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1–4 • Introduction ADC-8434-A User Manual (Iss. 02)
User Interfaces
The ADC-8434-A offers the following interfaces for control and monitoring.
DashBoard Control System
DashBoard enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer.
DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the Network
Controller Card.
For More Information...
• on the menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “ DashBoard Menus ” on page 4-1.
• on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website.
Card-edge Controls
The ADC-8434-A provides card-edge controls for adjusting the gain levels, selecting the
reference, and configuring remote control options. The front-edge of the ADC-8434-A 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.
For More Information...
• on adjusting the output levels, refer to the section “ Card Overview ” on page 3-2.
• on using the DIP switches on the card-edge, refer to the section “ Configuring the DIP
Switches ” on page 3-4.
• on monitoring the status using the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “ Control and
Monitoring Features ” on page 3-5.