Ross Video Launches Next Generation openGear Platform, openGear 3.0

Friday, April 5, 2013 [Iroquois, ON, Canada] – Ross Video, the company behind the openGear standard will launch openGear 3.0 at NAB 2013. The 3rd generation of this fast growing platform consists of a new powerful frame and companion control system -DashBoard 6 with PanelBuilder.

As the industries only open modular system, openGear has been successful in shipping more than 15,000 frames since its 2006 introduction. openGear currently has 49 partner companies on board creating technology for the platform, while offering the widest choice of available solutions to clients.

The new OG3-FR frame WITH 450 Watt power supplies doubles the power budget of the previous generation, adding gigE Ethernet connections to every slot in the frame. A front mounted display makes identifying frame IP address and critical alarms easy, while an advanced cooling system provides variable fan speed that is controlled by frame loading that maintains airflow and frame temperature. An additional 22nd slot has also been provided for frame specific storage such as slot names and IP address, and for providing an integrated reference distribution system. The front door offers easy access to the internal air filter for cleaning, and is completely removable without the use of tools – making fan maintenance manageable without having to take the frame offline. Full backwards compatibility with existing openGear solution is also maintained, which allows for a simple and easy migration path.

DashBoard 6 takes openGear control to the next level with many new features – including the revolutionary PanelBuilder. PanelBuilder makes building complex custom control panels for openGear systems as easy as click-drag-drop. Control buttons, signal presence indicators, audio meters and other openGear controls from any card in the openGear network and monitoring widgets, can be arranged on a screen and overlay backgrounds of a map or facility flow diagram. DashBoard 6 really cranks open the possibilities for tailored operator or engineer user control as well as monitoring panels for unique requirements.

“This is the natural evolution of our openGear platform. Looking forward, a platform must be able to manage solutions that are becoming more complex, more condensed, and more capable of using IT infrastructures,” explains Eric Goodmurphy, Director of Infrastructure business, Ross Video. “The new OG3.0 openGear platform is designed for the future of broadcasting and production.”

About openGear
openGear is the industry’s only open-architecture, modular frame system. The openGear platform and it’s companion DashBoard control system, is designed by Ross Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers who develop their own openGear card processing solutions. The openGear platform offers clients the freedom to choose technology from a wide range of products and companies to meet the needs of a broadcast, production, or distribution facility while maintaining a compatible openGear frame infrastructure and DashBoard control environment. Learn more…

About Ross Video
Ross Video creates leading edge video production technology. Ross products are used in demanding environments every day to inform and entertain audiences all over the world. Our client base includes a who’s who of broadcast, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies, educators, touring companies and houses of worship. Ross’ award winning product families include Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Automated Production Control, Inception Social Media Management; XPression Motion Graphics; NK Series Routing and Furio and CamBot Camera Robotics Systems.

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