instruction manual

AXP-PLV

PosiTrack Pilot Video Camera Controller (Firmware version G3)

Camera Control Systems

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................	1
Specifications ....................................................................................................................	1
Product Components.........................................................................................................	2
Sample Product Application ..............................................................................................	3
Installation .................................................................................................................	5
Inside the AXP-PLV...........................................................................................................	5
Setting the AXlink Device Numbers ..................................................................................	5
Wiring the AXP-PLV ..........................................................................................................	6
Wiring guidelines......................................................................................................................	6
Using the mini-XLR connector for AXlink data and power .......................................................	7
Using the mini-XLR connector with an external 12 VDC power supply ...................................	7
Using a BNC video cable to provide video input ......................................................................	7
Designing Touch Panel Pages ................................................................................	9
Buttons ..............................................................................................................................	9
Activating Edit Mode........................................................................................................	10
Setting the Device Base ..................................................................................................	12
Setting the Device Used..................................................................................................	12
Adding a Page.................................................................................................................	12
Setting the page color ............................................................................................................	13
Adding a Button...............................................................................................................	13
Resizing a button ...................................................................................................................	13
Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties.......................................................	13
Setting the channel code........................................................................................................	14
Setting the variable text code.................................................................................................	14
Setting the page flip ...............................................................................................................	14
Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions ...............................................................	15
Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ...........................................................................	15
Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts.............................................	15
Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ...................................................................................	16
Adding a bargraph or joystick button\.....................................................................................	16
Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties .......................................................................	16
Setting the level code.............................................................................................................	17
Programming ..........................................................................................................	19
Serial Commands............................................................................................................	19
System Send_Commands...............................................................................................	20

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Video Send_Commands .................................................................................................	25
AXP-AI8 Send_Commands.............................................................................................	26
Programming Numbers ...................................................................................................	27
Shorthand Send_Commands..........................................................................................	28
Color Send_Commands..................................................................................................	32
Variable Text Send_Commands .....................................................................................	34
Shorthand Variable Text Commands ..............................................................................	36
Button String Commands ................................................................................................	39
Upgrading The Firmware .......................................................................................	41
PosiTrack Pilot FG to TSK file relation...................................................................................	41
Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio ...............................................................	42
Upgrading Firmware through a COM port..............................................................................	42
Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address....................................................................	44
Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM........................................................................	47
Configuration..........................................................................................................................	47
Downloading the Firmware ....................................................................................................	48

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Introduction

Introduction

The AXP-PLVPosiTrack Pilot Video Panel Camera Controller (PosiPilot) is an integrated controller for use with cameras and camera positioning devices (such as theAXB-PT15PosiTrack Camera Controllers). Refer to theAXB-PT15 PosiTrack Camera Controller instruction manual for more information. TheAXP-PLVconnects to thecamera-positioningdevice and Central Controller via an AXlink connection. This connection provides control of the pan/tilt, camera, and lens. The PosiPilot can be used in astand-aloneconfiguration with a Central Controller, compatible cameras, and positioning systems, or as part of a larger AMX control system.

The PosiPilot combines traditional dual-axisproportional-speedjoystick camera controls with an integrated Color ActiveMini-TouchPanel to give you graphic touch control andon-screenvideo monitoring (with video input for NTSC/PAL).

Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions (HWD)	4.97" (including joysticks) x 17.67" x 8.39" (12.61 cm x 44.89 cm x 21.30 cm)
Weight	4.90 lb (2.20 kg)
Power	825 mA
Enclosure	Plastic with matte blue finish and plastic rests
Temperature Range	0º C (32º F) to 50º C (122º F)
Power Consumption	1 A @12 VDC
Buttons	12 pushbuttons, six on each side to select cameras and access camera menus
Video monitor	6-inch(152.40 mm) coloractive-matrixLCD screen
Video In	BNC female connector (NTSC/PAL)
Compatibility	NetLinx/Axcess Central Controllers
Connectors	• 4-pinmini-XLR(female) cable(pre-assembled)
	• BNC (female) Video In connector (NTSC/PAL)

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the dimensions for the front and side of theAXP-PLV.

FIG. 1 AXP-PLVfront panel dimensions

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FIG. 2 AXP-PLVside panel dimensions

Product Components

The top of the PosiPilot is equipped with external pushbuttons, color video touch panel, and a 3-axispan/tilt/zoom joystick.FIG. 3 gives a description of theAXP-PLVfront panel components.

				Color video touch
External				panel for video preview
pushbuttons				and control interface

FIG. 3 AXP-PLVfront panel component descriptions

FIG. 4 gives a description of the side and rear components.

Focus control knob

Iris control knob

Speed knob

External pushbuttons

Pan/tilt/zoom control joystick

Pan/tilt/zoom control joystick

Mini-XLR(male)

BNC (male)

FIG. 4 AXP-PLVside and rear component descriptions

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Sample Product Application

FIG. 5 shows a camera control application using the AXP-PLV.AMX devices used for a single

camera configuration are:

Sample Devices Used

NXC-ME260			NetLinx Master Controller
AXB-PT15			Pan/Tilt Camera Head
AXP-PLV			PosiTrack Pilot Video Panel Camera Controller
PS2.8			Power Supply (for AXB-EM232)
PSN6.5			Power Supply (for AXB-PT15)
		Camera Adapter					Camera
	DB-9

Preview input

AMX AXB-PT-15

2-pincaptive-wire

AMX PSN6.5

Power Supply

AMX AXP-PLV

AXlink

AXlink

AMX NXC-ME260(rear view)

AMX ABS (AXlink Bus Strip)

AXlink

2-pincaptive-wire

AMX PS2.8

Power Supply

FIG. 5 AXB-PLVproduct application

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