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Synchronized Backup
Once you have changed settings to facilitate a multi-console system on the network, you may
activate synchronized backup to ensure show data security.
Eos synchronized backup is designed so that during normal operation the primary (master) console
controls the lighting system and any console configured as backup or client synchronize with the
primary. The following activities will synchronize between consoles when operating in a backup
system:
• playback
• record operations
• manually set data
• show file/data
Only Eos consoles or RPUs can function as a master or backup.
Setting up Synchronized Backup
Before backup is possible, you must have at least two Eos devices (Consoles or RPUs only)
connected to the network. One must be assigned as primary. To set up a synchronized backup
environment you must also assign an Eos device as a backup.
To assign a backup to a primary:
Step 1: Exit the Eos environment (Browser>File>Exit Eos) on the console you wish to act
as the backup. This will send you to the ECU welcome screen.
Step 2: Touch or click on the {Backup} button in the welcome screen. The console will then
startup the Eos software, this time in backup mode. Eos will try to connect to a master
console. The CIA will say “Waiting for Primary. One moment please...”.
Step 3: If the backup doesn’t connect after a few moments, press the {Troubleshoot}
touchbutton in the CIA. This will open the network configure screen in the CIA.
Step 4: Select a master console from the list on the right. If no masters are available in the list,
a master console is not connected to the network.
Step 5: Press {Change Master}. The backup Eos will synchronize with the master.