AMX Camrobotics Manuale utente

Camrobotics by AMX

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase from

AMX, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control panels are

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components which are warranted for a period of one year. Disk drive mechanisms,

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Camrobotics Table of Contents i

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................ 1

Overview 1

Features 2

AXB-EM232 2

AXP-DTC 3

AXB-CAM 3

CAM-1000 3

PS2.8 4

System Application 4

How to Use this Manual 6

Installation.............................................................................. 7

Overview 7

Pre-installation 7

Connecting the CAM-1000 to the AXB-CAM 8

Preparing captive wires 9

Mounting the CAM-1000 10

Operation .............................................................................. 11

Overview 11

Camera Selection 11

Iris Controls 12

Zoom/Focus Control 12

Pan/Tilt Control 12

Speed Control 13

Limit Stops 13

Adjusting the pan limit stops 13

Adjusting the tilt limit stops 14

Preset Operation 15

Programming the presets 15

Recalling the presets 16

Reversing the Joystick/POT Direction 16

Specifications....................................................................... 19

Overview 19

AXP-DTC 19

CAM-1000 20

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Technical Support ................................................................ 23

Overview 23

Camrobotics Introduction 1

Introduction

Overview

Camrobotics by AMX offers fully modular, programmable camera control systems.

The Camrobotics application (Figure 1) described in this document includes the

following AMX products:

AXB-EM232 Enhanced Master/RS-232 Controller, a bus device that functions

like an AMX Enhanced System Master Card in a single compact enclosure and

has CAMROBOTICS-specific AXCESS programming

AXP-DTC Desktop Camera Panel, a camera positioning panel that provides

joystick and pushbutton control

AXB-CAM Camera Controller, a programmable AXlink or RS-232 device that

can control a wide variety of motorized pan/tilt heads and camera lenses

CAM-1000 Pro Pan/Tilt Head, a motorized pan/tilt camera head

PS2.8 12 VDC, 2.8 A Power Supply provides regulated switching of 110/220

VAC input

2Introduction Camrobotics

AXB-CAM

PS2.8

AXB-CAM

PS2.8

AXB-CAM

PS2.8

AXB-EM232

AXP-DTC

12 VAC

CAM-1000

tripod mount

CAM-1000

wall mount with

WM-CAM

(optional)

CAM-1000

surface mount

Features

The following are the features of the Camrobotics application.

AXB-EM232

Supports RS-232-, RS-422-, and RS-485-controlled devices, such as audiovisual

and computer-based devices, as well as AXlink devices

Supports hardware handshaking and asynchronous data communication

standards

Includes a 12 VDC power supply

Figure 1

Camrobotics application

Camrobotics Introduction 3

Stores program commands in 64K of battery-protected memory that can be

expanded to 256K

AXP-DTC

Is a professional joystick-assisted camera operator control interface

Displays positive status feedback from illuminated pushbuttons

Emulates analog control for lens iris and joystick speed adjustment

Stores and recalls up to 144 preset positions, 24 per camera station, for up to 6

camera stations using shot, mode selection, and camera station pushbuttons

AXB-CAM

Controls pan/tilt voltage from external supply (6 VDC to 24 VDC, 1 A)

Controls pan/tilt voltage (-12 VDC to 12 VDC, 150 mA)

Controls zoom and focus voltage (-12 VDC to 12 VDC, 150 mA)

Communicates with most PCs through RS-232 port (300 to 38,400 baud)

Has eight adjustment potentiometers (POTs) for setting the center and range

voltages for pan, tilt, zoom, and focus operations

Has five easily accessible calibration test points for checking control voltage

settings for pan, tilt, zoom, and focus operations

CAM-1000

Handles a camera load of up to 18 pounds (8.2 kg)

Adjusts to a variety of camera/lens centerlines

Installs using four pre-tapped holes (1/4 x 20 thread) or standard camera

tripod mount (3/8 - 16 thread)

Limits pan and tilt range using adjustable external stops (270-degree

maximum pan, 90-degree maximum tilt)

Operates on 12 to 24 VDC power

Delivers precise motion control and position feedback for precise preset

repeatability

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PS2.8Provides regulated 12 VDC power up to 2.8 A

Automatically switches for 110/220 VAC operation

Has overload protection

System Application

The AXB-EM232 is an AMX Enhanced System Master Card in a single compact

enclosure. It is fully compatible with the AXCESS Control System and can be used

either as a stand-alone device or with other AMX bus controllers. The AXB-EM232

runs complete AXCESS programs and controls other AXlink components and two

devices using RS-232 as a control protocol. It can also control devices using RS-422

or RS-485 protocols.

The standard program configuration of this Camrobotics system application

(Figure 2) controls up to six camera stations. An AXB-CAM, CAM-1000, and PS2.8

are required for each station. There is also a provision for RS-232/422 interfacing

with a host computer through the AXB-EM232 or directly to the AXB-CAM.

The system software assumes a standard configuration using videoconference-style

lenses, including Fujinon BMD and Canon KTSA format lenses, which require no

modification. If the system includes optional components and software—such as

CCTV-type lenses (direct DC drive and reference POTs), RS-232-controlled lenses, or

video switching—refer to the documentation that came with those components and

software applications or contact their manufacturers for additional information.

Camrobotics Introduction 5

AXP-DTC

AXB-CAM (rear view)

AXB-EM232 (rear view)

PS2.8 (see note)

Lens

CAM-1000

(surface mount)

Camera

AXlink cable

120 VAC

Note

A separate power supply is only

required in applications controlling

more than one camera station, as in

Figure 1. For applications using only

one camera station, the power supplied

from the AXP-DTC via the +12 V wire

in the AXlink is sufficient to power the

three camera station components, the

AXB-EM232, AXB-CAM, and

CAM-1000.

The AXP-DTC provides a traditional joystick and illuminated pushbutton mode of

control for camera positioning and lens control. Two dual-axis, proportional-speed

joysticks with oversized handles furnish comfortable, precision pan, tilt, zoom, and

focus control. Adjustable iris control with automatic and manual modes is available

as well. You can select up to six camera stations as well as store and recall eight

preset shots for each of three modes per camera station. The three mode buttons can

provide a variety of features through AMX custom programming, including

selection of optional banks of cameras or activation of routing commands to a video

switcher.

The AXB-CAM is an AXlink device that can control a wide variety of motorized

pan/tilt heads and camera lenses that use low-current (5 VDC to 12 VDC) and/or

high-current (-24 VDC to 24 VDC) control voltages. The AXB-CAM uses 8-bit (256

Figure 2

System application

6Introduction Camrobotics

steps) and 10-bit (65,535 steps) precision-control processing, and is equipped with a

lithium battery that protects stored memory.

The CAM-1000 is a motorized pan/tilt head designed for precision, preset camera

positioning. The motor drives are optimized for 0 to 12 VDC control and accept 0 to

24 VDC as well for universal system compatibility. Precision POTs provide pan and

tilt position sensing for presets.

How to Use this Manual

This manual comprises the following sections:

Installation Describes installation of the CAM-1000.

Operation Describes basic operations of the AXP-DTC.

Specifications Describes the specifications for the AXP-DTC and the

CAM-1000.

Technical Support Lists the telephone numbers to call for AMX

technical support.

For complete information about pre-installation settings, installation, and

programming of the AXB-EM232 and AXB-CAM, refer to the following AMX

manuals:

Enhanced Master RS-232 Instruction Manual, 032-004-0004

AXB-CAM Camera Controller, 032-004-1212

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