Ross ADA-8405-C, User Manual

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1–4 • Introduction ADA-8405-C User Manual (Iss. 02)
User Interfaces
The ADA-8405-C offers the following interfaces for control and monitoring.
DashBoard Control System™
The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards
from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the frame through the MFC-8300
Series Network Controller Card.
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• the menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “ DashBoard Menus ” on page 4-1.
• using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website.
Card-edge Controls
The ADA-8405-C provides card-edge controls for adjusting the output levels, selecting the
operation mode, and configuring remote control options. The front-edge of the ADA-8405-C also
includes LEDs that display the status of the input signals. As selections are made in the menus,
the LEDs display the status of the input signals.
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• adjusting the output levels, refer to the section “ Card Overview ” on page 3-2.
• using the DIP switches on the card-edge, refer to the section “ Configuring the DIP
Switches ” on page 3-3.
• monitoring the status using the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “ Control and
Monitoring Features ” on page 3-5.