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APPolo

 

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Introduction

LYNX Technik offers a broad portfolio of modular solutions for conversion, distribution, embedding / de-
embedding, frame synchronization, video processing and fiber optic transport. What differentiates LYNX 
Technik from other manufacturers’ solutions is the APPolo Control System. APPolo offers real power behind 
the hardware and has moved far beyond the traditional functions of simple monitoring and changing module 
settings. APPolo is a fully integrated, intelligent, and programmable automation system for LYNX Technik 
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 signal processing solutions. 

APPolo is alive!

 It can see and hear everything in the system in real time. APPolo monitors and 

detects every subtle change to all the inputs and outputs on every module in the entire system. It also listens 
to external GPI triggers from other systems. APPolo can be programmed to perform an automated “action” in 
response to the system changes, it can change module settings, re-route signals, and reconfigure the system 
automatically in the blink of an eye. APPolo now brings automation to infrastructure, turning static terminal 
equipment into intelligent and reactive components within an integrated system design.

In addition to its intelligent brain, APPolo provides other vital functions, such as backup and restore. All the 
settings for a module can be stored in a backup file, which can be configured for a single module or the 
complete system. APPolo also provides full SNMP support and can be easily integrated into external SMNP 
monitoring and control systems. For more advanced integration, we also offer the full APPolo control protocol 
for development and integration with third party control systems. 

The APPolo Control System supports the 

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 product line. All LYNX modules include fully integrated 

support for APPolo, and can either be used with the APPolo Control System or as standalone modules. 
Adding the APPolo control system to an existing installation is as simple as plugging in the rack controller, 
connecting it to your network, installing the APPolo software application and you’re ready to go!

The APPolo System

The APPolo Control System includes both software and hardware elements. Each 

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 rack frame is 

“APPolo ready” and has a slot reserved for the APPolo rack controller. A system can be as small as a single 
rack or as large as hundreds of racks located in multiple locations. APPolo provides visualization and control 
of the entire system from within a single, centralized application.

Smaller system designs can use the PC as the APPolo host. Larger and more complex designs can use a 
dedicated internal server to host the application making APPolo a fully integrated part of the system. We 
provide the dedicated APPolo server, as well as a redundant backup APPolo server if required. Connected 
PC’s act as network clients to the APPolo server. Although described as a “server,” this piece of hardware is 
an inexpensive and compact PCB, about the size of a playing card. You simply plug it into a socket on the 
existing APPolo rack controller, which means you are not using additional rack slots or rack space.

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For basic installations, the APPolo software can be 
hosted on a standard PC.

For more complex larger installations, the APPolo 
software is hosted on a dedicated server in the system 
and APPolo clients connect to the server. A redundant 
backup server can be added to the system if required.

APPolo Host PC

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GUI

additional racks

APPolo Clients

server