User Guide

Installation
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AXB-PT15 PosiTrack Camera Controller
Wiring the Connectors
The PosiTrack Controller has an RS-232 DB-9 connector, lens control DB-15 high-density
connector, and an AXlink 4-pin connector. Always provide enough cable to accommodate the
desired range of motion for the PosiTrack unit and its camera/lenses. The Lens Power switch on the
control panel, removes any power noise on the incoming video by turning power On/Off to
Pin 1 of the DB-15 lens control connector.
FIG. 17 shows the location of each connector on the AXB-PT15.
The PosiTrack Controller receives all power from the +12 VDC and GND connections on the
four-pin AXlink connector.
IMPORTANT! READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE MOUNTING CAMERA.
Proper balance of the camera mount (with camera/lens/cradle) will result in optimal
performance. Follow these balancing instructions prior to operation. Failure to
balance the camera mount can result in poor performance.
The LENS POWER switch can turn power Off to the DB-15 pin 1 when the camera/
lens is powered from a separate supply.
FIG. 17 Control panel location on the AXB-PT15
AMX
LENS POWER
CAM
AXB-PT15 (side view)
Control panel
Camera control RS-232
DB-9 (male) connector
Lens control DB-15
high density (female)
connector
Lens Power switch
Pin 1 power switch for
DB-15 connector
AXlink 4-pin (male)
connector
Wire tie-mount
When applying power to the AXB-PT15, adjust the soft-set pan/tilt limit stops to a safe
position to prevent camera or PosiTrack damage.