Visual Productions QuadCore Manual page 12

1.6 Saving data to memory
This manual will describe how to configure the QuadCore and program tracks,
playbacks, action, etc. The unit's web-interface is used for editing these kinds
of elements. When changes are made, these changes are directly stored in the
RAM memory of the QuadCore and the programming will directly influence the
behaviour of the unit. RAM memory is, however, volatile and its content will be
lost through a power cycle. For this reason the QuadCore will copy any changes
in the RAM memory to its onboard flash memory. Flash memory retains its
data even when not powered. The QuadCore will load all its data back from
the flash memory upon startup.
This memory copy process is conducted automatically by the QuadCore and
should not be of any concern of the user. One point of consideration is, how-
ever, that after making a change the unit should be given time to perform the
copy to flash. As a rule of thumb, do not disconnect the power from the device
within 30 seconds from making a programming change.
1.7 Document organisation
This manual discusses setting up and programming the unit. Chapter 2 provides
background information on the communication protocols used the QuadCore.
Chapters 4 and 5 cover how to set up the unit and configure the network con-
nection.
Chapter 7 and 8 cover recording, storing and playback of lighting content.
Programming the automation, triggering and converting functionality is done
in the 9 chapter.
When in a hurry, you could skip all chapters and directly follow the quickstart
tutorials in chapter 3.
1.8 Further Help
If, after reading this manual, you have further questions then please consult
the online forum at http://forum.visualproductions.nl for more technical
support.
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