HPU

HPU is the hybrid processor unit for the Hog 4 family. One HPU unit can act either as a rack-mounted console or as a DMX Processor connected to another Hog 4 family console product, capable of 64 universes of output from a single 2U 19-inch rack mount device. With all the power of a Hog 4 console, the HPU is designed for those applications where permanent hardware front-panel interfaces are not necessary, such as cruise ships, theme parks, and architectural lighting installations. In console mode, the HPU can also act as a backup to any Hog 4 family console.

Hog-let Loose!

Plug a Hoglet 4 into the HPU, add some touch screen monitors and you have a powerful, stable control system ready to take on any show. HPU is fully expandable using Wings, Widgets, DP8Ks — or even additional HPUs.

Rack ‘em Up

In DMX Processor mode, the HPU packs a punch, expanding any other Hog 4 console product by up to 64 universes of output in a compact, rack-mounted device. Two HPUs = 128 universes, and so on.

Product Features

• Robust Hog 4 OS operating system
• Built-in 8” full color multitouch display
• Two DisplayPort monitors/touchscreens supported
• 8 Neutrik XLR-5 DMX outputs
• sACN and Art-Net
• Dual connections for HogNet and FixtureNet
• Keyboard and mouse included
• Optional port replicator to bring all connections to the front of the equipment rack

System Capacity

• 32,768 parameters (64 universes in Console mode via local processing, expandable total outputs using DMX processors (DP8K or HPU)
• 32,768 parameters (64 universes) in Processor mode
• Solid-state hard drive
• 7 USB ports for flashdrives, pointing devices, keyboards

Programming

• Command-line interface
• Programmer window displays selected and adjusted fixtures
• Lists constructed with +, -, and Thru or selection softkeys, Next, Back and All commands
• Intensity set with command keypad, full key, intensity palettes
• Ordered groups
• Comprehensive fanning using segments and buddying
• Media picker window
• HS colour picker window
• Programmer window
• Groups for simplified fixture selection
• Palettes: intensity, position, colour, beam, effects
• Effects Engine™
• Pixelmapping Effects
• Park
• Undo command
• Delete, Move and Copy commands
• Highlight, lowlight and rem dim commands
• Cue level and parameter level timing
• Record, Update and Merge commands
• Knockout and Clear commands
• Set command for text labels and data entry

Playback Controls

• Unlimited fader pages
• Comment macros and keystroke macros
• Virtual masters
• Scenes
• Batch controllers
• Group masters
• Triggering via Commands
• Playback bars
• Playback expansion via Hoglet 4, Master Wing 4, Playback Wing 4, MiniWing 4
• OSC input/output
• MIDI messages, MIDI Show Control, MIDI/LTC timecode via USB MIDI/LTC Widgets

Display Functions

• User configurable displays with recordable views
• Dedicated views to access most-used items quickly
• Palette, list, views, scenes, batches, effects directories
• Programmer window
• Plot views
• Output window
• Fixture Schedule and Patch windows, sortable by fixture or by Universe
• Three color schemes for daylight use, regular use or dark environment use

Interfaces And Accessories

• Local DMX-512 outputs: 8x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
• Expandable DMX-512 outputs via USB DMX Widgets
• Local Art-Net and E1.31/sACN outputs: 1x 1GB/s Ethernet port
• Local HogNet 1GB/s Ethernet port
• Unlimited DMX-512, Art-Net and E1.31/sACN universes via HogNet-connected DMX processors (DP8K or HPU)
• MIDI and LTC inputs via USB MIDI/LTC Widgets
• Connectivity with visualizers via Fixture-Net (Art-Net or E1.31/ sACN, unrestricted by local output capacity)
• OSC (Open Sound Control) for remote control and integration
• USB 3.0 ports: 6 rear, 1 front
• Optional HPU Port Replicator brings the connections to the front of the rack, if so desired.

Electrical and Environmental

• ETL, CETL and CE compliance
• Mains power: 100–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, max 120 W
• Mains connector: IEC320 C13
• Fuse: 1x 5x20 mm 5AT fuse
• Acoustical rating: TBD dbA