if nothing has happened.
User ID determines some interaction between the backup and the master console. If the backup
and the master have the same User ID, they will share the same command line. If they have
different User IDs, they will have independent command lines.
Backup mode can be run on Eos consoles and Eos RPUs (Remote Processor Unit). For more
information on Eos backup systems, see
Multi-console and Synchronized Backup, page 297 .
Offline
Offline mode puts the software in a state where there is no network activity, no control, no
connections with other consoles or any other network devices.
This mode is primarily intended for offline editing of a show file.
Offline mode can be run on Eos consoles, Eos RPUs, RVIs, and personal desktop/portable
computers.
Start Up Settings
Start Up settings are default settings used each time the console is booted. You can choose to set
the default operational mode to Master, Client, Backup or Offline.
When you choose client or backup mode, the console will show you a list of possible “Online
Masters”. Once chosen, the client or backup console will automatically connect to the selected
master console.
User ID
This is an identifier for this console on the network. Valid IDs range from 1 to 255. User IDs can be
shared between devices on the network. Doing so results in a shared command line and channel
selection. For more information on User ID see
Assigning User ID, page 278 .
This screen shows the
console to set a default
start mode of Master
(along with the menu
choices).
This screen shows the console set
to a default start mode of Client
(without a Master console online)
This screen shows the
console set to a default start
mode of Backup (with a
Master console online)