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Chapter 2 – Operation
Using the DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard Control System is available as a free download from the openGear
DashBoard Software Download webpage:
http://www.opengear.tv/dashboard-software/#support_box
Ross Video offers comprehensive documentation that covers the extensive
capabilities of the DashBoard Control System:
https://www.rossvideo.com/support/product-documentation/dashboard/
This AJA OG-3GDA Series manual addresses only those essential aspects of the
DashBoard Control System needed to control the OG-3GDA Series card.
Requirements
The DashBoard Control System requires the following components:
• openGear frame with a Frame Controller card
• Ethernet connection betweeen the controlling computer and the openGear
frame
NOTE: The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC-8322-S Frame Controller card
for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards. The openGear frame also supports
the MFC-0G3-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used
to control compatible OG cards.
DashBoard automatically discovers openGear and DashBoard Connect devices,
such as openGear frames and cards that are present and accessible on your
network.
Configuration Settings Stored in OG Card
Configuration settings made through DashBoard are stored in the
OG-3GDA Series unit through subsequent power cycles.
Control Interface Basic Components
The basic components of the DashBoard Control System user interface consist of
the basic tree view of frames and cards, the card information and status panel,
and the parameter controls panel. These elements are shown below.