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jflynn

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Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« on: June 28, 2012, 12:07:23 PM »

I already have a system setup and running (for a couple years) that is running at 2.4Ghz.

I recently made another purchase of what I thought was the same system but turned out to be run at 900Mhz.  B:(

Since these systems/cameras can not run on the same receivers, can I set up both systems to run at the same time on the same computer?
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 01:14:37 PM »

Only if both are in different folders on the same machine and both cannot be on at the same time.
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 01:17:13 PM »

Crap, I'd need both of them to be running at the same time.  B:(
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 03:58:48 PM »

Crap, I'd need both of them to be running at the same time.  B:(
Why can't you use a Y splitter so your VA12/13 connects to both receivers?
That way you only need one instance of the software running.
You'll need to turn on the appropriate receiver for cams when switching.
I don't know if this is possible with vanguard but it is with AHP macros and the camera plug-in
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 04:08:11 PM »

I thought about trying the use of a splitter but I think I would have a problem with it auto scrolling through the cameras.  Manual switching would probably work.
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2012, 04:46:32 PM »

Using an AHP macro and Iwatchout wouldn't be a problem.
When a signal was detected to turn on a 900MHz cam it would turn on the receiver for it and send a signal to turn off the 2.4GHz receiver.
I have a  macro do a similar task with wired and wireless cams
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2012, 04:47:40 PM »

um, where do I find these things?

that would be great.
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Re: Running Vanguard twice on the same computer?
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