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20. Networking Options
20.1.2
Configuring an Ember+ Consumer
"System -> Definition -> Parameter = Local Consumers"
An
Ember+ Consumer
can control, or respond to, parameters published by an Ember+ providing device.
Up to 15 Ember+ consumers can be defined in the "System -> Definition -> Parameter = Local Consumers"
branch of the 'Tree Definition' window. The Consumer number (
1
to
15
) will be referenced by other elements.
For example, from an
.
Select "
System
->
Definition
" in 'Tree Definition' and the
Ember+
tab to access the "
Local Consumers
"
options:
Parameter
Local Consumers – reference name for the element.
Remote IP Address
Enter the TCP/IP Address of the Ember+ providing device. You can enter either "127.0.0.1" or
"localhost" to configure the local host.
Remote Port Number
Enter a port number. This must match the Port Number of the Ember+ provider:
·
If the provider is configured using the ON-AIR Designer, then enter the
defined in the provider's configuration.
·
If the providing device is another system type (A__stage, V_pro8, Orban, etc.), then you will
need to find out the Ember+ control port number from the relevant documentation.
Task Priorities
This option can be used to raise the priority of the Ember+ Provider, when compared to DMS
and network communications (such as GNET). The default setting of
normal
is
recommended, as changing the priorities may affect the overall system performance. The
options are:
·
normal
= the Ember+ provider has low priority. Interference of different functions is
minimal. When executed, Ember+ functions may be delayed.
·
high
= the Ember+ provider is prioritised above DMS. Ember+ functions are executed
faster. There may be delays to DMS functions like VisTool metering updates or VisTool
control.
·
highest
= the Ember+ provider is prioritised above DMS and TCP/IP link communication:
AIF, KPF, GNET, etc. In addition to the effects described above (for high), the setting of
crosspoints via GNET may be delayed.
20.1.3
Checking the Ember+ Connections
The Web UI
page can be used to check the status of Ember+ control connections
from other devices on the network.
