instruction manual PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System C a me ra C on t ro l S y s te m s
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control panels are warranted for a period of three years, except for the display and touch overlay components which are warranted for a period of one year.
Table of Contents Table of Contents PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System .............................................................1 PT10-PLV System Components ....................................................................................... 1 Single Camera Configuration with CMA-D2 (up to 25 m).................................................. 3 Installation and Wiring .............................................................................................
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PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System The AMX Single-Camera Control System delivers an advanced modular solution for precise camera positioning applications. The main system component is the PosiTrack Pilot Video touch panel (PosiPilot) that provides on-screen camera preview and controls the AXB-PT10 camera pan/ tilt head over a 4-wire (AXlink) data bus.
PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System PSN6.5 Power Supply The PSN6.5 NetLinx Power Supply distributes switched-mode 12 VDC power @ 6.5 A to up to three AMX devices. The PSN6.5 supplies power to the AXB-PT10 pan/tilt camera head. AXlink Bus Strip The ABS AXlink Bus Strip is a 10-connector AXlink terminal strip designed to simplify connecting multiple AXlink devices in an AMX Control System. Use the included double-sided tape to securely affix the unit to a surface. (PSN6.
PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Single Camera Configuration with CMA-D2 (up to 25 m) FIG. 1 shows a sample camera control application using a CMA-D2. The CMA-D2 provides power to cameras at distances of up to 25 meters. Sony camera Sony CMA-D2 DB-9 to 8-pin mini-DIN Preview input AMX AXP-PLV AMX AXB-PT-10 2-pin captive-wire AMX PSN6.5 Power Supply AXlink AXlink AMX ABS (AXlink Bus Strip) AXlink AMX AXB-EM232 (rear view) 2-pin captive-wire AMX PS2.8 Power Supply FIG.
PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System Optional accessories: 4 • WM-CAM Wall or Ceiling Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • PM-CAM Pedestal Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • TM-CAM Tripod Mount Adapter (for AXB-PT10) • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (for AXB-EM232, AXB-REL8 and AXB-AV2SM) PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System
Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This section covers the steps necessary to connect and operate a PT10-PLV Single Camera Pan/Tilt System. Digital encoders are installed on both the pan and tilt drives, allowing positional feedback for presets, and to provide accurate speed control. Software adjustable stop limits are used to limit the range of motion. Before continuing, verify that you have received the correct components for your package.
Installation and Wiring Tilt Hub Central tilt-axis Camera cradle mounting holes Camera points this way Position markers, located on the outer surfaces, mark . the center for the vertical range of camera motion. Pan Hub (mounting-plate) FIG. 3 Center position for the camera cradle attachment (side view) 3. Mount the PosiTrack unit to a flat surface by drilling four holes, according to the mountingplate dimensions shown in FIG. 4.
Installation and Wiring Cradle support bracket Camera mount assembly Pedestal mount Wire tie-mount FIG. 5 PT10 and pedestal mount The Camera/Lens cradle can be mounted on either side of the cradle support bracket. Mounting and Balancing the Camera/Lens The camera/lens assembly should be mounted so the tilt axis is capable of going through the optical axis of the camera, assuming the optical centerline is between ½" (12.70 mm) and 5" (127.00 mm) above the mounting plane of the camera lens.
Installation and Wiring 2. Separate the camera mount and cradle support bracket by removing the two ½" screws on the underside of the assembly (FIG. 7) using a 3/32 Allen wrench. 3. Install the camera alignment peg to the mount at the position that best fits the camera/lens. 4. Secure the camera/lens to the cradle (at the camera alignment peg) with the screw and fastener supplied with the camera/lens (see FIG. 7).
Installation and Wiring Marker points Iris Vertical tilt-axis FIG. 9 Iris alignment with vertical tilt-axis 10. Remove the camera/lens and mount piece from the support bracket by unscrewing the two ½" screws on the underside of the camera mount. 11. Secure the support bracket to the Tilt Hub (at the same position marked for the iris alignment) on the PT10 with some or all of the four ½" screws and washers. 12. Secure the camera/mount to the support bracket by using the two ½" screws.
