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Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
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Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
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To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
Contents Introduction Related Publications ..............................9 Documentation Conventions ............................ 9 Interface Elements ..............................9 User Entered Text ..............................9 Referenced Guides ..............................9 Menu Sequences ..............................9 Important Instructions ............................10 Contacting Technical Support ..........................10 Before You Begin Overview ................................11 Features ..................................
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Using DashBoard Overview ................................25 Launching DashBoard ............................25 Using the Automatic Detection Feature .........................25 Manually Adding OGX-FR Frames to DashBoard ....................25 Re-naming the OGX-FR Frame in the Tree View ....................26 Removing an OGX-FR Frame from the Tree View in DashBoard ................27 Auto-Discovery ..............................28 Using DashBoard to Access openGear Cards in the OGX-FR Frame ..............28 Maintenance...
• “Glossary”provides a list of terms used throughout this guide. Related Publications It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your OGX-FR: • DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004 • MFC-OG3-N User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004...
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.
Before You Begin If you have questions pertaining to the operation of OGX-FR, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. Overview The OGX-FR frame offers the flexibility of independent rear modules for connectivity to a wide array of interfaces such as BNC, twisted-pair audio, and fiber.
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Gigabit Ethernet is only available with the MFC-OG3-N installed in the OGX-FR frame. REF 2 GFC-8322 REF 1 REF 1 SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 +12V, -7.5V SLOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6 SLOT 7 SLOT 8 SLOT 9 CAN BUS FAN CTRL SLOT 10...
Hardware Overview Your OGX-FR frame is a 2RU modular frame, designed to accommodate openGear cards. A complete list of available openGear cards is available on our website. Front Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the OGX-FR front panel. 10.xx.x.xx 1 2 3 4 Slot 4 Error...
OGX-FR Interior This section briefly summarizes the features of the interior of the OGX-FR chassis. Figure 3.2 OGX-FR — Interior Features with Door Removed 1. Power Supplies The OGX-FR frame can accommodate two front-loaded power supplies. However, each frame comes standard with one power supply (the power supply on the left in Figure 3.2).
Rear Panel Overview This section briefly summarizes the features of the OGX-FR rear panel. REF 1 LOOP REF 2 ETHERNET LOOP Figure 3.3 OGX-FR — Rear Panel 1. PS1 Power Supply Connector This connector is the AC Connector for the main power supply. Refer to the section “Connecting to a Power Supply”...
Identifying an OGX-FR Rear Module There are two ways to identify an OGX-FR frame rear module: • the notched top of the rear module, and • a small notch on the bottom left corner of the rear module that fits into a second seating slot on the midplane of the OGX-FR frames.
Physical Installation If you have questions pertaining to the installation of OGX-FR, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service. For More Information on... •...
conditions, there is no requirement for extra vertical spacing between the frames. The OGX-FR frames can be stacked one on top of the other, a feature that is highly desirable in densely crowded rack frame environments. Caution — The two sides of the OGX-FR frame have perforations that are needed to ventilate the power supplies and must not be blocked.
Install the Rail Guides for each Rack Mount Arm. PS 1 RE F LO OP RE F LO OP PS 2 PS L TA LL PS 2 Retaining IN PU PS 1 GP IO LT C Bolts RN ET ET HE Rail Guide Rack Mount Secure the Rail Guides and Rack Mount Arms to the rack.
Power Supply Connectors (PSU1, PSU2) There are two power supply connectors located on the back of the OGX-FR: • PSU1 — This connector is designated as the AC Connector for the first power supply. • PSU2 — This connector is designated as the AC Connector for the second power supply. Where the connectors are located is dependent on the frame you are using.
Ethernet Cabling The exact steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network requirements of your facility. Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. DashBoard uses the open SLP protocol to locate openGear frames on the network.
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REF 1 LOOP REF 2 ETHERNET LOOP To Ethernet Network Figure 5.1 OGX-FR Frame — Ethernet Cabling 22 • Ethernet Cabling OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
Reference Cabling The OGX-FR frame includes two independent looping reference BNCs (REF 1, REF 2) with connection to each card slot. Each REF BNC accepts a single composite or tri-level sync signal to feed timing information to the openGear cards installed in the frame. GFC-8322 Overview The GFC-8322 receives the analog reference signals driven to the REF 1 and REF 2 BNCs located on the rear panel of OGX-FR frame.
To loop a reference signal Connect the REF 1 LOOP BNC on the rear panel of the first frame to the REF 1 IN BNC on the rear panel of the next frame using a 75ohm coaxial cable. Continue looping the REF connectors across the frames that you want reference to this signal. Ensure that the last frame in the video referencing loop has a 75ohm termination connected to its REF 2 IN BNC.
Using DashBoard This chapter provides instructions for launching DashBoard, displaying the OGX-FR in the Tree View of DashBoard, and accessing the interfaces for the openGear cards installed in your frame. Overview Each OGX-FR frame reports the openGear cards installed in its chassis as sub-nodes in DashBoard. Each openGear card can be configured and monitored independently via its options in DashBoard.
Click Next > The New TCP openGear Frame Connection dialog opens. In the IP Address box, type the IP address of the OGX-FR frame. To request that DashBoard detect the frame properties automatically Click Detect Frame Information Verify that DashBoard retrieves the correct port, name, unique identifier, and other connection information from the specified IP address.
The interface for the Network Controller Card displays in the DashBoard window. In the following example, the interface for an MFC-OG3-N displays. Select the Network tab. Enter a new name for the OGX-FR frame in the Frame Name field. Press Enter Click Apply...
Auto-Discovery Selecting for an auto-detected OGX-FR frame will temporarily remove the frame but the frame will re-appear in the Tree View again due to the auto-discovery feature of DashBoard. You must first disable the auto-discovery feature before you can remove a frame in this instance. Refer to the DashBoard User Manual for details on configuring the auto-discovery feature.
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If your openGear card has multiple interfaces: a. Expand the openGear card node. b. Double-click a sub-node to display that interface in the DashBoard window. In the example below, the Configuration interface for an MC1-MK is displayed. OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0) Using DashBoard •...
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30 • Using DashBoard OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
Maintenance This chapter summarizes maintenance tasks such as installing a new frame power supply, cleaning the frame air filter, and replacing the Cooling Fan Module. Installing a Frame Power Supply The PS-OGX is a power factor corrected supply, capable of working with all world AC standards (100-240V). Each supply has an indicator LED on its front panel, and an error detection circuit that monitors the power supply operation.
To clean the air filter Brush any loose dust off of the filter. Place the filter under warm running water to remove any remaining dust. On one side of the filter is a foam filter material. When rinsing, water should flow out of this side. Remove the filter from the water and thoroughly pat dry with a towel to remove any moisture.
Replacing the Cooling Fan Module The Cooling Fan Module is installed in the OGX-FR door. To replace a failed Cooling Fan Module, you need to replace the entire frame door. Contact your openGear sales representative to order a Cooling Fan Module Replacement Kit (CFM-OGX). Replacing the OGX-FR Door The CFM-OGX includes the fan board and filter pre-installed in a new OGX-FR frame door.
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34 • Maintenance OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
This User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your OGX-FR frame. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the OGX-FR frame are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore, any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty.
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38 • Service Information OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
Glossary The following terms are used throughout this guide: Active image — the portion of the video picture area (production aperture) that is being utilized for output content. Active image excludes letterbox bars and pillarbox bars. Card — openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including all components and switches. CBR —...
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40 • Glossary OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
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