AJA OG-3GDA Series Installation And Operation Manual
AJA OG-3GDA Series Installation And Operation Manual

AJA OG-3GDA Series Installation And Operation Manual

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OG-3GDA Series
openGear Cards
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 1.2
Published March 12, 2019

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  • Page 1 OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.2 Published March 12, 2019...
  • Page 2: Notices

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Card Overview AJA’s OG-3GDA Series cards are state-of-the-art, openGear-compatible, 3G-SDI distribution amplifiers. Features • openGear compatible card (requires 2 slots, rear card included) • Use with openGear 2RU frames • Controlled by DashBoard network control software •...
  • Page 5: Og-3Gda-2X4

    • Input reclocker locked (green) For OG-3GDA-2x4 LEDs on the front (near door) of each card indicate, from top to bottom: • DC power detected (green) • Input 1 signal present (green) • Input 2 signal present (green) OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 6: Block Diagram For Og-3Gda-1X9

    SDI 2 Out 1 3G-SDI with Embedded Audio In 3G-SDI with Embedded Audio Out SDI 2 Out 2 Cable ReClock Outputs pass SDI 2 Out 3 embedded audio SDI Input 2 and metadata SDI 2 Out 4 OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 7: Block Diagram For Og-3Gda-2X4 In Single 1X8 Mode

    Five of the outputs (1, 3, 4, 7, 9) are non-inverting. These are suitable for level- sensitive signaling, such as DVB-ASI. The other four outputs (2, 5, 6, 8) are identical, except inverted. All outputs are fully SDI compatible. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 8: I/O Connections For Og-3Gda-2X4, Dual 1X4 Mode

    In 1x8 Mode, four of the outputs (SDI Out 2, SDI Out 3, SDI Out 6, SDI Out 8) are non-inverting. These are suitable for level-sensitive signaling, such as DVB-ASI. The other four outputs (1, 4, 5, 7) are identical, except inverted. All outputs are fully SDI compatible. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 9: Signal Indicators In The Dashboard Control System

    System shows a yellow Card State alarm: "Signal Status No Signal." Additionally, under the Input Status tab, the Signal Status is shown as "No Signal," and the Input Lock is shown as "No Lock." Figure 7. Signal not present or not locked OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 10: User Controls

    Figure 8. Signal is present and locked User Controls The OG-3GDA Series cards can be used right out of the box for many applications, since they are designed to recognize inputs and perform standard actions automatically. However, you can also remotely monitor the OG-3GDA Series through the DashBoard Control System for an openGear Frame.
  • Page 11: Dashboard Control System

    • Install the Rear Panel onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair you will be using for the OG-3GDA Series card. • Insert the OG-3GDA Series card into the frame in the right (even numbered) slot of the pair.
  • Page 12: Rear Og-3Gda Series Card Installation

    2. Locate the card frame slot on the rear of the openGear frame into which you wish to install the openGear card. NOTE: An OG-3GDA Series card occupies two slots in the frame. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the top screw from the desired blank rear plate and remove the rear plate.
  • Page 13: Front Og-3Gda Series Card Installation

    The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot when facing the frame front. IMPORTANT: OG-3GDA Series cards are installed into the right (even numbered) slot of the pair in order to connect with the rear panel.
  • Page 14: Cabling

    "I/O Connections for OG-3GDA-1x9" on page 7, "I/O Connections for OG- 3GDA-2x4, Dual 1x4 Mode" on page 8, and "I/O Connections for OG-3GDA-2x4, Single 1x8 Mode" on page 8 to identify the input and output signal connectors. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Operation

    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: •...
  • Page 16: Basic Tree View Of Frames And Cards

    The parameter controls panel on the right side of DashBoard shows the tabs and parameters that are configurable for the selected card. The white fields indicate that they can be written to, or modified. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 17: Card Tab Screen

    Figure 14. OG-3GDA-2x4 Card Tab Screen in DashBoard The Card tab screen indicates the basic information about the card itself such as the card name, hardware status, serial number, software version and other items. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18: Input Status Tab Screen-Dual 2X4 Mode

    Input Status Tab Screen—Dual 2x4 Mode Figure 15. OG-3GDA Series Input Status Tab Screen, Dual 2x4 Mode, in DashBoard For Channels 1 and 2, as applicable, the Input Status fields report the Routing Mode (1x8 or 2x4), the Signal Status, the Input Lock Status, and the Data Rate.
  • Page 19: Input Status Tab Screen-Single 1X8 Mode

    Input Status Tab Screen—Single 1x8 Mode Figure 16. OG-3GDA Series Input Status Tab Screen, Single 1x8 Mode, in DashBoard The Input Status fields report the Routing Mode (1x8 or 2x4), the Signal Status, the Input Lock Status, and the Data Rate.
  • Page 20: Setup Tab Screen

    DashBoard Control System by following the steps below. To Upload New Software 1. Check the AJA website for new software for your OG-3GDA Series. If new software is found, download it and uncompress the file archive (zip). 2. Click the Upload button in the lower panel of the DashBoard Control System to open the Upload Software Wizard.
  • Page 21 Figure 18. OG-3GDA Series Upload Software Wizard window in DashBoard 3. From the Upload Software Wizard window, select Browse. 4. Navigate to the location of the downloaded .bin file containing the software update. Select the .bin file, then select Open. The Upload Software Wizard window displays characteristics of the selected file for uploading.
  • Page 22: Rebooting

    Figure 20. OG-3GDA Series Card Tab Screen in DashBoard indicating the currently installed software version. Rebooting Rebooting is a standard function built in to the DashBoard Control System, and should only be performed if the board has become unresponsive. WARNING: During a reboot, any card operations will be briefly interrupted, but will be restored once the reboot has completed.
  • Page 23 Figure 22. The OG-3GDA Series briefly pauses operations while rebooting 3. Following a Reboot operation, the board configuration will return to the settings that were in place at the time of rebooting. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24: Appendix A - Specifications

    • Safe Storage Temperature Range (power OFF):-40C to 60C (-40F to 140F) • Operating Relative Humidity :10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000m (<10,000ft) OG-3GDA-2x4 Video Formats • 150 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25: Video Output Digital

    • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance

    Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27 As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office use (Class A), (Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use in other than home area. Equipment for Office Use) Sellers or users need to take note of this. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 28: Taiwan Compliance Statement

    Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 29 Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 30 Aviso! Alta Tensão . Esta situação ou condição pode causar danos devido a choques elétricos. Avviso! Alta tensione. Questa situazione o condizione può causare lesioni a causa di scosse elettriche. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 31 Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 32 Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...
  • Page 33 ¡Advertencia! Asegúrese que la red de alimentación está desconectada antes de instalar los módulos OG-3GDA Series en el marco, o la instalación y extracción de opciones. Si no se proporciona un conmutador de red, el cable de alimentación de este equipo proporciona los medios de desconexión.
  • Page 34 Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
  • Page 35: Five Year Warranty

    AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.
  • Page 36: Limitation Of Liability

    No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this...
  • Page 37: Index

    I/O Connections for OG-3GDA-2X4 8 for OG-3GDA-2x4, 1x8 Mode 8 openGear and AJA 11 Overview 4 Setup Tab Screen 20 Signal Indicators DashBoard Control System 9 Technical Support 2 User Controls 10 Warranty 35 OG-3GDA Series openGear Cards v1.2 www.aja.com...

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