Installation and Wiring Camera control RS-232 DB-9 (male) connector AXlink 4-pin (male) connector FIG. 10 Side view of the AXB-PT10 showing the location of the AXlink connector. When applying power to the AXB-PT10, adjust the soft-set pan/tilt-limit stops to a safe position to prevent camera or AXB-PT10 damage. Wiring Guidelines The PosiTrack Controller requires local +12 VDC power (optional) to operate properly.
Installation and Wiring Using the AXlink connector for data and power To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication with the AXB-EM232 and power transfer from the PSN6.5 power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN6.5 must be connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the AXB-PT10. FIG. 11 shows how the power cable from the PSN6.5 is used to power the AXB-PT10, and the GND cable is connected to the existing GND cable on the AXlink cable coming from the AXB-EM232.
Installation and Wiring To Master Controller To AXP-PLV 1 GND- (black) 2 1 4 2 AXM (green) 3 3 AXP (white) 4 PWR+ (red) 4 - PWR+ (red) 3 - AXP (white) 2 - AXM (green) 1 - GND- (black) FIG. 12 Mini-XLR connector wiring diagram Wiring Information for the AXB-EM232 FIG. 13 shows the front and rear view of the AXB-EM232 and describes the features relevant to this configuration.
Installation and Wiring Putting It All Together 1. Connect the green 2-pin PS2.8 power connector to the rear of the AXB-EM232. 2. Make AXlink connections: a. Connect the AXlink port on the AXB-EM232 to Connector 1 on the ABS. b. Connect the AXlink port on the AXB-PT10 to open connector on the ABS. c. Connect the mini-XLR port on the AXP-PLV to an open connector on the ABS. 3. Connect the CC-AXL 2-pin power connector to the PSN6.5 power supply.
Installation and Wiring ! AXlink data lines (AXM and AXP) are designed for balance-line operation; wire the data lines in the same twisted pair. ! Use a shielded cable for best results, both to reduce electronic interference radiated by adjacent wiring and to eliminate noise from AXlink cabling to adjacent audio cabling. If you find that the included 100' (30.48 m) AXlink cables are not long enough for your application, use the wire types suggested below to make custom cables.
Using the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Video Pilot Using the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Video Pilot Color video touch panel for video preview and control interface External pushbuttons: (RM-C350 and RM-C950 functions) External pushbuttons: (Camera Station 1-6 select) Pan/tilt/zoom control joystick Speed control knob Iris control knob Focus wheel FIG.
Using the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Video Pilot Video preview/touch panel screen: The touch panel screen displays a video preview and gives you access to various control features such as store/recall presets, gain and detail settings and the camera configuration options via the touch panel buttons. For details on using the touch panel buttons, refer to the Using the AXP-PLV Touch Panel Program section below. Using the AXP-PLV Touch Panel Program This section describes the touch panel pages, and their buttons.
Using the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Video Pilot Press the NEXT button in the CAMERA page to open the CAMERA MENU page. Use the CAMERA MENU page to view the camera's menu page. While the CAMERA MENU page is open, press the external button labeled MENU (to the left of the touch panel). The camera's menu page is displayed on the panel. The items in the MENU page will vary, depending on the camera installed, so consult the Sony literature for details on your camera.
Using the AXP-PLV PosiTrack Video Pilot Press the CONFIG button on the CAMERA page to open the CAMERA CONFIGURATION page: Use the CAMERA CONFIGURATION page buttons to configure a new camera to the system: •Set and/or clear limit stops for pan up/down and left/right. •Set the home position. •Reverse the pan orientation on the joystick. •Reverse the tilt orientation on the joystick. •Enter the touch panel's SETUP screen (for system administrators only).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are experiencing communication problems with the AXB-EM232, check the communications settings for the device. The RS-232 communication parameters for this device are set via the eight-position RS-232 DIP switch. On the AXB-EM232, the RS-232 DIP switch is located on the front panel. Verify that this DIP switch is set to the default positions indicated in below.
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