High End Systems Hog 4 HPU 64 Universe Lighting Console

Description

The Hog 4 HPU from High End Systems is a full lighting control console in a 2U 19" rack mount with 64 Universes (32768 Channels) of DMX, sACN, or ArtNet with
Hog 4 data processing
. It's a console without the interface (or the price!) and works great as a lighting show server. The HPU allows you to easily run playback of a programmed show, serves as a backup to your main console, or expands the amount your other consoles can process. Or, pair it with a programming interface like the Hoglet 4 or a Programming Wing to build yourself a 64 universe Hog 4 console in a rack case or a cart.
This unit was manufactured 10/27/20, and I ordered it on 11/2/20. It's been used in two racks - intermittent use for additional lights on one feature film, and then used as a backup server for 18 weeks on a TV show.
Another unit will become available next week when the show wraps. I will post it then. Please let me know if you'd like to purchase both - I am happy to add the second listing early if you don't mind waiting a week until it can be shipped.
Reason for sale is downsizing my personal inventory to take a step back from full-time work on shows. Having some health problems and unable to continue working full time on set. If I was still going to be working on jobs I could bring this onto, I would absolutely keep it. I'd rather see somebody else make great things with it than see it sit on my shelf.
It is in great working condition, with only minor cosmetic signs of use, and comes with all original accessories:
- locking IEC power cable;
- rack mounting hardware;
- keyboard;
- mouse;
- console recovery USB's;
- contact trigger ports (not yet implemented by manufacturer);
- original packaging;
- manufacturer inspection certificate.
I wiped the hard drive and installed 3.14 software from original recovery USB; also cleaned dust cover and fans from outside computer without removing any paneling or opening the case.
Buyer pays shipping or picks up in Chicago, IL. (It's not letting me select Offer Local Pickup but feel free to message me and I am able to accommodate.)
I'm happy to offer repair, replacement, or return if the board arrives to you not in working order, if you tell me it's not working within 15 days of receiving it. Cosmetically, the item is sold in the used condition shown in the listing's pictures, and I can't pay for repairs or allow returns or replacements for any cosmetic issues that don't impact how well the product does its job. I'm just one lighting console programmer selling tools I personally used, not a company selling rental or new inventory.
Specs from High End Systems:
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 (seller's note: sounds like a loud laptop or a mid-noise-level tower PC, perfectly fine for live use and easy to obstruct sound in a rack case for film/tv use as long as the rack case has good airflow.)