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Dashboard™ user control interface -7, Introduction – Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9284 3G_HD_SD-SDI 8X4 Video Routing Switch User Manual

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9284-OM (V1.3)

9284 PRODUCT MANUAL

1-7

Introduction

9284 Functional Description

DashBoard™ User Control Interface

Figure 1-2 shows the DashBoard™ user control interface for the 9284.

Figure 1-2 9284 User Control Interface

Using DashBoard™, the 9284 and other cards installed in openGear®

1

compatible frames such as the Cobalt

®

HPF-9000 or 8321 frame can be

controlled from a computer and monitor.

DashBoard™ allows users to view all frames on a network with control and
monitoring for all populated slots inside a frame. This simplifies the setup and
use of numerous modules in a large installation and offers the ability to
centralize monitoring. Cards define their controllable parameters to
DashBoard™, so the control interface is always up to date.

Computer
with NIC

20-Slot Frame with Network Controller Card

LAN

In conjunction with a frame equipped
with a Network Controller Card, 9284
card can be remotely controlled over
a LAN

DashBoard™ Remote Control
Using a computer with
DashBoard™ installed, 9284
card can be remotely controlled
over a LAN

Note: • To communicate with DashBoard™, the frame must have the Network Controller Card installed.

• DashBoard™ provides network control of the 9284 as shown. The value displayed at any time on

DashBoard™ is the actual value as set on the card, with the current value displayed being the
actual value as effected by the card.

1. openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited. DashBoard™ is a trademark of Ross
Video Limited.