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All you have to do is switch it on and forget it.
APPolo takes care of the rest.
APPolo also includes Backup and Restore. This utility lets users manually backup the system to a file. The
backup can be as simple as a single module backup or a complete global system backup including all
connected modules and racks. This is particularly useful for systems that are multi-use and need to be
configured differently for certain productions or events. Simply store the system configuration inside APPolo as
a backup, and restore at a later time to re-apply the system configuration.
Error Logging and Maintenance
A comprehensive error log is maintained within APPolo, which can be fully user-configured for each
individual module. Each time an event occurs (e.g. input is missing or something changed), the event is time
stamped and recorded in the event log.
The APPolo system can be configured to communicate with LYNX Technik engineering servers. When a
firmware update is available, the user is notified within APPolo, and the module can be updated with the click
of a mouse. If a specific module or the APPolo system ever exhibits a problem, the user can invoke a function
to gather all pertinent technical information and internal log files from the system and automatically email the
information to LYNX support for investigation and resolution.
Try it for yourself!
APPolo is the heart and brains of the LYNX Technik
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5000
product line. It is simple to install, easy to
operate, and inexpensive. In fact, the basic APPolo software package is included free with the purchase of
a rack controller. Test it out for yourself! Download APPolo from the LYNX Technik website www.lynx-technik.
com. The software includes a simulation mode and will reproduce a
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system with all the LYNX
modules. The modules will react and function in the control system as if they were real, so you can experi-
ence the power and ease of use of the APPolo application for yourself.
Go to
www.lynx-technik.com and select Support > Download Area > APPolo Software
Custom
Control
SYSTEM NAVIGATOR. This is a graphical representation of all the racks and modules in a system.
You can navigate to a specific module and drag and drop controls into the workspace from here
also
LAYERS NAVIGATOR. Using layers lets you build complex multilevel designs with nested controls.
2. Deploy.
Once a control surface has been designed it can be deployed in the system for anyone to use. A user simply
logs into the APPolo system and selects the control surface. Now the operator has a custom control surface
which only presents the information and access to the system functions they need
Custom control panels can be deployed to any device on the network, and portable wireless access is
possible using our our free iPad application, which can be accessed from the Apple store.
System Backup
The System Backup function is often overlooked for terminal equipment settings yet is vital to a well
functioning solution. We offer two layers of backup. One is fully automatic and designed for maintenance use,
and the other is designed for storing and recalling complete system configurations.
Complex signal processing modules may have more than 700 user-configurable settings. Once a module
is set up, configuration is easily forgotten. Should the module develop a problem and need to be replaced,
re-configuring the new module can be rather time consuming, resulting in increased downtime. LYNX Technik
APPolo includes
HotSync Backup, which is an automated process that runs in the background. Each APPolo
rack controller automatically takes an inventory of the installed modules and stores all the module settings
inside the controller RAM. If the module configuration changes, the backup is automatically updated. No user
interaction is required, and the backup is always 100% up to date. If the module fails and a new module is
inserted, the system detects the new module and automatically restores all the settings from the last backup.
This only takes seconds.
PC Control
iPad Control