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      Advanced Configs & Modulation Failover – Quick Guide

      What Is a Config?

      • A Config is like an advanced preset—nearly all transmitter settings can be saved.

      • Configs can be triggered by:

        • Scheduler events

        • GPIO

        • SNMP commands

        • Modulation Failover (example shown below)

      Step-by-Step Setup

      1. Create a Main Config

      Assuming you’ve already completed:

      • Frequency

      • RF Power

      • Audio Input Setup

      Now:

      1. Go to Automations > Configs.

      2. Click New, give your config a Name and optional Description.

      3. Select the sections to save (minimum: Audio Processor and Exciter & Stereo).
        Best practice: select all sections.

      4. Click Save.

      5. Scroll down to review all saved parameters.

      6. Click Activate on this main config.
        ➤ It will now show as the active config at the top.

      2. Create a Backup Audio Config

      Let’s assume your backup is a USB audio source.

      1. Go to Audio Processor and change input to Audio Player In (USB).

      2. Save the change.

      3. Go back to Automations > Configs, click New.

      4. Name and describe this config (e.g., “USB Backup”).

      5. Again, select the relevant sections (same as before).

      6. Click Save.

      Now you have:

      • Main Config (Analog Input)

      • Backup Config (USB Input)

      3. Set Up Modulation Failover

      1. Go to Automations > Modulation Failover.

      2. Toggle Enable to ON (top right).

      3. Under Primary Source, choose the Main Config.

        • You’ll see the current modulation input shown.

      4. Click Configure:

        • Set Audio Threshold.

        • Set Set Delay: time before switching to backup (e.g., 5 seconds).

        • Set Reset Delay: time audio must be stable before switching back (e.g., 5 seconds).

      5. Under Backup Source 1:

        • Toggle Enable to ON.

        • Select your Backup Config (e.g., USB).

        • Click Configure:

          • Set Threshold and Delay.

          • Enable Revert to Primary if you want it to switch back automatically when main audio returns.

      6. Click Save.

      Live Test (Example Scenario)

      • If main audio is lost:

        • System detects silence.

        • Switches to Backup Source 1 (USB).

      • When main audio returns:

        • System detects it.

        • Reverts back to the Primary Source.

      📝 All events are logged automatically.

      Additional Notes

      • You can set up to 3 backup sources.

      • Each backup source requires its own Config.

      • Config files can be exported/imported—ideal for:

        • Backups

        • Transmitter cloning/setup

      • For complex switching or automation, contact Aqua Broadcast for training.

       

      View a video of the quick start process at the following url: 
      https://25126502.hs-sites-eu1.com/advanced-configs-modulation-failover-quick-guide