PTZOptics PT-BRDCSTR User manual
Rev 1.2 6/16
PTZOptics
PT-BRDCSTR
Broadcast Camera Controller
*camera not included
User Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction and Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 2
2 Notes.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3 Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Product Specification ..................................................................................................................................... 5
5 Parts and Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
6 Supplied Equipment and Accessories .......................................................................................................... 10
7 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 11
8 System connections ..................................................................................................................................... 18
9 Limits............................................................................................................................................................ 21
10 Physical Dimensions..................................................................................................................................... 22
11 Serial Control ............................................................................................................................................... 23
12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 24
13 Appendix 1 –VISCA Command List (Basic Set) ............................................................................................ 24
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1 Introduction
Thank you for using the PT-BRDCSTR Broadcast Camera Controller.
This manual introduces the installation, functions and operation of the PTZOptics PT-BRDCSTR-L (-E or –P) Broadcast Camera Controller. Prior to
installation and usage, please read this manual thoroughly.
Precautions
This product may only be used under specified conditions to avoid damage to the camera and the PT-BRDCSTR.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, never open the product housing. This is only to be performed by a qualified technician.
Do not exceed the specified limits for temperature, humidity or power.
Use only recommended accessories, otherwise malfunction or product damage may occur.
Always permanently mount the PT-BRDCSTR to a stable surface (e.g. wall, ceiling or Heavy Duty Tripod) before mounting the camera on
the PT-BRDCSTR to avoid damage to equipment.
Be sure to protect the power cord during installation and while in use.
Maximum specified combined camera/lens weights must not be exceeded on the camera mounting arm (side load: 11 lbs, top load: 6 lbs).
Do not manually operate the pan or tilt of the PT-BRDCSTR or it may cause permanent damage or malfunction.
When shutting down for short periods, the camera alone may be powered down. For long periods without disconnect power from the
PT-BRDCSTR.
Do not expose the PT-BRDCSTR to rain or moisture.
If necessary to clean the PT-BRDCSTR: be sure to disconnect the power first, do not use spray cleaners, do not use with abrasive cleaning
agents, use soft cloth (only dampened –not dripping) and a mild detergent only.
Please contact PTZOptics prior to using the PT-BRDCSTR if any of the following should occur：
oPower, control line is damaged.
oMains power is wrong type, voltage or frequency.
oUnit is dropped or has loose parts (internal or external).
oDevice appears to be functioning abnormally.
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2 Notes
Electric Safety - Installation and operation must be done in compliance with any and all applicable local, regional or universal safety
standards and ordinances.
Transport - Avoid stress, vibration and contact with fluids during transport, storage and installation.
Power Supply –Use only the power supply provided with the PT-BRDCSTR. (for ref only: 19VDC / 4.75A).
Installation - Make 100% sure that the camera connection interface and the PTZ-BRDCSTR connection interface match properly before
completing the installation and powering the system on.
Installation - Please ensure there are no obstructions within the range of PTZ rotation (including any lens extension). Damages caused by
collision are not covered under warranty.
Any dismantling of the PTZ-BRDCSTR will violate the warranty on this product.
Owner assumes all responsibility for any damage to a camera caused by mounting camera on or using camera with the PT-BRDCSTR.
It is possible but not likely that the electromagnetic field may affect the image of the camera.
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3 Features
High accuracy position sensor allows pinpointing the camera zoom position with no accumulated error.
Quiet motor.
Supports Sony, Panasonic, Canon and other broadcast handheld cameras (compatibility of –L, –E or –P is model dependent).
Smart PTZ speed calculation allows for stable motion with no stuttering.
Provides a range of available DC remote power supply settings to remotely power the camera (camera model dependent).
Provides up to 255 pan/tilt precision presets.
0.1°/s Variable speed control for P/T head and lens with PTZ speed as low as 0.1 °/s.
Built-in voltage regulator circuit, provides effective protection of the camera. Detection of overvoltage, undervoltage or overcurrent will
not allow the PT-BRDCSTR to remote power the camera.
Supports control of different brands of cameras and different models of PT-BRDCSTR within the same control network.
oSupports 1:1, 1:Many, Many:1 and Many:Many (i.e. Joysticks/KBs:Cameras).
Pairs ideally with the PTZOptics model PT-BRDCST-JOY joystick/keyboard.
Supports VISCA and Pelco-D control protocols.
Supports software adjustable damping (providing variable head acceleration settings for improved image stability –see Appendix 1).
Supports wall, ceiling and tripod mounting.
Cameras can top load or side load.
The PT-BRDCSTR has it all: small size, big load capacity, low operation noise.
