Harris ADC Device Server User’s Guide
6-6 M/C Switcher Configuration
Enable reporting for
Errors, Warnings, Crosspoint Changes: This parameter allows the switcher to generate an
error whenever the switcher does not respond to a communication request. Place a check
mark in each box to enable reporting (default is disabled for all).
Backup Tab
Backup Switcher
Backup Switcher: Select from the dropdown list of available backup switchers. Use this
parameter when installing a redundant switcher to act as backup if the main switcher
fails. In the Configure Backup Switcher window, enter the number of the port that has the
backup switcher connected to it (i.e., the device server channel number).
The main and backup switchers do not need to be the same model, but the backup should
have dimensions large enough to back up all of the main switcher’s crosspoints. Both
switchers must receive the same inputs. During playout, the backup switcher switches
whenever the main switcher switches
The default is None (no backup switcher configured).