Configuring a Backup Processor on Hog

Symptoms/Issue

In rare cases, the Main Processor may go offline. When this happens, a backup Processor must take over output seamlessly.

Hog manages Processor failover using sACN Playback Priority.

While multiple consoles can share Net Number 1, each Processor must have its own unique Net Number.

Follow the instructions below to configure Processor failover using sACN Playback Priority.

Fix/Solution

1. In the Network window, select the Add Processor button. 
2. An Add Processor popup menu will open allowing you to enter the Processor Net Number. 
   • it will default to a Net Number of 2
3. Press the OK button
4. The  Add Processor popup will close 
5. In the Network window you will now see a second Processor listed under the Processor header
6. Select that Processor and then click on the Setting Button at the top of the Network Window
   • when the processor is correctly selected the whole processor row will turn a light blue color
7. Select the Output tab
8. Press the Add Mapping button
9. An Add Mapping(s) popup menu will open
10. Set the desired Universe rage
11. Add an sACN mapping
12. Press the OK button
13. Set the sACN Priority to 99
    • the priority can be set to anything just as long as it has a lower setting that the main Processor
14. Press the Apply button
15. Press the Cancel button
    • this will close the Processor Settings window