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4 Product Specification
Model
PT-BRDCSTR-L (or -E or –P)
Name
Broadcast portable camera remote PTZ head
Operational Specifications
Compatible Cameras
‘-L’ model:
Sony PXW-X160, Sony PXW-Z100, Sony PXW-X180, Sony X180,
Sony HXR-NX3, Sony HXR-NX5C, Sony HXR-NX70C, Sony
HXR-MC2500, Sony HXR-MC1500C, Sony NEX-FS700RH, Sony
PXW-FS7, JVC GY-HM850E, JVC GY-HM890E, JCV GY-HM600EC,
JCV GY-HM600KX, JVC GY-HM650EC, JVC GY-HM750E (Requires
DIN 6 to 2.5mm LANC jack converter), JVC GY-HM790E (Requires
DIN 6 to 2.5mm LANC jack converter), Canon XF305, Canon
XF300, Canon XF205, Canon XF200, Canon XF105, Canon XF100,
Blackmagic Design Studio Camera HD, Most models with the
remote lens control jack (2.5mm LANC)
‘-P’ model:
Panasonic AG-HPX173MC, Panasonic AG-HPX260MC, Panasonic
AG-HPX265MC, Panasonic AJ-PX285MC, Panasonic AJ-PX298MC,
Panasonic AG-HVX200MC, Panasonic AG-HMC153MC, Panasonic
AG-HVX203AMC Panasonic AG-AF103A, Panasonic AG-AC130A
Panasonic AG-AC160A, Panasonic AG-AC90AMC Most models
with the remote lens control jack (2.5mm zoom) (3.5mm focus
iris)
‘-E’ model:
Sony PXW-X20, Sony PXW-EX280, Sony PXW-EX260, Sony
PMW-EX1(R), Most models with remote control lens jack (8-pin
mini)
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Compatible
Joystick/Keyboards
PTZOptics: PT-BRDCST-JOY
Sony: RM-BR300, AWS-G500 etc.
Panasonic: AW-RP555, AW-RP50 etc.
VHD: VHD-KB11 (switcher: VHD-SW0805)
VISCA Protocol controller (via RS232, RS485, RS422)
Pelco-D Protocol controller (via RS232, RS485, RS422)
Computer (via RS232, RS485, RS422)
Rotation Ranges
Pan (Horizontal) = 280° total (-80° to +200°)*
Tilt (Vertical) = 90° total (±45° or 90 to 0° or 0 to -90 or -45 to -
135)*
*Note: Smaller horizontal and vertical range limits are available
via control commands.
Rotation Speed
Horizontal: 0.1 to 25°/s (24 increments)*
Vertical: 0.1 to 20°/s (20 increments)*
*Note: System also includes a hardware set Fast/Slow rotation
speed setting that modifies the control command settings.
Presets
255
Remote Camera Power
Supported
Camera Power Protection
Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current protection
External Camera Power
Supply
Supported
Controller Distance
3900 ft. (1200m) maximum
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Maximum Addressable
Systems
7 (VISCA)
254 (Pelco-D)
*Expandable
Communication Protocols
VISCA, Pelco-D
Max Camera Load
Side load：11 lbs. (5kg)
Top load：6.6 lbs. (3kg)
Control Ports
RS-485, RS-422, RS232
Physical & Electrical Specifications
Input Voltage
100-240 VAC @ 50/60Hz / 19VDC
Input Current (Max)
1.6AAC / 4.75ADC
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Size
W x D x H: 5.32”/8.88 w/ arm x 6.44” x 9.94”
(135mm/226 w/ arm x 164mm × 150mm × 253mm)
Weight
9.7 lbs (4.1Kg) without camera
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Specific Feature Limitations by Model
Exact features of each model will vary and may also be limited by the specific lens in use with the camera. Some functionality requires custom
programing from the factory:
Function
E Model
P Model
L Model
Pan Control
supported
Supported
Supported
Tilt Control
Supported
Supported
Supported
Variable Speed
Zoom
Supported
Supported
Supported
Focus Sensor
Supported
Supported
--
Focus Switch
--
Supported
--
Focus Control
--
Supported
--
Iris Switch
--
Supported
--
Iris Control
--
Supported
--
Start and Stop
Recording
supported
Supported
Supported
Playback Detection
Supported
Supported
Supported
Menu
--
--
Supported
PTZ DC Power
Supported
Supported
Supported
Command Switch
Supported
Supported
Supported
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5 Parts and Functions
1. Camera Mounting Tray
2. PTZ Head
3. PTZ Head interface board
MUL: Camera Video Connector (3G-SDI, HD-SDI, CVBS)
LENS: Camera Lens Interface Connector
CAMERA: Camera Remote DC power Connector
(DB9 Connector –Pin-4: 5V, Pin-7: +13V, Pin-8: GND)
CAUTION! If PT-BRDCSTR is supplying remote DC power to the
camera, be absolutely sure of the connector and polarity prior to
connecting the PT-BRDCSTR power to the mains. Damage to the
camera from improper power connection is not covered by
PT-BRDCSTR warranty under any circumstance.
4. PTZ base
5. PTZ side arm
6. PTZ base video interface
MUL: Video System Video Connector (HD-SDI, CVBS)
7. PTZ base power and communication interfaces
Dip Switches: Camera ID (1-3), PT Speed (4), PT Direction (5, 6),
Serial Control Protocol (7), Remote Camera Power (8)
Unit Power: PT-BRDCSTR power interface (19VDC power
supply provided.)
CONTROL IN: RS485/RS422/RS232 interface (8p8c aka RJ45)
C.P.: Camera External DC Power interface.
When remote camera power is being used, this port may be
connected to a dedicated camera power supply. Through this port
the external camera power supply will be fed to the camera
interface board "CAMERA" port, as described in 3 above. (see
Installation section in this manual - bullets 5-7 for external power
configuration).
8. Base cover plate
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