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  • Page 1 COEX Control System Solution Backup Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Change History

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Change History Document Version Release Date Description V1.0.0 2024-09-10 First release www.novastar.tech...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Contents Change History ............................................i Contents ..............................................ii 1 Backup Solution Overview ......................................1 1.1 Redundant Backup ........................................1 1.2 Backup Verification ........................................1 2 Ethernet Port Backup for a Single Controller (Using MX40 Pro as an Example) ..................2 2.1 Ethernet Port Output ........................................
  • Page 4 COEX Backup Instruction Manual 5 Receiving Card Loop Backup (Using MX40 Pro Ethernet Port Output as an Example) ............... 13 5.1 Hardware Overview ........................................ 13 5.2 Hardware Connection ......................................14 5.3 VMP Settings ..........................................14 5.4 Important Notes ........................................16 6 Power Supply Backup (Only Supported by MX6000 Pro) ..........................
  • Page 5: Backup Solution Overview

    Backup Solution Overview 1.1 Redundant Backup The COEX control system employs a dual-system hot backup solution for output redundancy. Whether it's the controllers, fiber, or Ethernet cables, any single point of failure will trigger an automatic switch to the backup system without the need for manual intervention, ensuring uninterrupted display, accompanied by an alert signal via the VMP.
  • Page 6: Ethernet Port Backup For A Single Controller (Using Mx40 Pro As An Example)

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Figure 1-1 Monitoring backup status - VMP Ethernet Port Backup for a Single Controller (Using MX40 Pro as an Example) 2.1 Ethernet Port Output This section illustrates how to configure Ethernet port backup using the MX40 Pro as an example.
  • Page 7: Hardware Connection

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Figure 2-1 MX40 Pro - rear panel Figure 2-2 MX40 Pro - front panel 2.1.2 Hardware Connection Connect the backup Ethernet cable to the corresponding Ethernet port. The hardware connection of the system should be configured as shown in the diagram below: 2.1.3 VMP Settings...
  • Page 8 COEX Backup Instruction Manual Step 3 Click to access the backup settings page. Step 4 In the Backup Settings section, select Ethernet Backup from the dropdown menu. In Mode 1 (Split Backup), port 11 will back up port 1, port 12 will back up port 2, and so on.
  • Page 9: Important Notes

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 2.1.4 Important Notes It is recommended to connect the backup Ethernet cable before configuring all parameters (such as  controller, cabinet, screen configuration, brightness settings, and backup information). The relationships between backup Ethernet ports can be freely assigned. For instance, port 4 can back up ...
  • Page 10: Hardware Connection

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 2.2.2 Hardware Connection Connect the primary and backup optical fibers to their respective fiber converters and then connect them to the corresponding Ethernet ports using Ethernet cables. The hardware connection of the system should be configured as shown in the diagram below: 2.2.3 VMP Settings...
  • Page 11: Vmp Settings

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 2.3.3 VMP Settings Step 1 Open VMP and select Step 2 On the Layout page, configure the screen parameters and ensure that all Ethernet ports are properly loaded and the LED screen display is functioning correctly.
  • Page 12: Important Notes

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual In Mode 1 (Split Backup), port 21 will back up port 1, port 22 will back up port 2, and so on.  In Mode 2 (Sequential Backup), port 2 will back up port 1, port 4 will back up port 3, and so on.
  • Page 13 COEX Backup Instruction Manual MX2000 Pro The MX2000 Pro is a large professional 8K LED display controller that supports up to 8 types of 8K, 4K, and VoIP input cards. If card backup is required, you can choose to install either two 4×10G fiber output cards or two 1×...
  • Page 14: Hardware Connection

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 3.1.2 Hardware Connection 3.1.3 VMP Settings Step 1 Select MX2000 Pro from the project list and then click to access the backup settings page. Step 2 In the Backup Settings section, select Card Backup from the dropdown menu.
  • Page 15: 2×5G Output Card Backup (Installing Two 1×40G Fiber Output Cards)

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 3.2 2×5G Output Card Backup (Installing Two 1×40G Fiber Output Cards) 3.2.1 Hardware Overview To use a 5G output bandwidth control system with output card backup, you can install two 1×40G fiber output cards. These will be paired with CVT8-5G fiber converter and 5G receiving cards such as CA50E or XA50 Pro.
  • Page 16: Backup Between Controllers (Using Mx40 Pro Ethernet Port Output As An Example)

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Backup Between Controllers (Using MX40 Pro Ethernet Port Output as an Example) 4.1 Hardware Overview In this setup, two MX40 Pro controllers will be used. Refer to 2.1.1 Hardware Overview for detailed information about MX40 Pro.
  • Page 17: Important Notes

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Step 4 Click OK to complete the setup. You can view the backup status of the controllers in the project list on the left side. 4.4 Important Notes When performing controller backup, ensure that the model, version, and connection status of both ...
  • Page 18: Hardware Connection

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual Dual loop backup for receiving cards and controllers: This requires four controllers, with the number of  receiving cards doubled. Refer to 2.1.1 Hardware Overview for detailed information about MX40 Pro. 5.2 Hardware Connection The signal source comes from one controller, and each cabinet contains two receiving cards, which form a loop with the primary and backup receiving cards.
  • Page 19 COEX Backup Instruction Manual Step 2 On the Layout page, configure the screen parameters and ensure that all Ethernet ports are properly loaded and the LED screen display is functioning correctly. Step 3 From the menu bar, select Project > Export to export the configured project, which includes all cabinet topology information.
  • Page 20: Important Notes

    COEX Backup Instruction Manual 5.4 Important Notes  The essence of the dual receiving card backup is to back up the entire control system.  It is recommended that all parameters of the backup setup (such as controller, cabinet, screen configurations, brightness settings, and backup information) match those of the primary setup completely.
  • Page 21 COEX Backup Instruction Manual Figure 6-1 MX6000 Pro – rear panel Figure 6-2 MX6000 Pro – front panel www.novastar.tech...

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