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grandMA
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grandMA consoles
consoles
consoles
consoles
consoles
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16.1
Why using a backup system?
Why using a backup system?
Why using a backup system?
Why using a backup system?
Why using a backup system?
Anytime the grandMA or another member of the grandMA family is running a show it already provides a
maximum level of stability in operation based on its unique hardware concept and the built-in UPS power supply.
For applications like big theatre shows, live broadcasting or larger touring events even more security is sometimes
required.
With other systems this is very often achieved by a second console loaded with the same show. This second desk
(“backup system”) is then manually tracked to take over control whenever the main system fails. Sometimes
both consoles may be linked together via MIDI, MIDI Show Control or any other serial signal to perform a
“playback tracking” which keeps both systems on the same cue. In a backup situation only the DMX-outlets need
to be cross-switched.
The grandMA now offers a complete concept of show backup for moving light and conventional controllers.
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grandMA with show backup
with show backup
with show backup
with show backup
with show backup
As the DMX signal distribution via EtherNet has been implemented to all grandMA systems the software release
brings full backup capability via EtherNet.
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16.2.1 Backup options via EtherNet
Backup options via EtherNet
Backup options via EtherNet
Backup options via EtherNet
Backup options via EtherNet
The Backup system can by used to combine multiple grandMA consoles (up to 10) to form a Master-Slave
configuration. The console having the Slave function will permanently be provided with the current Show data,
and furthermore, all Playback commands can be executed, so that it could take over the Show at any time, if the
Master console fails or the connection is interrupted manually. Both the connected consoles will
always
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run the
same
same
same
same
same
Show.
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16.2.2 Tracking the Console Status
Tracking the Console Status
Tracking the Console Status
Tracking the Console Status
Tracking the Console Status
As soon as the grandMA Full-Tracking Backup has been set up and is operational, all important operating
elements of the Master are simultaneously transmitted to the Slave system for parallel execution. If not set up
this way, the Slave system will only follow the commands of the Master (main system), if the latter is operational.
If the connection to the Master system is interrupted, or the Master itself crashes due to a hardware or software
failure, the Slave system would not accept this invalid condition.
All these features as a whole let the grandMA provide a complete “Full Backup” without any compromise, offering
maximum safety in any Show.
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16.2.3 Using the True-Tracking Backup live
Using the True-Tracking Backup live
Using the True-Tracking Backup live
Using the True-Tracking Backup live
Using the True-Tracking Backup live
The grandMA Full-Tracking Backup system has been developed mainly, to ensure and cover any kind of live
situation and critical Show conditions. Show recordings and final rehearsals will, however, be even better
protected, by saving Show data at regular intervals, in between (by activating the „Autosave“ or double clicking
on the BACKUP button). One major advantage of a synchronisation via EtherNet is the possible combination with
the DMX-EtherNet distribution (in this, the currently installed ArtNet, and PathPort protocols will be used). In
order not to have to switch the DMX signals from the Master system to the Backup system in case of an
emergency, the grandMA Master and the Slave console can be connected in a network via an Ethernet-DMX
converter.
As long as the Master-Slave connection remains established in the network, the grandMA Master will actively
transmit DMX data via the protocol; the Slave system will ignore the DMX-Ethernet settings. As soon as the Slave
system is switched over into Master mode, it will immediately activate ArtNet protocol and start transmitting DMX
data. All internal DMX interfaces will be active at any time.
