====== KS-MONSTER GC18 Backup ======

==== Perform hot backup for the referee's timing and scoring terminal as well as the score display screen ====

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Connect two KS-GC18 devices to a switch or router at the same time. This connection method allows two referees to operate on the game simultaneously, or enables a referee to switch to the backup device at any time if one device malfunctions while they are operating.

==== Perform hot backup for the complete timing and scoring system ====

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As the baskup device, the default IP address needs to be modified. Modify to the same network segment but different IP addresses. For example: 192.168.0.211. Please refer to [[sports:ball:ks_monster_gc18_connections|Scoring Console (KS-MONSTER KS-GC18) Connections]] the chapter "Modify IP of KS-MONSTER".

Next, modify the connection devices between KS-GC18 and KS-MONSTER, so that each KS-GC18 is connected to both Main and Backup host of KS-MONSTER of KS-MONSTER at the same time.

Turn on the power of KS-GC18, click the wrench icon in the top-right corner.

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Enter the modified "Main Host" IP address of the Monster. If a "Backup Host" has not been purchased, no configuration is required."

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Click "Settings" and then "Player Device Settings". Enable both Device 1 and Device 2 on the scoring software, and enter the IP addresses of the primary and backup KS-Monster devices.

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When the connection is successful, the background of the status bar in the bottom-left corner of the software will turn green.

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The main-standby switch button on the front of KS-MONSTER. A green light indicates the main machine, and a yellow light indicates the standby machine. After connecting two KS-MONSTER units with a 25PIN connecting cable, you need to press this button on the KS-MONSTER that serves as the main machine. At this time, the other KS-MONSTER will automatically switch to standby mode, and the yellow light will turn on.

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When the KS-MONSTER acting as the main machine experiences an unexpected power outage, system restart, or fails to respond to the operation of external devices, press this button on the KS-MONSTER acting as the standby machine. The button will turn green, and at this point, this standby KS-MONSTER can be put into use.

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