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.

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.

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.

So much DMX! With a stunning 64 universes of onboard processing, eight local DMX outputs, two external touchscreen ports, USB and HogNet / FixtureNet ports, HPU is more than happy to run in either console mode or processor mode and crank out universe after universe.

Product Features

Robust Hog 4 OS operating system
Built-in 8” full colour 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 colour 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.