failover:control
The network settings of the mac running just:connect must include a valid Router and DNS setting, otherwise parts of the failover workflow will not work.
Blackmagic ATEM driver version ATEM Switchers 7.2 must be used. No other version can be used.
Starting with Version 1.0 of just:live & just:play it was possible to configure a Redundant Playout. With Version 2.0 we have added the ability to configure an optional Failover in case the Master Playout Engine fails. failover:control is based on the Engine's status shown in just:connect and can be used in a fully Redundant setup, where a Master and a Redundant Engine is available, but also for Channels where only a Master Engine is available.
Supported Hardware Devices
AJA Kumo Router
16x4 - up to 4 Master Channels.
16x16 up to 8 Master Channels using Master-Redundant Engine only, up to 5 Master Channels using Master-Redundant-Failover.
32x32 up to 16 Master Channels using Master-Redundant Engine only, at least 10 Master Channels using Master-Redundant-Failover.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Switch
One device per Master Channel.
Supports Media Player as the Fallback Source.
Behavior of failover:control
In case the Master Engine fails, an Email can be sent to a predefined Email address and failover:control will switch to:
The Redundant Engine (if available). Refer to chapter 6. Setup Variants.
The Failover Signal (in case there is no Redundant Engine available) Refer to chapter 6. Setup Variants.
The Failover Signal can be:
An additional signal which is added to the AJA KUMO Failover switch.
An additional signal which is added to the Blackmagic ATEM Failover mixer or an image which is stored in one of the ATEM's Media Player.
The Workflow parameters user interface provides a generic interface which allows the setup of the same functions independent of the hardware used for Failover. Therefore it is possible to define parameters which do not match other settings (for example defining an Email address with an invavlid mail server or configuring conflicting sources.
Setting up failover:control
The setup of the failover:control is done using an onCore-based Workflow which can be configured using the Workflows tab of just:connect.
Select the desired Channel.
Go to the Workflows tab.
Click on the Standard Workflow button.
Activate the checkbox right in front of Automatic Failover and click the Ok button.
The configuration window should appear.
Destination SDI Port: The SDI destination port you would like to use for the output signal
Device:
0 = No device (Email only)
1 = AJA Kumo
2 = BMD ATEM
Device IP: The IP address of the Failover hardware.
Fallback Delay: Number of seconds the switch will be delayed, once the fallback signal is the only signal which is available. The value will be usually between 0 and 2 (default is 0)
Fallback Source: The input port you would like to use for the fallback signal. The fallback signal is a third signal source which will be used in case the Master and the Redundant Engine failed.
Mail Authenticate:
NO = Mailserver does not need authentication.
YES = Mailserver needs authentication.
Mail Enable SSL:
YES = the mailserver supports SSL.
NO = the mailserver uses TLS or no authentication method.
Mail Enable TLS:
YES = the mailserver is configured to use TLS
NO = the mailserver uses SSL or no authentication method.
Mail From: The Email address which should be used as the sender.
Mail Host: The address of the mailserver which should be used for the outgoing Email.
Mail Password: The password which is used to log in to the the mail account.
Mail Port: The port which is used for the SSL or TLS authentication.
Mail Recipient: The Email address which should be used as the receiver.
Mail User Name: The Email address of the mail account you use to send the mails from.
Master Delay: Number of seconds the switch will be delayed, once the Master signal is available again. The value will be usually between 0 and 10 (default is 8).
Master Source: The input port you would like to use for the Master signal.
Send Mail:
NO = no Email will be sent.
YES = Email will be send every time a switch is executed
Slave Delay: Number of seconds the switch will be delayed, once the Redundant signal is available again. The value will be usually between 0 and 10 (default is 0).
Slave Source: The input port you would like to use for the Redundant signal.
Restart just:connect every time you changed a setting. Restart the mac every time you change a mail related setting.
If Email notifications have been configured, an Email will be sent every time a switch is executed. It will also be sent when there is no Failover hardware available.
In case an ATEM Media Player is used as Fallback source, use the input port number of the device which is used as Master, Slave or Fallback source and the label of the Media Player.
Finalize the Configuration
Click on the Ok button to apply the configuration. A Failover Workflow will be added to the list of Workflows, as shown below.
1. Starting and Stopping a Workflow:
Starts a Workflow: The status light becomes green.
Stops a Workflow: This allows you to change the parameters of the Workflow.
2. Sprocket: Opens the Workflow parameter window.
3. Workflow Status: Shows the status of the failover:control Workflow.
Please keep in mind that there will be a delay between the status here and the time the switch is executed depending on the delay defined in the Workflow parameters window.
Workflow Status in the just:play User Interface
The status of the Workflow is also shown in the just:play user interface.
Master Engine Output is sent to Destination SDI Port
Redundant Engine Output is sent to Destination SDI Port
Fallback Signal is sent to Destination SDI Port
