The Algogear™ card is designed specifically for the openGear Multi-Definition Digital Frame.

1 Platform, 1 Interface, over 200 partner products

openGear is a non-proprietary, open platform designed by Ross Video that gives broadcasters the option to choose which products they want, in any combination they want, without the requirement or investment in multiple frame standards or control and monitoring systems.

openGear offers customers the choice of over 200 best-in-class products from over 20 of the world’s leading manufacturers of broadcast solutions including 9 high-end video processing solutions from Algolith. All openGear partner solutions are accessible through one easy-to-use unified Control and Monitoring system, the Dashboard Web interface. Remote access via Dashboard offers even further versatility. The 2RU openGear frame is available in both a 10-slot or a 20-slot configuration. This allows openGear to tie in with 3rd party SNMP based systems.

openGear 10-slot Frame

The DFR-8310-N openGear frame which is equipped with TCP/IP networking and cooling fans is the required configuration for the Algogear card. The DFR-8310 blends the simplicity of a fixed rear connector frame and the flexibility of independent rear modules. For most applications which use BNC connectors, the frame is available with a fixed 100-BNC rear I/O module (DFR-8310-N-BNC). This frame configuration allows any openGear module using BNC connectors to be installed into any slot. Unused slots can be pre-wired into a facility, and installation of card modules can be done at any time without accessing the rear of the frame. For applications where other types of I/O connections are necessary (such as twisted-pair audio or fibre interfaces), the frame also supports slot-dependent rear I/O modules. Rear modules can be ordered with card modules, and are quick and easy to install.

Key Features

• 2RU frame, 10 slots, up to 8 Algogear cards
• Can house any mix of analog, digital, video and audio modules in the same frame
• Future-proof, flexible and modular solutions which allows users to choose from over 100 solutions from a variety of vendors all on the same platform
• Controlled by easy-to-use DashBoard software
• Optional Card Retaining Bracket holds modules firmly in place for mobile installations
• Robust 150 watt power supply with integral cooling fan
• Optional redundant power supply is hot-swappable for 24/7 operation
• Power supplies are replaceable from the front of the frame without requiring rear-frame access
• SMPTE alarm interface for simple monitoring
• Fan Fail and Error Indicator LEDs on front of the frame
• 5-year transferable warranty

Common Frame Features

• Two looping reference inputs are buffered and distributed to all module slots
• A frame mounted Ethernet port is connected to the network control module without occupying a module slot
• A SMPTE 269M alarm interface is available for simple monitoring
• PowerLock cord retainers guard against accidental power loss

Rear I/O Modules

• 10 BNC single rear modules are available
• Each rear module provides one reference input

Ordering Information
Part No.
DFR-8310-N	openGear Digital Frame, 2RU, 10 slots, modular rear, network card, cooling fans, PS-8300 power supply
PS-8300	openGear power supply
RM-8300-B	openGear single rear I/O module, 10 BNC
SNMP-8310	SNMP monitoring
PS-8300	openGear power supply