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MULTI-CONSOLE FEATURES
Setting Up Backup (Secondary) Consoles
The Vx76 software allows multiple consoles to be connected together in a single lighting system. This feature can be
used to ready a backup console for quick takeover of system operations in the event the main console goes down.
The software allows connection of any number of secondary consoles to a single primary console, and allows mixing
of V676 and V476 console models in any combination.
To configure the system for multiple console connections, it is necessary to setup one console as a primary . All other
connected consoles would be setup as secondary . For example, a V676 console could be used as the main system
console, while a V476 could be used as a backup.
Primary and Secondary Setups
In a multi-console system, there are two configuration types:
+ Primary Console. This console serves as the main system console. It stores the show file and retains overall
submaster control.
Each system must have a primary console. Only one primary console per system is allowed.
+ Secondary Console. This console is "hosted" by the primary console. It receives show data from the primary and
mirrors all submaster operations.
Any number of secondary consoles are allowed. A secondary must used in conjunction with a primary console.
Online Backup
The online backup feature is active when a main console and a backup console are connected in a system. The
online backup allows the backup (secondary) console to track all show file changes made at the main console so that
if the backup console is required to takeover, the transition is seamless (without a console reset or data download to
the system).
Power Up
When powered up, a console will assume its previous configuration. The configuration information is stored along
with the show file. If a system detects multiple primary consoles, a dialog will pop up requiring you to choose a single
primary console. When the primary console is configured in this case, the conflicting console(s) will automatically
respond to the new configuration setup.
It is good practice to power up the primary console first in a multi-console setup. Tip