RCT 5023-G Reference Manual Rev 1.2
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Hotsync Function
The Hotsync function has useful applications and below describes how the system works
under various situations
Board failure “Hot Swap”
Typically when a failure occurs it is important to get the system back online as quickly as
possible. Some LYNX modules are complex and have a lot of user settings and
configurations that have been set for the specific application. Having to manually reset all
the parameters in the new card can be time consuming and prone to errors. Hotsync
takes care of this automatically. When the system detects a hot swap of a particular card,
Hotsync will automatically restore all the previously used settings into the new module.
This process is automatic and takes a couple of seconds.
Note
. A card of the same type must be exchanged in the same slot for HotSync to
function correctly.
System Changes
During normal operation the settings in the system can be changed or tweaked over time.
Hotsync detects these changes when made and will automatically sync the revised
module data into its local memory. At all times the Hotsync stored data is 100%
– no
user intervention is required.
System Expansion
There are times when additional modules are added to a system during system
expansion. Hotsync will detect any additions and automatically register the new hardware
and store the settings
– no user intervention is required.
Note
. After a power cycle the Hotsync function will not be functional for 15 seconds. Any
modules hot swapped in this period will not be restored with the previous settings; the
specific module settings will be used.
